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Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

From chubby to chiseled! Roadies contestant shows off gym-honed bod

From chubby to chiseled! Roadies contestant shows off gym-honed bod

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Take a look at how this go-getter stays in shape.

'@DeepikaPadukone, That's how you shut them up!'

'@DeepikaPadukone, That's how you shut them up!'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

What invited D-Pad's wrath? Read on.

Kohli is the best: Dhoni

Kohli is the best: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'The way he has batted everywhere, and in the last year he has just been brilliant.' 'He will keep taking the team forward and that is what you want from a leader.'

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

'Pappu becomes Munnabhai': Twitter buzzes over Rahul's hug

'Pappu becomes Munnabhai': Twitter buzzes over Rahul's hug

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Rahul's hug to PM Modi and his wink later had Twitter abuzz with jokes aplenty and the hashtags 'pappukijhappi' and 'hugplomacy' began trending on the microblogging site.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Meet the Sexiest Asian Women!

Meet the Sexiest Asian Women!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Priyanka Chopra bags the Sexiest Asian Women title for the third time!

4 youths held in Bihar for molesting girl after video goes viral

4 youths held in Bihar for molesting girl after video goes viral

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

An FIR was lodged at Town Police Station of Jehanabad on Sunday under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act by Additional Sub Inspector S S Singh. The motorcycle, whose owner was absconding, was seized, he said.

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

PIX: Barcelona suffer title blow; Sporting win Portuguese title

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Barcelona twice threw away the lead to draw 3-3 at Levante on Tuesday in a potentially fatal blow to their chances of winning the La Liga title.

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

The Indians who broke the Internet in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

From the winking girl to the dancing amputee, these people won over the Internet and our collective hearts.

Kate Moss not good at selfies and more fashion news

Kate Moss not good at selfies and more fashion news

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

But the supermodel has a secret instagram account!

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

5 jazzy hairstyles at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has turned a year older.

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

How Saloni Gaur became Internet star Nazma Aapi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I used to mimic my friends, my teachers, my relatives and that's how it started.' 'But yes, it obviously takes some effort to be funny while performing in character.'

The Facebook Menace

The Facebook Menace

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'We must all commit to sharing less nonsense and quarrelling less on social media.' 'We could use that time instead to meeting and speaking to our friends and family instead of 'liking' their posts.' 'Zuckerberg will be the poorer for that, but our lives will be so much richer,' says Rahul Jacob.

'Karnataka government has utterly failed'

'Karnataka government has utterly failed'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'If, in the first 48 to 72 hours, they are just on a wild goose chase, then Gauri Lankesh's murder will not get solved.'

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Bolstered batting could be game-changer for Kings Punjab

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Here is a look at the team that will open its campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on April 12.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Naik's detractors -- those with 'a mob mentality' -- should debate him rather than asking him to be deported to India, PPBM strategist Rais Hussin said.

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Asked to quit United Spririts' board, Vijay Mallya struck a defiant note saying he 'intends' to continue as its Chairman.

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'She is not only concerned about her own performance or how she is looking, but also about others.'

PIX: Neha Dhupia, Manish Paul visit Lalbaug Ganpati

PIX: Neha Dhupia, Manish Paul visit Lalbaug Ganpati

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

While critics and protestors have multifarious arguments to offer, the defence of CAA has been uni-dimensional and uni-focussed as has been the case with most policies of the Modi government and the political positions of his party. But to be drawn into an issue that has assumed more than local and national dimensions, Rajini has knowingly or otherwise, taken the plunge and in favour of the BJP -- or, so it has come to be seen, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'India is intolerant towards women'

'India is intolerant towards women'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Women are so unsafe in our country... Leaving the country isn't a solution. We need to stand up for ourselves.'

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Indian Wells Tennis: Murray wins opener; Raducanu ousted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Raducanu falls in first match since US Open triumph.

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire, but it isn't unique. In Manipur, discovers Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach. That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the sort to confront knotty issues head on. A fascinating excerpt from Pradeep Magazine's Not Just Cricket: A Reporter's Journey through Modern India.

The hottest Instagram celebs of 2016

The hottest Instagram celebs of 2016

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Look how many million fans they have!

Assam violence brought out worrying faultlines: PM

Assam violence brought out worrying faultlines: PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that the recent violence in Assam and its reverberations in other parts have brought out "worrying faultlines" which implies social peace and harmony cannot be taken for granted.

Assam violence has brought out worrying faultlines: PM

Assam violence has brought out worrying faultlines: PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the recent violence in Assam and its reverberations in other parts have brought out 'worrying faultlines' which implies social peace and harmony cannot be taken for granted.

Who sold us the 2G 'scam'?

Who sold us the 2G 'scam'?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'And who sold this belief?' 'Public-spirited individuals' like Subramanian Swamy.' 'Independent public servants' like Vinod Rai. 'Anti-corruption activists' like Kiran Bedi. And 'outspoken television anchors' like Arnab Goswami,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Delhi aim to crack CSK code for maiden IPL final berth

Rediff.com9 May 2019

It was CSK who denied Delhi a top-two spot in the league standings with a crushing 80-run win at Chepauk and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side stands in their way again, only the stakes are much higher.