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Melania, Jill put on glamourous display at presidential debate

Melania, Jill put on glamourous display at presidential debate

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Things may have been heated from the off between US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden at the first 2020 presidential debate -- but that didn't stop several eyes from turning to their incredibly chic wives, who both put on a very stylish display while supporting their spouses at the milestone event.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'

Pix: Krushna, Kashmera's twins turn one!

Pix: Krushna, Kashmera's twins turn one!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Happy birthday Rayaan and Krishaang!

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

She was 75.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Salman leaves for IIFA with Helen

Salman leaves for IIFA with Helen

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A look at the pictures.

PIX: Dia Mirza, Huma Qureshi watch Neerja

PIX: Dia Mirza, Huma Qureshi watch Neerja

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Stars spotted at the special screening of Neerja.

Why Ek Thi Daayan didn't do well

Why Ek Thi Daayan didn't do well

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

'Commercial considerations may have coloured the second movement of the storytelling,' director Kannan Iyer explains.

Stallone movies 'inspired' teenager who killed his friend

Stallone movies 'inspired' teenager who killed his friend

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The teenager, who murdered his tenth standard classmate in the school compound at Muttar in Alappuzha, was inspired by the action packed Rambo series of veteran Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, the police said on Wednesday. The student, who was arrested on Tuesday, confessed that he had a great liking for Hollywood action thrillers, particularly those of Stallone, said the police.

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Quiz Time: Name the film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Your favourite Disney Princess? VOTE!

Your favourite Disney Princess? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Take this fun poll now!

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

'Your faith in me brought me to this moment': Kamala remembers mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris remembered her late mother Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher and civil rights activist from India, saying she has always carried that lesson from her mother with her throughout her career from serving as the first woman District Attorney of San Francisco, to the first woman Attorney General of California, and the first woman of colour to represent California in the United States Senate.

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

An Indian couple has been arrested in New York and charged with subjecting their 12-year-old daughter to "unspeakable physical abuse" for months by starving her and beating her with a metal handle and baseball bat, leaving her severely bruised and hospitalised for surgery.

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'While narrating a scene to Amitji, Akshay and Tusshar, they learnt that Aishwarya was not the heroine opposite Akshay as they had presumed.' 'She had a negative role.' 'They were shocked, more so when they learnt that she didn't know this.' '"Shooting will stop midway, she won't do the film", I was warned.'

India's boardroom diversity drive has weird results

India's boardroom diversity drive has weird results

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Gender diversity at the top can improve financial returns.

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Bombay Begums review

Bombay Begums review

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

It's a treat to watch Pooja Bhatt explode on the small screen, raves Sukanya Verma.

Ullasanga Utsahanga is a good watch

Ullasanga Utsahanga is a good watch

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Ullasanga Utsahanga is watchable for its feel-good and youthful appeal.

Heath Ledger's family attends Dark Knight premiere

Heath Ledger's family attends Dark Knight premiere

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The world premiere of The Dark Knight on July 14 in New York saw quite a few Hollywood stars walk down the red carpet.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

Modati Cinema: Routine love story

Modati Cinema: Routine love story

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Diane Lane marries Josh Brolin

Diane Lane marries Josh Brolin

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Australia's magic potion runs out

Australia's magic potion runs out

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

US, China and Japan have no quotas for women and have had the lowest increase in female directors.

PIX: Arbaaz turns 50, parties with Malaika, Salman

PIX: Arbaaz turns 50, parties with Malaika, Salman

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

A look at the party pictures.

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Narendra Modi can pick up a tip from the Samajwadi Party ramlila. If he doesn't want L K Advani as President, he might anoint him Bharatiya Bhishma Pitamah, suggests Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Osama's family members killed in UK plane crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Phenom 300 jet which was arriving from Italy crashed during an attempt to land at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, some 65 kilometres from London, killing all four persons on board including the pilot on Friday.

'No one took me seriously earlier'

'No one took me seriously earlier'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Hamari Adhuri Kahani director Mohit Suri talks about finding success.

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Pakistani mother of 15-year-old Ramzan on Monday declined India's offer of assistance to her in travelling to the country to identify her son.

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'

Hamilton and Mercedes want to work together for 'years to come'

Hamilton and Mercedes want to work together for 'years to come'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

British ace racer Lewis Hamilton has said that he expects to be at Mercedes for years to come after he was crowned world champion on Sunday for the second time.

Review: 2 Countries is standard Dileep fare

Review: 2 Countries is standard Dileep fare

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

You will enjoy 2 Countries only if you're a Dileep fan, says Paresh C Palicha.