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Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.

Bigg Boss 13: Here's why Asim got so MAD at Siddharth

Bigg Boss 13: Here's why Asim got so MAD at Siddharth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Asim's brother Umar sets the record straight.

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

When China protested strongly over the August decision on J&K -- not once but twice -- we ignored it. And to compound matters, we simply turned our back and walked over to the 'Quad' alliance with the US, upgrading it to ministerial level, and thereafter began following the American footfalls on Taiwan and COVID-19 to taunt and humiliate Beijing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Doctor accused of abetting junior colleague's suicide arrested

Doctor accused of abetting junior colleague's suicide arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The three doctors said in their bail plea they were not even aware of the victim's caste.

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

What we MISS when we don't watch films in a theatre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.

BJP asks Rahul to 'grow out of diapers' after he took jibes at Modi

BJP asks Rahul to 'grow out of diapers' after he took jibes at Modi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Political exchanges between Congress and BJP today hit a low with the latter asking Rahul Gandhi to "grow out of diapers" after he took jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying people will reduce his 56-inch chest to 5.6 inches.

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Modi's twin test: Vodafone and Bihar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

If Modi's truly a reformer and a believer in minimum government, he would bury the Vodafone ghosts now. He would also then go to Bihar, campaigning on his politically controversial reforms. Both will need him to dip deep into his accumulated political capital and risk it, suggests Shekhar Gupta.

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Steely Stalin steals Modi's show too

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Stalin owes his victory this time, like in 2019, to the hate-campaign of the local Hindutva forces, which kept haranguing him, and even his dead father, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'I did a favour to Cong by not toppling AP govt'

'I did a favour to Cong by not toppling AP govt'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Former MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who staged a show of strength in New Delhi on Tuesday, virtually dared the Congress to take action against its MLAs and MPs who are with him saying the Kiran Kumar Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh will fall if they withdraw support to it.

'CWG venues won't be ready if PM mops the floor'

'CWG venues won't be ready if PM mops the floor'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the preparations for the Commonwealth Games, saying even if he mops the floor, the sports facilities will not be ready in time. Observing that the preparations were in a 'mess', Modi also taunted the CWG organisers, telling them that any government body in Ahmedabad would have ensured that all the stadia were ready before the commencement of the mega sporting event on October 3.

The Family Man Review

The Family Man Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Family Man is the espionage drama India is waiting to see, raves Karan Sanjay Shah.

'Sledging will push Ashes series to boiling point'

'Sledging will push Ashes series to boiling point'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has predicted that tensions between the his team and the visiting England team will reach boiling point during next month's Ashes series.

Politicians should maintain decency, says Pranab

Politicians should maintain decency, says Pranab

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

With BJP president Nitin Gadkari refusing to take back his Afzal Guru 'son-in-law of Congress' remark, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said some decency was expected in comments by political leaders.

IM terrorists accuse authorities of harassment

IM terrorists accuse authorities of harassment

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

"We are constantly harassed, taunted and beaten up. Even if we complain to the higher authorities, they do not take any action in the matter," Mobin Kader Seikh said. Seikh, along with Asif Bashir Seikh and Mohammed Sakeel made the charges before Additional Sessions Judge Santosh Snehi Mann during the proceedings in the serial blast cases conducted through video-conferencing from the Sabarmati jail in Ahmedabad.

Will Om Puri, Ila Arun make it to the Oscars?

Will Om Puri, Ila Arun make it to the Oscars?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The two actors are impressive in West is West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

First Look: Beckham meets British troops in Afghanistan

First Look: Beckham meets British troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 May 2010

David Beckham met soldiers returning from the frontline as he continued his visit to British troops in Afghanistan.

Yuvraj denies team's brawl with fans in pub

Yuvraj denies team's brawl with fans in pub

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian cricket team's trouble doesn't end with their ouster from Twenty20 World Cup with reports suggesting that some of the players were involved in a pub brawl here even though Yuvraj Singh dismissed the claim.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone. But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Amit Shah rebukes Giriraj for dig at Nitish over iftar

Amit Shah rebukes Giriraj for dig at Nitish over iftar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

JD-U leaders came down heavily on the Begusarai MP for his snide remarks.

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

During the five-day hearing last year, Tompkins admitted he is a tough boss and often yelled and swore at employees.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

As Manchester City fans left Goodison Park after a 2-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday that sent their team back to the top of the Premier League, they aimed their chants across adjacent Stanley Park to title rivals Liverpool.

Jade Goody Poppa-doms, anyone?

Jade Goody Poppa-doms, anyone?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Shilpa Shetty to launch ready made food range in memory of the late reality star.

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

'He knows exactly what he's trying to do, exactly what the opposition are trying to do and he analyses every ball -- it's like a computer, he spits out the answer'

'Tiger only plays events he believes he can win'

'Tiger only plays events he believes he can win'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

As Tiger Woods prepares for a comeback at next week's Augusta Masters, his caddie Steve Williams is hoping that spectators at the course would behave themselves and not taunt the embattled golfer about the sex scandal that triggered his fall from grace.

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

With the world watching, Steve Smith crafted a sublime 144 to help Australia recover from 122 for eight to 284 all out of Day 1 of the first Ashes Test.

Oz teen gang suspected behind attacks on Indians

Oz teen gang suspected behind attacks on Indians

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Teenage members of a violent gang called 'Kill More Curries' are suspected to be behind the ongoing attacks on Indians in Melbourne.

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Bigg Boss announces the task of choosing the first queen of this season. And we hand over the task to you!

World Cup Diary: Joke is on Maxwell after the 'choke'

World Cup Diary: Joke is on Maxwell after the 'choke'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Maxwell was both mocked and praised after video emerged of him making a 'choking' gesture.

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

'Shooting with Saif and Kareena was very professional'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Pavithra Srinivasan recently caught up with model-actress Sarah Jane Dias. In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, she gets candid about her career, her personal life and a few of her favourite things.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Teary-eyed South Africa goes easy on De Villiers & Co.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Despite the painful semi-final loss to New Zealand in Auckland in the World Cup, South African fans and media went easy on its cricket team. A long history of failure at the tournament has often put the Proteas at the sharp end of stinging criticism from the demanding media and fans back home.

EC bars 'Pappu' but clears BJP ad with word 'yuvraj'

EC bars 'Pappu' but clears BJP ad with word 'yuvraj'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

BJP leaders frequently taunt Rahul with words like "yuvraj" or "shahzada".

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Will he take Modi's 'sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' route? Or will he turn UP into Egypt under Morsi, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Simmba Review: Little to roar about

Simmba Review: Little to roar about

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma wishes filmmakers would stop using rape as a plot point to execute reckless ideas of justice. Especially when it has little to do with social sentiments but more to flaunt its leading man in a valiant, chest-thumping light.

Beckham has silenced critics: Arena

Beckham has silenced critics: Arena

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

David Beckham, booed on his return to the United States, has silenced his critics by helping the LA Galaxy to the MLS Cup final, his coach Bruce Arena said on Tuesday.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 21 kg in just five months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Anurag Chatterjee, 37, a corporate training and instructional designing consultant tells us how he went from 93 kg to 72 kg.

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Two men have reportedly been arrested on charges of racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Andy Cole on a flight from Dublin, Ireland to Manchester, England.

Racism rising like 'epidemic' in football

Racism rising like 'epidemic' in football

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Italy in particular has got a very big problem, I would go as far as to say it's an epidemic, said FARE's executive director Piara Powar