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The colourful side of Bollywood men

The colourful side of Bollywood men

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The colourful pants have been a big hit the Bollywood's leading men

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Coming soon! Next-Gen warships

Coming soon! Next-Gen warships

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The warships will be armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles which can reach targets 295 km away.

Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Politicians's slogans on social distancing, showered like petals from their ivory towers, mock every single moment of pain and distress imposed on the vulnerable down below, at migrant labour stuffed like chickens on goods trucks, trying to get home at all costs,' observes Veenu Sandhu.

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kumar had registered for the Shramik Special train. Everyday, he hoped his phone will ring and he will be asked to come to the station. But, only his landlord's call came everyday asking when he would pay the due rent. Dejected with the wait, Kumar decided to go to the Gurgaon Railway Station where he was refused an entry.

In Pics: How your favourite models vacation

In Pics: How your favourite models vacation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

It's all the vacation inspiration you'll ever need.

Malaysia, Indonesia agree to provide shelter for Rohingyas

Malaysia, Indonesia agree to provide shelter for Rohingyas

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Malaysia and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to offer temporary shelter to 7,000 migrants stranded in the Andaman Sea.

Navy ship foils piracy bid on Indian merchant vessel

Navy ship foils piracy bid on Indian merchant vessel

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A Navy vessel thwarted an attack on an Indian merchant vessel, MV Desh Rakshak, in the action undertaken by the Indian Navy in its ongoing operation to counter piracy in the Arabian Sea. The attack on the merchant vessel, MV Desh Rakshak, was thwarted by INS Sukanya on Wednesday, a Navy release said.

Arab nations gang up against Gaddafi

Arab nations gang up against Gaddafi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Armed forces on Tuesday launched fresh air raids on Libya's rebel-held eastern oil port of Ras Lanuf in a bid to prevent protestors from advancing towards Tripoli, amid mounting global calls for enforcing a no-fly zone over the country.Muammar Gaddafi's warplanes dropped missiles near rebel positions in the desert east of Ras Lanuf, reports said, adding there were no casualties or damage.The Libyan ruler's supporters moved eastward in an effort to push the rebels back.

Cute babies and hot mommies walk the ramp!

Cute babies and hot mommies walk the ramp!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Fashion designer Neeta Lulla teamed up with baby diaper brand Huggies to create a special line of diapers called 'Huggies Dry Pants' for little ones. Here's a glimpse of the fashion show in Mumbai yesterday, featuring babies and their famous mommies!

MT Pavit finally sails out of Mumbai's Juhu beach

MT Pavit finally sails out of Mumbai's Juhu beach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

A fortnight after the 999-tonne oil tanker MT Pavit had run aground at the popular Juhu beach in Mumbai, it was on Monday hauled away into the sea during a salvage operation. A specialised salvage company hired for the operation carried out the removal of sand around the grounded vessel and took into the waters. "The vessel was turned towards the sea and was towed into deep waters. It would be taken to a safe port soon," said Director-General of Shipping Satish Agnihotri.

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Cousins of the special breed canines, which assisted the elite US Navy SEALs in sniffing out Osama bin Laden from his safe haven in Pakistan, will now help Indian security forces in 'find and fix' anti-Naxal operations in dense forests and difficult terrains.

Pics: Arjun, Mandana, Sanjay Dutt at the fashion week

Pics: Arjun, Mandana, Sanjay Dutt at the fashion week

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Take a look at the celebs who were present on Day 4 of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016!

Sheena Bora Trial: A game of chess

Sheena Bora Trial: A game of chess

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Sameer Buddha was just the kind of witness Indrani's lawyer Sudeep Pasbola dislikes. Someone, who had temporarily dumped his memory before entering the court. He answered most questions, one after another, one after another, one after another, with a monotonous, deadpan: 'I don't remember.' 'I don't remember.' 'I don't remember.'

Hamilton wins in Mexico but must wait for sixth title

Hamilton wins in Mexico but must wait for sixth title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Grand Prix for Mercedes after a first-lap scare on Sunday but the Briton will have to wait another week to wrap up his sixth Formula One world championship. Hamilton's 10th win of the season, and 83rd of his career, was also a 100th for Mercedes as a constructor.

High GDP growth? Save water

High GDP growth? Save water

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

For villages in Sambalpur, revisiting old ponds has meant a return to prosperity.

PHOTOS: Navy choppers begin Wisdom salvage op

PHOTOS: Navy choppers begin Wisdom salvage op

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Five days after it broke free from its tow and ran aground at the Juhu beach, efforts began on Thursday to salvage freighter MV Wisdom with Naval helicopters pressed into service.

Perez unhurt after crash-landing upside down in Hungary

Perez unhurt after crash-landing upside down in Hungary

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Mexican Sergio Perez scrambled free from the wreckage of a heavy crash that left his Force India upside down on the track, halting first practice for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday.

WB college teacher thrashed after tiff over 'Jai Mamata' chant

WB college teacher thrashed after tiff over 'Jai Mamata' chant

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

TMCP state unit president Trinankur Bhattacharya said the organisation will take strict action if any of its members was found to be involved in the incident.

Noida land scam: EX-UP chief secretary out of jail

Noida land scam: EX-UP chief secretary out of jail

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Controversial former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav, who was sentenced to four years imprisonment in a Noida land scam case, was on Tuesday released on bail after spending seven days in a jail in Ghaziabad.

Photos! Shloka and Akash Ambani's starry engagement party

Photos! Shloka and Akash Ambani's starry engagement party

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Bride to-be Shloka Mehta dazzled in a Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble.

'Serious' terror threat to World Cup final

'Serious' terror threat to World Cup final

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The latest terror alert concerning the cricket world cup has been issued by the Union Home Ministry. The threat about an attack planned by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Jamaat-e-Ahle-Sunnat is specific to the world cup final, which will be played on April 2.

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The North Sentinel island is one of 29 islands in the Andamans where till June foreigners had to take special permission -- the RAP -- before being allowed to visit them.

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Kapil was tired of travelling extra kilometeres due to protests at Shaheen Bagh, said his uncle. He said Kapil usually had to travel 10 km to reach home but due to protests, he had to travel 35 km.

Meet the majestic lions of Maasai Mara

Meet the majestic lions of Maasai Mara

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Saurabh Pandey of fotokatha shares some stunning pics he clicked during his visit to Kenya's beautiful game reserve Maasai Mara.

Indian Army goes shopping for 400 howitzers

Indian Army goes shopping for 400 howitzers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

After four failed attempts in the last 25 years, the Army has issued a fresh global tender for 400 towed artillery howitzers, the first to be acquired after the controversial Bofors deal.

India's 177 howitzers await US Congress nod

India's 177 howitzers await US Congress nod

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

If the US Congress (legislature) clears, under its Foreign Military Sale (FMS) procedure, an Indian requirement of 177 145M 155mm lightweight towed howitzers, India will become owners of the lightest 'shoot-and-scoot' gun in the world, Andrew Gallagher, president BAE Systems India, told Business Standard.

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Police said the gangster snatched a pistol from one of the policemen injured in the accident and was shot when he opened fire while trying to flee.

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rahul opens Amethi's windows to Gates

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, who presides over the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, arrived in Amethi on Tuesday along with Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi.

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

With cinestars Jaya Prada and Sanjay Dutt in tow, expelled Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh is all set to formally launch his own party in the new-year.

Images: Bollywood stars descend on Couture Week

Images: Bollywood stars descend on Couture Week

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Take a look at the celebs who dropped in at Day 2 of the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai.

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

B'luru fire: Cops probing even sabotage angle

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

An inquiry by the Bengaluru police has been ordered into the fire at a commercial complex that left nine persons dead and all angles, including sabotage, would be probed, a top Karnataka police official said on Wednesday.

Zardari, Hurriyat chief discuss Kashmir issue

Zardari, Hurriyat chief discuss Kashmir issue

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday met Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, who had also met Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi earlier. Pakistani officials said that during the 30-minute meeting, Farooq briefed Zardari about the All Parties Hurriyat Conference's perspective of the ground realities in Kashmir.Earlier, the Pakistan foreign minister met Farooq, ahead of his meeting with his Indian counterpart S M Krishna on Monday.

Remarks against Jaitley based on info from Kejriwal: Kumar Vishwas to HC

Remarks against Jaitley based on info from Kejriwal: Kumar Vishwas to HC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Vishwas said before making an apology, he wants to know if Kejriwal lied earlier.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

Collision off Mumbai not Khailijia's first blot

Collision off Mumbai not Khailijia's first blot

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

For the MV Khailijia 3, one of the two ships which collided last Saturday off the coast of Mumbai, the track record does not read very well. In July, it was found that the ship had developed some cracks and had to offload its cargo mid-sea.

Sonia back in Parliament after two weeks

Sonia back in Parliament after two weeks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Congress President Sonia Gandhi was back in Parliament on Monday after two weeks. She had been to the United States, attending to her octogenarian ailing mother.

Stage set for Indian Army's artillery gun trials

Stage set for Indian Army's artillery gun trials

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The stop-start-stop process of buying 1,580 towed guns for the Indian Army will effectively restart on Monday when a C-130 Hercules aircraft lands in New Delhi, carrying a 155-millimetre artillery gun for trials this summer.

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

William Dalrymple discusses his latest book, which delves into nine spiritual lives and uncovers multiple Indias, with Vaihayasi P Daniel.