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Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Why Decoupled Just Doesn't Work

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The failure of Decoupled is that, as it deals almost solely in 'snapshots of insight', it fails to showcase how life flows, how the world goes round, how things unfold, feels Rohit Sathish Nair.

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A transgender, a professional diver and a dusky beauty are among the hotties who'll walk at Lakme Fashion Week this season.

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Goa records 79% voting, highest in CM's constituency

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

They said this was preliminary voter turnout and the final figure may cross 80 per cent as electoral fate of 301 candidates were locked in EVMs which will be opened on March 10 for counting.

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Another UP MLA came out in support of Sadhana Singh, saying there was nothing wrong in her remarks.

Govt to procure 66 cr jabs of Covishield, Covaxin at new rates

Govt to procure 66 cr jabs of Covishield, Covaxin at new rates

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

They said 37.5 crore of Covishield doses from the Serum Institute of India and 28.5 crore Covaxin doses from Bharat Biotech will be procured by December.

V-Day Quiz: What is 'Netflix and chill?'

V-Day Quiz: What is 'Netflix and chill?'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A fun quiz to find out how well you know your dating terms!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Over 63% voting on 117 seats of Punjab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

At many places, where the voters had entered booths before 6 pm and were standing in queues, they were allowed to cast their votes.

Kareena's Pregnancy Tips

Kareena's Pregnancy Tips

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Tahira celebrates husband Ayushmann's birthday... Ajay Devgn parties in the Maldives...

Drop all cases against anti-Sterlite protestors: HC

Drop all cases against anti-Sterlite protestors: HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The first bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice T S Sivagnanam of the Madras High Court also orally observed that firing upon the innocent public was a scar on Indian democracy and it should not be forgotten.

Forces with colonial mindset, with FoE, hampering India's growth: Modi

Forces with colonial mindset, with FoE, hampering India's growth: Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's growth story is being disrupted by forces with a colonial mindset, including in the name of freedom of expression.

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Laxmmi Bomb trailer: Akshay Rules!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Kudos to Akki for taking up such a hatke role and playing it with confidence, notes Namrata Thakker.

What makes Gigi Gorgeous a YouTube sensation

What makes Gigi Gorgeous a YouTube sensation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

With a million subscribers online, she's changing the way people look at the transgender community.

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Plans for a Laxmii sequel have been scrapped.

'Love is love'

'Love is love'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'...Regardless of orientation and gender.'

Lawyer couple who fought against Sec 377 now want to legalise gay weddings

Lawyer couple who fought against Sec 377 now want to legalise gay weddings

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

After successfully fighting for the decriminalisation of Section 377, lawyers Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy have now decided to fight for legalisation of gay marriage in India, through The Marriage Project.

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Masks were not worn by a large proportion and social distancing appeared impossible in an event in which, according to the mela administration, over 17 lakh people had taken a dip in the river in the first few hours up to 10 am.

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Right to privacy as a fundamental right and granting 'third gender' status to transgenders were heavily relied upon by the SC while giving judgment.

This trans-model has a message for you

This trans-model has a message for you

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A model and social activist, Munroe Bergdorf was the first transgender model in the UK for L'Oreal.

All eyes on this Australian beauty

All eyes on this Australian beauty

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Get the latest news from the world of fashion and entertainment.

This plus-size model has a message for you

This plus-size model has a message for you

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

An advocate of body positivity, Varonica Campbell worked her charm on the ramp.

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Polling held for over 100 civic bodies in Punjab

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Polling was held for over hundred civic bodies in Punjab on Sunday amid stray incidents of skirmishes at some places.

Why Anjali will make waves at Lakme Fashion Week

Why Anjali will make waves at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Anjali Lama will walk for the very first time at the coming Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort Week 2017.

LGBTQs seek live streaming of their marriage pleas, HC seeks Centre's reply

LGBTQs seek live streaming of their marriage pleas, HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Centre to respond to a plea by LGBTQ couples who are seeking live streaming of proceedings on a batch of petitions to recognise same-sex marriages under the special, Hindu and foreign marriage laws on the ground that the matter is of great national and Constitutional importance.

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Countdown to counting in high-stake polls keeps all parties on tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups.

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for second phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The 94 constituencies which are going to poll on November 3 are in 17 districts: West Champaran, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Nalanda and Patna.

The mother who has won India's heart

The mother who has won India's heart

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Single mother Gauri Sawant hopes to change the way people view transgenders in India.

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 10 lakh cr investment with new industrial policy

Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 10 lakh cr investment with new industrial policy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday launched new industrial and MSME policies aimed at providing further impetus to industrial growth by attracting more investments and also offering sops for development in the industrially backward districts.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

This step by the Modi government is in the right direction and will go a long way in safeguarding the interests of socially and economically backward communities, asserts Professor T V Kattimani, Vice-Chancellor, Central Tribal University, Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram.

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

LS passes assisted reproductive tech bill that omits LGBTQ, singles

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics, with various members urging the government not to exclude single parents and the LGBTQ community from using this procedure.

WATCH: These babas are the main draw at Kumbh Mela

WATCH: These babas are the main draw at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Ultimately the Kumbh Mela is about the babas, or holy men, what with the akharas turning up in full strength to make the religious gathering what it is. Some of the holy men have proved to be a big draw at the ongoing Kumbh Mela. Here are some videos showcasing their popularity.

India abstains from UN vote, LGBT community slams PM Modi's silence

India abstains from UN vote, LGBT community slams PM Modi's silence

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

"India not supporting it in UN shows you are homophobic and a biphobic. I demand the prime minister to break his silence to speak about an inclusive society. Any kind of fundamentalism and criminalism is unacceptable."

Meet Miss International Queen 2019

Meet Miss International Queen 2019

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

HIV activist and community leader Jazell Barbie Royale beat 19 transgender contestants to win the title.

How to apply for NEET 2020

How to apply for NEET 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The last date to apply for the medical entrance exam is December 31.

Lakme Fashion Week: Hold your breath, Sonal Chauhan is here

Lakme Fashion Week: Hold your breath, Sonal Chauhan is here

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The actor walked as a showstopper for designer Sonal Verma.

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.

Sunny, Helen, Laxmi on the catwalk

Sunny, Helen, Laxmi on the catwalk

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The hottest showstoppers at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016.

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Emmys: Like Padma Lakshmi's new hair-cut?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Meet the best-dressed women at the Emmy Awards 2017.

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Kicking off Holi 2018...