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Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The fact that I've been able to make my parents cry, and make my brother proud, and even my grandmother (Sharmila Tagore)... that is a huge achievement.'

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shahrukh Khan is one of India's most loved "human brands", and while the drug controversy may have paused his endorsement engagements, it has not dented the superstar's popularity among corporate, as per industry experts. Right after the controversy around his son's arrest in an alleged drug case broke out, many companies halted ads featuring King Khan. Many of them are now back on screens.

'I'm a greedy actor'

'I'm a greedy actor'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The idea is to chart your own path, live your life authentically, not be scared to ask questions and not be scared to demand to sit at the table.' 'They may not let you sit today, but they will, if you keep demanding it.'

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

As the case gets nastier by the day -- with the coverage on some news television channels getting shriller and uglier -- Namrata Thakker finds out more about the woman at the centre of it all.

Some didn't like Deepika meeting select JNU group: Supriyo

Some didn't like Deepika meeting select JNU group: Supriyo

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Addressing reporters, the BJP leader also slammed trolls for making derogatory remarks against the actor over her visit.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Badminton player Saina Nehwal was 'cancelled' on Twitter for praising PM Modi's speech.

Soha seals it with a kiss!

Soha seals it with a kiss!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

It may be a school day but Bollywood's kids are still on vacation.

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Most of the Indian players will opt for their limited-overs jersey numbers.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Virat Kohli's statement is a reflection of the bubble that most famous people either slip into or are forced into'

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday found himself in a controversy over sharing on Twitter a screenshot of Pakistan's daily Dawn website carrying Nitish Kumar's ad of vote appeal, prompting the Janata Dal-United to launch a sharp attack on him and seek his immediate sacking.

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The 27-year-old has since come a long way and is one of the three players retained by the franchise that is still eying its first ever title in the lucrative league.

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Every piece of content, every thought, has stemmed from reality and personal experiences.'

IT minister, NCW promise action against app 'auctioning' Muslim women

IT minister, NCW promise action against app 'auctioning' Muslim women

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The NCW has written to the Delhi Police to expedite its action in the case against the 'Bulli Bai' app, floated for trolling and harassing the victims, to ensure that such crimes do not recur.

Outrage over 'Bulli Bai' app targeting Muslim women; FIR registered

Outrage over 'Bulli Bai' app targeting Muslim women; FIR registered

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Delhi police on Sunday registered a case based on a complaint filed by a woman journalist alleging that she was being targetted by an unidentified group of people on a mobile application named 'Bulli Bai' created on GitHub platform.

'Covid bred contempt in people'

'Covid bred contempt in people'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'Social media became a place to lash out in the pandemic.'

LOVE gyaan from Indian Matchmaking's Aparna

LOVE gyaan from Indian Matchmaking's Aparna

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Love doesn't have to come out of nowhere on a train or in Switzerland on a mountain.'

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'I am not doing what I am to make a name for myself.''I am doing what every Indian should be doing right now.'

'Don't apologise for your size'

'Don't apologise for your size'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'You are what you are and you have to live life embracing all of you.'

'I am proud of my saggy b***s'

'I am proud of my saggy b***s'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Swasthika Mukherjee savagely shut down trolls who shamed her for having saggy breasts.

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A well-know journalist, Kumar, 44, a senior executive editor with NDTV India, is among five winners of the Asia's prestigious award.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Cilic marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony

Cilic marries long-time girlfriend in private ceremony

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The wedding invites were sent to 400 guests, among them was Cilic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic.

World Cup: Suarez, Palacio and Dutch goalie trolled on the internet!

World Cup: Suarez, Palacio and Dutch goalie trolled on the internet!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The beautiful Rio de Janeiro sunset that was aired live during Germany's one goal victory against Argentina during their World Cup final clash has reportedly been treated with Uruguayan Luis Suarez 's bite meme.

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra NCP minister Nawab Malik on Monday claimed that Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director Sameer Wankhede used forged documents including his birth certificate. Wankhede, an IRS officer of the 2008 batch, slammed the minister, saying his action was defamatory in nature and an invasion of his family's privacy.

Trump struggles with Hindi words in Motera address

Trump struggles with Hindi words in Motera address

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

he found it difficult to pronounce names such as Sachin Tendulkar and Swami Vivekananda. The US president also struggled with the pronunciation of 'chaiwala', 'Sholay' and the 'Vedas'.

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India all-rounder Stuart Binny, who owns the record of the best bowling figures in One-Day Internationals, announced his retirement from first class and international cricket on Monday.

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Gurmehar Kaur's quick and fiery response has set Twitter on fire. There have been almost 1,000 retweets and over 1,500 'likes' in a few hours.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

Terrible or terrific? Rate Sara's runway moment

Terrible or terrific? Rate Sara's runway moment

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The Love Aaj Kal 2 actor looked spellbinding as the showstopper.

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Stand-up comedians post apology after old videos, tweets resurface

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Earlier this week, Twitter users dug out screenshots of jokes of some comics, including Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal, Abish Mathew, which they had cracked in the past.

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Hooda took to Facebook on Monday to clarify that him standing up for Sehwag was not a justification of the violence that broke outside Ramjas College, neither was he being insensitive to the daughter of a soldier who gave his life for the country.

Is Soha entitled to her opinion?

Is Soha entitled to her opinion?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

When Bollywood were trolled on social media.

'More to friendship than just girlfriend-boyfriend'

'More to friendship than just girlfriend-boyfriend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'If you are mature and haven't done terrible things to each other, love doesn't have to go away.'

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

According to 'The Sunday Times', the couple who had announced their decision to step back from official royal duties to relocate with their one-year-old son Archie last year will no longer use platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

PIX: Sakshi and Dhoni, 10 happy years

PIX: Sakshi and Dhoni, 10 happy years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Whatever I have learned, I have learned with him and through him.'

'We are not attempting a remake of Mughal-e-Azam'

'We are not attempting a remake of Mughal-e-Azam'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I have told my parents that whenever I decide to get married, even if you like the boy, I will elope.' 'Just for the fun of it, for that feeling of excitement.'