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Amid JNU row, Ramdev wants Deepika to hire him as advisor

Amid JNU row, Ramdev wants Deepika to hire him as advisor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Padukone has been drawing flak from right wing leaders and trolls for expressing solidarity with the students on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi who were protesting against the January 5 violence.

BCCI to retire Tendulkar's No 10 jersey?

BCCI to retire Tendulkar's No 10 jersey?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Tendulkar retired in 2013 and since then, the No.10 jersey has only been seen once on an Indian player when Shardul Thakur wore it earlier this year on his ODI debut during the tour of Sri Lanka.

Why the Internet is making fun of Aishwarya

Why the Internet is making fun of Aishwarya

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The Peacock Magazine's cover girl Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is getting trolled for taking inspiration from another cover.

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen...now Kareena Kapoor are the new targets.

The Dust Of Development

The Dust Of Development

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

So, what's the problem if our present is screwed up when the future promises to be profitable? It's an Indian habit, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sonam Kapoor lives by these style rules

Sonam Kapoor lives by these style rules

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Grazia's cover girl for October Sonam Kapoor Ahuja poses in a Gucci jumpsuit as she cuts an elegant pic in the black-and-white.

Pics: Sameera Reddy is the coolest mom to-be

Pics: Sameera Reddy is the coolest mom to-be

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The actor is every inch the yummy mummy.

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'Each one of us is going through problems. My funda in life is, be nice.'

I refuse to be chased off Twitter: Omar Abdullah

I refuse to be chased off Twitter: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The chief minister has to often face hostilities on Twitter where users continuously taunt and abuse him.

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Many in the social media have questioned his motive, while others have said he was doing it just for publicity and some said it was just superstition.

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives review

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives review

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives is a cringe fest that you can't ignore even if you want to, feels Namrata Thakker.

'I have zero expectations from Smriti Irani'

'I have zero expectations from Smriti Irani'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'I would rather have an HRD minister who concentrates on her job rather than bicker on Twitter.'

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.

Brad Hodge takes a dig at Kohli; apologises later

Brad Hodge takes a dig at Kohli; apologises later

Rediff.com18 May 2019

"Amazing what people do for money," he commented on the advertisement video.

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 42-year-old, who is a former investment banker, trended on social media after her speech on June 25 during a debate on the president's address.

'Social media can do wonders'

'Social media can do wonders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Social media has the ability of reconnecting you with loved ones that you may have lost touch with, of reuniting families after decades of separation.'

Hailey's sheer hotness!

Hailey's sheer hotness!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The hottest styles from the Golden Globes after party.

SEE: Why Mandira Bedi is not afraid of her age

SEE: Why Mandira Bedi is not afraid of her age

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The 47 year old actor and fitness icon spoke about fighting insecurities, dealing with temper issues and more at the launch of her book Happy For No Reason.

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.

TMC's Dinesh Trivedi resigns from Rajya Sabha ahead of Bengal polls

TMC's Dinesh Trivedi resigns from Rajya Sabha ahead of Bengal polls

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Trinamool Congress MP said he is unable to bear various incidents that are happening in West Bengal.

Women become easy targets in politics, says Urmila

Women become easy targets in politics, says Urmila

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

She asserted that sexism exists in politics but she has learnt to stay focused on the good work that she intends to do for the people.

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Twitter wasn't forgiving and Kelly soon received severe backlash on social media.

Biscuit trophy fiasco leaves Pakistan Cricket Board 'embarrassed'

Biscuit trophy fiasco leaves Pakistan Cricket Board 'embarrassed'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Social media was flooded with jokes ridiculing the PCB after a biscuit-shaped trophy was unveiled for the T20I series against Australia earlier this month, which Pakistan won 3-0.

Maths didn't help Einstein discover gravity: Piyush Goyal

Maths didn't help Einstein discover gravity: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Do not get into the calculations that you see on television...Oh if you are looking at $5 trillion economy, the country will have to grow at 12 per cent, today it is growing at 6-7 per cent'

'I did films only to earn money'

'I did films only to earn money'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'It's only in the last seven years, I have taken acting seriously.'

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The star-turned-politician said that she isn't approaching her stint in politics as a star, but would rather be known as a people's representative.

'If only Tharoor had said 'We might become a Hindu Israel'

'If only Tharoor had said 'We might become a Hindu Israel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The entire swathe of Internet trolls -- who now apparently serve as the ideological brains-trust of the BJP -- would have looked at each other in puzzlement, thinking: What kind of warning is that?' says Mihir S Sharma.

Nushrat, Deepika, Ileana: Amazing October Fashion

Nushrat, Deepika, Ileana: Amazing October Fashion

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

From going desi and redefining sexy, our B-town ladies had fun with their sartorial choices in October.

'My stars are aligned at the moment'

'My stars are aligned at the moment'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'I am confident of my skills more than ever.'

Is she 'masculine'?

Is she 'masculine'?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Ronda Rousey thrashes body shamers calling her 'masculine'.

The Indian teen who took on Donald Trump

The Indian teen who took on Donald Trump

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Weather is not climate, Astha Sarmah, 18 from Assam corrected the US President in a tweet that has now gone viral.

'I never thought that I had evil in me!'

'I never thought that I had evil in me!'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Did you know Daisy Shah started working at 14?

'Never seen such a large community of haters'

'Never seen such a large community of haters'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'If we could get through this year, future hurdles, traumas and tragedies will be easy to face.'

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Mixed reactions pour in as Osaka debate rages on.

Dhoni faces fans' wrath after slow knock vs Afghanistan

Dhoni faces fans' wrath after slow knock vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

After India's veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to display a convincing performance against Afghanistan in the World Cup, fans took no time to criticise the 37-year-old for his slow knock.

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

'I am queen of the heartland of India'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The idea is to celebrate your imperfections because God has made us all the same, right?'

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Will Indian democracy benefit from the potential that Shashi Tharoor stores in his mind, spirit and intellect? Or will it be the saga of another leader who promised much but delivered too little, asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Why has the BJP left Sushma Swaraj to fend for herself?

Why has the BJP left Sushma Swaraj to fend for herself?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'For the Hindutva lobby, there is cause for worry.'
'No more than 43 per cent of the people who were asked by Sushma Swaraj to say whom they supported stood by the trolls.' 'As many as 57 per cent do not approve of the minister's traducers,' says Amulya Ganguli.