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Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!

Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The sexy starlet was bestowed an honourary citizenship by the city of Los Angeles.

Army stumble upon lethal explosives in Assam hills

Army stumble upon lethal explosives in Assam hills

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The army on Monday stumbled upon a huge quantity of explosive materials underneath a culvert in remote insurgents infested part of Karbi Anglong hill district in Assam and thereby might have foiled militants' design to strike terror in the run up to the Independence Day.

Dubai Babu is entertaining

Dubai Babu is entertaining

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Upendra dominates Dubai Babu with his mesmerising dialogue delivery and competent performance. Fast paced narration backed by good editing work and technical values also helps to make the film watchable.

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The all powerful working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet in Chennai on Tuesday to discuss the Mudgal Committe report and decide on a new date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting.

IAS officer kills 4 family members, self

IAS officer kills 4 family members, self

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

In a sensational case of murder and suicide, a senior Indian Administrative Service officer shot dead his wife, father and two sisters before turning the gun on himself at his residence late on Thursday night. He was reportedly depressed after the Central Bureau of Investigation filed a case against him. A 1983-batch IAS officer, Jagadananda Panda also shot his 22-year-old son Swapneswar, who was critically injured and is battling for his life in a local hospital.

Review: Decent Parties is a decent effort

Review: Decent Parties is a decent effort

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

This Malayalam movie starring Jagadeesh and Meera Vasudev is a decent effort but not involving enough.

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Bollywood's Top 15 Summer Hits

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Here's looking at the summer hits through the years.

The crushing loneliness of holiday seasons

The crushing loneliness of holiday seasons

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Worn down by the prospect of filling up a month-long holiday season with forced cheer and parties, Ashish Sharma stumbled upon a self-harm site. There he found community and comfort.

Court bans Microsoft from selling Word in US

Court bans Microsoft from selling Word in US

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

A United States judge on Tuesday ordered Microsoft to stop selling Microsoft Word in its current form in the US as it infringes a patent owned by a Canadian company, i41.

Coming soon... Gandhi-Mandela cricket series

Coming soon... Gandhi-Mandela cricket series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the BCCI are in talks to finalise details of a proposed Gandhi-Mandela series, to be played in both countries within the next two years.

Privatisation, India style

Privatisation, India style

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Over the years India's governments have turned several public goods into private ones, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

tips4me.com: Online panacea?

tips4me.com: Online panacea?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The website www.tips4me.com promises remedy for our everyday problems, including what to do with frizzy hair in the monsoon, how to prepare for an interview or knot a tie, so on and so forth.

In show of warmth, Modi sits next to Karunanidhi, holds his hands

In show of warmth, Modi sits next to Karunanidhi, holds his hands

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The meeting between the two leaders lasted about 20 minutes.

Kangna: The New Age Audrey Hepburn?

Kangna: The New Age Audrey Hepburn?

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The actress seems to design herself on the legendary beauty.

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

India should dread the prospect of being governed by the dictatorial Mallika-e-Hindustan!

Football Briefs: Mahrez joins Manchester City from Leicester

Football Briefs: Mahrez joins Manchester City from Leicester

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

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

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Akshay Kumar's party playlist!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Dance like Akshay Kumar this month!

My most memorable meal

My most memorable meal

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Two foodies share their experiences; you can share yours too!

Lankan army finds bullet-proof car in LTTE area

Lankan army finds bullet-proof car in LTTE area

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

On the hunt for the elusive Tiger supremo Prabhakaran, Sri Lankan security forces have stumbled upon a damaged bullet-proof car that could have been used by either Lankan Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief or other senior leaders. The rugged-looking covered pick up wagon, fitted with double steel sheets to escape bullet hits, was found in the thick jungles near Mullaittivu, as Lankan forces scour the area for the LTTE topmen, a senior defence official told PTI.

Huge cache of ULFA arms seized in Assam

Huge cache of ULFA arms seized in Assam

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

A huge cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom were recovered by the police from Sadiya while the Army shot dead two militants in Bongaigaon district on Saturday.During a raid conducted on the basis of specific information, the Assam police stumbled upon a cache of 27 AK 56 assault rifles, 117 magazines and 400 ammunition hidden in the granary of a village household at Kukurmara village in Sadiya sub-division of Tinsukia district.

007 will come early to India

007 will come early to India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Now comes news that, for the first time ever, a major Hollywood release will hit India's shores before it launches domestically in the US, a true milestone for conscious Indian moviegoers. The record-setting film? It's the next James Bond installment, Quantum of Solace, which premieres here on November 7.

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'I like the fact that people think I am a funny guy and can make them laugh.'

Solar, wind energy to light up Railway premises

Solar, wind energy to light up Railway premises

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Aiming at reduction of carbon emission by using clean energy, Indian Railways has embarked upon a renewable energy action plan as part of the national policy to address the impact of climate change.

London Classic Chess: Anand draws with Adams in opener

London Classic Chess: Anand draws with Adams in opener

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand failed to press hard with his white pieces and had to settle for a draw with Michael Adams of England in the first round of the London Chess Classic that got underway in London.

UP: BJP completes seat-sharing pact with RLD

UP: BJP completes seat-sharing pact with RLD

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The BJP will contest on 73 seats out of the 80 in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha elections as per the seat-sharing agreement reached between the saffron party and the Ajit Singh-led RLD.

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.

Mayawati takes on Rahul Gandhi, point by point

Mayawati takes on Rahul Gandhi, point by point

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi may have been lauded for his recent speech in defence of the nuclear deal in Parliament, but Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is not convinced.

Shadow of the Raj

Shadow of the Raj

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Turkey may not know its Salman from Shah Rukh or Amitabh from Abhishek, but the appeal of Raj Kapoor is perennial.

7 Delhi cops caught taking bribes, suspended

7 Delhi cops caught taking bribes, suspended

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Delhi Police has suspended several of its personnel after they were shown accepting bribes in a sting operation by a television news channel.

Retailers bet big on private labels

Retailers bet big on private labels

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Apparel, fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare retailers are all moving to their own brands to ease the squeeze on their profit margins. Till not so long ago, only a handful of retailers like Shopper's Stop had their own labels. Now, private labels have become core to every retailer's strategy.

Nothing Borderline about this movie

Nothing Borderline about this movie

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

With a cast of extremely talented actors and shot at the hauntingly beautiful desert countryside along the border, Ramchand Pakistani proves to be a film worthy of remembrance.

Govt submission on black money in SC 'ill-advised': Jethmalani

Govt submission on black money in SC 'ill-advised': Jethmalani

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Jethmalani said that the BJP-led government at the Centre should take no step without obtaining the consent of the SIT which has been set up to probe the matter.

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

A look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

Delhi wipeout: Cong fears a clash between workers and leaders

Delhi wipeout: Cong fears a clash between workers and leaders

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Several in the Congress party are asking whether Vice President Rahul Gandhi is really interested in politics. Renu Mittal reports

Spurt in vegetable prices may be spoiler for inflation

Spurt in vegetable prices may be spoiler for inflation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Rise in vegetable prices can reverse the benefits of low oil prices.

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

"A true nationalist must have a "sense of shame" for the crimes his government commits and accept that his country is not perfect," said the eminent historian.

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan: Whose story is it anyway?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

As superstar Rajinikanth begins shooting his newest film Kaala Karikalan in Mumbai, there is much speculation about which Tamilian ganglord the Thalaivar is bringing to life.

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

The men (and woman) in Angelina Jolie's love life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Angelina Jolie's tangled love life!

Cops question Raj Thackeray at home; arrest likely

Cops question Raj Thackeray at home; arrest likely

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The development sparked off speculation that the MNS chief might be arrested and produced before the court in Vikhroli in suburban Mumbai.

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees