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'I am happy being a comedian'

'I am happy being a comedian'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'There is no agenda when I do stand-up.' 'I am a professional comedian and have tickets for my show, so every penny should be worth it.'

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

What is Dharmendra doing in a KJo film?

What is Dharmendra doing in a KJo film?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'My character in Karan's film is a man everybody will love.'

Tripura Under-19 cricketer found dead

Tripura Under-19 cricketer found dead

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The youngest of four siblings, Ayanti Reang was a member of Tripura's Under-19 team for the last one year and also played a T20 tournament for the state in U-23 age group.

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Months after making history by winning America's Got Talent, Mumbai's V Unbeatable dancing crew is crumbling under the lockdown.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Superheroes. Villains. Wizards. Witches.

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Local superheroes and villains, award winners and hopefuls, a fan favourite from a galaxy far, far away and wizards and witches of Hogwarts regale and rejoice on OTT this week.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 lockdown had wreaked havoc on her mental health to such an extent that discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had started trying her hand in cricket to handle the psychological toll of the shutdown.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'Kriti is not an airhead'

'Kriti is not an airhead'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Kriti Sanon is an educated, well-read, articulate actress.'

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Kamalpreet Kaur, who finished second in the qualification round in the Olympics women's discus throw on Saturday, says she has 'natural talent' to play cricket as a batsman.

Revealed! Secret to Shubman Gill's success

Revealed! Secret to Shubman Gill's success

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Gill smashed his maiden half-century in Sydney and produced an elegant fourth-innings knock of 91 in Brisbane where India completed a remarkable 2-1 series victory.

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

5 Puneeth Movies You Must Watch

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Puneeth fan M D Riti lists five films that she consider to be amongst his best.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Highlighting the role of MSMEs in enhancing exports and helping the country achieve self reliance, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said India does not need to import from China. "Already in automobile sector, in many sectors now, in agriculture, automobiles, everywhere, we have already found the solutions. Now we don't need to import from China," said the minister. He observed that India was exporting a lot of items instead of importing them.

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

Bihar girl, who cycled 1200km will be called for trials by cycling federation

Bihar girl, who cycled 1200km will be called for trials by cycling federation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Stuck in Gurugram due to nation-wide lockdown, a tenacious Jyoti Kumari asked her father to sit on the rear side carrier of her cycle and took him to his native place, covering 1200km in seven days.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

For tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar, the Rs 20 lakh contract with KKR has ensured that his father doesn't have to make a living as a cobbler and his mother no longer needs to criss-cross villages in Punjab's Fazilka district to sell bangles.

No time to grieve over Tokyo Olympics defeat: Vinesh Phogat

No time to grieve over Tokyo Olympics defeat: Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday said she does not have much time to grieve over her Tokyo Games debacle and is gearing up for future challenges while young Anshu Malik suggested that a sports psychologist should be attached with the team to help them overcome nerves at big stage like the Olympics.

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Sprinter Revathi Veeramani is part of the 4x400m Indian mixed relay team in the Tokyo Games, starting July 23.

Kaagaz review

Kaagaz review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former India and Mohun Bagan footballer Manitombi Singh died aged only 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday. Manitombi was suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Is this Indian faster than Usain Bolt?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Kambala racer Srinivas Gowda, whose running exploits during a traditional buffalo race in Karnataka has evoked a social media frenzy, will be assessed by expert coaches at SAI Center, Bengaluru on the instruction of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju on Saturday asked the top SAI coaches to conduct a trial of the 28-year-old Kambala jockey Gowda after video clips of him running a distance of 100 metres in just 9.55 seconds have surfaced.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

Remembering Dingko Singh

Remembering Dingko Singh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.' 'His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.'

AMAZING! How these men spent their quarantine

AMAZING! How these men spent their quarantine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

A heartwarming tale of how they used their time to beautify the schools where they are quarantined.

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Afghan singer a dead ringer for Canada's Trudeau

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

An Afghani's resemblance to the Canadian PM has set Twitter on fire.

Holy smoke! It is a fashion party on the ramp

Holy smoke! It is a fashion party on the ramp

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The 29th batch of Gen Next designers presented their collection at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020.

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

'You need violence and gore to shake things up'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'I always feel that to shake up human beings, you have to go a little extreme.'

AFI slammed for mocking Hima Das' 'not so fluent' English

AFI slammed for mocking Hima Das' 'not so fluent' English

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

"#HimaDas speaking to media after her SF win at #iaaftampere2018 @iaaforg Not so fluent in English but she gave her best there too. So proud of u #HimaDas Keep rocking & yeah,try ur best in final!" the AFI wrote on its Twitter handle.

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Boxer Sarita Devi producing champions in her academy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

India's premier boxer legend Sarita Laishram Devi has started an endeavour to train young talents from her state of Manipur, with many budding boxers undergoing training at Sarita's boxing academy.