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10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

10 Ways To Spice Your Love Life in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Your romantic life is about to become a thrilling and touching journey with these simple resolutions, says Sybil Shiddell, relationship manager at Gleeden.

'Can't Imagine Pather Panchali Without Durga'

'Can't Imagine Pather Panchali Without Durga'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'After Pather Panchali, she became a housewife. She hated the spotlight. That was so strange and yet so admirable.'

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari) has criticized the Punjab government for issuing arrest warrants against 25 farmers and adding an attempt to murder charge in the FIR related to the 2022 prime minister security breach incident. The union claims the farmers were protesting peacefully and had no knowledge of the prime minister's route. They argue the government is acting under pressure from the central government.

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don't necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon.

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Relocating tents, keeping farm movement memories alive

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

As the farmers prepare to leave their protest sites on Delhi's borders on Saturday after the government repealed the farm laws and acceded to their other demands, many say they will reinstall their tents in their villages as a symbol of their long, arduous struggle.

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Maaya's greatest strengths is her fearlessness.' 'Regardless of her opponent, she never backs down.' 'Even when she was eight years old, she fought for every point, never giving up.'

Indian Army Is Ready For Dharma Guardian 2025

Indian Army Is Ready For Dharma Guardian 2025

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Dharma Guardian 2025 will primarily focus on urban warfare tactics and counter-terrorism operations and underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and Japan.

Time to revisit CJI's role in executive appointments: Dhankhar

Time to revisit CJI's role in executive appointments: Dhankhar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the Chief Justice of India's involvement in executive appointments, specifically citing the selection of the CBI director. He believes this practice undermines democratic principles and calls for revisiting the existing norms. Dhankhar also raised concerns about the "doctrine of basic structure", suggesting it has a debatable jurisprudential basis. He emphasized the importance of each institution operating within its constitutional boundaries and highlighted the need for coordinated autonomy. The vice president also discussed the need for a balanced approach to judicial review and the importance of judges focusing on judgments rather than other forms of expression. He stressed the need to revisit the current state of affairs to restore the judiciary's sublimity.

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Leaked tapes, no trust motion forced Biren Singh to resign: Cong

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Congress on Sunday termed N Biren Singh's resignation from the post of Manipur chief minister as 'belated' and said people of the state were now awaiting a visit by 'our frequent-flier Prime Minister' Narendra Modi.

This Is What Happens When Vaani...

This Is What Happens When Vaani...

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Sharvari's hot photoshoot... Shraddha's New Year resolution... Alia's 2024 album...

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

'Arshdeep will be India's trump card'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India may be one of the favourites, but Uthappa said they will have their task cut out in their opener against Bangladesh.

'Portraying Dr Singh Was Most Challenging'

'Portraying Dr Singh Was Most Challenging'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'I had to make sure that our much misunderstood erstwhile prime minister did not get a raw deal.'

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth.

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

While the team battles it out on the field, the duo is focused on improving their performance, with the Indian pacers, including Prasidh Krishna, providing tough challenges in the nets.

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".

'I Don't Know How 2025 Will Turn Out'

'I Don't Know How 2025 Will Turn Out'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

When I go to act in a film, I don't think of the journey.'

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'

Taapsee Is A 'Super Womaniya'

Taapsee Is A 'Super Womaniya'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The third edition of Fever FM's SuperWomaniya Awards 2024 was held at the ITC Grand Central hotel in Mumbai, and several stars made sure to walk the blue carpet.

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Everybody was scared, especially with Rajesh Khanna playing a double role and playing my lover and my son.' 'It was quite a risky thing to do. That's why they made me look so old.'

Students who toppled Hasina launch party, say no room for pro-India politics

Students who toppled Hasina launch party, say no room for pro-India politics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (SAD), which led protests against Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has launched itself as a political party called the National Citizen Party (NCP). The new party, which aims to 'dismantle constitutional autocracy' and establish a 'second republic,' has pledged to create a 'solely Bangladesh-oriented' political system, with no room for 'pro-India and pro-Pakistan politics.' The NCP's inaugural rally was attended by representatives of various political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and envoys from the Vatican and Pakistan.

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

'Help! My Teenage Son Stopped Talking To Me'

'Help! My Teenage Son Stopped Talking To Me'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Instead of trying to make your son talk, which might feel like pressure to him, consider this: How can you create an environment where he wants to open up? suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashish Sehgal.

Arjun Turns 25! What Dad Sachin Said

Arjun Turns 25! What Dad Sachin Said

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Your love for life and relentless dedication inspire me every day.' 'Watching you hit the gym first thing this morning shows your incredible work ethic. Proud of you always!' 'Here's to another year of chasing your dreams!'

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Who Observed Raj Dharma In Nagpur?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Nagpur violence may have been prevented had the police considered the dangerous potential of the VHP/Bajrang Dal's demonstration; had they immediately stopped the burning of the chaddar and arrested the demonstrators; and had they fanned out to counter the rumours that spread among Muslims, observes Jyoti Punwani.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Jharkhand man strangles live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces

Jharkhand man strangles live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A 25-year-old man in Jharkhand's Khunti district allegedly strangled his live-in partner to death and chopped her body into 40 to 50 pieces in a forested area. The accused, Naresh Bhengra, was arrested after stray dog was found with human body parts near Jordag village. Bhengra had married another woman without informing his partner and took her to the forest to kill her after she pressured him to return to Khunti. The incident has sent shockwaves in the region, recalling the Shraddha Walker murder case of 2022.

PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates Kalam memorial

PHOTOS: PM Modi inaugurates Kalam memorial

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The memorial has been built at a cost of Rs 15 crore on land alloted by the Tamil Nadu government at Kalam's village Peikarambu.

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.

Karan Johar: Why Agneepath Flopped

Karan Johar: Why Agneepath Flopped

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'Prior to release, we heard only exemplary things about the film, so the failure came as a complete shock to my father.'

Will quit if it makes LoP happy but....: Shah clarifies on Ambedkar remark

Will quit if it makes LoP happy but....: Shah clarifies on Ambedkar remark

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, saying the opposition party launched a malicious campaign after a parliamentary discussion "established" the Congress as being "anti-Ambedkar and anti-reservation." Shah defended his remarks, stating his address was clear and without confusion, and that his party would explore all legal options against the Congress for misrepresenting his comments. He also accused the Congress of insulting V.D. Savarkar, crushing constitutional values by imposing Emergency, and humiliating soldiers who laid down their lives.

5 Ideas To Spice Up Your Meet-Cute

5 Ideas To Spice Up Your Meet-Cute

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

In the age of digital dating, Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating app Quack Quack, suggests fun ideas to create your own modern meet-cute and make it special.

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'You need hard work along with talent to reach exceptional heights.'

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dead

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Indian National Lok Dal president and five-time Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Friday at the age of 89.