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Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi
Rediff.com19 Jun 2024Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.
If Modi Wants A Full Term...
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.
'My Father Made Me What I Am'
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'
HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma
Rediff.com15 Jun 2024The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.
Maharaja Review: Chilling
Rediff.com15 Jun 2024Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.
Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech
Rediff.com14 Jun 2024Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday.
Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...
Rediff.com14 Jun 2024The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt their religious sentiments.
Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?
Rediff.com14 Jun 2024Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.
Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama
Rediff.com14 Jun 2024Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.
Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India
Rediff.com13 Jun 2024'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Rediff.com12 Jun 2024Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.
'We Are Building Products For The World'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2024'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'
'I Never Really Went Anywhere'
Rediff.com10 Jun 2024'There are days when I hardly get to see my child.' 'But there are days when I do absolutely nothing and only spend time with him.'
From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries
Rediff.com8 Jun 2024Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.
Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe
Rediff.com7 Jun 2024Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.
'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'
Rediff.com7 Jun 2024rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.
'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'
Rediff.com6 Jun 2024'He has emerged as a formidable leader who cannot be ignored anymore, who cannot be mocked.'
'I Am In Love With...'
Rediff.com5 Jun 2024'This was my only dream since I was a kid. I worked very hard for it and I am still working very hard to grow with every film.'
Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally
Rediff.com4 Jun 2024Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.
Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered
Rediff.com4 Jun 2024The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.
Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates
Rediff.com3 Jun 202424 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its decision to boycott the TV debates on the exit poll results. Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation.
'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'
Rediff.com3 Jun 2024'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them, and add meaning to their journey.'
Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar
Rediff.com2 Jun 2024India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.
How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons
Rediff.com31 May 2024"You can memorize 1000s of words, but what do you do if you get a word that you don't know?"
Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?
Rediff.com31 May 2024'The fact that India is multilingual and the kids grow up already bilingual or trilingual so learning another language or learning other spelling patterns is not really that hard.'
Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu
Rediff.com31 May 2024Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.
'Rahul not even worth a matchstick before Modi'
Rediff.com29 May 2024'Rahul is not even a lamp before the sun'
IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar
Rediff.com29 May 2024Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar called the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of yore an "upper caste" service, which he claimed is becoming more democratic now with the flavour of the country getting into it.
'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'
Rediff.com29 May 2024'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'
'The Hope Is About Friendship'
Rediff.com27 May 2024'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
When Niyati Charms Your Socks Off!
Rediff.com27 May 2024The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestant is out to steal hearts with her ravishing style.
'Don't think he's done; no reason for Dhoni to stop playing'
Rediff.com24 May 2024Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels there is no reason why Mahendra Singh Dhoni should not play the next season of the IPL, given his form, fitness and ability to play big shots with ease.
Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'
Rediff.com22 May 2024Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asserted there were no lapses on the part of the government in handling cases relating to the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and that the Special Investigation Team was probing them from all angles.
'Tell Modi We Waited'
Rediff.com18 May 2024The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."
Will This Be The Year Of Rajkummar Rao?
Rediff.com14 May 2024'I wish every year to be like this where I have amazing but different films coming up.'
'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'
Rediff.com10 May 2024BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.
It's FaFa Time On OTT!
Rediff.com10 May 2024It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
'15 seconds, and Owaisis wouldn't know...': BJP's Rana
Rediff.com10 May 2024Rana's blistering attack came in response to AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi's controversial speech in 2013 that it would take them only '15 minutes' to balance the 'Hindu- Muslim ratio' in the country if the police were removed.
Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...
Rediff.com8 May 2024An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.
'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'
Rediff.com8 May 2024'I am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'