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'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

Dharmendra charms the Big Apple

Dharmendra charms the Big Apple

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The veteran actor created quite a stir with his dance moves and heartwarming speeches during a fundraiser.

Rest in peace, Doc!

Rest in peace, Doc!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Cardiologist Dr BK Goyal's greatest gift was that he gave his patients a calming reassurance their doctor truly cared for them, says family friend Gitanjali Gurbaxani.

When Bollywood heroines re-invented sexy

When Bollywood heroines re-invented sexy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Looking at actresses who don sexy looks to make a comeback.

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What matters right now is what I am able to do in these times of distress for the people of J&K.'

Farm production might fall by 15-20 percent

Farm production might fall by 15-20 percent

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that though the exact impact of the drought on the Kharif crop would be known only when the harvesting begins, there is every possibility of a shortfall of 15-20 percent.

Vote: Priyanka Chopra's hottest look

Vote: Priyanka Chopra's hottest look

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

This sexy babe just keeps getting better looking with every movie. Which look gets your vote?

The hottest touch phones in India

The hottest touch phones in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Here's a look at some of the best touchscreen phones you would love to own.

Union Budget: What the FM has in store for you

Union Budget: What the FM has in store for you

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Pranab presents his fourth Budget.

It was slow wicket so it was an advantage: Amit Mishra

It was slow wicket so it was an advantage: Amit Mishra

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Having guided his team to victory with a stellar performance, leg-spinner Amit Mishra felt that it was opposition captain David Miller's wicket that became the "turning point" as the other batsmen found themselves under tremendous amount of pressure.

Pak army chief's agenda overshadows Indo-Pak talks

Pak army chief's agenda overshadows Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

India and Pakistan are talking once again today at the official level. The preparation on the Indian side leaves no doubt that the focus will be on terrorism. The foreign ministry is consulting with the home ministry, defence ministry and security agencies. Pakistan will be placed in the dock. We can reasonably expect Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao to press for the complete unravelling of the 26/11 conspiracy.

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

US 'optimistic' about ties with India: Jaishankar

US 'optimistic' about ties with India: Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The Trump administration has a "very positive view" of the Indo-US relationship and a lot of interest in taking the ties forward, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said on Saturday after his wide-ranging talks with senior Cabinet members and top officials in Washington.

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Truth be acknowledged, Rajinikanth is not known for wanting to leave his comfort zone to take the politico-electoral plunge, even if it meant his becoming the chief minister of a state that has conferred Tamil cinema's superstardom on him over the past 25 years. Today, his fans belong to the younger generation all right, but their numbers are far fewer than their counterparts in the '90s. They are not devoid of personal ambitions and agendas, unlike what Rajinikanh wants them to be, if he and they were to enter politics, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

How Kohli is rewriting the rules of captaincy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'He is that daredevil taking the bike round and round in the 'Well of Death', and we -- those following and witnessing Indian cricket -- are all just along for the ride,' says Chetan Narula.

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Recalled seniors' spot in playing XI not assured, says Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India's Team Director Ravi Shastri has said that while "experience cannot be bought in super market" the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra will play only if they fit into the combination that the team is looking for, going into ICC World Twenty20.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The mainstream media is alive with discussion of the rights and wrongs of the situation.' 'Mass immolation is being rediscovered as a worthy goal for young women, and we have also consoled ourselves at length with the reflection that Muslims Are Bad while Rajputs Are Good,' says Mihir S Sharma.

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

What young India can learn from Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Atalji witnessed many lows in his life. With these, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, come lessons that can help you in your life.

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

J&K govt crisis: National Conference open for 'tie-up with BJP'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

With uncertainty looming large over the continuance of Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said his party is ready to consider a tie-up with the saffron party for government formation if such an offer is received.

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Michelle is not and will not run for presidency, US President Barack Obama said.

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Scrap 'nonsense' doubles format, says Jamie Murray

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Top men's doubles player Jamie Murray has called for an end to the ATP Tour's scoring system in the format and says there is widespread support for it to be changed.

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Read on to know what S. Saraswathi has to say about the Tamil movie Bhooloham.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Are Bumrah, Kumar among the best in the business?

Are Bumrah, Kumar among the best in the business?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma feels pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the world's best death bowlers and the duo have contributed significantly to the recent limited overs success of the team.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

AMAZING movies coming up!

AMAZING movies coming up!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The jewels to watch out for at MAMI.

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Armed forces and the police can only ensure that violence is kept under control but for any kind of lasting peace, politicians will have to find an answer to the perception that the Indian State is anti-Islam. Therein lies the biggest challenge to the Modi government, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retired).

Did President Kalam have a premonition of his death?

Did President Kalam have a premonition of his death?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'When I read page number 50 of Transcendence, second paragraph, there he writes, "No more manoeuvres are required any more, as I am placed in my final position in eternity".' 'And within a month of that. he was no more.'

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Great world cinema at a theatre near you!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

At Rs 2,000, you can gift yourself an awesome sensory experience for Diwali.

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'For the past year, people have been asking me about my wife, Sonali, who suffered from cancer. It was a tough year but I have seen worse in my life.'

Pace ace Bumrah shares his recipe for success

Pace ace Bumrah shares his recipe for success

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah says the zeal to learn something new with each game has helped him survive in international cricket.