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Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump announced his decision to nominate former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services. The......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

Trump picks China hawk, India's friend as NSA, Secy of State

United States President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor. Rubio, 53, is considered to......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance. IMAGE: A cutlery vendor switches on Paytm to receive payment details at......

'Saddest' One Direction Reunion At Liam's Funeral

IMAGE: Tributes are laid in a park in Liam Payne's hometown Wolverhampton, UK. Photograph: Phil Noble/ Reuters Just over a month after Liam Payne's death, mourners gathered on Wednesday for a......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity. And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.' IMAGE: Demi Moore, right, and Director......

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.''Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.''Shammi......

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.''This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi......

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

IMAGE: Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his semi final match against Denmark's Holger Rune. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq / Reuters Third seed Alexander Zverev......

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Matt Henry is bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI Exploiting the......

3rd Test PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday SCORECARD IMAGE: Ajaz Patel celebrates with teammates after taking the......

Bengaluru Test: Did Overconfidence Cost India?

This crushing defeat is a major wake-up call for Team India.They now face the real possibility of losing a home series for the first time in over a decade, warns Harish Kotian. IMAGE:......

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Lars Burgsmuller in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros, May 23, 2005. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters Rafael Nadal is preparing......

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