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10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Wrestling Worlds: Priya Malik stands tall as others crash out

Wrestling Worlds: Priya Malik stands tall as others crash out

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

India's young women wresters expectedly struggled at the big stage as three of them were eliminated in Zagreb, Croatia Tuesday, but Priya Malik (76kg) stayed in medal contention

Does The Future Begin With Z? Then Who's Gen X?

Does The Future Begin With Z? Then Who's Gen X?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Get to know the names of the generations.

'Copa America has been arranged in the US to favour Mexico'

'Copa America has been arranged in the US to favour Mexico'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Wilmar Valdez, the head of Uruguay's football association, says it was a mistake to play the Centenary Copa America in the US.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lived up to expectations as they secured medals for India with quarter-final wins, alongside two other home boxers at the Women's Boxing World Championships.

La Liga: Barca stunned 2-0 at home by Hercules

La Liga: Barca stunned 2-0 at home by Hercules

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Champions Barcelona suffered a humiliating 2-0 home defeat to Hercules on Saturday when Nelson Valdez struck twice to give the tiny promoted club a shock La Liga victory at a stunned Nou Camp stadium.

Messi scores but Paraguay hold Argentina to a 2-2 draw

Messi scores but Paraguay hold Argentina to a 2-2 draw

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Paraguay's Lucas Barrios scored in the 90th minute to give his side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Argentina in the Copa America in Santiago, on Saturday.

Will FIFA suspend Suarez for biting?

Will FIFA suspend Suarez for biting?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Soccer's governing body FIFA has not yet decided whether to expel Uruguay striker Luis Suarez from the World Cup for biting an opponent with deliberations set to continue on Thursday.

She loves India but...

She loves India but...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Shaderska Valdez from Dominican Republic gets candid with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara.

Equity vs fixed deposits: Why equity WINS!

Equity vs fixed deposits: Why equity WINS!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Why you must ignore the noise that the India growth story is over and still invest in mutual funds and stock markets.

Shiv Thapa's Olympic debut over in 1st round

Shiv Thapa's Olympic debut over in 1st round

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Teenage boxing sensation Shiva Thapa's Olympic debut ended in disappointment. He was spanked by Mexico's Oscar Valdez Fierro in a bantamweight opening round bout at the London Games on Saturday. The 18-year-old Thapa, who was considered a medal hope, was out-punched 9-14 in the much-anticipated bout, as India began their boxing campaign on a losing note at the Excel arena.

SC refuses controversial US ship to drop anchor

SC refuses controversial US ship to drop anchor

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant controversial US ship Oriental Nicety, earlier known as 'Exxon Valdez' and involved in one of the worst US oil spills off Alaska in 1986, an immediate permission to anchor off the Gujarat coast.

Why the Euro scores over Copa America

Why the Euro scores over Copa America

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

You can see Messi, Suarez and other South American superstars play in the Copa America. Why then are soccer fans ignoring the oldest football tournament and looking forward to the European championships, which begins in France on Friday?

'Barca have no excuses for Hercules humbling'

'Barca have no excuses for Hercules humbling'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola refused to look for excuses after the La Liga champions were humbled 2-0 at home by promoted Hercules on Saturday.

Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup

Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Argentina stumbled again in World Cup qualifying, losing to Paraguay 1-0 in Asunsion on Wednesday night and falling out of the top four in the South American standings.

Paraguay beat toothless Venezuela to stay top

Paraguay beat toothless Venezuela to stay top

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Paraguay scored twice in the first-half to beat toothless Venezuela 2-0 in a football World Cup qualifier and stay top of the South American group. Paraguay, who have qualified for the last three World Cups, are five points clear of Brazil, who host Bolivia, and Argentina, who visit Peru.

What makes a brand authentic?

What makes a brand authentic?

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The appeal--and risks--of authenticity. A guide to making your brand real.

Suarez hopes to make headlines for right reasons at World Cup

Suarez hopes to make headlines for right reasons at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez heads to next month's World Cup in Russia looking for a measure of redemption after ending the previous two editions of the tournament in disgrace.

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The prostitution scheme was masterminded by Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, 31 where they charged clients up to $3,000 (Rs 2.04 lakh) for each sexual encounter.

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broadening the World Cup finals to include 40 teams could come about in 2026, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during a tour of South America on Tuesday.

Not an easy job this!

Not an easy job this!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Rediff.com's photographer Rajesh Karkera brings you all the action behind the glitz and glamour that ultimately dazzles on the ramp!

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

What COVID-19 lockdown looks like around the world

Rediff.com25 May 2020

These captivating photos snapped by photographers across the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic showcase how different nations have experienced a life under lockdown. In total, 15,697 photos have been submitted to the contest. The power is now in the global community's hands to cast their votes and decide which photo should win #StayHome. The most-voted photo will be revealed through the Agora app on May 27 and will win the top prize of $1,000. Octavi Royo, CEO and co-founder of the app Agora, which is running the competiton, said the photos gave 'a point of view on the confinement and to share a message of hope to humanity through their photograph'. Take a look at some of the best entries here.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A tough draw will put their grit to test when the three-member Indian boxing team begins its Olympic campaign, aiming to lift the gloom that pervades the sport back home owing to the long-standing administrative mess.

Sports shorts: Bhullar wins Macao Open, Indian archers bag silver

Sports shorts: Bhullar wins Macao Open, Indian archers bag silver

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

India's golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar romped home to a three-shot victory at the Macao Open to bag his eighth Asian Tour title in Macau on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Keep us in loop before any FDA swoop, India tells US

Keep us in loop before any FDA swoop, India tells US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Inspections only in domestic authorities' presence, visiting US drug regulator told

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Copa America PHOTOS: Higuain gives Argentina win; Paraguay hold Uruguay

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Paraguay drew 1-1 with Uruguay at the Copa America to go top of Group B, one point ahead of Argentina before the tournament favourites take on eliminated Jamaica later on Saturday.

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Argentina remain winless in South American qualifying for the 2018 World Cup after struggling to a 0-0 in Paraguay on Tuesday, while Uruguay and Ecuador both made it two wins from two games to top the group.

'I am focusing on my aggression'

'I am focusing on my aggression'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

'Aggression is very important.' 'In the new scoring system the judges are more impressed if you land more punches and fight more aggressively.'

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle