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Review: Ankhon Dekhi is brilliant but for the discerning viewer

Review: Ankhon Dekhi is brilliant but for the discerning viewer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Ankhon Dekhi's real star is Sanjay Mishra, says Sukanya Verma.

Alarming numbers that should worry India's military planners

Alarming numbers that should worry India's military planners

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

It is worrisome that salaries are consuming as much expenditure as equipment.

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

'The bullet train can be Modi's legacy'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'The politician in him saw to it that the foundation stone was laid in Ahmedabad in the run-up to the assembly election in Gujarat in 2017.' 'But the statesman in him also wants it to be his legacy.'

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Mrinal Sen: 'I wish I could start from scratch'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'How do you expect me to tone down my anger when the most prominent culture in India today is the culture of corruption, in every sphere of life?'

He Makes History Speak

He Makes History Speak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'We like to tell the rest of the world that we did it better, that we were stronger, that we had larger cities, that we taught them science,' Naman Ahuja tells Anjali Puri. 'This exhibition is an antidote to insularity -- it is saying we have learnt as much from the world as we have given it.'

Who will be proved right? NaMo or Manmohan?

Who will be proved right? NaMo or Manmohan?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'Singh has written that he fears demonetisation will end up a mammoth tragedy.' 'Modi has told us we will enter a better world in January.' 'Both men can't be right and we will know which one of them is wrong soon,' says Aakar Patel.

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

PIX: Pella stuns Anderson, Djokovic survives hurricane Hurkacz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of Friday's play at Wimbledon.

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

'With so many injuries, Dhoni has to manage his bowlers carefully'

'With so many injuries, Dhoni has to manage his bowlers carefully'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

As India heads into the World Cup, battered and bruised, they will be hoping that all their four players on the injury list recover in time when they take on Pakistan in their campaign opener.

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

In parched Marathwada, farmers want to give Modi another chance

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Most farmers want to give Modi a second chance. They hope that the BJP loses at least 50 seats, so that it is dependent on its coalition partners who will then keep a check on Modi.

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

People's movement lights up rural households

People's movement lights up rural households

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Around 80 million rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

PHOTOS, Day 1, 3rd Test: Honours shared, but Smith shines again

PHOTOS, Day 1, 3rd Test: Honours shared, but Smith shines again

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith was well-entrenched for his third century in successive Tests even though India restricted Australia to 259 for five on the opening day of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Electing to bat, he again was the visitors' main tormentor, anchoring the innings with an undefeated 72 at stumps. Check out some photos from the day's play.

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Rather than move up the echelons of finance management, he was part of crisis management at his first employer, and then the commercial head of home and personal care products and, lately, chairman of Middle East and North Africa for Unilever, the second-largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the world.

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in India, and would be the first Chinese automaker to do so.

PHOTOS: Vardy strike offers Leicester hope, Juventus close in on quarters

PHOTOS: Vardy strike offers Leicester hope, Juventus close in on quarters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Jamie Vardy scored his first goal in the Champions League to give Leicester City some hope of staying in Europe's elite competition despite a 2-1 loss to an utterly dominant Sevilla in Wednesday's last-16 first leg.

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Drishyam, Talaash: Bollywood's best investigations?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Here looking at 10 of Bollywood's best-known crime movies.

EPL PIX: Chelsea shocked; Watford hold Liverpool; Rooney grabs winner

EPL PIX: Chelsea shocked; Watford hold Liverpool; Rooney grabs winner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

At 43, after 18 Grand Slams, Paes wants to learn from Nadal

At 43, after 18 Grand Slams, Paes wants to learn from Nadal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The 43-year-old, whose longevity is a talked about tale in world tennis, said the line-up that Spain has presented for the Davis Cup tie against India is a must watch for every single budding athlete in the country.

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Delhi Metro has eased lives of Delhiites.

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

PHOTOS: Nadal crushes Thiem to set up Wawrinka showdown

PHOTOS: Nadal crushes Thiem to set up Wawrinka showdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Claycourt king Rafael Nadal marched into his 10th French Open final after demolishing rising Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4, 6-0, while third seed Stan Wawrinka edged past Andy Murray 6-7, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 6-1.

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

The Spy Who Came In From Lahore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Were they two yaars of yesteryears brought together again by fate?' 'Were they two crafty spies hoodwinking each other?' wonders B S Prakash.

Imarti to Bhoger Khichuri: Seasonal recipes

Imarti to Bhoger Khichuri: Seasonal recipes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Satvik food is de rigueur this time of the year in most Western and Northern Indian homes, say chefs and food historians Arundhuti Dasgupta and Shally Seth Mohile.

'Too much togetherness does not work in a couple'

'Too much togetherness does not work in a couple'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'A family works best when a husband and wife share a 15 to 20 per cent relationship.' 'Sex may not form the central part of a relationship, but to be able to spell out one's desires, even if they are not fulfilled, is what keeps couples together.'

A quaint town on the banks of Narmada

A quaint town on the banks of Narmada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Get Ahead reader Sangeeta didn't realise how she spent an entire day on the banks of the Narmada at Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh.

Be prepared for the Long War!

Be prepared for the Long War!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The level of preparedness of Daesh sleeper cells is evident from the fact that it took just four days after Salah Abdelslam's arrest to execute the Brussels attacks, says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles to meet Cilic into quarters, Dimitrov beats Kyrgios

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Images from matches played on Day 7 at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park on Sunday

How India must play the Nuclear Card

How India must play the Nuclear Card

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'India must close the missile technology gap with both China and Pakistan as early as possible, or else the credibility of India's nuclear deterrence will remain suspect,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

'I was very wary about stepping into the limelight and the populist role like Sherlock Holmes, but the minute I saw who was involved and read the script and the quality of it I thought: I've got to do this.' Benedict Cumberbatch tells CNN International why he nearly turned down the chance to play Sherlock Homes.

'Raza carried India in his heart'

'Raza carried India in his heart'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

'... and all of the symbolism, history, the colours of his motherland, the earth, the sky, all of that is there and it always remains with him.'

That February in Rishikesh

That February in Rishikesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Beatles came to Rishikesh to experience Indian spiritualism in 1968. The ashram where they stayed is now a 'Beatles museum'.

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Beautiful glimpses into Dilip Kumar's life with Saira Banu.

What do Indians know about sex?

What do Indians know about sex?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Nothing much, says Khushwant Singh.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Shifting people from Bharat to India

Shifting people from Bharat to India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Modi is as divorced from reality as Manmohan Singh. He might want to sound expansive and visionary, but to be credible he must have his feet on the ground and know the reality around him. Instead of delivering irrelevant homilies to small and hence poor farmers, the prime minister should be thinking in terms of creating a huge demand for alternative employment, mainly in the construction sector, and his promised hundred new cities is a capital idea, says Mohan Guruswamy.