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Mirnyi slays Karlovic

Mirnyi slays Karlovic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Mirnyi will now play Swede Jonas Bjorkman in the fourth round on Monday.\n\n

12 players to watch out for in IPL-12

12 players to watch out for in IPL-12

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

While the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and Jos Buttler are already big hits with the fans, others like Rishabh Pant and Vijay Shankar will be looking for attention with some good performances.

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Huawei the Chinese phone maker unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Mate 30 in an event in Munich, Germany on 19th September 2019.

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!

Sexual assault in schools: Bengaluru CM warns managements

Sexual assault in schools: Bengaluru CM warns managements

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Amid public outrage over a spate of sexual assaults on minor girls, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah warned managements that permission granted to their schools would be revoked and criminal cases booked against them if they violate guidelines for safety of children.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Aladdin: Indian theatre comes of age

Aladdin: Indian theatre comes of age

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The camaraderie between the Genie and Aladdin is expressed in Hindi, a language that only the two of them can use to communicate with each other. The rest of the cast speaks in English, making Hindi the indigenous aspect of a globally loved tale.

PHOTOS: Djokovic outclasses Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Djokovic outclasses Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) on a sweltering Centre Court.

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'They will talk about secularism, but communalism -- they just won't say there exists such a beast.' 'It's harmful for society to brush it under the carpet.' 'If we talk about secularism, we must talk about communalism.'

Isuzu MUX: Better than Rocky Balboa in the ring

Isuzu MUX: Better than Rocky Balboa in the ring

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Inspired by a tiger, the newest SUV from the Isuzu stable is a mean, muscular beast.

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

New Harry Potter book to be out in July 2016

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The book titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II is co-authored by JK Rowling.

Review: Baahubali continues its love for grandiloquence and magnitude

Review: Baahubali continues its love for grandiloquence and magnitude

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Baahubali is a spectacular achievement, which not only deserves its place in history but also proves filmmakers should dream big and more often, feels Sukanya Verma.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Sheena Bora Case: How will Peter eat fruit?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Is Pluto a planet or not? Debate rages on

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

After stripping Pluto of planet status in 2006, some astronomers want to reclassify it once again, says Devangshu Datta.

Australia and US rivals ready for Rio duel

Australia and US rivals ready for Rio duel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The big beasts of Olympic swimming have rolled into Rio, with Michael Phelps and the mighty US team following their Australian rivals, and the buzz of expectation is building.

What's wrong with Disney India?

What's wrong with Disney India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on the restructuring expected at Disney India under new MD Mahesh Samat.

How USA is winning the war against Islamic State... but only on paper

How USA is winning the war against Islamic State... but only on paper

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The reports were changed by CENTCOM higher ups to adhere to the Obama administration's public line that the US is winning the battle against the terror groups, claim analysts.

Euro 2016: England start campaign against Russia

Euro 2016: England start campaign against Russia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

England and Russia are the big beasts of Group B and, though each would love a winning start when they meet on Saturday, the fear of losing could well become all-pervading and lead to a cagey encounter. With games against Wales and Slovakia to come, and the potential for three teams to qualify with two guaranteed, a point at the Velodrome might look a very useful result in a couple of weeks. England, on the back of winning all 10 qualifiers, not to mention a rare victory in Germany in a friendly, start favourites and will expect to make the running in front of a 60,000 crowd that will be predominantly behind them.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Virat Kohli defends Ashwin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has been on a downward spiral in one-day cricket but India skipper Virat Kohli feels it's unfair to be critical of him.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Sports Shorts: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with gruelling incline

Rediff.com31 May 2018

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

20,000 crocs in 37 years: Meet the real Crocodile Hunter

20,000 crocs in 37 years: Meet the real Crocodile Hunter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Crocodile Mick was taught all about crocodile hunting from his stepfather and mentor German Jack.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

How to be your own boss and be a good one

How to be your own boss and be a good one

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Respect your employees. Do not ignore loved ones.

Father of Akshay Thakur to appeal to higher court

Father of Akshay Thakur to appeal to higher court

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The father of one of the rapists sentenced to death by a Delhi court for the brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic in the national capital last December, on Friday said he would explore the option of appealing to a higher court.

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Few car like BMW-M series and Audi RS7 were most popular in 2014.

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The Jeep Compass is an absolute thrill on all kinds of terrain because it's here that it shows off its four-wheel drive capability, says a delighted P Tharyan.

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The GT-R is not about practicality, it's not about the gadgetry and it's also not about the lap times (there are faster cars than the GT-R). Then what is it all about?

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Coping with the heat in India's hottest city

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Temperatures have soared to 50.3 degrees Celsius, but no deaths from the heat have been reported from Churu.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

Benelli TNT R is a dynamite on wheels

Benelli TNT R is a dynamite on wheels

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Benelli's TNT R is a powerful bike that weighs much less than others of its ilk, making it a fairly manageable beast on city roads and highways

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Here's looking filmi tigers with the loudest roar!

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

India take on a war-ravaged-but-resilient Afghanistan in their first ever Test match, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The best in their class, all these five offer premium quality, exciting features that suit different budgets

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The Asus G752VY is one notebook you won't fancy lugging the entire day. But then, at Rs 179,000, it isn't meant for everybody.

Aadhaar is against Arthashastra, Hadith and Bible

Aadhaar is against Arthashastra, Hadith and Bible

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

It emerges that not only does the CIDR project fails the test of fairness, justness and reasonableness besides the test of not being fanciful, oppressive or arbitrary; it also fails the test of Arthashastra, Hadith and the Bible.

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Can the Mercedes Benz S-Class Maybach S650 be made better?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The Maybach S650's focus on luxury would make a private jet's interiors appear pedestrian, says Pavan Lall. Does it mean it has no room for improvement?

Modi's government must govern!

Modi's government must govern!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He has left no one in any doubt about his ability to take bold, even out-of-the-box, decisions, to gauge the feelings and aspirations of the common people at the grassroots and to ensure that polices and schemes do not remain on paper, but are implemented, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.