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The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Ram Gopal Varma's Veerapan to hit the screens this Friday.

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

French Open: Seeds that failed to sprout

Rediff.com27 May 2016

What happened on Day 3 of the French Open was more surprising. Two of the top five seeded women exited.

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Rediff.com29 May 2018

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

Breakfast to dinner: The best of Goa on a platter

Breakfast to dinner: The best of Goa on a platter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

They'll tell you Goa's food stories in photos.

The unseen world of a soldier

The unseen world of a soldier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

These stunning pictures show the reality of life for a serving soldier in the British Army. From displaying true grit on the frontline, to the impressive sight of an Apache soaring out of a raging fireball, to troops simply enjoying some downtime, they offer a glimpse into what troops face daily. The pictures in the annual Army Photographic Competition have been taken by amateur and professional soldier cameramen.

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Formula One faces its biggest shake-up in decades with the announcement on Wednesday that US cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media has agreed to take control of the cash-generating glamour sport.

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

15 jaw-dropping photos of the week that was

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

'At a festival that has shown so many brilliant films, I cannot be more thrilled to receive this award,' said Slave's director Steve McQueen.

The Week that Was

The Week that Was

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Here's a look at the events that shaped the world last week.

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

#RIPSridevi: 'I am in shock. Can't stop crying'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Bollywood is in shock after Sridevi's death.

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said bilateral cooperation in defence manufacturing would be the "prime focus" of his visit to the United Kingdom.

Shaandaar is fun, fun, fun!

Shaandaar is fun, fun, fun!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Where cheer is indispensable and cynicism is undesirable -- the world is viewed through rose-coloured glasses in Vikas Bahl's Shaandaar, feels Sukanya Verma

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Take a bow, Manish Malhotra!

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Remembering Girija Devi, the voice of Benares

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

'There is no one who can fill the vacuum created by the passing of Girija Devi,' mourns Sunita Budhiraja.

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Playing the perfect 'cover' drive

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Vanity Fair's August issue, featuring Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as 1976 Olympic gold medal-winning decathlon champion Bruce Jenner, on the cover was the magazine's best-selling issue in years. Covers featuring tennis aces Serena Williams, Sania Mirza and Maria Sharapova also delighted in 2015. Check them out.

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Whether to cover a bald head or let your hair down, one can learn (and unlearn) a great deal about the art from Hindi movies. Take a look.

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

Ileana plays a bad ass, finally!

Ileana plays a bad ass, finally!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'I have the best role in Baadshaho.' 'The film revolves around my character, so it doesn't get any better than that.'

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

#FoodPorn: 10 more Instagram foodies to follow

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Their pics will send you into a food coma!

Box Office boost for Oscar-winning movies?

Box Office boost for Oscar-winning movies?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Arthur J Pais analyses Oscar 2014 big wins and losses.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

From a shy bride to a passionate campaigner, the story of Diana, 'the People's Princess', was more often than not told through photographs.

How the British stole the Kohinoor from a child

How the British stole the Kohinoor from a child

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'I can tell you the case that hurts me the most is the one in which the little boy is forced to sign the Kohinoor over.' 'You take a mother away from a child, you surround him with grown ups speaking a different language, you tell him he must sign this over or else...'

Beyonce flaunts her curves

Beyonce flaunts her curves

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The 34-year-old Grammy-award winning singer even went topless as she was photographed in a swimming pool.

Demonetisation: Opposition deposits ire in Rajya Sabha

Demonetisation: Opposition deposits ire in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition parties on Wednesday alleged that selective leak of information on demonetisation of 500 and 1000 rupee notes to 'friends of BJP' and demanded making public the names of those who had bought gold and foreign exchange of over Rs 1 crore since April.

World Chess: Anand, Carlsen settle for quick draw in Round 8

World Chess: Anand, Carlsen settle for quick draw in Round 8

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

After the marathon game in Round 7, five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand and defending champions Magnus Carlsen played out a quick draw in the eighth round of the World Chess Championship, now underway in Sochi, on Tuesday.

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen outwitted India's Viswanathan Anand to win the sixth game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

Anand-Carlsen start with a draw at World Chess Championship

Anand-Carlsen start with a draw at World Chess Championship

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The first game of the World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen of Norway ended in a draw, in Chennai.

2016: The year of the trolls

2016: The year of the trolls

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Internet trolls kept the social media abuzz in 2016 and spared none -- be it Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, cricketer Mohammad Shami or even 'Saifeena' -- unleashing posts and memes that ranged from controversial to hilarious to bizarre.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams sisters, Murray, del Potro sail into second round

US Open PHOTOS: Williams sisters, Murray, del Potro sail into second round

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

World number one Serena Williams opened her US Open account with a tidy 6-3, 6-3 win over Ekaterina Makarova on Tuesday, to join her sister Venus in the second round of the year's final Grand Slam.

Review: Captain America: Civil War is the stuff of comic-book dreams

Review: Captain America: Civil War is the stuff of comic-book dreams

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A Marvel film so good it makes all the others feel like a prologue, gushes Raja Sen. (Also, stay for the two end-credit scenes.)

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Saying goodbye to America's best TV show

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'That Mad Men is currently the best-written show and quite unlike anything else out there is an understatement.'

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

And you thought actors only acted!

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

20 images of the week that was that will AMAZE you

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The news of the week gone by that shaped the world

When the Royals came marching in

When the Royals came marching in

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prince William and Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, collected quite a few Mumbai hearts on a hot two days in April.