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Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Box Office: The Tashkent Files flops

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

What Charlie Sheen, Raja Chaudhary have in common

What Charlie Sheen, Raja Chaudhary have in common

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Here's a list of celebs who have shot their mouth off on camera and are living to regret it.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

By late evening, a large group of them had reached the road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the protesters planned to spend the night there and will resume the march the next morning.

FIFA member hits out at winter World Cup talk

FIFA member hits out at winter World Cup talk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

A member of FIFA's executive committee criticised talk of moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter and said he believes the idea was floated informally even before votes on the host nation for the tournament.

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

This year, for the first time, NRIs returning from the US are expected to outnumber those coming to this country from India.

'Stop treating eunuchs as second-class citizens'

'Stop treating eunuchs as second-class citizens'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Intelligent, well educated and bold, a trait common among the transgender community, when Laxmi is not courting controversies, she is busy working for the welfare of the sexual minorities through her non governmental organisation Astitva. Laxmi speaks to rediff.com's N Ganesh on the discriminations faced by her and the members of her eunuch community in today's world.

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Trump announces troop cuts in Afghanistan, Iraq; draws fire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The United States has announced to reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year, which drew sharp reaction from influential lawmakers across the aisle.

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Big Bang cast will now get $1 million pay cheque

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The show has been renewed for three more seasons.

Former PCB chief accuses BCCI of 'abetting' Hafeez's suspension

Former PCB chief accuses BCCI of 'abetting' Hafeez's suspension

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has alleged that BCCI has been hatching a conspiracy by getting Pakistan's key bowlers suspended.

Two and a Half Men cancelled over Charlie Sheen's rant

Two and a Half Men cancelled over Charlie Sheen's rant

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

'Muralitharan does not deserve record, Warne does'

'Muralitharan does not deserve record, Warne does'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

The Australian umpire, who called off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan for chucking, does not believe that the Sri Lankan deserves to retire as the most prolific Test wicket-taker of all time.

The amazing success story of redBus

The amazing success story of redBus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

Phanindra Sama, the chief executive officer of redBus.in, is yet another engineer who chucked his lucrative job to start an enterprise of his own.

Visa fee hike: US senators seek 6-year extension

Visa fee hike: US senators seek 6-year extension

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Two United States senators have sought modifications in a 9/11 compensation-related bill, seeking to extend the increase in hike on H-1B and L1 visa fees for another six years and impose excise on some foreign companies to fund free treatment of 200,000 Americans living with health problems contracted while working at the Ground Zero.

Air-conditioning on your bike? He made it possible!

Air-conditioning on your bike? He made it possible!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

George Koshy has invented a cooling helmet so you don't feel hot and stuffy while riding a two-wheeler.

Anti-malarial drug a 'line of defence' against virus: Trump

Anti-malarial drug a 'line of defence' against virus: Trump

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The US president said the drug has gotten a bad reputation only because 'he was promoting it'.

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

This comes after immense pressure on Zuckerberg from lawmakers, the media and the public after the Facebook founder last week apologised for data breach and said the platform had made "mistakes".

Sri Lanka Cricket slams Australia spin consultant Murali's behaviour

Sri Lanka Cricket slams Australia spin consultant Murali's behaviour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket has protested to the Australian cricket team management over alleged highhandedness of spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is working with the visitors as a spin consultant for the three-Test series in island nation.

Which are your favourite Rajni 'factoids'?

Which are your favourite Rajni 'factoids'?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

These are, of course, not to offend the Superstar but to prove that he truly is legend.

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Joe Biden is no stranger to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The beauty of the relationship between the two countries is that they agree to disagree and perhaps that is the strongest bond between the two governments and their relationships, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Rediff.com16 May 2019

As of now, about 66 per cent of the green cards are given to those with family ties and only 12 per cent are based on skills.

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Start-ups help VCs beat slowdown

Start-ups help VCs beat slowdown

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Venture capitalists and seed fund providers receive around 500-1,200 business plans every year. The trend continued even among the student fraternity. Venture firms such as Morpheus Venture Partners and Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship that work closely with students and incubator centres have seen a spurt in activity.

India can do little on US visa proposal: Experts

India can do little on US visa proposal: Experts

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Even as India reacted strongly against the proposed changes in the US visa regime, trade experts said the country could do little in multilateral forums like the World Trade Organization to appeal against implementation of such measures.

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Umpires 'call' Sarandeep for second straight day

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Veteran off-spinner Sarandeep Singh was called for chucking by each of the two umpires in the Super League Group A match between Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Why US needs smarter, not fewer, H-1B visas

Why US needs smarter, not fewer, H-1B visas

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The new Grassley-Durbin bill would weaken the economy. Here's how to let the H-1B visa program strengthen the US instead.

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Trump said the opposition Democrats did not like the option of a concrete wall along the Mexico border, so he has offered them with a steel one. Trump argues that a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US.

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The surprise was Conde Nast Portfolio's topper for the world's best-ever CEO. It was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors. There is no doubt that Ford was a great entrepreneur and business visionary. But, with the hindsight of almost a century, it is worth questioning whether he was a good CEO. Ford could easily have won the accolade in his lifetime for revolutionising the personal transportation industry with the Model T.

Spare a thought for the wounded soldier

Spare a thought for the wounded soldier

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

It is easy to forget how young this man is as he smiles and tells you his horror-laden yet heroic tale of the terrorist attacks. However, his emotions come pouring through in tears when he remembers details that are too painful to bear.

Lot of on-field enthusiasm is for cameras: Bedi

Lot of on-field enthusiasm is for cameras: Bedi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Not exactly a fan of exuberant celebrations on the cricket field, former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi says the players' display of emotion and enthusiasm these days is mostly for the cameras and cannot be considered gentlemanly.

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Top Senator invites Trump to testify over Comey, Russian meddling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Trump had said he is ready to testify over Comey conversations.

'You pass YoYo test, you play for India'

'You pass YoYo test, you play for India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

While Shastri in his inimitable manner was clear that YoYo test is here to stay, Kohli said that one should look at it as a "hard call" that benefits the team rather than being emotional.

US visas: Nasscom changes stance

US visas: Nasscom changes stance

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Nasscom, the apex body that represents the Indian IT outsourcing industry, will demand 'service visas' instead of mentioning H1-B/L1 visas.

What happened when my wife lost her phone!

What happened when my wife lost her phone!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'She's looking around her and seeing things, having actual conversations in real life, is more aware of the heat and the humidity, and is actually eating her food instead of first photographing and tagging it,' says Kishore Singh.

US defence secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit

US defence secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a three-day visit and is expected to discuss regional security situation, defence deals worth over Rs 20,000 crore and joint military hardware development projects with the Indian political and military leadership.

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Inspiring! Sowing seeds for better tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Mumbaikars from different parts of the city are providing people with ready-to-grow seed balls to help tackle depleting forest cover, reports Swapnil Joglekar.

'It's important to defy terrorism'

'It's important to defy terrorism'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

A Chuck Norris-look-alike, an immigrant labourer and a Man-U fan have just this one thing to say on the first anniversary of 26/11: It's important to defy terrorism. Rediff. com's Prasanna Zore and Abhishek Mande get a sense of the Mood on the first anniversary of the 26/11 attacks.