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Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This is a movie, which if you allow it to, will wash itself all over you, so that you emerge from it a little drenched but wide awake,' says Sreehari Nair.

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The corruption scandal that has rocked athletics is worse than the one that has plunged soccer body FIFA into crisis because it punished clean athletes, four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson said on Tuesday. "With athletics, if you think about the victims, it is absolutely worse," the 400 metres world record holder told BBC radio. "The victims here are those (clean) athletes. They never had the opportunity to stand on the podium and they should have," added the American sprinter. An independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has stated in a damning report that "corruption was embedded" at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

World No.1 Serena Williams has refuted any hints of match-fixing in women's tennis. World tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions they had 'fixed matches' in the past decade. The media reports created a stir at the Australian Open, with players expressing surprise at the allegations. "When I'm playing, I can only answer for me, I play very hard, and every player I play seems to play hard," women's world number one Serena Williams told reporters.

PHOTOS: Australia edge past India to take 1-0 series lead

PHOTOS: Australia edge past India to take 1-0 series lead

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played in Sydney on Saturday

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Gau rakshaks, Nehru and a poet's migration to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Little has changed in Digital India. The issue that rocked the nation 100 years ago still creates a furore in Indian society, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Wonder Woman and its star Gal Gadot win big at the awards night.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Manjhi in Janata Parivar? Lalu agrees, but will Nitish?

Manjhi in Janata Parivar? Lalu agrees, but will Nitish?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday formally broached the idea of a grand alliance including former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Bihar, a move that may rock attempts at a merger between 'Janata Parivar' parties.

World Athletics boss puts his money where his mouth is

World Athletics boss puts his money where his mouth is

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The global head of athletics, Sebastian Coe, has promised to do all he can to clean up the battered reputation of his sport and the organisation that runs it and has already made changes in the way the IAAF operates in Monaco.

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

How fixed maturity plans can help investors

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

While FMPs no longer offer the same short-term advantage, it is still a good product for the medium term.

Chennai theatres get ready for Kabali frenzy

Chennai theatres get ready for Kabali frenzy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The much-awaited Rajinikanth starrer releases on July 22.

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

AO PHOTOS: Thiem slays Nadal, meets Zverev in semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

German seventh seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat former champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Australian Open on Wednesday to reach his first career Grand Slam semi-final. Swiss Wawrinka, who won the first of his three Grand Slams at Melbourne Park in 2014, broke Zverev twice early in the opening set to breeze through the opening set but the 22-year-old German came roaring back into the contest.

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

John Abraham works his muscles for Rocky Handsome, Dishoom

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Washington's silence about India's Article 370 move tells us all we need to know: It doesn't want to rock the boat of a relationship that has navigated some choppy waters but remains a highly important one.'

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting machine, recalls his son Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd), who led SFF troops during the Kargil War.

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Steven Smith to pick Ricky Ponting's brain for captaincy tips.

StyleDiaries: Alessandra's stylish sheer vs Aditi's bling thing

StyleDiaries: Alessandra's stylish sheer vs Aditi's bling thing

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

We round off the week with some of the good, bad and ugly looks.

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

These 15 amazing photos will leave you starry-eyed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Gorgeous galaxies and stunning stars make up this selection of pictures from the shortlisted entries for this year's Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

This Gully Boy started his career from a M'bai chawl

This Gully Boy started his career from a M'bai chawl

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

In five years, Naezy aka Naved Shaikh went from being a gully boy living in a Mumbai slum to rocking India's underground rap scene. When he started off his rap career with Aafat! in 2014, he knew he would find success. Little did he imagine the obstacles he'd have to encounter.

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

A look at the glamorous brigade on the red carpet.

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Who can be immune to Oscars magic?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'They are perhaps the only night when the stars, those celestial seraphs, become as vulnerable, as doggedly human, as the rest of us.'

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

SCG to honour late Hughes with brass plaque

SCG to honour late Hughes with brass plaque

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The Sydney Cricket Ground is set to place a brass plaque outside the home-team dressing room in honour of Phil Hughes on Monday.

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Whether it's a morning walk, an evening swim or an afternoon workout in the gym, just get moving.'

PHOTOS: Dominant India take unassailable 2-0 lead

PHOTOS: Dominant India take unassailable 2-0 lead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Joe Root's determination and Haseeb Hameed's grit were not enough for England as India won the third Test by 8 wickets.

Biggest PE deals in 2014

Biggest PE deals in 2014

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

2014 saw some of the biggest PE deals.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

Photos: 7 times celebrities dressed like their kids

Photos: 7 times celebrities dressed like their kids

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

These kids are celebrities in their own rights and seem to share their parents' colour choices!

Iceland unfazed by big stage debut v Portugal

Iceland unfazed by big stage debut v Portugal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Iceland will head into their maiden appearance in a major tournament devoid of stage fright, their coach Lars Lagerback and key players said ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2016 Group F clash with Portugal in St Etienne.

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli has built such a formidable brand across the spectrum that even his occasional brash and indiscreet comments fail to tarnish it.

Does the Yeti exist? Many 'sightings', but no proof!

Does the Yeti exist? Many 'sightings', but no proof!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

So what's all this talk about the Yeti? Does it really exist?

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Hosts England lock horns with New Zealand at the Riverside with both sides knowing that victory would secure their passage.

Knock 'em out: How to step out in style this party season

Knock 'em out: How to step out in style this party season

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Ladies, it's party time and we tell you how to rock it like a star.

StyleDiaries: Natasha in gold vs Esha in red

StyleDiaries: Natasha in gold vs Esha in red

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Minor damage to outer wall of Kedarnath sanctum: ASI

Minor damage to outer wall of Kedarnath sanctum: ASI

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A team of experts of Archaeological Survey of India has found that the north eastern outer wall of the sanctum sanctorum of Kedarnath temple was slightly damaged at some places.

'Symonds is a guy who turned up drunk to play for his country'

'Symonds is a guy who turned up drunk to play for his country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, who stepped down after the Ashes series in England, took a shot at his erstwhile team mate Andrew Symonds for questioning his leadership credentials.

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Antarctica in photos: What the end of the world looks like

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Get ready to pack your bags!

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Medvedev stuns Thiem; Serena rolls past Osaka

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov crushed second seed Dominic Thiem and third seed Alexander Zverev respectively to set up an all-Russian semi-final at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Friday.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.