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Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Review: Kayal is compelling love story

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Director Prabhu Solomon's Kayal is heartrending tale of love set in the backdrop of the brutal tsunami of 2004.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Mr Bean gets serious

Mr Bean gets serious

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

In Sir Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming super-sized production of Oliver!, Atkinson will breathe life into the head of an orphan street gang -- the infamous Fagin.

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Mother Teresa remembered on her 19th death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Coming just a day after she was canonised by Pope Francis in the Vatican City, the death anniversary had a special significance on Monday.

My mom's sacrifice: 'She's my guardian angel'

My mom's sacrifice: 'She's my guardian angel'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Although yesterday was Mother's Day, we received a few more reader stories of sacrifices their mothers have made for them. Here is the last set of responses.

Iraqi shoe thrower offered cars, homes and a wife!

Iraqi shoe thrower offered cars, homes and a wife!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

In preparation for his early release next Monday, following a presidential pardon, the offers are rolling in for Zaidi who has won the adulation of millions in the Arab world, The Guardian reported.

CLB approves Tech M bid

CLB approves Tech M bid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The Company Law Board on Thursday completed the formality of approving the induction of Venturbay, a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra, as the strategic investor to acquire a 31 per cent stake in Satyam Computer Services and asked it to deposit Rs 1,756 crore for the deal by April 21 in a designated account.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Farewell, Conscience Keeper

Farewell, Conscience Keeper

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers Daniel Babu Paul, a most unusual civil servant who passed into the ages on Friday.

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Hathras victim was 'killed by a ruthless govt': Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

From the Congress party, I demand justice for the Hathras victim. India is a country for all and everyone has the right to live with dignity, Sonia said.

Situation is not good, slain Rabbi's last words

Situation is not good, slain Rabbi's last words

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

The brutal killings of the New York-raised Gavriel and his wife Rivkah by terrorists, who had taken over the Nariman building in Mumbai, has plunged the Jewish community here into grief.

Raaj Kumaari has no soul

Raaj Kumaari has no soul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Raaj Kumari is the remake of Tamil film Ananda Poongaatre. Despite the presence of Ravichandran in a few sequences of the film, Raaj Kumari fails to engage the audience because of inept handling. Balaji puts in efforts to give his best, but he is handicapped by an ordinary script. Nikitha sizzles in a song sequence.

'People in India seem much happier than the West'

'People in India seem much happier than the West'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

'The rickshaw is undoubtedly the ultimate long-distance, off-road machine, says Dr Mark Cunningham-Hill, who will take part in a two-week rickshaw race to raise $15,000 for clean water in India.

2-7 odds of Slumdog winning an Oscar

2-7 odds of Slumdog winning an Oscar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

If experts are to be believed, critically acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire is at 2-7 odds of winning the prestigious Academy Award for the Best Motion Picture.

SRK, the real hero!

SRK, the real hero!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Two child victims of a grenade attack in Srinagar are undergoing treatment at the Nanavati hospital with the help of superstar Shah Rukh Khan who is bearing the entire cost of treatment.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

'Nobody wants replay of the tragedy'

'Nobody wants replay of the tragedy'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

'The Jewish community is now more prepared for such unfortunate incidents. Everyone is showing signs of alertness and wherever possible, security is being beefed up,' says Solomon Sopher, a leader of the Jewish community in Mumbai, after the attacks.

Review: Rainbow

Review: Rainbow

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Rainbow has a usual storyline but is dreary because of average storytelling and performances by Rahul, Sonal Chauhan and Sindhu Menon. The film lacks colour and punch.

'Thoda Pyaar is like Mr India, not Mary Poppins'

'Thoda Pyaar is like Mr India, not Mary Poppins'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

After giving two hits in Hum Tum and Fanaa, director Kunal Kohli is back with his next film under the Yash Raj banner, called Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.

All you need to know about National Rare Disease Policy

All you need to know about National Rare Disease Policy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Rs 100 crore funds have been allocated towards genetic disorders.

Ontari is pasool vasool

Ontari is pasool vasool

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Ontari is meant for all sections of audience, despite being an action film.

Michelangelo Antonioni is no more

Michelangelo Antonioni is no more

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Antonioni embraced the abstract and created a narrative out of expressive, yet ambigious visuals. Everything was visual for him.

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Faced with the herculean task of reviving the sagging fortunes of Indian boxing, newly-elected Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said the sport had been left 'orphaned' in the last couple of years and he would bring it back on track with clean administration.

PIX: Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra at Jio MAMI Movie Mela

PIX: Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra at Jio MAMI Movie Mela

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Check out the arrivals.

Meet The Robinsons is a fun fable

Meet The Robinsons is a fun fable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The latest Disney feature isn't consistently funny, but impresses overall.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

A new offensive in India's war on AIDS

A new offensive in India's war on AIDS

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

To educate every Indian abou the disease, the Indian Network for Positive People has started an all-India campaign

Media twisted my remarks: Gadkari's U-turn on leadership remark

Media twisted my remarks: Gadkari's U-turn on leadership remark

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

The Union minister's assertion came in the backdrop of his "leadership should own up defeat" remarks made on Saturday, days after the BJP's defeat in the just-held assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.

Check out these unusual greetings cards

Check out these unusual greetings cards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

So what would you like a greeting card for this festive season to be?

Soldiers died due to Cong's 'love' for Art 370: PM

Soldiers died due to Cong's 'love' for Art 370: PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The prime minister also raised the Rafale jet deal and the law against triple talaq, accusing the Congress of trying to block them.

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Where to send relief material for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said that all consignments of relief material for tsumani victims in the state should be sent to Joint Commissioner (Relief) A Chatteree.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Srinagar: Carpets laid for 1.6 km to host 'longest iftar party'

Srinagar: Carpets laid for 1.6 km to host 'longest iftar party'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

A group of young men claimed to have hosted Asia's longest iftaar spread at the banks of scenic Dal lake.

Banaras: a daft disappointment

Banaras: a daft disappointment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Only moral support to Tamil Eelam: Vaiko

Only moral support to Tamil Eelam: Vaiko

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's support to the formation of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka was only moral in nature and "to show the world that Eelam Tamils are not orphans," party leader Vaiko said on Thursday night.

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Giving a second chance to delinquents

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Riya Shah, a New York teenager, who had been to Baroda to volunteer with an NGO that works for upliftment of orphans and delinquents, shares her learnings with Chaya Babu.

Naalai: Old wine in old bottle

Naalai: Old wine in old bottle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Weekend watch: Kiddie specials

Rediff.com19 May 2006

JK govt to help dependents of killed militants

JK govt to help dependents of killed militants

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

To support the widows and orphaned children of the killed ultras, Jammu and Kashmir Council for Rehabilitation of Militancy Victims on Thursday widened its area of action and included dependants of militants killed over 15 years