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PHOTOS: Rooney ignites Man Utd; Inter slump out of Europe

PHOTOS: Rooney ignites Man Utd; Inter slump out of Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

An inspired Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer in European competition to ignite their crucial 4-0 trouncing of Feyenoord.

Coming soon! The Gully Boy sequel

Coming soon! The Gully Boy sequel

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Kangana biopic takes shape... Ayushmann's new film... Why Oscar winner Olivia Colman visited Bihar...Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz...

All you need to know about head coach Ravi Shastri

All you need to know about head coach Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri, Indian cricket's man for all seasons, has returned to the spotlight by grabbing the much-coveted head coach's job.

Bang Bang is the sixth top grosser worldwide

Bang Bang is the sixth top grosser worldwide

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Bang Bang scores big worldwide, while The Hundred-Foot Journey becomes Om Puri's biggest hit.

'In India, when actors get stardom, it's difficult to even talk to them'

'In India, when actors get stardom, it's difficult to even talk to them'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali looks back at his movies.

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rajini @ 70: Film one-liners do not a politician make

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rajinikanth's visible electoral strength is his constant mouthing of the term, 'aanmiga arasiyal', or 'spiritual politics', without he having to explain what it is. By implication, it is all that what Dravidian politics is not about. It may imply anti-corruption, being against Periyar's forgotten anti-god, anti-Brahmin dictum, but also ends up covering 'Tamil pride', which begins with Tamil language where, as a Maratha from Karnataka, he has more to defend himself. However, in the contemporary national context, aanmiga arasiyal is seen as a front for Rajini to market his brand of 'soft Hindutva' but identified even more with the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in political terms, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Rajapaksa played his cards

How Rajapaksa played his cards

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Mahinda Rajapaksa recovered from his 2015 electoral losses, went to the people and campaigned about the injustice done to him. Without attempting to be subtle, he underscored his image of the Sinhala Buddhist warrior a la Dutugemunu, the king of Sri Lanka (164 BC to 140 BC) who led the military campaign against the invading warlord Elara.

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.

6 event risks investors must track this July

6 event risks investors must track this July

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

In a recent report, BofA-ML suggests investors to track these six event risks in July apart from the Greek drama

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

'There's an attempt to break the Congress'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a group who want to internally damage the Congress and they may be hand in glove with the BJP.'

'I do not know how to do comedy'

'I do not know how to do comedy'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'In real life, I am not funny. I'm a boring person. If you ask me to make you laugh, it will be difficult for me.' Sunil Grover gets refreshingly candid.

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I can do slice-of-life kind of films anytime; But playing a cop is different. It's difficult to maintain that intensity on screen. That's where the real acting comes in place.'

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

EPL: City thrash Watford; Maddison fires Leicester to win over Spurs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

James Maddison scored a brilliant winner to help Leicester City come from behind and beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday in a match dominated by VAR drama.

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is an extremely simple fun-filled family drama with a subtle message promoting animal welfare and encouraging vegetarianism.

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'What I directed was pure gold. Kangana turned it into silver.'

EPL PIX: Salah back on the scoresheet; Man City in champion form

EPL PIX: Salah back on the scoresheet; Man City in champion form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Manchester City displayed champions' swagger as they roared clear at the top with a 5-0 trouncing of Burnley but it was drama which engulfed their neighbours Manchester United and Jose Mourinho that dominated the Premier League agenda on Saturday.

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

Break-up with Malaika: What hurt Arbaaz

Break-up with Malaika: What hurt Arbaaz

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'We don't know when those differences started between us, when the love went away, or when the arguments and fights started.'

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Entrepreneurship is not the solving of a sum but the painting of a picture

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

India's salvation lies in job creation by entrepreneurs, say Manish Sabharwal and Ashok Reddy.

A SNEAK PEEK of Aishwarya's Sarbjit

A SNEAK PEEK of Aishwarya's Sarbjit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The film will release on May 20 but we give you a sneak peek into the film right away!

Review: Meeruthiya Gangsters is engaging in parts

Review: Meeruthiya Gangsters is engaging in parts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Meeruthiya Gangsters is a decent attempt from a debutant director, says Nishi Tiwari.

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When we make such stories, that's when we see how tough it is.' 'Our grandmother may narrate a story of a rakshas, but to create that is like chewing peanuts made up of iron!'

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

At its core, Criminal Justice is a tale of small miscalculations leading to grave consequences, feels Sreehari Nair.

How I Met My Mother

How I Met My Mother

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After having rejected and sometimes also being rejected by 32 men in my unsuccessful journey to matrimony, I prayed that it would be love at first sight with motherhood,' says Priya Ramanathan.

St Stephen's can withstand 1000 other controversies: Thampu

St Stephen's can withstand 1000 other controversies: Thampu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

While the clouds of controversies surrounding St Stephen's college continue to darken, principal Valson Thampu says no other institution in the world has been subjected to such "harassment" but it is strong enough to withstand 1000 other controversies.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

SC upholds disqualification of rebel K'taka MLAs, allows them to contest polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The court struck down the portion of the Speaker's order by which the legislators were disqualified till the end of the 15th Karnataka assembly.

The gloves are off between Hamilton and Vettel

The gloves are off between Hamilton and Vettel

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Sunday's explosive Azerbaijan Grand Prix more than made up for last year's dull race in Baku, bursting the budding 'bromance' and replacing it with something much more heavyweight.

'Jauhar was a way of winning the war'

'Jauhar was a way of winning the war'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'When I see the final moments of Padmaavat, it reminds me of how strong and powerful and intelligent women are.' 'I feel so powerful and alive as a woman.'

'I am going pan India'

'I am going pan India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'When films resonate with the audience, it gives you the confidence to take more risks.'

J-K governor dissolves assembly as rival alliances stake claim to form govt

J-K governor dissolves assembly as rival alliances stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

PDP patron Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form a government with the support of the Congress and the National Conference, while People's Conference leader Sajad Lone also staked claim to form the government with the help of the 25-member BJP.

Kumaraswamy promises decision on farm loan waiver in 15 days

Kumaraswamy promises decision on farm loan waiver in 15 days

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Kumaraswamy met representatives of farmers groups and progressive peasants to discuss the problems faced by them.

Naidu shares stage with Modi; alliance on the cards?

Naidu shares stage with Modi; alliance on the cards?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Amid reports that Telugu Desam Party is cosying up to National Democratic Alliance, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday shared the stage with Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi at a programme in New Delhi and heaped praise on the erstwhile Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.

BJP MLA Sangeet Som detained under National Security Act

BJP MLA Sangeet Som detained under National Security Act

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Sangeet Som, who was arrested for his alleged role in the Muzzafarnagar riots speeches, was on Tuesday detained under the stringent National Security Act.

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Bollywood's chalk 'n' cheese filmmakers: SLB vs Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

And yet, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rohit Shetty share so much in common!

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

'It would be quite cool to see women fight...'

'It would be quite cool to see women fight...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

'...In films, of course! In Hollywood, women doing action is a very common thing, but we still haven't warmed up to it here. I really hope something like Charlie's Angels is made in our country!' Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid.

Kolkata's prestigious Presidency University is a tad lovestruck!

Kolkata's prestigious Presidency University is a tad lovestruck!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Cupid has played its role for years in the 200-year-old Presidency University in Kolkata but for the first time, love will now become a subject of study in its undergraduate curriculum. The unique interdisciplinary course on love would be offered by the varsity's sociology department and would be available to students of all streams as a 50-mark optional paper.

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.