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Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux living separate lives?

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux living separate lives?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Watch The Best Of Satyajit Ray On OTT

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Had he not taken his final curtain call on April 23, 1992, Satyajit Ray would still, undoubtedly, have been making movies.

When Satyajit Ray got UPSET

When Satyajit Ray got UPSET

Rediff.com2 May 2021

There is a world that Satyajit Ray created in his films that I wanted to be a part of -- as Durga bathed in the rain to Ravi Shankar's music; when Charulata sat on the swing regretting she never had a child; and Aarti stood up in defence of her colleague. Aseem Chhabra shares interesting memoris of Satyajit Ray on the latter's birth centenary on May 2.

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

The persistence of memory: What it means to be human

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Deep-learning machines are conquering realm after realm of human expertise, but is there a difference between Them and Us?

It was like Shiva dancing in rage: Shobha Karandlaje

It was like Shiva dancing in rage: Shobha Karandlaje

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Former Karnataka Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who returned to Bangalore after remaining stranded for four days at Rudraprayag in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, on Friday said it was a harrowing experience as her group of 1,000 pilgrims had to spend sleepless nights sandwiched between high mountains and flooded Ganga river.

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.' 'If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.'

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

'Every day is a new ball game'

'Every day is a new ball game'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'Every character is a challenge.'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's all very well to have an ailing hero, but Yudh needs a bit more heroism, rants Raja Sen.

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The actress-filmmaker and UN ambassador turns 40 on June 4.

How the world will change after coronavirus

How the world will change after coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Tens of millions will be working from home for months at a time, which means the smartest brains in business will be focussed on creating more efficient WFH processes,' predicts Devangshu Datta.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Deepika, Katrina, Esha: Bollywood's SEXIEST calendar girls!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Did your favourite Bollywood star start out as a calendar model too? Find out!

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Ericsson sees $27bn revenue from 5G for India, but at a cost

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

While everybody is talking about the vast potential of 5G, the uptake of such services in India depends on operators getting around 100 Mhz 5G spectrum. At the reserve price proposed by Trai, getting this spectrum will cost a telco around Rs 490 billion. Which amount could be difficult for operators to mop up, given the financial stress they are undergoing, says Kiran Rathee.

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Nadal claims record-stretching 12th French Open title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-stretching 12th French Open title by beating Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in a repeat of last year's final on Sunday.

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rocket Boys: Our heroes have come back in flesh and blood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Rocket Boys offer an overwhelming experience to me and many others who saw Homi Bhabha in action at Trombay, observes Dr K S Parthasarathy, former Secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Bringing down Blue Whale won't be easy

Bringing down Blue Whale won't be easy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'Its 'curators' invite you through peer-to-peer networks (social media sites), and peer-to-peer networks mean there's no centralised authority to destroy,' says Ashish Sharma.

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Bollywood on their minds: Pak hockey team keen on 'Badhaai Ho'!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players. They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance.

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The rocket is the first step in Musk's ambitious dream to send humans to Mars and establish a colony on the planet.

No red or blue states: Biden's promise on Election Day

"No red or blue states": Biden's promise on Election Day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

He urged the people of the US to choose hope over fear during the ongoing election day. "We have to remember who we are. This is the United States of America. Anybody who knows Donald Trump, we have to let him know who we are. We choose hope over fear, we choose truth over a lie, and we choose science over fiction."

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Review: PK, a mixed bag of spunk and sentimentality

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

When PK works, it does with great merit. When it does not, it sermonises, says Sukanya Verma.

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Still single? 11 useful dating tips for you

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

If your ultimate goal is to get married and you are going on a first and second date with someone dreamy, don't blurt out the marriage countdown, says Solene Paillet. You will scare this perfect match away!

'24 was made keeping kids in mind, and they're loving it!'

'24 was made keeping kids in mind, and they're loving it!'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'We think children are not as smart but that is so unfair.' 24 director Vikram Kumar gets talking about his latest hit.

Amitav Ghosh among 12 longlisted for UK prize

Amitav Ghosh among 12 longlisted for UK prize

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Indian author Amitav Ghosh is among a group of award-winning writers and poets to make the longlist of Warwick Prize for Writing in London on Wednesday.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

AI: The Coming Threat to Jobs

AI: The Coming Threat to Jobs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'Some experts believe that the only jobs that will escape automation are the ones that involve anticipating the client's need, something that AI cannot do -- not yet anyway,' says Vikram Johri.

Ranbir, Hrithik, Big B: Your favourite superhero? VOTE!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Big B: Your favourite superhero? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hrithik as Krrish or Anil Kapoor as Mr India? Take your pick!

Review: Tomorrowland plays it safe

Review: Tomorrowland plays it safe

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Tomorrowland falls short of greatness it was capable of achieving, says Paloma Sharma.

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.

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

The Apple Watch, which will make calls via its attached iPhone, might make that a reality.

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

She quit her career in financial services to pursue her passion for writing.

Review: Edge of Tomorrow is entertaining and epic

Review: Edge of Tomorrow is entertaining and epic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Edge of Tomorrow may not be a faithful adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka's novel All You Need Is Kill but it's a damn energetic one, says Sukanya Verma.