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Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Shy guy A R Rahman sheds some of his legendary reticence as he prepares to promote a musical reality show on television.

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

Spotted! Hariharan in Chennai

Spotted! Hariharan in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Reader Srinath sends us a photograph.

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, sentenced to hard labour in prison for 15 years for stealing a political poster from a restricted floor in his hotel.

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The issue of division of property and assets after divorce is as delicate as divorce itself is. Often the process adds further insult to injury.

Who Hijacked the script?

Who Hijacked the script?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

What happens when you add a pinch of Con Air to a hint of United 93, season with Die Hard II, stir in some Passenger 57, consider a plot point from Under Seige II and not bother with coherence or logic? You get Hijack.

Review: Radio is very complicated

Review: Radio is very complicated

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Himesh Reshammiya's Radio is very disappointing.

The enigma of India's growth

The enigma of India's growth

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

This article is not about the usual success stories and fault lines. I wish to reflect on the large picture from three angles to see what our real degree of comfort is. Events since then show that the young lady, a star shining brightly in India's largest private bank, was largely right. The India success story is long past the flavour-of-the-month stage and even the most die-hard critics have had to accept it.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Die-hard foodie Pallavi Ganesh Kumar tells you where to get spicy pulpusus, tangy ulavala charu and other Andhra delights in Hyderabad.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

The right to die with dignity

The right to die with dignity

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Best tribute to Aruna Shanbaug would be to take some legislative action on ending the mental trauma of those who can't live outside of a hospital again.

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

At a time when elections, both Parliament and assembly, are round the corner, die-hard Shiv Sainiks believe that Uddhav Thackeray needs to reconcile with some important leaders, because they can make or break the party's performance, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Heartbreak for Force India at Monaco

Heartbreak for Force India at Monaco

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Vijay Mallya's die-hard optimism finally gave away and the Force India owner could not hide his disappointment after Adrian Sutil's fairytale race in the Monaco Grand Prix came to a heart-breaking end in Monaco on Sunday. Sutil was running fourth and with seven minutes to go looked certain to pocket four championship points when Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen rammed into the back of the VJM01 car he was driving, putting paid to his hopes of a dream-come-true finish.

The night television news died

The night television news died

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Television channels were ready to plumb below rock bottom in their frenzied prospecting for TRP gold, says Shuma Raha.

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The fact that I've been able to make my parents cry, and make my brother proud, and even my grandmother (Sharmila Tagore)... that is a huge achievement.'

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Former Santosh Trophy National Football Championship player, E Hamsakoya, who had tested positive for COVID-19, succumbed to the virus early Saturday at a hospital in Malappuram, taking the toll due to the infection in the state to 15. Native of nearby Parappanangadi, Hamsakoya (61) had settled in Mumbai. He and his family had come down to his hometown on May 21 and had been under quarantine.

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were 'pretty nervous' as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Bruce Willis still concerned about JFK

Bruce Willis still concerned about JFK

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Bruce Willis decides that Lee Harvey Oswald didn't kill John F Kennedy.

Fan mail pours in for the Bachchans

Fan mail pours in for the Bachchans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Bachchans get about 100 mails daily from fans.

The myth about great ideas

The myth about great ideas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A new column that explores how and why ideas succeed or fail. This month: the power and perils of a great backstory.

What is in store for the Indian economy

What is in store for the Indian economy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The first, and perhaps the most important, "known" for judging economic prospects is the slowdown in the US economy with the fourth quarter 2007 GDP growth rate there coming down to below 2.0 per cent. US economic growth is expected to be sluggish in 2008 and so too in the Euro-zone and Japan. In fact most analysts are looking to continued high growth in China and India to maintain global GDP growth at 4 per cent or thereabouts.

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in London

Spotted: Sir Vivian Richards in London

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Reader Vinod Kumar sent us this picture from Chennai.

Thank God Review: Boring!

Thank God Review: Boring!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Thank God tries hard to be funny but its humour is dated and cliched, observes Namrata Thakker. Thank God Review.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

Bobby winks, while Preity fumes

Bobby winks, while Preity fumes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The two were shooting for Jhoom in London.

Neha gets candid with fans

Neha gets candid with fans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Neha Dhupia chats with fans on kissing, the casting couch and Shah Rukh Khan.

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bid to reignite their campaign in IPL 2023 came undone once again as they messed up an easy run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Detox therapy: The pros and cons

Detox therapy: The pros and cons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Kanchana Banerjee found that the benefits of detox therapies far outweigh the temporary discomfort.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Cricket and the game of wealth

Cricket and the game of wealth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Is cricket similar to the game of creating wealth? Sanjiv Mehta, the author of 'Winning The Wealth game' thinks so.

Who's the king of mangoes?

Who's the king of mangoes?

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Tell us, who you think is the real king of the mangoes?