News for '-accent'

Hyundai to hike prices by January  2011

Hyundai to hike prices by January 2011

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said it will increase the prices of vehicles across models by up to 2 per cent to offset rising input costs.

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Ranbir Kapoor's gori girlfriend in Raajneeti

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Hollywood's Sarah Thompson is reportedly heading to Bollywood to act as the actor's American girlfriend in the blockbuster drama Raajneeti.

'Simran to Simran, it's been a journey'

'Simran to Simran, it's been a journey'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You guys use the word "rebel", "ladaku".' 'I don't take offence to that.' 'But I will take what is my right, be it by fighting or any other means.'

Tharoor has cleverly stitched up a support base

Tharoor has cleverly stitched up a support base

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Kochi IPL controversy also draws attention to the clout of Gulf-based Keralites

Grand comeback for this 67 yr old model

Grand comeback for this 67 yr old model

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The designer chose an older model because she has several clients who are over 70.

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'I know many actors living outside India put on accents in films because they think that is how Indians talk. I avoid that.' 'I don't have to prove anything through my accent. My psyche is Indian.' Anupam Kher gives us his 500th film!

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Meet the headturners at the India Beach Fashion Week.

Announcer stood down for mocking England players

Announcer stood down for mocking England players

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Cricket Australia has stood down a ground announcer for mocking England players during their two-day tour match against a Chairman's XI in Alice Springs, local media reported on Saturday.

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

70 call centre workers in Mumbai held for duping US citizens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The staffers posed as US Internal Revenue Service department officials, making a daily turnover of Rs 1.5 crore.

Rural BPOs to drive growth in coming years

Rural BPOs to drive growth in coming years

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

BPOs located in rural areas and tier 2 and 3 cities are expected to drive the growth of the Indian BPO sector in coming years, experts said on Wednesday.

'26/11 attack could have been guided by an Indian'

'26/11 attack could have been guided by an Indian'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The 10 Pakistani terrorists, who attacked Mumbai, could have been guided by an Indian handler whose true identity was yet to be ascertained, Home Minister P Chidambaram has said.

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'

Syed Zabiuddin, the Indian face behind 26/11

Syed Zabiuddin, the Indian face behind 26/11

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The various transcripts and telephonic conversations between the handlers and the attackers, which are in possession with the Mumbai police and the Intelligence Bureau, point out to the role of Syed Zabiuddin in the attacks.

Vishnuvardhan takes on Mammootty

Vishnuvardhan takes on Mammootty

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

A look at Bellary Naga, a Kannada remake of the Malayalam hit Rajamamikam.

The Lion King Review

The Lion King Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'As much as I appreciate this seamless show of computer graphics -- the gobsmacking detailing of its manufactured wildlife and landscapes -- there's something awkward about its authenticity.' 'Neither does it match the vigour of The Lion King's dramatic plot,' says Sukanya Verma.

Sona chief steers a new course

Sona chief steers a new course

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Turning around a leading German precision forging firm has Sona's chief living in Munich like a 'university student'.

Tips from Alia, Deepika, Disha, Katrina...: How to dress

Tips from Alia, Deepika, Disha, Katrina...: How to dress

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Going out today? Sukanya Verma picks out a dress for you!

Russell Crowe taking English lessons?

Russell Crowe taking English lessons?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The Hollywood heartthrob learns authentic East Midlands accent for his summer release Robin Hood.

Google launches voice search for Nokia users

Google launches voice search for Nokia users

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The application can be downloaded for free from Google's mobile website m.google.co.in.

DIVA-licious! Kangana, Elli, Lara glam up the city

DIVA-licious! Kangana, Elli, Lara glam up the city

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015 saw some glamorous celebrities in attendance.

Can't speculate on Indian 26/11 handler: PC

Can't speculate on Indian 26/11 handler: PC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The ten Pakistani terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008 could have been guided by an Indian handler whose true identity was yet to be ascertained, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Thursday.

Indian links to 26/11 get more puzzling

Indian links to 26/11 get more puzzling

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Barely two days after the Indian intelligence agencies managed to track the mystery voice in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks-control room speaking in an Indian accent, confusion has arisen whether '26/11 handler' Syed Zabiuddin and another Indian link to the terror strike Abu Jundal are the same person.

'I was so intimidated by Ranveer'

'I was so intimidated by Ranveer'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I felt sick shooting Bala because I think I was under extreme stress. Extreme, extreme stress.'

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Spotted: Brett Lee in Johannesburg

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Reader Hiren Parmar sent us his photograph with Australia cricketer Brett Lee at Sandton Sun, Johannesburg.

Vannathuppoochi fails

Vannathuppoochi fails

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

K M International's Tamil movie directed by C Azhagappan should have been a pivotal story that gives parents and children a jolt. Except that it is not.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Pics: When power women turned showstoppers

Pics: When power women turned showstoppers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Mumbai based designer Neeta Lulla sent out a powerful message through her latest collection.

Dawood's auctioned car to be burnt in Delhi

Dawood's auctioned car to be burnt in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Swami Chakrapani, the right-wing Hindu leader who successfully bid for a car belonging to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, on Tuesday said it would be burnt publicly in Ghaziabad.

Another Indian gets bullied on Big Brother

Another Indian gets bullied on Big Brother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

After Shilpa Shetty, another Indian contestant racially bullied in Big Brother.

Shekhar Kapur shines in New York, I Love You

Shekhar Kapur shines in New York, I Love You

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Shekhar Kapur's segment in New York, I Love You -- 12 short films celebrating the energy of the city, stands out above all the other works.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Why Abu Jundal is a mystery man for cops

Why Abu Jundal is a mystery man for cops

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

While it is confirmed that there was a man by this name who imparted accent training to the 26/11 terrorists, police are finding it extremely difficult to identify him.

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

'Jihadi Junior' 'blows up 3 people' in new Islamic State video

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The four-year-old boy has been dubbed Jihadi Junior and is believed to be the son of Muslim convert Grace "Khadija" Dare from south-east London, who fled to Syria in 2012 and married Swedish extremist fighter Abu Bakr.

Knowing Mumbai's new top cop better

Knowing Mumbai's new top cop better

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The Tamil Nadu-born Sivanandan taught economics for three years and shot to fame -- almost literally -- during his momentous tenure as head of the Mumbai Crime Branch during the late nineties. During his two-year stint as joint commissioner (crime), over 250 members of the Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan gangs were shot dead in police encounters.

Spotted: Tisca Chopra

Spotted: Tisca Chopra

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Bollywood actor Tisca Chopra turned heads on Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai looking resplendent in white dhoti pants.

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

70 call centre staff held for duping US nationals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

They would call US citizens and demand their financial and bank details, failing which they would allegedly threaten them with dire consequences, including legal action and jail term

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The real head turners at Met Gala 2019.

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

'Nationalism is a restrictive ideology'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'Patriotism is a sentiment, a feeling of belonging to a place.' 'Nationalism is an ideology, and like all ideologies, it is absolute and restrictive in nature,' Ashis Nandy, arguably India's leading social thinker, tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The 11-minute footage included a 'message' for United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron which is being read by a man in an English accent, threatening attacks in the UK.