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'It's an election that has a fairly predictable result'

'It's an election that has a fairly predictable result'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

On Election 2014: 'So far it looks like a one horse race. The difference between the first and the second challenger is so large that if the first one looks back in the last round, he'll probably not see the second one anywhere.' On the AAP prospects: 'They should be happy if they're able to open their account.' On Rahul Gandhi: 'He has a confused message. His campaign is in the abstract. And his campaign has nothing to offer.' Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley in a free and frank conversation with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Are you ready for Next Gen revolution in tennis?

Are you ready for Next Gen revolution in tennis?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The future arrived late but after some old-fashioned glitches, two Russian trailblazers fired the first shots in what could be a revolution in tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday.

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Banjo review: Not much to beat about!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

More than the leads, it's the supporting cast that stay true to the milieu and brace Banjo's banality and triviality with refreshing zing and idiosyncrasy, says Sukanya Verma.

I am not a hero: Sikh-American who IDed bombing suspect

I am not a hero: Sikh-American who IDed bombing suspect

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Harinder Singh Bains, the Sikh-American, who helped police capture the man wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey, said he feared he might have been mistaken as the perpetrator because of the misconceptions about his faith.

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Which are India's best wines?

Which are India's best wines?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Life is too short to drink bad wine!

Review: Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive has its goofy moments

Review: Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive has its goofy moments

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

But it's nowhere as fun as the 2010 comedy Tere Bin Laden, writes Sukanya Verma.

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced stiff competition from Toyota Innova as the ultimate people's mover.

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

WOT! A 4-kg gaming notebook

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The Asus G752VY is one notebook you won't fancy lugging the entire day. But then, at Rs 179,000, it isn't meant for everybody.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

BMW X3 redefines comfort and luxury in SUVs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The new BMW X3 Luxury Line is definitely a technologically superior car compared to its predecessor and is a lot savvier than I imagined, says P Tharyan.

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

When Vadodara businessman P Radhakrishnan was told he could not get his bag back when he was offloaded from a flight in the US, he asked the ticketing agent a question. The next thing he knew, he was under arrest, accused of 'terrorising.'

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It was one thing for me to bear his physical and verbal abuses. But a few months ago, he began to stay out longer. New smells came from his clothes.' 'My fears were confirmed when I awoke one night and noticed him on the phone, talking and acting dirty.' A heart-wrenching excerpt from Namit Arora's Love And Loathing In Silicon Valley: A Novel.

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Priyanka: I am very greedy about my work

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Priyanka Chopra on stereotypes, movies and more.

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

As a dozen scantily clad Brazilian Samba dancers gyrated on to the stage, rocking peacock-style headdresses and glittery thongs, Usain Bolt was not about to be intimidated or upstaged.

It's Mohanlal v/s Mammootty v/s Prithviraj this Onam

It's Mohanlal v/s Mammootty v/s Prithviraj this Onam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Exciting times ahead at the Malayalam box office.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Cameron orders spy chiefs to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron has asked his spy chiefs to find Islamic State executioner 'Jihadi John' so that he could dispatch special forces to kill or capture the masked man who beheaded the latest British hostage.

Review: Go watch Queen NOW!

Review: Go watch Queen NOW!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Sonil Dedhia lists six reasons to watch Queen.

Review: Kahaani 2: Not enough thrill

Review: Kahaani 2: Not enough thrill

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Kahaani 2 could have been a great film, but it isn't.

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro may not be a budget flagship phone, but it definitely offers the best 'value for money'.

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.

MBA to minimum wage earner: Deepak Singh's amazing journey

MBA to minimum wage earner: Deepak Singh's amazing journey

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

When Deepak Singh first started working as a salesman in the US, he was ashamed of the fall in status this signalled, says Vikram Johri.

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Pics: How to rule the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A roundup of the best dressed celebrities who took fashion to a whole new level at the AMFAR New York Gala 2016.

'If Saif is right, I would be a farmer': Kangana's open letter on nepotism

'If Saif is right, I would be a farmer': Kangana's open letter on nepotism

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The Rangoon actor replies to her co-star's open letter with her own saying that the debate is exasperating, but healthy.

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Tata Cha cafes hope to create a feel of a roadside tea cart, casual college canteens, old Irani cafs and even the chai joints encountered on journeys through the Indian countryside.

At 7, she's the cutest model on Instagram

At 7, she's the cutest model on Instagram

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why sex is important in a marriage

Why sex is important in a marriage

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The benefits of intercourse are many.

The long-awaited Chrysler Jeeps arrive in India

The long-awaited Chrysler Jeeps arrive in India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The prices will be announced by mid-2016 during the official launch.

Review: The Man Who Knew Infinity is worth a watch!

Review: The Man Who Knew Infinity is worth a watch!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The film truly belong to Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons courtesy their powerful performances, says Namrata Thakker

Reliance Retail will emerge as major growth engine: Ambani

Reliance Retail will emerge as major growth engine: Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The company had reported a turnover of Rs 10,800 crore (Rs 108 billion) in the previous financial year.

Funky, sexy, quirky: Bollywood's shoe obsession!

Funky, sexy, quirky: Bollywood's shoe obsession!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Bollywood stars really have an obsession for stylish piece of footwear.

Rambo rides again

Rambo rides again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'From his persistent fuelling of pan-Hindu nationalism to pandering to narrow Gujarati chauvinism, Rambo rides again, using fair means and foul -- and often foul -- to gain the battleground,' says Sunil Sethi.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

#TravelTuesday: Lucerne, a city from a fairytale

#TravelTuesday: Lucerne, a city from a fairytale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

This picturesque city is a fascinating mix of Swiss quaintness and modern flourishes.

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A top New York Police detective is facing suspension and reassignment after an incident with an Uber driver that was captured on video by an Indian-origin passenger.