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Aussie director wants to film Indian story

Aussie director wants to film Indian story

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Baz Luhrmann wants to work with A R Rahman too.

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

Australia Unveiled

Australia Unveiled

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Australia is still a movie that deserves to be watched once on the big screen. Unfortunately, it doesn't go on to demand that repeated viewing that drove Titanic to become the biggest movie in the history of recorded box office collections.

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A film that purports to be a love story is in deep trouble if its lead characters do not connect and are not believable. And that is biggest flaw of Saawariya.

Saawariya music review

Saawariya music review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Saawariya starts off superbly, showcasing the ethereal texture of its strain. Sadly, somewhere towards the end it loses some of its steam. In entirety, however, the soundtrack is a superior product.

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then reduce the use of single-use plastic altogether, saying they are all for a sustainably environment-friendly tomorrow.

Salman, the new Tarzan!

Salman, the new Tarzan!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The actor will now play Tarzan, the shooting for which begins next year.

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Savouring their first win in IPL 10, Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina said it was a difficult proposition for his side to make a strong comeback in the tournament, especially after ending up on the losing side in their first two games.

Alexander, the great turkey!

Alexander, the great turkey!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

Cruise, Koizumi croon Elvis tunes

Cruise, Koizumi croon Elvis tunes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

RCB slumped to their fifth defeat in seven games after failing to defend 176 against KKR on Sunday night.

Nicole earns $928,800 per minute!

Nicole earns $928,800 per minute!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

European governments have stepped up diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, encouraged by Russian President Vladimir Putin's assurance that his country has no intention to annexe the Crimean peninsula or to wage a war against its neighbour.

Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention

Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The application was filed in 2006 by Motorola Mobility LLC, now changed to Google Technology Holdings LLC for method and apparatus of providing text messages

Life inside an aircraft carrier

Life inside an aircraft carrier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Here are the glimpses of life aboard USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is what America looks like!', 'The people united, will never be divided' and 'No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,' as they waved the American flag and held placards, opposing Trump's order to block any visitors for 90 days from seven designated countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

The coup is a gift from god: Turkish president

The coup is a gift from god: Turkish president

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Following an attempt to overthrow his government, Turkish President Recep Erdogan has ordered the arrest of over 2,000 people.

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

New Zealand quick bowler Neil Wagner defended his use of the bouncer but admitted to feeling "shaky" when he felled Steve Smith with a blow to the head in the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday.

Amazing photos of the month: March

Amazing photos of the month: March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 20 images.

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

25 years on, a slice of the Berlin Wall

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

On November 9, Germany will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: Incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

10 images that prove it's a odd, odd world.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

Israel's Netanyahu under fire over son's remarks on strip-club tape

Israel's Netanyahu under fire over son's remarks on strip-club tape

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The recording, which was aired on Israel's Channel 2 on Monday night, shows Netanyahu's son Yair having a conversation with his friends and making derogatory remarks about the strippers and the waitresses in the strip club in 2015, reported CNN.

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The US military has around 2,200 service members and civilian employees in Turkey, which is a NATO member and a crucial regional partner for Washington.

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

REWIND: Best images in the past 24 hours

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

Israel conducts missile test with US amid Syria tension

Israel conducts missile test with US amid Syria tension

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Israel said it had conducted a joint missile test with the United States over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, hours after Russia's announcement of its detection of missile launches added to jitters about possible military action against the Syrian regime.

'Winning four finals out of eight, I won't say it is too bad'

'Winning four finals out of eight, I won't say it is too bad'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Having guided CSK to their second CLT20 trophy, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was happy with his team's show.

Trump slashes refugee intake to 45,000

Trump slashes refugee intake to 45,000

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Since 1975, the United States has welcomed more than 3 million refugees from all over the world.

Gaza toll hits 342 on day 12, as Israel intensifies attacks

Gaza toll hits 342 on day 12, as Israel intensifies attacks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Israel on Sunday pressed on with its lethal ground offensive and intensive airstrikes across Gaza, killing 46 Palestinians including children in one of the bloodiest days of fighting as the death toll rose to 342 with the United Nations chief set to visit the region.

'Our bowling is struggling slightly,' admits Dhoni

'Our bowling is struggling slightly,' admits Dhoni

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

His team might have registered a crushing 54-run win over Dolphins in Bangalore but Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni indicated that it would need to improve its bowling to win the Champions League Twenty20.

The extremely BIZARRE photo album

The extremely BIZARRE photo album

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

These images from across the globe tell us that it is a bizarre world out there!

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.