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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.

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

US Open PIX: Nadal battles back to progress, Serena crushes Venus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Saluting Alan Rickman.

WC qualifiers: Neymar keeps Brazil ticking; Bolivia stun Argentina

WC qualifiers: Neymar keeps Brazil ticking; Bolivia stun Argentina

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neymar shrugged off some rough tackling and a missed penalty to score a brilliant solo goal as he led Brazil to a 3-0 win over Paraguay that moved them within sight of the 2018 World Cup finals on Tuesday.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

After the storm comes the calm: Miss Colombia 2015

After the storm comes the calm: Miss Colombia 2015

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

India in command after captain Kohli leads by example

India in command after captain Kohli leads by example

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Captain Virat Kohli roared back to form with a scintillating unbeaten 83 as India further consolidated their position with whopping overall lead of 403 runs at stumps on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Feroz Shah Kotla, in Delhi, on Saturday.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Ice hockey: Canada, US advance; Russia sweats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

With the win, the defending gold medallists avoided a possible quarter-final clash with Russia, and will instead play the winner of Latvia versus Switzerland qualification game.

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

'71% Indians expect first year of Modi govt to boost economy'

'71% Indians expect first year of Modi govt to boost economy'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Most Indians expect their personal happiness will improve over the next five years, posing a concrete benchmark against which to measure the future success of Modi govt

Bowlers keep Sri Lanka in check after Saha swells India's total

Bowlers keep Sri Lanka in check after Saha swells India's total

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring legend Kumar Sangakkara was unable to get a big knock in his swansong Test appearance but Sri Lanka overcame an early jolt to post 140 for 3, after dismissing India for 393 in the first innings, on Day 2 of the second Test in Colombo on Friday.

Thomas Cup: Saina and Co rout Canada, Malaysia drub men's team

Thomas Cup: Saina and Co rout Canada, Malaysia drub men's team

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Saina Nehwal guided the Indian women's team to a crushing 5-0 win over Canada to launch their Uber Cup campaign in style but their men's counterpart came a cropper against former champions Malaysia as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat in Thomas Cup in New Delhi.

'Wow. The power of women'

'Wow. The power of women'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue.' Stirring speeches at the 75th Golden Globes.

Pentagon concerned about what would happen if Modi is 'hit by a bus'

Pentagon concerned about what would happen if Modi is 'hit by a bus'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The administration and America Inc have invested in Narendra Modi's power to transform India. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Guinness World Records: The world just got bolder, wackier

Guinness World Records: The world just got bolder, wackier

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The 2017 edition of the Guinness World Records reveals a selection of the most jaw-dropping records and record holders.

The Stephen Hawking I knew

The Stephen Hawking I knew

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

When I met him last year for his 75th birthday, he seemed frail. There was a sense of urgency. I will miss Stephen. His passing fills me with sadness.

'I like girls who are the housewife-type'

'I like girls who are the housewife-type'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Tiger Shroff's dream woman is probably nothing like the bold, action-loving heroine of his new film Baaghi: A Rebel For Love.

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

A look at the hopefuls this year!

Review: Batman Vs Superman is the worst superhero film of all-time

Review: Batman Vs Superman is the worst superhero film of all-time

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The film whirrs along from disjointed scene to disjointed scene, the only intriguing ones being weird B-movie moments that turn out, far too frequently, to be Batman's dreams, says Raja Sen

League Cup: City edge Newcastle, Spurs down Hull in shootout

League Cup: City edge Newcastle, Spurs down Hull in shootout

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

ManchesterCity reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup after they finally broke down a resilient Newcastle United to win 2-0 after extra time on Wednesday, while Tottenham Hotspur needed penalties to get past Hull City.

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Don't forget to make your pick for the newsmaker of 2015.

Sports Shorts: Platini threatens Ribery with suspension following international retirement

Sports Shorts: Platini threatens Ribery with suspension following international retirement

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

France winger Franck Ribery's decision to retire from international football after missing the World Cup could lead to a suspension from club football, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Sunday.

Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For falters with its script

Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For falters with its script

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Sin City 2 doesn't quite illicit the same response as the film film, says Paloma Sharma.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Galle Test: Ashwin grabs six as India take control on Day I

Galle Test: Ashwin grabs six as India take control on Day I

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spun a web around Sri Lankan batsmen with a six-wicket haul as India dismissed the hosts for a paltry 183 in the first innings to gain the upperhand on the opening day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday.

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Nisha Desai Biswal as the new assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs.

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

4 ways to address the net-neutrality issue

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A DoT panel has backed net neutrality and made some recommendations to push the cause

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

'The combination of the LeT and the ISI is the most dangerous terrorist challenge in the world because it carries a real and present danger of provoking nuclear war.'

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Review: Transformers: Age of Extinction is a yawn fest

Review: Transformers: Age of Extinction is a yawn fest

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction is a relentless clang-clang of metallic scrap and flying bullets, where there are more explosions than an entire day's production of popcorn at a multiplex.

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will have made uneasy viewing for coach Jorge Sampaoli and emphasised more than ever how reliant his side are on their talisman Messi, who has been struggling with a muscle problem.

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Jaws drove people away from beaches...and into theatres!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

When Jaws released in June 1975, it changed the way Americans watch movies, says Aseem Chhabra.

20 Things We Still LOVE about Friends!

20 Things We Still LOVE about Friends!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

We revisit some iconic moments of the the much-loved television series as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

'I want Rocky Handsome to hit numbers I haven't seen before'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'I compare Rocky Handsome to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Bajrangi (trailer) did not tell you much but when you came out of the theatre, you said it was a beautiful film and felt that emotion. What's different in the two films is that Bajrangi did not have action. Rocky Handsome has action that hasn't been seen before.' John Abraham on Rocky Handsome.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

Five talking points for sport in 2014

Five talking points for sport in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From the FIFA World Cup finals to the spot-fixing scandals that rocked Indian cricket, we pick the key sporting events on the 2014 calendar.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Nikitin Dheer talks about his television debut and his journey so far!

What's the secret behind Rosie Huntington Whiteley's perfect figure?

What's the secret behind Rosie Huntington Whiteley's perfect figure?

Rediff.com15 May 2016

We bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!