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Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

How one man is making kissing fashionable

How one man is making kissing fashionable

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Bobo's work speaks for the liberation of love :)

PIX: Salman's BIGG birthday celebrations!

PIX: Salman's BIGG birthday celebrations!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Salman Khan celebrated his birthday in the Bigg Boss house. Let's take a look at the pictures.

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

How Amit Shah gave BJP last-mile push in Gujarat civic polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

When Home Minister Amit Shah, who was in Gujarat to cast his vote in the urban body polls, learnt of the poor voter, instead of heading home he went to the Motera stadium, organised a control room, and was on the phone with practically everybody assigned duty on the ground: MPs, MLAs and BJP office-bearers. His single commandment was to check the voter list and phone or personally get people to the booths, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Mamata's painting fetches Rs 1.6 lakh in New York

Mamata's painting fetches Rs 1.6 lakh in New York

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

With a reserved price of $2500, five bids were made before the painting titled 'Flower Power' was sold at $3000 to Sundaram Tagore Gallery, a spokesperson of the US-based NGO Children's Hope India which auctioned the painting to raise funds for the welfare of underprivileged children in India, told PTI.

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Here's a collection of the ghazal king's finest songs.

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Revisiting the maestro: The Best Of Jagjit Singh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Here's a collection of the ghazal king's finest songs.

BJP banks on Vajpayee, Modi's image for UP polls

BJP banks on Vajpayee, Modi's image for UP polls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is seriously ill for the past two years, and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who did not canvas in the Bihar polls due to objections from ally Janata Dal-United, figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party's list of election campaigners.

'Biggest embarrassment of all time'

'Biggest embarrassment of all time'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'A ridiculous goal conceded from a corner will be the epitaph of this team, which repeated the mistakes of Rome'

'These days there is pressure to perform'

'These days there is pressure to perform'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'I hope to perform better at the World Championships,' says Dutee Chand.

REWIND: Top images in the last 48 hours

REWIND: Top images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Here we present some of the most scintillating images from across the globe in the last 48 hours.

Review: Immortals is a visual treat

Review: Immortals is a visual treat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

There may be little originality in Immortals but it is not without its moments.

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

Why Antony will NOT sack the army chief

Why Antony will NOT sack the army chief

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony has not always been averse to taking tough decisions. What has changed now? Aditi Phadnis analyses

Manish Malhotra brings Kolkata FW to a star-studded close

Manish Malhotra brings Kolkata FW to a star-studded close

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Fashion guru Manish Malhotra rocked the finale of Kolkata Fashion Week II with his wedding collection for men and women.

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming years could be exciting for Bandhan Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, and CSB Bank.

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

'My guilt and grief is increasing. I feel suicidal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

Hazare threatens another fast; alters campaign strategy

Hazare threatens another fast; alters campaign strategy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Seeking to mount pressure on government, Anna Hazare on Tuesday threatened to launch another hunger strike from the last day of Parliament's Winter Session if a strong Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed by then.

WBC restores Hopkins' title after Dawson controversy

WBC restores Hopkins' title after Dawson controversy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The World Boxing Council restored Bernard Hopkins as its light heavyweight champion on Thursday after reviewing his controversial loss to Chad Dawson at the weekend.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Yet again, Amitav Ghosh sails on opium

Yet again, Amitav Ghosh sails on opium

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Amitav Ghosh discusses his new book River Of Smoke, the art of writing a trilogy, his dramatic characters, the nuanced language they speak, and the Imperial intrigues that culminated in the Opium Wars.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST FLOPS of 2019

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST FLOPS of 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Even though 2019 turned out to be a good year for Bollywood with a record count of films in the Rs 100 crore club -- there's an average of at least one major success every month -- quite a few films emerged as big disappointments commercially.

Meet the new World Champ...Fury

Meet the new World Champ...Fury

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion's four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011.

When colours come alive!

When colours come alive!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Designs which are bright, bold and sometimes utterly bizarre are on display at the World Bodypainting Festival.

M F Husain's love affair with Bollywood

M F Husain's love affair with Bollywood

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Looking at the great artist's muses over the years.

Mohammed Shahid: Hockey's great genius

Mohammed Shahid: Hockey's great genius

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'Shahid was an artist, the kind who treated the hockey pitch as his own canvas.'

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

Gandhians to go on hunger strike over corruption

Gandhians to go on hunger strike over corruption

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A group of Gandhians in Delhi will sit on a 'fast unto death' from Sunday, demanding stern government action against corruption. The indefinite hunger strike beginning on the 63rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi will see seven Gandhians enlarging their protest canvas from the month-long dharna at Jantar Mantar to another level. The Gandhians had given a one-month ultimatum to the government to appoint a commission to look into charges against public servants.

So cute, we want to pinch her cheeks!

So cute, we want to pinch her cheeks!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Anjana Sukhani looked pretty as a petal walking for Parul Bhargava at Lakme Fashion Week.

Klitschko retains WBC title with Solis knock-out

Klitschko retains WBC title with Solis knock-out

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Vitaly Klitschko easily retained his WBC heavyweight title on Saturday with a first-round knockout of Cuban challenger Odlanier Solis.

Tech Mahindra arm to launch mobile applications

Tech Mahindra arm to launch mobile applications

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

CanvasM, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and Motorola, is planning to launch 6,000 new indigenously developed applications for mobile phones.

100 years on, Mumbai then and now

100 years on, Mumbai then and now

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

We bring you images from exhibition hosted by The World Luxury Council (India) at The Oberoi in Mumbai.

Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76

Former heavyweight champ Henry Cooper dies at 76

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Former British and European heavyweight boxing champion Henry Cooper, one of the most popular sportsmen, has died at the age of 76, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) said Sunday.

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Chennai completes a journey of 371 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

From a tiny fishing village to a high-tech metropolis with major automobile units, a thriving information technology industry and pride as the cultural capital of the South, it's been a long and eventful journey for Chennai, which turns 371 on Sunday.

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

He also said it was important that even during the difficult moments of this "crisis" India has been communicating and engaging with China.

'Xi Jinping has got himself in a mess'

'Xi Jinping has got himself in a mess'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'If one puts the context of what Xi Jinping said at the UN about not wanting a 'hot or cold war with any country', one realises that his speech was quite bizarre.' 'The world does not expect such statements from China, a nation aspiring to be a superpower.

World's largest indoor theme park

World's largest indoor theme park

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is Ferrari's first and the world's largest indoor theme park.

Why MF Husain was shown the door at Delhi art fair

Why MF Husain was shown the door at Delhi art fair

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Works of art by Indian artist M F Husain, who has been living in exile for the past five years, have been taken off from the ongoing Indian Art Summit following threats from various groups.