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Stocking in on art

Stocking in on art

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Argentine clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors will contest the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in Madrid on Sunday.

Your photos: India through the lens

Your photos: India through the lens

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Here's presenting the latest in the series of #India-Photos.

Hopkins knocks out De La Hoya

Hopkins knocks out De La Hoya

Rediff.com19 Sep 2004

Bernard Hopkins defended his world middleweight championship for the 19th time, knocking out Oscar De La Hoya in the ninth round.

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Landmarks across the city have been bathed in a dazzling array of colourful lights, from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House. Other key areas illuminated include Martin Place, Kings Cross, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Barangaroo, Chatswood and Taronga Zoo.

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Review: Gamers will love the Nubia Red Magic 3!

Review: Gamers will love the Nubia Red Magic 3!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

At a starting price of Rs 35,990, the Red Magic 3 is a compelling go-to device if you are a gamer, says Veer Arjun Singh.

The art of being Manu Parekh

The art of being Manu Parekh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Manubhai, 79 now, is exhilarated about newer possibilities and prospects. The past is done with; the future holds the key to evolving forms of exploration. Kishore Singh salutes the Master.

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, have been demanding "same service same rules" regime which means that mobile applications providing calls and messaging services should also be made to comply with set of rules that are mandatory for mobile service providers.

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

As competition gets hotter, Micromax redifines rules of the game

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The television business today contributes 7 per cent to Micromax's revenue and it posted a 70 per cent growth last year.

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

3 reasons why IITians make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Be it for the organisation they work for, or for their own venture, if they believe in an idea, they work relentlessly towards it.

'Youngsters have got us in final, Edgbaston is history'

'Youngsters have got us in final, Edgbaston is history'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Captain Sarfraz Ahmed, on Saturday lauded the youngsters of his side and said they played an integral part in helping Pakistan reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, despite a crushing defeat in the opener against India.

'I will leave Vijender beaten and broken'

'I will leave Vijender beaten and broken'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

With just a week to go for mega double title defence fight, African champion Ernest Amuzu threatened to stop India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh and end his unbeaten run in the pro circuit.

China: India must hold the line in the north

China: India must hold the line in the north

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our strategy should be to 'hold the line' in the north on the Sino-Indian land frontier, but maintain and, if possible, enlarge India's current edge in the maritime south.'

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening to Sterlite, should be interesting to watch, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Since the bilateral deficit is a reality -- and a worry -- we need to find a way to deal with it,' says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Review: The House Next Door will spook you!

Review: The House Next Door will spook you!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

What makes the film scary is the way it plays with your fears and your anxieties, says Prasanna D Zore.

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Raghuram Rajan's sermons

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Dr Rajan is often preachy with commandments aimed at nobody in particular,' complains M S Sriram.

The assault of the boots

The assault of the boots

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'Closets brimmed and overflowed.' 'The dining cabinet was emptied to stock footwear.' 'They were thrust into bookshelves still in their wrapping.' 'It was like a boot plague for which there was no antidote,' says Kishore Singh.

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Opening Ceremony: Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population in welcoming the world on Friday to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, all to the pounding beat of samba, bossa nova and funk.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Webber tips Ricciardo to replace him at Red Bull

Webber tips Ricciardo to replace him at Red Bull

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Mark Webber has tipped fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo to replace him at Formula One champions Red Bull next season.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Vijender: 'I'll look for a knockout early on'

Vijender: 'I'll look for a knockout early on'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

In Australian Kerry Hope, Vijender Singh faces a plucky opponent who has the potential to surprise the home favourite

3D Modi to deliver speech at 300 places on Monday: BJP

3D Modi to deliver speech at 300 places on Monday: BJP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

In a first of its kind in Lok Sabha polls, a "recorded video speech" of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will be shown in "3D" on Monday at 300 places across the country, including 18 in Delhi.

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

'Modi wave is no longer that effective'

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'Farmers' issues will rule the narrative in the 2019 elections.'

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Breathtaking Cannes, in action!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off...

'Sarita was robbed'

'Sarita was robbed'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Sarita is the most abused and unsupported Indian boxer of all time.'

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.

Have you heard of Zentangle?

Have you heard of Zentangle?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Fashion's lensman: J J Valaya reveals why he's an artist with a camera

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'All of us wear multiple faces, multiple masks. but who are we really?', J J Valaya, designer and photographer, asks K S Shekhawat.

Google's Android One phones fail to score on price, quality

Google's Android One phones fail to score on price, quality

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

All the Android One phones launched together look identical when it comes to build and design.

Six books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Six books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Six books were nominated for the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize this year. The books in contention for this year's cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and trophy are: Boats on Land by Janice Pariat, India Becoming by Akash Kapur, The King's Harvest by Chetan Raj Shreshta, The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy, Foreign by Sonora Jha and a pleasant kind of heavy and other stories by aranyani.

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Building companies remains Romesh Wadhwani's passion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Wadhwani joined the billion-dollar club in 1999, when he sold a venture for $9.3 bn to i2 Technologies.