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The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

South African player's inspirational comeback story

South African player's inspirational comeback story

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

David Bedingham said it is a dream to score a hundred in front of friends and family as he owes them a lot.

India look to salvage pride in final ODI against Australia

India look to salvage pride in final ODI against Australia

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's form with the bat will be in focus as the Indian Women's team looks to salvage pride in the third and final ODI in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'I will I be keeping wickets and batting in the middle-order and after that I would be happy to keep wickets in Test matches.'

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Armed with a potent bowling attack, Afghanistan initially felt more comfortable defending totals but their batters have shown maturity as they have taken the side to back-to-back victories, chasing totals.

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

As the Men in Blue took on Australia in an intriguing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the orders on quick delivery platforms reflected the pulsating mood of the nation.

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for remembering the Friends star, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The simplicity of a spontaneous sisterhood, women getting along with other women, feeling alive in each other's company makes Dhak Dhak a gentle celebration of womanhood, notes Sukanya Verma.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

Chakram is cliched fare

Chakram is cliched fare

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Review: 180 is a cliche

Review: 180 is a cliche

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Pavithra Srinivasan feels that 180 is one of the most stylish films of the year, but the plot extremely predictable.

Manasu Matavinadu is cliched!

Manasu Matavinadu is cliched!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma.

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Aarya 3 feels like a recycled version of the previous seasons, discovers Mayur Sanap.

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Why Are The Women So Screechy?

Why Are The Women So Screechy?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Film-makers seem to think a modern woman has to adopt the worst traits of men, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Tarla Review: Comfort Food

Tarla Review: Comfort Food

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

As much as one would have liked a glimpse into the lady's culinary excellence, Tarla acquires its endearing character in Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi's harmonious display of doting husband and wife, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

Click: Funny, but too cliched

Click: Funny, but too cliched

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Kiara, Fairy-Tale Manish Malhotra Bride

Kiara, Fairy-Tale Manish Malhotra Bride

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The designer scored a century with his timeless nuptial looks for Kiara and Sidharth.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Goalkeepers shine under the bar at Women's World Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'Four years ago, there were goalkeepers that could not deal with the ball just under the bar and now we've got a whole generation of very athletic goalkeepers, who don't let in that kind of ball.'

Chatrapathi Review: Utterly Outdated

Chatrapathi Review: Utterly Outdated

Rediff.com12 May 2023

There's nothing in Chatrapathi that you haven't already seen before, complains Mayur Sanap.

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Citadel proves unworthy of Priyanka's splendour, Madden's intensity or veteran talents like Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci squandered in banal parts, complains Sukanya Verma.

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Love Again Review: What's Priyanka Doing In This Clunker?

Rediff.com12 May 2023

As happy as one is to cheer for her global star status, I wish PC's choice of projects was more topical than stale formula, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film leaves little for it to be recommended.

When Vajpayee visited a nightclub in the US

When Vajpayee visited a nightclub in the US

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In his first trip to the US in 1960, Atal Bihari Vajpayee befriended a young IFS officer posted in the permanent mission of India to the UN and explored New York with him, visiting museums, art galleries and even nightclubs, says a new biography of the former prime minister.

David Warner pumped up ahead of milestone Test

David Warner pumped up ahead of milestone Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Warner has not scored a Test century in almost three years

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

PIX: Havertz sends Arsenal top; Liverpool hold Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.