News for '-curiously'

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

5 Zero-Screen Activities For Your Child

5 Zero-Screen Activities For Your Child

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Raghav Himatsingka, co-founder, Raising Superstars, explains how simple activities can help improve your child's cognitive skills and critical thinking.

Baby John Teaser: Same Old, Same Old

Baby John Teaser: Same Old, Same Old

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Noisy action, shootouts, slo-mo walks and some dialoguebaazi highlight Baby John's unimpressive teaser, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but cautioned the tennis world against expecting the Spaniard to repeat the incredible feats of the 'Fab Three.'

Google vs MakeMyTrip: A curious case of 'confusion'

Google vs MakeMyTrip: A curious case of 'confusion'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Last week, the Delhi high court ruled that the mere use of trademarks on Google Ads, an online advertising platform, did not amount to infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This was after online travel agency MakeMyTrip (MMT) claimed that its trademarks, "Makemytrip" and "MMT", were being used as keywords in Google Ads to display ads and links of its rival Booking.com. The order has opened up a new debate on trademark infringement in the digital realm, revolving around whether it can create confusion among users.

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Like To be Sara Ali Khan's Guest In Goa?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Sara Ali Khan has a treat in store for her fans. Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar get the details.

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Make your child solve his/her problems on his/her own. Let the child see parenting as a partnership between you and your child.'

'A cricketer retires when he feels he's had enough'

'A cricketer retires when he feels he's had enough'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

A cricketer only calls time when he knows that he has had "enough" and something must have snapped within Ravichandran Ashwin when he decided to announce his retirement , former India opener WV Raman

Khel Khel Mein Trailer: Akshay, Time Please!

Khel Khel Mein Trailer: Akshay, Time Please!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

There is no doubt that Akshay Kumar is a total hoot in comedic roles but Khel Khel Mein ain't it, observes Mayur Sanap.

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.

The Women We Loved In 2024

The Women We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the top female performers of 2024.

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what not, remembers Laveesh Bhandari.

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

Neha-Angad's Trip To Dubai

Neha-Angad's Trip To Dubai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi posted pictures of their Dubai vacation on social media, showing the world just how much fun they had with their children, Mehr and Guriq.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way.

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

Therapy call powers Noah Lyles to Olympic 100m gold

Therapy call powers Noah Lyles to Olympic 100m gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

A phone call with his therapist after a worrying semi-final helped propel Noah Lyles to the top of the Olympic podium on Sunday.

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'God Save Insurance Industry'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.' 'This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming growth of players like paan kiosks with deleterious consequences.'

Talent or Favouritism? The curious case of KL Rahul!

Talent or Favouritism? The curious case of KL Rahul!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

KL Rahul has been undergoing a lean patch, but his place in the Indian line-up isn't under any threat. Is it favouritism or talent?

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him.

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication, warns Dr Chandrakant Lahariya.

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Though he does not know what New Delhi is intending to do, Berlin would "welcome any engagement", he added.

The Champions Celebrate!

The Champions Celebrate!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

As the final ball was bowled, emotions ran high at the Kensington Oval. Rohit Sharma was overcome with joy, collapsing to the ground and tapping the outfield as tears welled up in his eyes.

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'There are some things I may not be comfortable about. Explicit things and all that.'

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rohit was seen taking a curious victory bite - a mouthful of soil from the very pitch that witnessed India's triumph.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Eye of the tiger: Sabalenka roars back to win US Open!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Tiger-tattooed Aryna Sabalenka clawed her way back from injury and disappointment to hoist the US Open trophy at last.

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The third day saw fine batting conditions, with less heat and the pitch still looking good.

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

The Curious Case Of Andhra Pradesh Capitals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The idea of three capitals has not been abandoned, even as the state lurches from financial crisis to crisis.