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Bulbbul review

Bulbbul review

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Stunning looking, Bulbbul keeps the scares to a minimum, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

AAP's spectacular debut: Not a 'clean' sweep, but close enough!

AAP's spectacular debut: Not a 'clean' sweep, but close enough!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

When the fledgling Aam Aadmi Party was allotted the 'broom' as its poll symbol just 100 days ago, there may have been ominous signs for the Congress which had ruled Delhi for 15 straight years, if one went by some historic broom lore.

The Andaz Apna Apna cast: THEN and NOW!

The Andaz Apna Apna cast: THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Andaz Apna Apna cast: THEN and NOW!

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Taliban have the ISIS in its crosshairs. The Taliban has shown the skill to assimilate extremist elements if they are reconcilable as well as the ruthlessness to eliminate troublemakers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Why an illegal telephone exchange in Maran's house?

Why an illegal telephone exchange in Maran's house?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The startling details of a secret and possibly illegal telephone exchange set up in the residence of former telecommunications minister Mr. Dayanishi Maran in Chennai are in public domain for over three years.

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Complicated times can be helped by simple measures.

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

IPL final: Will Delhi deny mighty Mumbai a high five?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The unmatched legacy and hegemony created by the galacticos of Mumbai Indians will be thoroughly challenged by a young Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer, who will lead a passionate-but-unpredictable Delhi Capitals in a cracker of an Indian Premier League final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Indian airports named after leaders, personalities

Indian airports named after leaders, personalities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Bangalore has decided to name its international airport after Kempe Gowda, the founder of the city.

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

Ankita: Glad people have accepted Sushant in Bollywood

Ankita: Glad people have accepted Sushant in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The actress will kick off Ekta Kapoor's new TV series, Ek Thi Naayka, this weekend.

'Racist' cartoon of Serena gets all clear from Aus watchdog

'Racist' cartoon of Serena gets all clear from Aus watchdog

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The caricature of an angry Williams -- with exaggerated lips and tongue and a wild plume of curly hair rising above her head as she stomped on her tennis racket -- was condemned as racist by civil rights leaders, celebrities and fans.

Rajinikanth's Top 12 Punch Lines

Rajinikanth's Top 12 Punch Lines

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

As a cult figure, Rajinikanth has had many iconic dialogues. Here's looking at the most popular of the lot!

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.

'Bhageerathi is about a woman's forced sacrifice'

'Bhageerathi is about a woman's forced sacrifice'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The filmmaker talks about his new film -- the critically acclaimed Bhageerathi.

'I was lucky today; the medal was waiting for me'

'I was lucky today; the medal was waiting for me'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

Saina Nehwal is only 22, but she's already etched her name in Indian sports folklore. She gave the country its first medal in badminton at the Olympics by winning the women's singles bronze at the London Games on Saturday.

The martyr who remained free even in death

The martyr who remained free even in death

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

On the 106th birth anniversary of this great partiot, the least we -- a generation of Indians who enjoy our freedom without really valuing it -- can do is remember men like him who paid with their lives to achieve that freedom.

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Lara said that Warner could still achieve the milestone.

Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance

Meet Kannada cinema's actress of substance

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Kannada actress Bhavana talks about her film Bhageerathi, her role and how she prepared for it.

Indo-Pak ties: Lessons of history, perils in the present

Indo-Pak ties: Lessons of history, perils in the present

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

If Pakistan forsakes the use of Islamist terror and other forms of sabotage and subversion as an instrument of state policy against India and accepts the reality and existence of India, then it will find India a more than willing partner, one that will go the extra mile like it has done in the case of Bangladesh, says Sushant Sareen.

Baghdatis causes racquet and his rage goes viral

Baghdatis causes racquet and his rage goes viral

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Whack. Whack, whack, whack. Whack. Whack. Four broken racquets, $1,250 worth of fines and more than 200,000 hits on video sharing website YouTube was all it needed for Marcos Baghdatis to enter Australian Open folklore.

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Roger Bannister returned to the Iffley Road Stadium where he ran the first sub four-minute mile in 1954 on Tuesday to begin the 53rd leg of the London Olympic torch relay.

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India may have not won the third Test, but the team which has turned into an 'injury-ravaged' outfit walked out of the SCG with heads held high. The roar of a jubilant comeback from the Indian side will undoubtedly be echoed in the SCG stands for years to come.

Kashmir's saffron story: Spice with a touch of romance

Kashmir's saffron story: Spice with a touch of romance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The government's Rs 372-crore 'Mission Saffron' has given Kashmir's farmers every reason to smile. They strive to regain the state's lost glory as the purple blossoms bring back memories of the 15th Century romance between a royal horseman and a Kashmiri poetess, writes Mukhtar Ahmad

Makarova snaps Serena's 17-match winning streak at Melbourne

Makarova snaps Serena's 17-match winning streak at Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Russia's Ekaterina Makarova etched her name into Australian Open folklore on Monday by stunning Serena Williams 6-2 6-3 in their fourth-round match to end the American's aura of invincibility at Melbourne Park.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

PIX: Tokyo Olympics GOLD winners on July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

All the gold medallists from Saturday's action at the Tokyo Olympics.

Chasing Carnivals: How the world celebrates spring

Chasing Carnivals: How the world celebrates spring

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Beyond Holi: Spring celebrations around the world in pictures.

EPL: Drogba's 150th goal in vain for Chelsea

EPL: Drogba's 150th goal in vain for Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Didier Drogba cemented his name in Chelsea folklore with his 150th goal for the club on Saturday but it was not enough to prevent a 3-1 home defeat by Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Heroines go from flab to fabulous

Heroines go from flab to fabulous

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Looking at the wonders of weight loss in Bollywood.

Have money? Own a piece of World Cup history

Have money? Own a piece of World Cup history

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The ball used in the final over of the ICC World Cup is on the stands for a whopping $47,800 (Rs 21.3 lakh).

England's T20 WC win won't be remembered: Atherton

England's T20 WC win won't be remembered: Atherton

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Former captain Mike Atherton hailed England's Twenty20 World Cup triumph as assertion of their potential but said it will not be remembered in the country's cricketing folklore for long as it was not achieved by an 'English' team.

Kolkata's aam aadmi declares war on garbage

Kolkata's aam aadmi declares war on garbage

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Kolkata's citizens decide not to wait for the government and do it themselves.

Enigmatic Armstrong brings down curtain on career

Enigmatic Armstrong brings down curtain on career

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Lance Armstrong drew the curtain down on an amazing career in top-class international cycling on Sunday as a hero to his devoted followers but much less so to the sceptics.

Long wait makes grand slam joy even sweeter for Schiavone

Long wait makes grand slam joy even sweeter for Schiavone

Rediff.com6 Jun 2010

It took 12 years of hard graft to finally realise her dream but Francesca Schiavone said the long wait made her French Open title taste even sweeter.

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Devaru Kotta Thangi is a rehash of many films

Devaru Kotta Thangi is a rehash of many films

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The Kannada flick is one more tearjerker from Sai Prakash with a cliched formula and regressive posturing.

Thousands mourn Basu's passing

Thousands mourn Basu's passing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Police and volunteers wore a helpless look as a sea of people poured in from every possible corner of the city. Their sole aim was to be a part of Basu's last rites. "Hope we get to see him just once," said a middle-aged man to his friend, adding "The queue just isn't moving".

Warne was not the original choice for captaincy

Warne was not the original choice for captaincy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Shane Warne's midas touch to minnows Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL season may be a part of cricketing folklore but a new book reveals that the Australian spin legend was not the original choice for captaincy.

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Laxman's 281 in Eden Test saved my career: Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Shaken by the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was going through a turbulent time at the start of the 21st century when Sourav Ganguly took charge of the team.

India needs IITs for sports

India needs IITs for sports

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

'A goal should be set to take our medal tally to ten at the London Olympics in 2012.'

Nivin Pauly to become Kayamkulam Kochunni

Nivin Pauly to become Kayamkulam Kochunni

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.