News for '-good-times'

It's a COUPLES FIGHT on Bigg Boss 14!

It's a COUPLES FIGHT on Bigg Boss 14!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

It's Rubina-Abhinav versus Kavita-Ronnit!

'Champion player' Rahul will continue to open: Kohli

'Champion player' Rahul will continue to open: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli says struggling opener K L Rahul remains the best candidate along with Rohit Sharma for the opening slot in the shortest format.

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Every actor has a vehicle to convey a gamut of emotions.' 'My next film, Kun Faya Kun, doesn't have a single body shot.'

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

How Urmila is coping with the lockdown

How Urmila is coping with the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'The sleeping hours and the eating frequency have increased. But it's a phase of life, so it has to be taken in one's stride.'

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Organisers told not to hold Madrid Open amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Madrid Open, which was rescheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 and features both men's and women's events, is an important tournament for the players to prepare for the French Open which now begins on Sept. 27.

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Biden warns Taliban of swift, forceful response if Americans are harmed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he stands "squarely behind his decision" to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan as he blamed the Afghan leadership for giving in to the Taliban without any fight. He also warned the Taliban of swift and forceful response from the US if they attack American personnel or disrupt their operations in Afghanistan.

'Fit as a fiddle' Warner targets 2023 World Cup in India

'Fit as a fiddle' Warner targets 2023 World Cup in India

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Australian opener David Warner says he is feeling fitter than ever despite missing two of the last three years of cricket and making it to the 2023 ODI World Cup remains his "ultimate goal". The 33-year-old said next year's T20 World Cup in India might be a good time to step away from the shortest format to allow selectors include young blood in the team.

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

When Kohli's mom was unhappy with his fitness regime

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

His mother thought her son was getting sick.

Accelerated vaccination best bet for economic recovery

Accelerated vaccination best bet for economic recovery

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Only vaccinations can eliminate the threat of new waves, help raise sentiments and allow sellers and buyers to participate aggressively in the much awaited economic recovery, observes Mahesh Vyas.

'Avoid bottom-fishing in Adani Group shares'

'Avoid bottom-fishing in Adani Group shares'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With most Adani Group shares locked in lower-circuit in early morning trade based on news that accounts of three foreign portfolio investors, heavily invested into group companies, were frozen by the National Security Depository Limited, market experts advise caution that investors should not jump in now to buy at lower levels.

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Of the 854 stocks that quoted less than Rs 20 on March 23, 2020 - when the Sensex hit more than a three-year low - 482 have doubled.

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'

Refreshed CSK hope for improved showing after six-day break

Refreshed CSK hope for improved showing after six-day break

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chennai will be playing four of the next five games in Dubai and Fleming said it would be helpful to settle in and try and read conditions at one ground.

Petrol price can come down to Rs 75 under GST: SBI economists

Petrol price can come down to Rs 75 under GST: SBI economists

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Petrol price can go down to Rs 75 a litre across the country if brought under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), but there is a lack of political will, which is keeping Indian oil product prices at one of the highest in the world, economists at SBI said on Thursday.

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

4 life lessons from Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Define your North Star. Experiment in your 20s be adventurous and experiment and use these experiences to build your flywheel and compliment your IQ with EQ.

Ad body gets strict with digital media influencers

Ad body gets strict with digital media influencers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Do away with the grey, and let us have it in black and white. That's the message the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has for digital media influencers. ASCI has brought out draft guidelines for "influencer advertising on digital media", an expanding and so far unmonitored landscape where the lines between personal and promotional content is often blurred. The self-regulatory body wants social media influencers to disclose upfront - through labels or in the case of audio media, by way of an announcement at the beginning and the end of the audio - that the content is promotional and paid for.

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Outside In The Lockdown Special is refreshing, funny, relatable and emotional, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sonali, Sussanne, Gayatri have lotsa fun!

Sonali, Sussanne, Gayatri have lotsa fun!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Sonali, Sussanne and Gayatri seem to have had a blast on the show -- they were laughing, giggling and dancing.

Sania says son Izhaan is inspiration on successful return

Sania says son Izhaan is inspiration on successful return

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

'I haven't thought about anything. I mean I'm just here, I'm having a good time, I'm winning. What more can I ask for in a comeback?'

Kiara bares shoulders on Vogue cover

Kiara bares shoulders on Vogue cover

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The actor, who is celebrating her biggest year yet, glams up on Vogue's December 2019 cover.

Future Group pulls out of IPL sponsorship

Future Group pulls out of IPL sponsorship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

When a Future Group official was contacted, he refused comment but industry insiders confirmed that the pull-out was on the cards because of the financial health of the company.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

"I am not afraid of COVID-19.'

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The two cricketers became teammates at Chennai Super Kings, four years after that incident.

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

'We didn't know when we would play next, wanted to give our all'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Smriti Mandhana said not knowing when they would get to play next gave them extra motivation to 'give their all'

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

PICS: Children bring joy to IPL

PICS: Children bring joy to IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Adorable pictures of the tots having a good time, adding cheer to the tournament.

Is Irrfan getting ready to play for the Royals?

Is Irrfan getting ready to play for the Royals?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Irrfan Khan's fun time on the sets of Angrezi Medium.

Why next four games will be crucial for RCB

Why next four games will be crucial for RCB

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Simon Katich said that the next eight days will make or break the side's run in the tournament as they will play four matches in quick succession.

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Virtual sex? 5 tips to ensure safety

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Though betrayals, cheating and lies happen in real life too, they can happen more easily online, warns Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India, Gleeden, an extra-marital dating Web site.

'For us, only saving lives matters'

'For us, only saving lives matters'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'We fought back with and whatever little we were given -- little time, infrastructure, oxygen, medicines and people; and with whatever we had -- determination, common sense, experience and prayers!' 'Some of us lost our lives doing so.' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in the final part of a fascinating diary of a Covid Warrior.

From dancing with the stars to selling soap

From dancing with the stars to selling soap

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Having lost her job as a stage dancer for film award shows in the pandemic, Smita Soni learnt how to make organic bath and body products. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met her as she sold her handmade items from the boot of her car with baby on her hip.

No more parties for me!

No more parties for me!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Two hours to reach somebody's home seems a bit much for food you could just as easily order at home. Without having to talk to strangers. Or pretend to be having a good time. Or dreading a hangover,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Trailer Watch: Bhoot has no scares

Trailer Watch: Bhoot has no scares

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship attempts to give you the chills but they don't, feels Moumita Bhattacharya.

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Looking to invest in mid and small-caps?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The BSE Midcap and the Small-cap Index have run up 25.3 per cent and 31.3 per cent respectively over the past year. Valuations are no longer cheap, notes Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Tenet review

Tenet review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Tenet is both incredibly obfuscating and feverishly magnificent, says Sukanya Verma.

Steyn a big loss for South Africa, says Du Plessis

Steyn a big loss for South Africa, says Du Plessis

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The fast bowler has spent more than a month on the sidelines and was ruled out on Tuesday, though South Africa hope he will be fit to face India on June 5.

PIX: Cheerleaders turn on the heat in IPL

PIX: Cheerleaders turn on the heat in IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Here is a glimpse at a few cheerleaders in action: