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Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

'...that's where Bumrah gives you the biggest edge'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

On Wednesday, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that they have yet to take a call on which Tests India will field Bumrah in the playing XI.

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'As you're watching the IPL live, there's a conscious effort to showcase the entertainment portfolio.'

Is Lakshmi Manchu Among The Traitors?

Is Lakshmi Manchu Among The Traitors?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Lakshmi Manchu, actress, producer and television presenter, will be among the contestants on Karan Johar's upcoming reality show, The Traitors.

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.

Watch Oscar-Winning Anora On OTT

Watch Oscar-Winning Anora On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Witches, werewolves, pilots, engineers, the OTT scene is bursting with all kinds of extremes this week, and Sukanya Verma lists them out.

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Arshdeep spoke on handling pressure, saying that he feels good to be trusted by his team during pressure situations, and the responsibility is enjoyed.

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Watch Frederick Forsyth's Movies On OTT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A must read for a generation that grew up on his novels.

How composure helped RCB make IPL final

How composure helped RCB make IPL final

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'We were talking about almost playing it like a 50-over game.'

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

'Sudharsan's restraint, shot-selection set him apart'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sanjay Bangar applauds Sai Sudharsan's 'controlled' brilliance after match-winning century

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid's mantra for those aspiring to take up cricket professionally.

India set for world's first archery league

India set for world's first archery league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Indian Archery League set for October launch; Lee gets SAI approval as India coach

Jacqueline's Musical Night With Sonu, Shankar, Shaan...

Jacqueline's Musical Night With Sonu, Shankar, Shaan...

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Film folk got together in a musical night, celebrating Hai Junoon, an OTT show that will premiere on May 16 on JioHotstar.

Now, L2: Empuraan Arrives On OTT

Now, L2: Empuraan Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Lights, camera, ACTION, you'll find them in heaps on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists some interesting options.

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

'I Love Beating Up Guys'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That's what women feel like on the inside when guys tease them on the road.'

Jio Platforms finds the right signal with 'non-connectivity' ventures

Jio Platforms finds the right signal with 'non-connectivity' ventures

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Jio Platforms' quietly sustained investments in building its "non-connectivity" service business - which included a bevy of acquisitions of companies and platforms in media, entertainment, and technology startups - are slowly generating revenues. Non-connectivity revenues of Jio Platforms have now risen 36 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024-25 (FY25) to about Rs 3,968 crore, compared with Rs 2,912 crore in the same quarter the previous year.

'Series win would be perfect start to Gill's tenure'

'Series win would be perfect start to Gill's tenure'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Sanjay Bangar says selectors would be vindicated if India win series against England

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Former RCB legend backs Kohli to fire in IPL final

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I'm very excited to watch him play.'

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

"He's been outstanding for Punjab": Anil Kumble hails Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS-LSG clash

Underuse of Russell caused KKR's downfall?

Underuse of Russell caused KKR's downfall?

Rediff.com18 May 2025

For Finch, it echoed one of the several moments where his former side just didn't click.

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

Illegal online betting growing fast in India

Illegal online betting growing fast in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Lacking basic safeguards and regulations, India is fast emerging as a hub for illegal online betting and gambling market, with the top 15 such unauthorised platforms logging an alarming over 5.4 billion visits in FY25, according to a report by public policy think-tank on consumer sovereignty.

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Parag smashed England veteran Moeen Ali for five consecutive sixes in the 13th over -- he dispatched the first six over deep square leg to bring up his half ton.

Can Disney+Hotstar Survive Without F1, IPL, HBO?

Can Disney+Hotstar Survive Without F1, IPL, HBO?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With three key subscription drivers -- F1, IPL and HBO -- gone, can Disney+Hotstar depend only on its chart-topping originals like Criminal Justice and Rudra: Edge of Darkness to hit both scale and profitability?

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

'Life changed overnight': Nigam on sharing space with DC legends

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The 20-year-old Nigam, who was picked for Rs 50 lakh by DC, has been impressive in the IPL with both bat and ball.

'Pant will eventually wake up from this nightmare'

'Pant will eventually wake up from this nightmare'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will need to reassess his approach in T20 cricket after enduring a 'nightmare' IPL season.

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

It's a rather dull month on OTT this April with only a few releases arriving sporadically.

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra is one of the most entertaining characters created for an Indian Web series, and the actor plays him with relish, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

'An insult to bowler...' Ashwin on mankading row

'An insult to bowler...' Ashwin on mankading row

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Ashwin unhappy with Rishabh Pant withdrawing Rathi's run-out appeal against Jitesh

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Spend Your Weekend With Urvashi Rautela!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.

Should You Follow The 3-6-9 Rule In Dating?

Should You Follow The 3-6-9 Rule In Dating?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, QuackQuack, an online dating app, explains a simple but useful dating rule.

'Illegal Gambling Sites Are National Security Threat'

'Illegal Gambling Sites Are National Security Threat'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Illegal gambling operators are systematically exploiting India's advertising and payment infrastructure, siphoning off crores of rupees from outside the country.'

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

'High risk strategy' will not always work

'High risk strategy' will not always work

Rediff.com6 May 2025

After a remarkable campaign last year, which saw SRH redefine T20 hitting with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the helm, their aggressive approach backfired, bowing out of the league with just three wins in 11 games and plenty of underwhelming moments on the field as a batting and bowling unit.

IPL power-hitting provides bowlers more chances: Boult

IPL power-hitting provides bowlers more chances: Boult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Batters take power-hitting to another level in the IPL, but the "bowlers will have their day" if they focus on staying aggressive without compromising accuracy, says Mumbai Indians' star seamer Trent Boult.

'He deserves to be the most expensive player in IPL'

'He deserves to be the most expensive player in IPL'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Although Mumbai lost the game by three wickets -- Bumrah's efforts stood out as a beacon of brilliance.

'Even 300 is possible in the IPL; any team can do it'

'Even 300 is possible in the IPL; any team can do it'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders swashbuckling batter Rinku Singh feels the Indian Premier League has now reached a stage where a team breaching the magical 300-run barrier in an innings won't be a surprise.