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Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

If you're a fan of the Transformer films already, you will be delighted with a hearty dose of nostalgia here but... Mayur Sanap adds a caveat.

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through, reckons former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill.

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Kumar Rocker scripts Major League Baseball history

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

'Death Was Flying Around Us'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'The odds were stacked against us.' 'Through it all, we were determined to overcome and prevail we did!' Wing Commander Shailesh Singh on the high-risk flying mission for which he was awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

Kolkata rape-murder: Assam hospital cancels advisory to women doctors

Kolkata rape-murder: Assam hospital cancels advisory to women doctors

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam on Wednesday cancelled its advisory to women doctors and other staffers asking them to avoid going alone to isolated places at night.

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Most economists expect the global economy to weaken in the coming year amid political and financial volatility, but a large majority of over 90 per cent are confident of moderate or strong growth in South Asia, notably India, a survey showed on Friday. At the same time, the outlook for China has dimmed following signs of deflationary pressures and fragility in the country's real estate market, the World Economic Forum's latest 'Chief Economists Outlook' report said. As the world grapples with political and financial volatility, almost six in 10 believe the global economic outlook will undermine progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 74 per cent saying geopolitical tensions will have the same effect.

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Venus Williams' Wimbledon miracle! Defies age and odds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

'How Lata, Rafi Helped Liberate Dadra And Nagar Haveli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The core group from Pune, which bought arms, trained people, carried out intelligence gathering and participated in all the stages of the battle, consisted of RSS volunteers.' 'The Pune group raised resources with the help of three stalwarts from the film industry.' 'The stalwarts were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi and C Ramchandra.'

Attack by Kuki Militants? 'Govt Created Panic In Manipur'

Attack by Kuki Militants? 'Govt Created Panic In Manipur'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'These are just to deflect from the leaked audio tapes of the chief minister which prove his culpability in the ethnic violence against the Kukis that has gripped the state for more than 17 months.'

'Odd' excuses to escape 'Odd-Even' formula

'Odd' excuses to escape 'Odd-Even' formula

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Delhi Traffic Police and other agencies have till now pulled up 1,997 vehicles for violation of the 'Odd-Even' scheme.

How India defied the odds to reach Asia Cup final

How India defied the odds to reach Asia Cup final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said it was good to play a high-pressure game against Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

How Odds Stack Up In 5 State Polls

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

What are the political equations, the challenges, and the threats?

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian men's hockey team after their bronze medal triumph at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Trailer: Fatal Attraction, Encore

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba Trailer: Fatal Attraction, Encore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The trailer shows that elements of mystery and erotic tension of this pulpy universe are very much in place, making this an interesting cocktail of romance and thrills, feels Mayur Sanap.

She Helps Girls Get Education

She Helps Girls Get Education

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

When tennis stars trade their rackets for microphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Nick Kyrgios is providing commentary by the court for ESPN and trading barbs with critics on social media. The Australian has not been shy to express an opinion.

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Can Amit Thackeray Revive The MNS?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'If you look at the average age of all our candidates, you will notice that their average age is between 35 and 40. It is a kind of revolution that the MNS is bringing in Maharashtra.'

When Paes, Bhupathi, and Sania conquered the US Open

When Paes, Bhupathi, and Sania conquered the US Open

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi have left their mark by collectively winning 10 US Open titles.

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Sinner ready to crash Fritz's American party

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner will hope to block out a rocking home crowd on Sunday when he faces Taylor Fritz in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows, where the 12th seed will be bidding to become the first American man in 21 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Check out Indian athletes' schedule for Thursday, August 1, Day 6 of competition

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

'Peace Cannot Be Seasonal'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'The whole Kashmiri population is seemed to be a suspect community. This status is not good.'

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Jadeja scored 40-odd runs and took three wickets in Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings on Sunday.

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Winner of the gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, Avani Lekhara shot a remarkable 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record of 249.6 set in Tokyo.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

AI-first strategy working for Infosys despite odds: Nilekani

AI-first strategy working for Infosys despite odds: Nilekani

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Artificial Intelligence-first business strategy adopted by Infosys is working well for the company despite unresolved ethical and IPR issues around the technology, Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Wednesday. In his address at Infosys' 42nd Annual General Meeting, Nilekani said the company can be more efficient while nurturing readiness for growth, given its performance in challenging scenarios created by inflation, interest rates, geopolitics, demand volatility and supply chain dislocations. "Several practical, ethical and intellectual property-related issues, when it comes to AI remain unresolved.

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Tamberi's preparations looked to be on course when he jumped a world leading 2.37 metres to win the European title in June, but he then picked up a minor thigh injury

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma urged the Indian batters to have a 'serious look' at their individual plans against spin bowling.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

The 102-Year-Old Cricketer

The 102-Year-Old Cricketer

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Haji Karam Din continues to play the game he loves and inspires new generations with his passion for cricket.

Maliwal assault case: Cops file 500-page charge sheet

Maliwal assault case: Cops file 500-page charge sheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its 500-odd page charge sheet against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in a case of alleged assault against Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal.