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Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

An emotional and apologetic Sam Allardyce said on Wednesday an error of judgement had led to his shock exit as England manager following a newspaper sting.

Bombay HC rejects Sam D'Souza's pre-arrest bail plea

Bombay HC rejects Sam D'Souza's pre-arrest bail plea

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected an application seeking pre-arrest bail filed by Samville D'Souza, whose name had cropped up in connection with allegations of pay-off in the case of drug seizure in which Aryan Khan, actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested.

Can Bangladesh apply NZ's cheat codes to stumble England?

Can Bangladesh apply NZ's cheat codes to stumble England?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Bangladesh would like to exploit those chinks in England's armour

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

President, PM pay tribute to Sam bahadur

President, PM pay tribute to Sam bahadur

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Dr Singh said Manekshaw, popularly called Sam Bahadur, had served the army with great distinction for over four decades beginning with the very first military engagement free India was dragged into in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir.

GT vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Shashank Singh played the innings of his life to power Punjab Kings to a famous win.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

IPL's Most Expensive Players

IPL's Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

10 costliest buys that stirred the cash-rich league.

India deploys S-400 missile units on China, Pakistan border

India deploys S-400 missile units on China, Pakistan border

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The Russian and Indian officials would be soon meeting again to discuss the final delivery schedule of the remaining two missile squadrons, sources said.

A day in the life of Sam Pitroda

A day in the life of Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The prime minister's advisor offers proof that the government of working -- behind the scenes.

Salt ton sets up England win over WI in 4th T20I

Salt ton sets up England win over WI in 4th T20I

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The series is now locked at 2-2 with Thursday's climax to come.

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

This time Modi has no emotive message to take to the stump. Muscular nationalism doesn't work against the backdrop of China's successive inroads into Indian territory. Rising prices is a sore point that cuts across class and caste barriers; unprecedented levels of unemployment has the youth in a ferment. This has reduced the BJP campaign to a laundry list of recycled grievances and thinly veiled communal appeals, neither of which are working as well as they have in the past, argues Prem Panicker.

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

PIX: Alcaraz ends Purcell's dream run; Djokovic crushes Fritz

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Australian qualifier Max Purcell's dream run to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Chance for India to test themselves against England's power-hitters

Chance for India to test themselves against England's power-hitters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian team management will try to keep cards close and assess defending champions England's batting depth when the home team takes field for its first World Cup warm-up match game, in Guwahati on Saturday.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

Shikharji protest: Another Jain monk on fast dies

Shikharji protest: Another Jain monk on fast dies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

This comes days after another Jain monk, Sugyeysagar Maharaj (72), fasting to protest the Jharkhand government's decision died at the temple on Tuesday.

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings, who have been guilty of throwing it away in the past, are making a conscious effort to raise their game as the tournament progresses.

Technology, second only to death: Sam Pitroda

Technology, second only to death: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's Knowledge Commission, has predicted that the "digital silk road of the 21st century is definitely going to be all about information highways of tomorrow."

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Led by Saharan, who is leading the batting charts with 389 runs, the team's performance got better with each match and the only time it has been pushed to a corner in the tournament is the semifinal where it pipped hosts South Africa by a solitary wicket.

'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying Indians was grounded in France and later sent back to India, the Gujarat police have booked 14 agents on the charge of human trafficking for trying to send more than 60 persons from Gujarat to the US illegally via Mexico border, a senior official said.

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

World Cup: Can England better net run rate against faltering Afghanistan?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Their campaign back on track after the humiliating loss in the opener, title holders England would look for a dominating all-round effort against a battered Afghanistan in the World Cup in New Delhi on Sunday, with eyes firmly set on bettering their net run rate.

How players avoided injury in Dharamsala

How players avoided injury in Dharamsala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler said before the game that the outfield was in 'poor' condition while it was given an 'average' rating by the International Cricket Council.

PHOTOS: Australia are new U19 World Cup Champions

PHOTOS: Australia are new U19 World Cup Champions

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Under-19 World Cup final between India and Australia in Benoni on Sunday

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The actor's sunglasses double up as her most valuable fashion accessory.

How Rehan Ahmed crushed Ireland's hopes in epic showdown

How Rehan Ahmed crushed Ireland's hopes in epic showdown

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

A second-string England cruised to a 48-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI at Trent Bridge on Saturday

Stokes Will Make Big Bucks: Ranveer

Stokes Will Make Big Bucks: Ranveer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'He's done the biggest things on the biggest stage, highest level of achievement at the very highest level of the sport.'

We have to create a new India: Sam Pitroda

We have to create a new India: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com30 May 2012

There are lot of opportunities in India to innovate. We need their talent, their emotions and we need their connections.

India needs leaders at many levels: Sam Pitroda

India needs leaders at many levels: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's National Knowledge Commission, believes the United States' model of a liberal arts education is applicable in the revamping of higher education in India and that such a model is very much in the works.He noted during a conference on Higher Education Policies in India, China and the United States, "Too much focus on engineering and medical education has created a situation where liberal arts really did not get due recognition," he said.

World Cup: Can struggling England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

World Cup: Can struggling England bounce back vs Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

England face fellow strugglers Sri Lanka in a must-win World Cup match on Thursday.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rain washes out third England vs Ireland ODI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Crawley departed on 51 and Young picked up a third wicket after getting Sam Hain caught on 17, before a downpour brought a halt to the proceedings at around 1345 GMT, with England on 280/4. Play was called off just under an hour later.

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

1st ODI: Sensational Hope seals Windies win against England

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Shai Hope powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England

IPL 2023: Punjab, Rajasthan in battle to stay alive

IPL 2023: Punjab, Rajasthan in battle to stay alive

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Rajasthan Royals are better placed than Punjab Kings on the net run rate but both will have to rely on other results to advance.

Set up bourse for small firms: Sam Pitroda

Set up bourse for small firms: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The commission also suggested that financiers need to be more proactive in assessing the business opportunities generated by entrepreneurs in the country. According to the study, there is a strong perception among entrepreneurs that start-up funding is very difficult in the country. Along with the problem of getting funds, the entrepreneurs also face skill-shortages and find it difficult to get the right candidate for the jobs, the commission found.

Coming On OTT This December

Coming On OTT This December

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Joginder Tuteja lines up the releases in store.

Samantha Goes To Turkey With...

Samantha Goes To Turkey With...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Samantha and Vijay Deverakonda obviously believe mixing work with a lot of fun.

North-east needs to focus on infra, IT: Sam Pitroda

North-east needs to focus on infra, IT: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The region is sitting at the cusp of high trajectory growth path by virtue of its strategic location, natural resource, high literacy rate, and English speaking population.