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Saiyaara Review: Vacant Romance

Saiyaara Review: Vacant Romance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Saiyaara ends up a bland rehash of old ideas served in an older bottle, notes Arjun Menon.

'Shibu Soren Was A Godly Figure For Tribals'

'Shibu Soren Was A Godly Figure For Tribals'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'He was not highly educated. He was Class 10 passed but his intelligence was high. He could impress any group of people.'

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.

AI plane crash: How does fuel switch of Boeing 787 work?

AI plane crash: How does fuel switch of Boeing 787 work?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The preliminary report on the Air India plane accident highlights potential confusion among pilots regarding fuel switches, which regulate fuel flow to the engines. The report suggests the switches were cut off and then switched on again shortly before the crash, raising questions about pilot actions and procedures.

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Narine on spin twin Chakravarthy and sense of belonging in KKR

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'This is going to be my 14th year in the IPL. I've played with them outside of IPL as well. It's like a family-based team for me. Every time I play with the Knight Riders logo, it feels like this is where I belong.'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Long lost brothers, downtrodden masses, a long forgotten prophecy, and a psychotic drug cartel out for blood, Kingdom plays out with the familiar ethos of umpteen films we have seen. But the execution is slick, notes Arjun Menon.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'I Had To Work On My Body Language'

'I Had To Work On My Body Language'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Vaani Kapoor claimed she faced challenges while working in the upcoming series Mandala Murders.

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Have you heard of double standards? Ashwin mocks Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, lashed out at England's actions and Stokes' apparent frustration.

Gavaskar roasts England's tactics: 'Just loud talk'

Gavaskar roasts England's tactics: 'Just loud talk'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Sunil Gavaskar slams England's 'fake bravado' after Manchester draw

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The over rate regulations must be modified according to the playing conditions in different continents, England Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday, arguing that current rules unfairly penalise pace-heavy attacks.

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

In Professor Sulochana Gadgil's passing, India has lost a scientific giant, a fierce intellect, and a compassionate soul, remembers Dr Madhavan Nair Rajeevan.

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'The overall well-being of the pilots should be at the top of any airline's agenda in such situations.'

'It was right to honour Bumrah's call to play 3 Tests'

'It was right to honour Bumrah's call to play 3 Tests'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jasprit Bumrah had made himself available for three of the five Tests in England and the Indian team management felt it was right to honour the star pacer's call considering his workload, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.

'I feel out of place': Anderson on sharing trophy with Sachin

'I feel out of place': Anderson on sharing trophy with Sachin

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rechristened the Test series between India and England as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, paying tribute to the two titans of the sport.

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

What Designer Amit Aggarwal Will Never Comprise On

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

"Right from choosing the exact colour of the stone to what kind of metal would go around it... We paid so much attention to tiny colours," says Amit Aggarwal.

Reader Invite: Share Your Pet's Pic!

Reader Invite: Share Your Pet's Pic!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Do you have a furry friend who makes your day better and brings joy to your life? We'd love to see them! Send us your cutest/funniest/most favourite photographs of your pet.

Thank God For The Oval!

Thank God For The Oval!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The ground brought sanity to the wild, soaring numbers for the batters in the series. The wicket had grass, and it made the batters struggle.

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

PIX: England Ditch Bazball Mantra To Frustrate India!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third Test against India at Lord's on Thursday.

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Even as the conditions changed, bright sunshine alternating with gloom, the Indian batters gritted their teeth and fought it out.

Jaishankar recalls his UPSC interview on Emergency's last day

Jaishankar recalls his UPSC interview on Emergency's last day

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

"My interview was on March 21, 1977. That was the day the Emergency was revoked. Revoked! So, I go in for an interview at Shahjahan Road... First person that morning," recalls Jaishankar, now 70.

RBI to 'wait and watch' before further rate cuts: Governor Malhotra

RBI to 'wait and watch' before further rate cuts: Governor Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Reserve Bank will "wait and watch" the evolving situation before deciding on any further rate cut, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said as he emphasised that both growth and price stability are equally important. With inflation on a downward trend, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has been reducing the benchmark repo rate and has adopted a neutral stance, which also gives the flexibility to either cut or hike the rate going forward. The central bank has cummulatively reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points since February.

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday.

Mareena Won't Follow Fashion's Rules

Mareena Won't Follow Fashion's Rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Known for embracing her natural curls and owning every look with a sense of freedom, her wardrobe choices reflect her spirit.

Uddhav senses 'something fishy' as challenges mount

Uddhav senses 'something fishy' as challenges mount

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Uddhav Thackeray, who played the bold gambit of taking on the ally Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019 and forged an unlikely alliance with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, was on Saturday left struggling to make sense of his party's rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.'

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Renault Triber's USP remains its exceptional interior space and seven-seater capability, a combination rarely found in the 7 lakh to 10 lakh on-road price bracket in India.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Burnout Or Boredom? Know The Signs At Work

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Even though both situations -- with their symptoms of detachment and fatigue -- may occur at the same time, the causes for both are quite different. Which means they need to be approached differently, points out Shruti Swaroop, founder, Embrace Consulting and co-founder, International Inclusion Alliance.

'They didn't just die. Honour all 26 Pahalgam victims as martyrs'

'They didn't just die. Honour all 26 Pahalgam victims as martyrs'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, demands 'Martyr' status for all 26 victims and criticizes political leaders for undermining the gravity of the attack.

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh will establish two expansive integrated space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning around 33,000 acres.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'