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Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Thanos,' says Sukanya Verma, 'is an embodiment of mindboggling power and profound darkness, consciously blurring the lines between method and madness, prophet and survivor, suffering and salvation.'

What was Chidambaram doing in same room as Taliban founder?

What was Chidambaram doing in same room as Taliban founder?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The social media was abuzz over an image of an image of Finance Minister P Chidambaram alongside Taliban founder Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef during a conference in Goa.

'Sanjeev Khanna had a lot of skills'

'Sanjeev Khanna had a lot of skills'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A fellow member at the Calcutta Cricket & Football Club shares insights about Sanjeev Khanna, the alleged Sheena Bora murder co-accused, with Indrani Roy/Rediff.com

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

'As flames make you immortal'

'As flames make you immortal'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Love pours in for Sridevi from all around the world.

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Poll: Which 'old Anil Kapoor' do you like best?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Take your pick!

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Register your protest against CBI director Ranjit Sinha for his 'enjoy rape' remark. Click on the BOO button below.

P!nk, Beyonce, Beiber: Forbes' Richest Musicians

P!nk, Beyonce, Beiber: Forbes' Richest Musicians

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

This one is the undisputed king of all surprises!

When women bond in Bollywood...

When women bond in Bollywood...

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Sports Shorts: Indian challenge ends in World chess

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Markets are fearlessly giving Modi the bad news about economy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'If you ask India's finest business leaders, they now tell you -- in whispers, of course -- that the mood has never been so glum after 1991,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Enjoying the backing of the regulator, Gill has identified the core problems, ring-fenced the banks from "influencers" and is in the process of building a new team. Now, he needs to play a Vikram Pandit for YES Bank, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; Karjakin catches up

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; Karjakin catches up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against Levon Aronian of Armenia in the second round of the Candidates Chess tournament in Moscow on Saturday.

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Imran meets Xi; secures USD 6 bn Chinese package

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Khan's visit evoked considerable interest in Beijing as it comes in the wake of his past criticism of the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and remarks by his ministers to cut down some of the projects over debt concern.

Review: 3 Storeys has endless surprises

Review: 3 Storeys has endless surprises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'This colliding of worlds is a feature of chawl life in Mumbai, where the clashes in one household often become prime-time television for the neighbours; where the boundaries of good sex, lechery, and incest are frequently blurred,' says Sreehari Nair.

One more headache for RBI Gov!

One more headache for RBI Gov!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The HR challenge seems to be one of the most important issues that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will have to tackle.

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The resignation is sure to create more political firestorms for the government as it comes on the eve of the winter session of Parliament where the Opposition has already made it clear to the treasury benches that infringing on the RBI autonomy would be a big talking point for them.

Why the media anger at Kejriwal is not justified

Why the media anger at Kejriwal is not justified

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

But by picking on Kejriwal for his threats, unfortunate as they are, and ignoring the appreciation he gets is missing the woods for the trees. Hopefully, the media would introspect and infuse more vigour, not mere hype, in democratic debates, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts curvaceous figure with Eva

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts curvaceous figure with Eva

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Congress to move SC against Naidu's decision to reject impeachment notice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Criticising the decision, the party also said it was a fight between forces 'rejecting democracy' and voices 'rescuing democracy'.

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the election.

Why Priyanka Chaturvedi left the Congress

Why Priyanka Chaturvedi left the Congress

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'These guys did not even issue an apology to me and were taken back into the party.' 'They were reinstated on the grounds that they will contribute to the Congress campaign.'

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12 doesn't boast of a remarkable line-up but there are a few eye-catching inclusions that should keep the show in the news for the next few months, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Sinquefield Chess: Anand draws again; held by Wesley So

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continues. The five-time World champion failed to break the solid defences of Wesley So of the United States in the seventh round of Sinquefield Cup, which is part of the Grand Chess tour, in St Louis, and settled for his fifth draw in the last five games.

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Hailing from a middle class family, Pichai's family did not own a car or a television during his childhood.

Vihan's silver lining on heartbreak day for India at Asian Games

Vihan's silver lining on heartbreak day for India at Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Iran ended seven-time champions India's unchallenged kabaddi domination in the Asian Games since the sport was first introduced in 1990.

1 year of Yogi's government: Bypoll defeat halts Adityanath's dream run

1 year of Yogi's government: Bypoll defeat halts Adityanath's dream run

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The UP CM failed to launch any major infrastructure project of its own, including the proposed Purvanchal Expressway, and also rid the roads of potholes by June 2017.

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Cutback in oil output, rise in crude prices could impact India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Given that India will get a huge part of its oil supplies from Iran through its government-owned oil PSUs, any unwelcome shocks in global crude rates could be absorbed well enough.

Meet India's newest superstars

Meet India's newest superstars

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Newcomers Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar reveal how their life has changed post Sairat!

CWG: Chanu, Gururaja give India a dream start on Day 1

CWG: Chanu, Gururaja give India a dream start on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A record-smashing Mirabai Chanu and a perseverant P Gururaja claimed gold and silver respectively as weightlifters lived up to to the pre-event hype and delivered opening day medals for India at the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

FIFA paid Ireland 5m euros, not dollars, after Henry handball!

FIFA paid Ireland 5m euros, not dollars, after Henry handball!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

FIFA paid Ireland's FA (FAI) 5 million euros to avoid a legal case over a controversial World Cup playoff defeat, 50 percent more than the $5 million it reported on Thursday at 2009 exchange rates, world soccer's governing body said.

'It's a surprise as we did not think that South Africa would play like this'

'It's a surprise as we did not think that South Africa would play like this'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Umesh Yadav has expressed his surprise at the ultra-defensive strategy employed by the South African batsmen in the fourth and final Test but reminded them that one cannot last an entire fifth day by "just blocking" deliveries.

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Charlie Sheen is one crazy coot!

Manohar Joshi and his tumultuous ties with the Shiv Sena bosses

Manohar Joshi and his tumultuous ties with the Shiv Sena bosses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

To some the public humiliation of Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi at the party's annual Dussehra celebrations in Mumbai may have come as a shocker, but his relationship with the party and the Thackerays has always been rocky, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

BJP blighted in bypolls, loses all 3 Lok Sabha seats in UP, Bihar

BJP blighted in bypolls, loses all 3 Lok Sabha seats in UP, Bihar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The bypolls are termed as a 'rehearsal' for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls by CM Yogi Adityanath.

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has joined team mate Mitchell Johnson in criticising the unusually slow and low nature of pitches in the ongoing Test series against India.

Here's what Kohli can learn from Federer

Here's what Kohli can learn from Federer

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The post-match press conference can be the bane of a player's life, especially when they have lost, but Roger Federer has found a way to use them to his advantage.

Triple Threat: Dawood + ISI + Indian Mujahideen Vs Modi

Triple Threat: Dawood + ISI + Indian Mujahideen Vs Modi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The National Investigation Agency is busy taking apart each and every possible lead connected to the Patna serial blasts after the suspects held in connection with the terror strike revealed some shocking details to sleuths of the probe agency.

'My children are very disappointed about my Bigg Boss eviction'

'My children are very disappointed about my Bigg Boss eviction'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

"Because I was a strong contender, I got nominated," Deepshika Nagpal tells Rajul Hegde.