News for '-spectacles'

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

Madhuri Dixit's Top 10 Dance Offs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Watching the dancing queen groove is such a satisfying experience that even a bad movie cannot come in its way.

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Neeraj all set to defend Olympic crown

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.

PIX: A sea of blue in Barbados

PIX: A sea of blue in Barbados

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Kensington Oval is a sea of blue colour on Saturday night with the 28,000-capacity stands packed with passionate Team India fans

Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Two Guinness World Records -- most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

Indian spectacle at Bhutan king's coronation

Indian spectacle at Bhutan king's coronation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

The coronation of Bhutan's fifth king, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, on November 7-8 promises to be a grand spectacle.

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bring out the popcorn, Sukanya Verma promises that there's *tons* to catch up on OTT this week.

IPL Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The IPL 2025 auction was a spectacle of astronomical bids and shattered records.

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the economist governors (one of whom was appointed by the Manmohan Singh government), there is a view that its political leadership prefers a civil servant to head the RBI, notes A K Bhattacharya.

'Premier League not the same spectacle without fans'

'Premier League not the same spectacle without fans'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The English Premier League is not the same product with fans barred from stadiums but clubs have no choice but to adapt in challenging times, Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce said on Friday. The English top-flight season restarted on Wednesday with two matches after a 100-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but access to stadiums has been restricted to squads, coaching staff and necessary personnel only.

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Visiting Varanasi for Dev Deepavali should be on your bucket list.

The Funerals Begin In Hathras

The Funerals Begin In Hathras

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The funerals of the 121 women and children who perished in the deadly stampede in Daunkeli village, Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, on July 2, 2024, have begun.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review: Horror, Hamming And Heart

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Review: Horror, Hamming And Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A gleefully hammy Madhuri and Vidya's volley of death stares and evil laughs engage in a ruthless glamorous tug of war in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, notes Sukanya Verma.

The Hot New League Of Item Numbers

The Hot New League Of Item Numbers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 hot item numbers doing the rounds in recent times.

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony is being held on the banks of the river Seine. More than 6,500 athletes in around 90 boats will sail past the iconic monuments of Paris.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony

Unbelievable! Hubli win in triple super over

Unbelievable! Hubli win in triple super over

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Hubli Tigers secure thrilling victory in triple super over thriller

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia.

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an afterthought, observes Arjun Menon.

Abhinav Bindra: 'Athletes need to remain in present'

Abhinav Bindra: 'Athletes need to remain in present'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Abhinav Bindra cautioned the Paris-bound contingent against dwelling on past glories or future expectations

CWG 2026 finds new host...

CWG 2026 finds new host...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Scottish capital of Glasgow is set to be announced as the host city of a "scaled down" Commonwealth Games in 2026, a year after Australian state Victoria pulled out due to ballooning costs, according to reports.

Ellyse Perry's H-U-G-E 6 Smashes Car Window

Ellyse Perry's H-U-G-E 6 Smashes Car Window

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The pinnacle of her innings occurred in the penultimate ball of the 19th over when she sent Deepti Sharma's delivery soaring over the long-on boundary, an 80-metre six that thrilled the fans and shattered a car window.

Like These Hot New Jodis? VOTE!

Like These Hot New Jodis? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Fresh pairings bring about fresh energy on celluloid. And quite a few untried ones are all set to draw our attention with the unique crackle of their chemistry on the big screen soon.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Stree, Lies & Videotape

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Between tons of sexual innuendo and Kapil Sharma brand of slapstick gags characterised in loud caricatures, moronic behaviour, flimsy wigs and cartoonish rhythm, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video's jarring notions of exuberance have nothing novel to offer, groans Sukanya Verma.

Tokyo Games spectacle at risk of further downgrade from pandemic

Tokyo Games spectacle at risk of further downgrade from pandemic

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Another downgrade for Tokyo Olympics that have their pomp and public spectacle overshadowed by COVID-19

Gandhi's iconic spectacles missing from Sevagram

Gandhi's iconic spectacles missing from Sevagram

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi's iconic round spectacles have gone missing from Sevagram Ashram in Wardha district of Maharashtra.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Dahi Handi: A Magical Night To Remember

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The Dahi Handi festival continues to have many heartwarming moments, discovers Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera.

PIX: When Deepika, Kareena, Ash wore spectacles!

PIX: When Deepika, Kareena, Ash wore spectacles!

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Here's looking at Bollywood's bespectacled beauties.

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.

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Pushpa 2 Teaser: More Whistles Guaranteed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

One can expect Pushpa 2 to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, predicts Mayur Sanap.

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Several persons fainted and emergency workers carried them in stretches and provided care in shelters. Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration.

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

How The Black Tiger Joined Mangaluru's Famed Pili Vesha

How The Black Tiger Joined Mangaluru's Famed Pili Vesha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Dussehra in Mangaluru is incomplete without the iconic Pili Vesha or tiger dance, a deeply rooted tradition in Tulu culture.

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.