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How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.

AB de Villiers: He's excited, we are excited and you should be too!

AB de Villiers: He's excited, we are excited and you should be too!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers, who will be returning to the field for the upcoming edition of the Mzansi Super League, has expressed excitement over his comeback.

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Tuesday prevented by protesters from entering Jadavpur University to attend its annual convocation, following which he left the varsity premises. Protesters of the Trinamool Congress Employees' Union showed black flags to Dhankhar, who is the chancellor of the varsity, and blocked his car at gate number 5 of the campus at 10.30 am on Tuesday.

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Several protests and mass movements across Delhi and the country were at their peak when the coronavirus threat slowly crept in, throwing normal life out of gear and pushing everyone indoors to ensure social distancing.

PHOTOS: Fans flying Indian flag at FIFA World Cup

PHOTOS: Fans flying Indian flag at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

As football frenzy grips Brazil, Indian fans are making their presence felt albeit in small numbers in the ongoing soccer World Cup, wishing if only they could also witness such a sporting spectacle in their home country.

PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival

PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Photos from the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup.

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

India must break out of this strategic triangulation between China and Pakistan. We need to settle our issues with one of the two, notes Shekhar Gupta.

SIT grills Chinmayanand for 7 hrs in rape case

SIT grills Chinmayanand for 7 hrs in rape case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The SIT team also inspected the bedroom of the BJP leader at the ashram but since it was very late they sealed the room.

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

India finished 67th.

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Citizenship bill hurts soul of India: Anand Sharma in RS debate

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Congress leader Anand Sharma on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is an "assault" on the foundations of the Constitution and fails the morality test while asserting that it was wrong to blame his party for the Partition.

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking has clearly been produced to pander to Western audiences's awful fascination with the institution of arranged marriage, notes Kanika Datta.

Six hitting alone does not guarantee entertainment in ODIs: Atherton

Six hitting alone does not guarantee entertainment in ODIs: Atherton

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Power-hitting in One-Day Internationals does not always guarantee entertainment and cricket authorities must alter the laws to restore balance between bat and ball, former England captain Michael Atherton said.

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen backs for D/N format to save Test cricket

Aishwarya's look from Sarabjit biopic is out

Aishwarya's look from Sarabjit biopic is out

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starts shooting for the much-awaited film.

'Indian pacers will get lot of advantage with pink ball'

'Indian pacers will get lot of advantage with pink ball'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Islam compared the Indian pace attack to the lethal West Indian fast bowlers of the 1970s and 1980s.

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ian Chappell believes Test cricket is threatened not just by the rising popularity of T20s but also climate change

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Smart glasses give a new dimension to the way we look at the world around us.

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Smart glasses give a new dimension to the way we look at the world around us.

Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore by 2019 for 'Clean India'

Govt to spend Rs 2 lakh crore by 2019 for 'Clean India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The logo, launched by Naidu and Gadkari, contains the spectacles of Mahatma Gandhi with the bridge of the spectacles in the national tricolour.

5 life lessons from the World Cup

5 life lessons from the World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The most celebrated sporting event also has a lot of lessons for you to learn from.

PIX: Queen Elizabeth's 1,000-ship glamorous Thames pageant

PIX: Queen Elizabeth's 1,000-ship glamorous Thames pageant

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Queen Elizabeth II today provided a temporary lift to Britain's economic gloom by leading a unique spectacle of a 1000-strong flotilla to celebrate 60 years of her reign but heavy rains played spoilsport to the finale of the diamond jubilee pageant.

Mohenjo Daro: Campy trip to ancient civilisation!

Mohenjo Daro: Campy trip to ancient civilisation!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Hrithik's intensity around Mohenjo Daro's rambling spectacle is touching even if the promos pack in more swagger than substance and reveal Gowariker's preference for opulence over realism, feels Sukanya Verma.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Sochi closing ceremony paints hosts Russia in softer colours

Sochi closing ceremony paints hosts Russia in softer colours

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Sunday's closing ceremony at Russia's first Winter Olympics will aim to paint the host nation in softer colours than the muscular spectacle that kicked off the Games, organisers said.

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

PHOTOS: Historic Rath Yatra held in Puri under curfew

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The elaborate rituals, which commenced early in the morning, concluded after the three wooden chariots of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess Subhadra reached their destination at Gundicha Temple from Sri Mandir well before evening.

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and he has got no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said. Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Europe's first underwater restaurant is making the right waves

Europe's first underwater restaurant is making the right waves

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Five metres below the surface of the North Sea, near the southernmost tip of Norway, Europe's first underwater restaurant is now complete. Welcome to Under -- Europe's first underwater restaurant. Designed by Norwegian outfit Snhetta, the building is part-sunk into the sea and is encased in a concrete shell designed to withstand the harsh conditions on the seabed of Norway's rugged southern coast. Take a tour of the fascinating place.

Bhangra Paa Le review

Bhangra Paa Le review

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Bhangra Paa Le has a fairly ambitious if unoriginal premise let down by staid vision, spiritless writing, middling choreography and music, feels Sukanya Verma.

IN PHOTOS: India's grand Republic Day celebrations

IN PHOTOS: India's grand Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

New Delhi is gearing up to hold the biggest spectacle of the year - the Republic Day parade.

IN PHOTOS: The majestic Republic Day parade

IN PHOTOS: The majestic Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

New Delhi is gearing up to hold the biggest spectacle of the year - the Republic Day parade.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

Box Office: Blank, Setters flop

Box Office: Blank, Setters flop

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Automakers pin hopes on Auto expo to reignite demand, sales

Automakers pin hopes on Auto expo to reignite demand, sales

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Amid economic slowdown, Auto Expo, the biggest spectacle in the Indian automobile sector, will begin next week with the industry hoping for a reignition of demand through the show, which will see 70 new unveilings.