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An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I don't give a f****. I am old enough now.' 'You just have to white-knuckle it and ride through it.' 'But really, who cares?' 'At the end of the day, just get on, feel the pain, embrace the suck.'

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

Maradona arrives in a puff of smoke to hold court

Maradona arrives in a puff of smoke to hold court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Diego Maradona was forced to stub out his fat cigar but no one could take the smile off his face -- or stop him talking -- after Argentina's 3-1 last 16 World Cup defeat of Mexico on Sunday.

Review: This Robin Hood dulls us into submission

Review: This Robin Hood dulls us into submission

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Russell Crowe, performing stoically as the dour Robin Hood, decides to leave his belt un-swashbuckled and his charm at home. The result is a folk hero who plods through a heavyhanded costume drama that really has nothing new to offer.

'Sino-Indian war of words is self fulfilling hype'

'Sino-Indian war of words is self fulfilling hype'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Janata paty chief Subramanian Swamy said that there was a possibility that India and China may get sucked into a serious border conflict by 'miscalculation and self fulfilling hype'.

Elections and the feeling of deja vu

Elections and the feeling of deja vu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'The great wheel of democracy has turned full circle, and it feels just like being back in 2014, but with less hope that someone out there is going to save us from ourselves,' points out Mitali Saran.

RBI Monetary Policy review: Complete text

RBI Monetary Policy review: Complete text

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao on Friday increased mandatory cash reserve of banks held by RI by 75 basis points (0.75 per cent) in a bid to suck excess liquidity to combat rising inflation.

Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez

Neville should keep quiet, says City's Tevez

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has branded former Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville a "moron" and accused him of sucking up to his manager Alex Ferguson.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

What makes Indian companies excel abroad?

What makes Indian companies excel abroad?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The knowledge component and managerial competence gives Indian companies an edge to be competitive, says B S Prakash.

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints "disingenuous" in a speech at the MCC's Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.

Any rate hike by RBI to dampen realty market

Any rate hike by RBI to dampen realty market

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

RBI recently hiked the repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points to check the spiraling inflation in the country. Any further rate hike is also expected as the RBI has hinted to do so in order to suck excess liquidity from the market.

RBI keeps key rates unchanged

RBI keeps key rates unchanged

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The inflation target has been hiked to to 6.5 per cent from 5 per cent. The FY10 GDP target is unchanged at 6 per cent.

Why foreign investors are scared

Why foreign investors are scared

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Cases such as Vodafone and E*Trade are scaring foreign investors away, says Nishith M Desai.

RBI raises CRR by 0.75 per cent

RBI raises CRR by 0.75 per cent

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The Reserve Bank of India raises Cash Reserve Ratio by 75 basis points at 5.75 per cent. RBI, hwoever, has kept the repo and reverse repo rates unchanged at 4.75 per cent and 3.25 per cent, respectively.

RBI may absorb excess liquidity: Economists

RBI may absorb excess liquidity: Economists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The economists, polled by industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, said the RBI may raise the cash reserve ratio, which is a portion of deposits that banks keep in cash with the central bank, by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent, although this would have no impact on containing inflation.

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Chris Gayle has fanned the flames of sexism scandal again in an interview.

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.

Mystery over Google doodle featuring UFO solved

Mystery over Google doodle featuring UFO solved

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Google Doodles are the various modifications or humorous features the company does to its logo that appears on its home page.

India urges caution, consensus-building in Nepal

India urges caution, consensus-building in Nepal

Rediff.com5 May 2009

India has urged caution and consensus-building among Nepal's political parties so that the nation does not get further sucked into political uncertainty due to the events in the past few days, with the latest being the resignation of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) after President Ram Baran Yadav asked Army chief General R Katawal to stay on despite Prachanda's move to replace General Katawal.

Corporate fought rivals and downturn with vigour

Corporate fought rivals and downturn with vigour

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

The most marked development of the year was the Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) Satyam financial scam, disclosed by the founder B Ramalinga Raju, forcing the government to redraft rules for corporate governance and auditing standards.

FM cites rise in tax payer base to justify demonetisation

FM cites rise in tax payer base to justify demonetisation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Jaitley said that when cash is deposited in the banks, it loses anonymity and can be identified with its owner.

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

REVEALED: Ranbir Kapoor's look in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Safina plans 'choke-free' 2010

Safina plans 'choke-free' 2010

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

While the computer tells Russia's Dinara Safina she is the leading player in women's tennis, the crushing pressure to win a grand slam title is sucking all the fun out of being world number one.

It's playtime in Hollywood

It's playtime in Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

With the release of GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra, we bring to you a look at 10 movies based on playthings.

Vote! Sexiest blood suckers

Vote! Sexiest blood suckers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

The undead never looked this hot!

Banks to hike rates soon: Survey

Banks to hike rates soon: Survey

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The apex bank's intervention could also happen in the next 3-6 months exerting more pressure on banks to hike rates in the near future, it said. The survey also said that non-performing assets of banks in the system are likely to increase in the medium term.

Crisis? Print currency notes, says CII

Crisis? Print currency notes, says CII

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

"If the government is going to borrow from the market to fill the fiscal deficit, then they are going to suck up all the money available in the banks and we will be crowded out," the new CII president Venu Srinivasan told reporters in New Delhi. Pitching for monetisation of the budget deficit, he said, "It means printing notes. Which means you have the risk of increasing inflation but at the same time you will keep the economy afloat".

Home, car, personal loan rates sure to rise

Home, car, personal loan rates sure to rise

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Home, car and personal loans are now certain to be more expensive with the Reserve Bank of India, under pressure to combat rising inflation, on Friday announced stringent steps like raising mandatory cash reserves of banks to suck over Rs 36,000 crore (Rs 360 billion) out of the system.

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Mission Impossible Fallout review: ACTION FEST!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Breathless action is the only script 56-year-old Tom Cruise needs to work on as he jumps off from building to building with an agility and assurance that could put Spider-Man to shame.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

La Liga leaders Barcelona drew 0-0 at Huesca on Saturday and are nine points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid, who cut the gap by beating Celta Vigo 2-0.

America's new menace: 'Zombie' debtors

America's new menace: 'Zombie' debtors

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

More has-been companies like Citi and GM will feed off taxpayers, investors, and workers. That threatens to sap the lifeblood of healthier rivals and the economy

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

And why markets could give up 25 per cent of all these gains made since March 2020

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

EPL PIX: Arsenal slump to first home defeat; Controversial win for Newcastle

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Arsenal, who fired Unai Emery as manager last week and appointed former player Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker boss, now sit 10th in the table on 19 points, with Brighton a single point behind and three places below them.

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I felt Test cricket is just beyond my reach.' 'And slowly, slowly, I started doing well.' 'In the second Test against Pakistan, I scored a fifty and when we went to Sialkot I played a series-saving innings, which was a game changer for me.' 'At that stage that was the most important innings of my life.'

RBI move to hit corporate profits

RBI move to hit corporate profits

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The consensus is that a high interest rate regime, now a certainty, will increase costs, slow down demand and hit profitability. CEOs said margins were already under substantial pressure due to high energy prices. The only way to survive in this scenario is to cut costs, put brakes on new expansion plans and increase efficiencies.

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Djokovic beats Pouille to reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Novak Djokovic wore down Lucas Pouille after an even first set, dispatching the Frenchman 7-6(2), 6-1 in a Cincinnati Masters quarter-final in Ohio on Friday.