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No Strings Attached: Not fun to watch

No Strings Attached: Not fun to watch

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The trailer was mildly amusing. The film not so much.

Netflix chief: India is our biggest market for content

Netflix chief: India is our biggest market for content

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'We commission more from here than anywhere else.'

Disney, Citibank organise musical concert for underprivileged kids

Disney, Citibank organise musical concert for underprivileged kids

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Disney and Citi organised a live musical concert--'Beauty and the Beast' for around 290 underprivileged from various NGOs spread across Mumbai.

Ratan Tata among American Academy Fellows

Ratan Tata among American Academy Fellows

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

One of two Indian Americans honorees Dr Deepak Srivastava is the director of the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease and Wilma and Adeline Pirag Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Developmental Cardiology at the University of California at San Francisco.

Love story: God wanted our paths to cross

Love story: God wanted our paths to cross

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Here's Shraddha Kabra's account of how she wooed her husband, Ajay

Are you up for this Oscar quiz?

Are you up for this Oscar quiz?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Test your Oscar Q on everything to do with the biggest movie awards show on the planet.

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

My teacher, 'The Three Ninety'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'I never fail to remember those spirited men of the 390 Field Company who moulded me into an army officer worthy of being their commander.'

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Could 2011 be India's year at the Grammys?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Two Indian Americans have been nominated for awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Plunging necklines, frills & thrills at SAG awards

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

A look at what transpired at the 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

Raja Sen picks the Oscar nominees, 2011

Raja Sen picks the Oscar nominees, 2011

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Check out this list.

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Aamir Khan's production is missing from the final list of nine films in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Your Favourite Oscar Speech? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Heartfelt, sharp, aware, bright, and sincere, these are the best speeches from the show.

Kashmir burns, students feel the heat

Kashmir burns, students feel the heat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department is planning to compensate for the loss by extra and special classes. Some schools are also opting for e-lectures that are distributed to the students through Internet.

'I was desperate. I wanted to get into the army'

'I was desperate. I wanted to get into the army'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Krishnant Gholap is a rickshaw driver's son. After two failed attempts, he made it to the National Defence Academy, which he saw as the only way out into a better life. He graduated from the NDA last month.

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Angus Deaton wins Nobel Prize for economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Deaton was at a loss when asked what the future held.

England sack coach Andy Flower after disastrous Aus tour

England sack coach Andy Flower after disastrous Aus tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Andy Flower's reign as England coach has come to a sorry end after England and Wales Cricket Board asked the Zimbabwean to quit from the post following the national team's disastrous Ashes tour to Australia, according to media reports.

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

SHOCKING night at the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Why were two of 2018's critically panned films awarded?! exclaims Aseem Chhabra.

West Bengal government to felicitate Atletico de Kolkata stars

West Bengal government to felicitate Atletico de Kolkata stars

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

West Bengal government will felicitate Atletico De Kolkata (ATK) team for winning the first edition of Indian Super League football, state chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Taj Mahal visit on NBA superstar Kevin Durant's bucket list

Taj Mahal visit on NBA superstar Kevin Durant's bucket list

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

NBA superstar Kevin Durant will be visiting India later this year, aiming to support Indian basketball and see the Taj Mahal, which has been on his bucket list.

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

'If you have a dream, fight for it'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'It's not about how many times you get rejected or you fall down or you're beaten up. It's about how many times you stand up and are brave and you keep on going.'

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.'

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'Chinese government, people and the military were angry over India's dangerous move in Doklam'

Understated Nadal hits top gear

Understated Nadal hits top gear

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Pummelling the ball with such force that it appeared distorted into an oval shape at times, the nine-times French Open champion was able to toy with his opponent until ready to finish him off.

'It is a platform for me to give something back to the game'

'It is a platform for me to give something back to the game'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India's ODI and T20 skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named as the face and brand ambassador of the Craig McDermott International Cricket Academy (CMICA), a leading state of the art private cricket and educational sports academy in Australia.

Meryl Streep, a woman of letters

Meryl Streep, a woman of letters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The actress was named honorary member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Dev Anand to receive Phalke Ratna

Dev Anand to receive Phalke Ratna

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Thirty eight associations of the film industry are associated with the Academy and this year the award ceremony will be presented by G V Films Limited, a statement issued in Mumbai on Wednesday said.

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

ICICI group to train 1 lakh youth by 2017: Kochhar

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Chanda Kochhar said a large section of youth, mainly underprivileged have little access to training that can increase their employability.

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Sandra Bullock's marriage on the rocks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Infidelity claims may result in a split between the actress and her husband Jesse James.

Topperspeak: 'There's no formula to crack JEE'

Topperspeak: 'There's no formula to crack JEE'

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Aakanksha Sarda, the topper amongst girls at the IIT JEE, shares her success mantras.

Russell Crowe wants to do a Bollywood film

Russell Crowe wants to do a Bollywood film

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Academy Award winning actor whose film Robin Hood opened the prestigious Cannes festival, has been in talks with Indian financiers and plans to star in the production too.

Oscars 2010: The race for Best Original Screenplay

Oscars 2010: The race for Best Original Screenplay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Let's take a look at the five nominees.

'Lengthy ban for Sharapova would be devastating'

'Lengthy ban for Sharapova would be devastating'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

A lengthy ban for doping would be devastating for five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova but she would survive it, Nick Bollettieri, the man who discovered her, said on Tuesday.

Bhutia seeks land for football academy

Bhutia seeks land for football academy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

India's football captain Baichung Bhutia is looking for 20 to 30 acres of land to start a football academy in any state.

Raja Sen's Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Raja Sen's Oscar nominee wishlist for 2010

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Will his list match the Oscar noms, to be disclosed on February 2? Let's wait and watch.

Marion Cotillard reacts to link up rumours with Brad Pitt

Marion Cotillard reacts to link up rumours with Brad Pitt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston calls the divorce 'karma'!

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Angelina-Brad's love story in pictures

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

After being together for 11 years, Hollywood's most controversial couple has now called it quits!

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Golden Globes: When stars let down their guard

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'To me,' says Aseem Chhabra, 'the Golden Globes hold the most meaning as one gets to see stars celebrating, getting emotional, letting their guard down and showing us their regular human side.'

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Prakash, Yuki advance in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

A few years back eminent filmmaker Roman Polanski couldn't enter the United States, even if it was to receive the much sought after Best Director Oscar.