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Review: Sooper Se Ooper is a delightful film

Review: Sooper Se Ooper is a delightful film

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Sooper Se Ooper will not be able to make you laugh like Sidhu or Archana Puran Singh performing on their respective shows but it will make you chuckle to yourself softly at situations and the characters' reaction to them, writes Paloma Sharma.

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

HCL Tech Q1 net up 32% at Rs 1,873 crore

HCL Tech Q1 net up 32% at Rs 1,873 crore

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India's fourth largest software services provider HCL Technologies on Friday reported 32.3 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,873 crore (Rs 18.73 billion) for the first quarter ended September 30 on the back of strong growth in Europe and business services.

Govinda: Kader Khan was a father figure to me

Govinda: Kader Khan was a father figure to me

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'We cannot express the sorrow in words.'

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies, suicide suspected

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dies, suicide suspected

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The TV personality's friend, French chef, Eric Ripert, found him unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday morning.

India needs to salute this hero

India needs to salute this hero

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The terrorists were armed with AK-47s, grenades, pistols, knives, many rounds of ammunition. Sepoy Jagdish Chand's weapons were his bare hands and enormous courage. He died, but not before he felled one of them. Archana Masih/Rediff.com speaks to the family of Sepoy Jagdish Chand, one of the 7 soldiers martyred in the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Station.

Why Indian IT firms are staring at a bleak future

Why Indian IT firms are staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

5,565 contracts, valued at $201 billion are up for rebids across geographies and verticals by 2018.

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Vote and decide for yourself!

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The US government should not only look at salary, but also focus on skills while making immigration reforms

Modi signs 'flag' for chef, sparking controversy; Govt denies

Modi signs 'flag' for chef, sparking controversy; Govt denies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stirred a debate on Friday after he signed an Indian flag to be gifted to United States President Barack Obama.

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Were Kareena and Priyanka catty enough? YOU tell us in this poll!

'When we fight a war we forget the danger'

'When we fight a war we forget the danger'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

'The Indian Air Force wanted to fight. My squadron leaders and flight lieutenants, all of us were eager to fight. Unless they are keen I can't have confidence.' Marshal of the Air Force, the legendary Arjan Singh, on the 1965 War.

Pakistan should never consider India weak

Pakistan should never consider India weak

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'Pakistan's recent utterances and tendency to use pinpricks to try our patience appear reminiscent of 1965. We are a strong nation, emerging stronger,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

The Legend of Zoru

The Legend of Zoru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Claude Arpi salutes Lieutenant General Zorawar Chand Bakshi, India's most decorated general, who passed into the ages recently.

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

Everyone needed Irom Shamila with tubes

Everyone needed Irom Shamila with tubes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Tubes gone, Irom Sharmila the brand is dead. As long as she was trying to kill herself, she had value to the cynics trying to build their careers over her fast, says Shekhar Gupta.

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

A salute to the brave who gave their today for our tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As India remembers its soldiers who fought and died in the Kargil War, Divya Nair recalls a recent day of homage at the Kargil War Memorial.

'#banbeef How will anyone take the law seriously now?'

'#banbeef How will anyone take the law seriously now?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

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

Islamic State trying to gain foothold in PoK: Army

Islamic State trying to gain foothold in PoK: Army

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Terror outfit Islamic State is trying to gain a foothold in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, a senior Army official said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: India shuttlers win big at Ukraine international

Sports Shorts: India shuttlers win big at Ukraine international

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

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

What India thinks of Sunny Leone

What India thinks of Sunny Leone

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

As Sunny Leone's film, Mastizaade, hit screens amidst a wave of unprecedented social media support for her, Ritika Bhatia finds out what India thinks of the actor.

'So disappointed Birdman won'

'So disappointed Birdman won'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

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

Never forget the Heroes of Rezang La

Never forget the Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'Why isn't the story of the valiant 13th Kumaon a part of every child's textbooks?' 'Why have we let these brave men die unwept, unmourned, and unsung?' asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim to Parliament in 62 years

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim to Parliament in 62 years

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Truth is stranger than fiction, as far as Muslim politics in Rajasthan is concerned. The community which comprises more than 11 per cent of the state's total population, only one leader from the community has became a member of Parliament in the last 62 years. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

How Neemuchwala broke the jinx at Wipro

How Neemuchwala broke the jinx at Wipro

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Under Neemuchwala's digital-first vision, Wipro has accelerated investments in automation, analytics, cloud and cognitive technologies over the past three years, says Ayan Pramanik.

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Review: Shivaay is an absolute catastrophe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'This Ajay Devgn video game gets more unwatchable with each minute -- and there are 173 of them,' rues Raja Sen.

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Enjoy our fascinating series where film folk reveal what their movies taught them...

Games Spies Play

Games Spies Play

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'Why has the rhetoric gone down on the Indian side, Durrani wondered aloud.' 'I said because almost total normalcy and peace had returned on the ground in Kashmir,' recalls Shekhar Gupta. 'The general gave me that career spook's laser look. And he said: "That situation on the ground can change in no time".' 'This was precisely when the Pakistanis began their first incursions into Kargil.' 'Durrani had been retired for five years.' 'But once the ISI boss, you are always in the know.'

'People don't know what to do with me'

'People don't know what to do with me'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'The last five-six roles I was offered were negative. I don't want to get into the saas-bahu space. I don't know if I fit the bill of a saas or a bahu. I am floating in the middle!' But Mandira Bedi says, 'I Can Do That'!

The daredevil fighter pilot who survived a Pakistani bullet

The daredevil fighter pilot who survived a Pakistani bullet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

'We were firing at Patton tanks that were moving towards India.' 'Fighter aircraft are the biggest menace for tanks because they come at great speed, attack from a height and their rockets are lethal.' 'The Hunter travels at 400, 420 knots. One knot is 1.6 times a km, so it was at a speed of 700, 800 km/hr.' 'You come at great speed and when you see the tanks, you pull up because attacks are always done in a dive.' 'You go up to 3,000 to 4,000 feet and then dive on to the target and let off your rockets...'

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'It would not be incorrect to say that the Chinese-Pakistani strategy of containing India began in the aftermath of the 1965 war.'

'My career hasn't been a joyride'

'My career hasn't been a joyride'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'I don't understand people who say, "Time is the best healer".' 'I would like to tell them, "Screw you".'

It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

It's a boy for Shabir Ahluwalia, Kanchi Kaul

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Padma Lakshmi sizzles in a bikini!

Padma Lakshmi sizzles in a bikini!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

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

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.

Anushka Sharma shoots for Sultan

Anushka Sharma shoots for Sultan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I am done with sex comedies'

'I am done with sex comedies'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'A journalist met me after Mastizaade failed and said, "'Whatever you do in life, you will never get rid of the Sex Comedy King of India tag".' 'She didn't mean to hurt me, but it broke me.'

Lord of the trolls

Lord of the trolls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'If the prime minister wants to be seen as a global statesman, then is it not embarrassing to be so closely associated with a gang of foul-mouthed bullies?' asks Vir Sanghvi.