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What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

What Centre's Review Plea in Rajiv Convicts' Case Means

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The current question is about the BJP-ruled Centre, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, like its predecessors, not arguing the Union of India's case effectively and continuously, whenever the matter came up in the past, if its case still was that Rajiv's killing was an 'act of terror', asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

American Hustle, Gravity sweep Oscar 2014 nominations

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Take a look at the nominees!

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

China trying to take over Bagram base in Afghanistan: Haley

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Haley said there is a need to closely watch China as it is making a move to take over the Bagram air force base that was controlled by the United States for nearly two decades.

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

'Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum does not deal with capital punishment'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Director turned actor Mysskin talks about his new film Onaiyum Aatukuttiyum which releases this week.

Hopman Cup: Serena retires with knee injury

Hopman Cup: Serena retires with knee injury

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

World No 1 Serena Williams retired from her Hopman Cup match against Australian Jarmila Wolfe on Tuesday with a knee injury barely two weeks before launching her bid for a seventh Australian Open title.

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Despite the smaller scale of the event, the mood at the ceremony was cheerful, notes Aseem Chhabra.

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bollywood is ready with its line-up of theatre releases, but it remains to be seen whether we will get to watch these movies in theatres this year.

'At least 8 dead' as gunman opens fire inside US synagogue

'At least 8 dead' as gunman opens fire inside US synagogue

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The shooting occurred at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh.

Shiddat review

Shiddat review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The high court said "foisting extremely grave and serious penal provisions", engrafted under the UAPA, "frivolously" upon people would undermine the intent and purpose of the Parliament in enacting a law that is meant to address threats to the very existence of our nation.

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.

Why is Russian air force missing in action?

Why is Russian air force missing in action?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Only 75 aircraft were deployed to support the invasion, observes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Kafeel Ahmed told a news channel that his son has always been very polite and never fought with anyone.

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old gunman has killed 21 people, including 19 children, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas state, with an emotional President Joe Biden urging lawmakers to 'turn this pain into action' to control the powerful gun lobby.

Guj ATS says associate of IS suspects discussed assassinating PM

Guj ATS says associate of IS suspects discussed assassinating PM

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'Yeah let's take Modi out with a sniper rifle,' is a line from a conversation cited in the chargesheet, attributed to an associate of Ubed Ahmed Mirza.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Deepika, Priyanka lose out at Teen Choice Awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Wonder Woman and its star Gal Gadot win big at the awards night.

Ranbir, Sonam celebrate the #DuttBiopic wrap

Ranbir, Sonam celebrate the #DuttBiopic wrap

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

And #DuttsTheWay the film is wrapped up!

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

US Open PIX: Serena slays world No 2; Medvedev through

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

He may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons but the greater irony is that Muslim stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui's best jokes ridicule Muslims, and are wolfed down by Muslims, who form the majority of his 177,000 Instagram followers, notes Jyoti Punwani.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

PeeCee is now a tech investor

PeeCee is now a tech investor

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Welcome to the world of tech start-ups Ms Chopra!

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma shares a few ideas on how to celebrate NYE inspired by Hindi films.

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Will Swapan Dasgupta be Bengal's BJP CM?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'I am as Bengali as they come in my cultural and personal orientation and I think probably all the BJP candidates who are contesting are pretty non-vegetarian in their food and as Bengali in their cultural orientation.'

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Explosives found at suspected ISIS terrorist's house

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

One brown jacket containing three explosive packets and another blue check jacket containing four explosive packets were recovered from his house, a senior police officer said.

Sex is 'ultimate human expression': Shakira

Sex is 'ultimate human expression': Shakira

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Sexy singer Shakira believes that women have an 'animalistic urge' that goes beyond sex.

What's HOT on OTT this week

What's HOT on OTT this week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at what's looking hot on the OTT menu this week.

India needs to be mindful of 'do it yourself' terrorists, says Rajnath

India needs to be mindful of 'do it yourself' terrorists, says Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underlined the threat posed by the 'Do it Yourself' breed of terrorists who gain information in bomb-making and suicide attacks over the internet to perpetrate terror acts.

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

That magnificent Brawn and his flying machines

That magnificent Brawn and his flying machines

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Ross Brawn is today's Formula One superstar extraordinaire. With tremendous lyrical grace, his team this Sunday scored a phenomenal one-two on its very first race -- without breaking a sweat.

10 places you must visit in 2020

10 places you must visit in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

How many of these destinations will you add to your 2020 bucket list?

Khaali Peeli Review

Khaali Peeli Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Khaali Peeli has the wits of a kindergarten school play,' sighs Sukanya Verma.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

Churchill Brothers win maiden Fed Cup title

Churchill Brothers win maiden Fed Cup title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Languishing at the bottom of the heap in the ongoing I-League, Churchill Brothers showed remarkable resilience as they outclassed a formidable Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1 to win their maiden Federation Cup title at the floodlit Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

PHOTOS: Russia declares World Cup open after glitzy show

PHOTOS: Russia declares World Cup open after glitzy show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia declared the soccer World Cup open on Thursday at a glitzy ceremony in Moscow headlined by British pop star Robbie Williams and Russian soprano Aida Garifullina.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'You can see that in Chinese behaviour in the Yellow Sea, you can see it in their behaviour towards Taiwan, you can see it in their behaviour towards Hong Kong, you can see it on our border as well.'