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Uttam's Take: HUH? What Price Rise?

Uttam's Take: HUH? What Price Rise?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the constant rise in the prices of commodities, but for the Modi government, alas!, other issues appear far more relevant

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Is Kartik Aaryan doing an Allu Arjun?

Is Kartik Aaryan doing an Allu Arjun?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Kartik Aaryan's version of Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo will be different from its Telugu version.

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Australia digests 'hollow' Ashes retention in Manchester rain

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather

Kartik-Kriti Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri

Kartik-Kriti Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Kartik Aaryan and his Shehzada co-star Kriti Sanon are taking their new film across different cities in India to promote it.

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

About 20 scholars had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining about the inclusion of the work of the two authors in the syllabus.

Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun

Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Kartik Aaryan is never exceptional, observes Sukanya Verma.

Yuvraj's Tweet On Drop Catch Bugs Fans

Yuvraj's Tweet On Drop Catch Bugs Fans

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The tweet angered some Indian fans who reminded Yuvraj how poorly he had played during the 2014 T20 World Cup final.

Rana, Rinku Show CSK Who's The Boss At Chepauk

Rana, Rinku Show CSK Who's The Boss At Chepauk

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Rinku and Rana put on a hall of fame display on how to play spin at the Chepauk with a 99-run partnership to take their side home.

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Why Mumbai Indians Replaced Rohit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

With MI no longer the dominant force it used to be in the last couple of IPLs and Rohit also not among the runs, plans were hatched after IPL 2023 to bring about some major changes.

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mohun Bagan accused Kolkata Knight Riders of high-handedness after their jersey-wearing fans were denied entry into the Eden Gardens.

Turkey quake: Late Ghana footballer Christian Atsu's body arrives home

Turkey quake: Late Ghana footballer Christian Atsu's body arrives home

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A day after being found dead under a collapsed building in Turkey, Ghana football player Christian Atsu's body arrived home in Accra.

PT Usha 'being made political mouthpiece by her friends'

PT Usha 'being made political mouthpiece by her friends'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

TMC MP Mahua Moitra also attributed the former sportswoman's stand to her Rajya Sabha seat.

Women's quota may not be possible even in 2029: TMC's Mahua Moitra

Women's quota may not be possible even in 2029: TMC's Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Participating in a debate on the bill in Lok Sabha, Moitra said women's reservation is dependent on two totally "indeterminate dates" and asked, "can there be a greater jumla".

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.

Will Kartik Aaryan become a dancing superstar?

Will Kartik Aaryan become a dancing superstar?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'He is a natural. One of the best dancers among contemporary actors.

The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Zeenat Aman has been sharing her snippets about her journey into the film industry and her star-maker, Dev Anand, on Instagram in a three-part series.

Alas, Ramji could have been good

Alas, Ramji could have been good

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

World Archery Championships: India women win GOLD!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Indian women's compound team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur won the gold medal in the World Archery Championships.

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

No Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas for Atali's victims, alas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be to convince not just friends in the media with crisp sound bytes but the very people most affected by the politics of hate through concerted action, says Shehzad Poonawala.

Another Disappointment For The Ambanis

Another Disappointment For The Ambanis

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians crashed to its eighth defeat in IPL 2022.

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

When the Royals defeated the the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 29 runs at the MCA stadium in Pune on Tuesday night, among the cheersleaders we spotted Prithi Narayanan, who is married to Royals spinner and occasional pinch hitter Ravichandran Ashwin, and Lara van der Dussen, whose husband Rassie we think needs to play more games in the league.

If Only India Hadn't Panicked!

If Only India Hadn't Panicked!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Australia came into the match better prepared and executed their plans to perfection while the Indians hit the panic button once the toss went against them.

Rinku Singh: Fire In The Belly, Belief In The Heart

Rinku Singh: Fire In The Belly, Belief In The Heart

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The game would not have us on the edge of our seats had it not been for the man who answers to the name Rinku Singh.

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Blind Review: BLAND!

Blind Review: BLAND!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Blind is a film you are better off not watching, warns Mayur Sanap.

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Dejected Athiya After Rahul's Dismissal

Dejected Athiya After Rahul's Dismissal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

When KL Rahul came out to bat, Athiya's joy was short lived.

Kartik: A Shezada At Work

Kartik: A Shezada At Work

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The actor, who has been shooting for Shehzada in Mauritius, took some time out to get all touristy.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

Boom Boom spends time with family

Boom Boom spends time with family

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Sanjana and Boom Boom posted pictures with his mom Daljit Kaur who brought up her children single-handed.

Another pandemic? Scientists revive 48,500-yr-old 'zombie' virus

Another pandemic? Scientists revive 48,500-yr-old 'zombie' virus

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

French scientists have revived a 48,500-year-old zombie virus buried under a frozen lake in Russia until now!

Gebrselassie to join Ethiopian war on rebel forces

Gebrselassie to join Ethiopian war on rebel forces

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Ethiopian Olympic gold medallist and national hero Haile Gebreselassie pledged on Wednesday to join the fight against rebellious forces in his country, after the prime minister said he had gone to direct the war from the front lines.

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout

Rediff.com30 May 2023

After all, MSD is CSK and CSK is MSD.

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Is Imran Khan's PTI Party Imploding?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

These are obviously not 'organic' desertions but brought about under intense military pressure, post the 9/5 arrests. It seemed as if the party was being dismantled the same way it was brought into power!, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Alas, 9/11 led to Bush's cowboy foreign policy

Alas, 9/11 led to Bush's cowboy foreign policy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

'The Bush doctrine has since provided the intellectual framework for war in Afghanistan and later in Iraq. It has since legitimised rhetoric like 'axis of evil' when describing North Korea and Iran. It has since been called the clearest manifestation of America's irrational turn to unilateralism over international cooperation.'

That Man Chahal!

That Man Chahal!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

With his fun nature and unflappable style, Yuzi is undoubtedly the most popular member of the Rajasthan side and you can see what we mean.

Guess which director Kartik is meeting?

Guess which director Kartik is meeting?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Sanjay Dutt is back in town... Shraddha goes to the gym...