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MH370 most likely on autopilot as it flew over Indian Ocean

MH370 most likely on autopilot as it flew over Indian Ocean

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The missing Malaysian plane was 'highly likely' to have been on autopilot as it flew over the Indian Ocean, Australian officials on Thursday said, as they decided to focus further south to locate the plane that vanished mysteriously over three months back.

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik.

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 POWERFUL smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Android smartphones have narrowed into the category of budget-friendly yet powerful feature phones as well.

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

"Though we reiterate our commitment to peace, our defence forces -- the army, the air force and the navy -- are adequately mobilised in a well-coordinated move to thwart any attempt to undermine our security. Our national interest will be protected at all costs. We have also ensured a widespread understanding in the international community of India's firm and principled stand," the President said. India and China are locked in a nearly nine-month long military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

Shakuntala Devi review

Shakuntala Devi review

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

There's nothing wrong in Vidya Balan's performance. There's just nothing new about it, feels Sukanya Verma.

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

5 simple yoga poses you can do with kids

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

These poses will help you stretch and strengthen your bodies.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

NBA: Mavericks beat Heat for first championship

NBA: Mavericks beat Heat for first championship

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

The Dallas Mavericks ended three decades of frustration by capturing their first championship with a 105-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday to win the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-2.

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Benzema admits to lying in sex tape row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has admitted to lying to fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a sex video at the centre of an alleged blackmailing attempt, Le Parisien reported on Friday.

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Indian Ocean rim group hopes India can revive regional body

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The Indian Ocean group hoped to reconnect the old linkages but it has not been easy to do so due to large difference in the economic development of member countries. Shubha Singh reports.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Military parades that inspired Trump

Military parades that inspired Trump

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

As Washington, DC, prepares to celebrate July Fourth with a military "Salute to America" that will feature military bands, a parade and flyovers from the US Navy's Blue Angels and Air Force One, here's a look at other countries that hold military marches.

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium outclass Panama

PHOTOS: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium outclass Panama

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Belgium's creativity and power proved too much for World Cup debutants Panama as the Group G favourites overcame the heroics of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and a massed defence to run out 3-0 winners on Monday.

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

'I want to show the world that India has potential in skiing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'To represent one's country at the biggest stage is what drives us.' 'My goal is to reach the Olympics. So, Beijing 2022 it is!'

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

La Liga: Messi-inspired Barca go four points clear

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Treble-chasing Barcelona are exactly where they want to be as they prepare for two matches this week that could make or break coach Luis Enrique's first season in charge.

Images: Obama's newlook Oval Office

Images: Obama's newlook Oval Office

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

While the first family of the United States was on a vacation at Martha's Vineyard, the historic Oval Office -- the seat of power -- at the White House has been renovated and remodelled.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Ta-ta Tata, another Indian tycoon steps in to rescue British steel industry

Ta-ta Tata, another Indian tycoon steps in to rescue British steel industry

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Gupta has expressed an intent to buy Port Talbot, Britain's biggest steelworks

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Going by the name paperboyo, Rich McCor has developed a unique style of photography that involves using intricate paper cutouts to transform landmarks into amusing vignettes.

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

White House blunder over new Oval Office rug quote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

The White House has committed an embarrassing blunder over an Oval Office carpet quotation, which they thought belonged to Martin Luther King, but in fact, doesn't.

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The photo-sharing account, launched on Monday, contained some of rarely published images of the 84-year-old Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal family dating back to centuries.

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Nisha Agarwal is making her acting debut with the Telugu film Emaindi ee Vela.

Love in 140 characters: 'Stick to one model!'

Love in 140 characters: 'Stick to one model!'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Here are some responses to our invite to share your love story in not more than 140 characters.

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'A big reason for its low recall value is that Rangbaaz's colourful characters are all essentially punks,' feels Sreehari Nair.

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Women in the army: An idea whose time has arrived

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The role of women as soldiers and warriors has been evident in history the world over for centuries. As early as the 15th century, Joan of Arc, is said to have led the French army during the hundred year's war against England.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Speaking at a tri-service seminar on the 1965 India-Pakistan war in New Delhi, Indian Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag said, "The military needs to be ready for short wars, as the borders are live with frequent ceasefire violations and infiltration bids by Pakistan."

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess.

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Gross travesty of justice in Yakub's case: Katju

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Katju said after carefully studying the judgment of the court he finds that the evidence on which Memon has been found guilty is "very weak".

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Revealed! Barcelona planning for post-Messi era

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Barcelona have been very active in the transfer market in recent years, completing three of the top six most expensive transfers ever.

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

PIX: Barca go top after Mallorca shock Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to an abrupt and surprising end as Real Mallorca claimed a stunning 1-0 victory at a rocking Son Moix on Saturday to climb out of the relegation zone.

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Watch Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's love story on screen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Samantha is constantly pushing the envelope. In fact, she is doing more work now and far more challenging roles than she did before she got married. Those old theories of audiences not wanting to see married actresses are done with.'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The order, a "negative" overall, will be a short term positive for corporate focused state-run and private lenders because of the possibility of delaying incremental stressed asset recognition.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.