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Review: <I>D-Day</i> is a dream come true

Review: D-Day is a dream come true

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It has it all -- an iron-clad story, strong characters, more than believable performances and music you'll want to put on loop for days.

European C'ship: Russia overcome pool problems to take title

European C'ship: Russia overcome pool problems to take title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Russia's familiar domination of the synchronised swimming programme at the European Championships continued on Saturday as they won their third successive title in two days of competition, despite problems with the pool water.

The Most Awkward Kisses in Bollywood

The Most Awkward Kisses in Bollywood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Here's a look at five such clumsy lip services which left the viewer tongue-tied for all the wrong reasons.

Queen director Vikas Bahl accused of sexual harassment

Queen director Vikas Bahl accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

'It's sad that in spite of knowing the truth... studios and stars continue to turn a blind eye to the perpetrators.'

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The year has been an exceptionally unremarkable year for Hindi film buffs.

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Though it is a little too neat and a little too light, Rubaru Roshni is important because it is telling us stories of people who have experienced an 'Inner Migration' in their lives, notes Sreehari Nair.

Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing win over NZ

Afridi inspires Pakistan to crushing win over NZ

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

All-rounder Shahid Afridi smashed a rapid 70 and took two wickets as Pakistan eased to a 138-run victory over New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

The new woman in Salman Rushdie's life

The new woman in Salman Rushdie's life

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Now comes word of a relationship with the impossibly long-limbed, strikingly beautiful Pia Glenn, who plays Condoleezza Rice in Will Ferrell's Broadway show, 'You're Welcome, America: A Final Night With George W. Bush.'

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Misty-eyed and wonderstruck in Munnar

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The views are stunning, the skies are blue, the forests are lush and, wonder of wonders, thanks to the discipline of the tea estate, even man isn't vile, discover Renu Bahal Wadhwa and T C A Srinivasa Raghavan after a trip to Kerala's breathtakingly beautiful hill retreat.

PM honours top scientists on Technology Day

PM honours top scientists on Technology Day

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The country's top rocket scientist V K Saraswat and Dipankar Banerjee, credited with developing critical materials for aircraft carriers, were among scientists decorated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Technology Day on Monday. Both received the 2007 Technology Leadership Award. The top-most defence research award was bagged by the Aeronautical Defence Agency, Bangalore for carrying out test firing of close combat air-to-air missiles in LCAs.

Why Santhanam's Pokhran revelations are too late

Why Santhanam's Pokhran revelations are too late

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

To say now that the test was a fizzle and that he knew it all along has caused a lot of concern in the minds of our public. This could unwittingly encourage adventurism by India's adversaries.

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The theme of death seems to be a theme about which many of us, raised in Western societies, have almost completely removed from consciousness; it represents a theme that is suddenly and forcefully resurging now.' 'And for some, this is scary and destabilising.'

France need points and love against Romania

France need points and love against Romania

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

France take on Romania in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday in precious need of both points and the love of their fans, something that has been sadly lacking since the side flopped at Euro 2008.

Posh Spice shows off more skin in new lingerie ad

Posh Spice shows off more skin in new lingerie ad

Rediff.com7 May 2009

After creating waves with her saucy Armani advert, Victoria Beckham has shown even more skin in a new underwear advertising campaign for the designer.

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Champs Elysees and the vast circle around the Arc de Triomphe were packed with an estimated 200,000 fans

It's playtime in Hollywood

It's playtime in Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

With the release of GI Joe: The Rise Of Cobra, we bring to you a look at 10 movies based on playthings.

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina captain Lionel Messi pulled his side level in the 57th minute after a handball by Paraguay's Ivan Peris which no-one on the pitch appealed for but was spotted by a VAR review.

Indian professor gets award named after Rice's dad

Indian professor gets award named after Rice's dad

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Neelam Canto-Lugo, a speech professor at Yuba college for three decades, will receive the award instituted in 2001 to honour a community college staff member, district, college or programme that made the greatest contribution towards faculty and staff diversity or student equity, said California Community Colleges.

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

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.

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

This week's release Dhoondte Reh Jaoge is a terrible excuse for a film.

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

21 months later, RBI says 99.3% of banned notes were returned

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

This mean that just Rs 10,720 crore of the junked currency did not return to the banking system.

Advani slams racist attacks on Indian students

Advani slams racist attacks on Indian students

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Leader of opposition L K Advani condemned the attacks directed against the Indian students in various parts of Australia, in last couple of weeks.

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

'But for slain major, no dog will visit his house'

'But for slain major, no dog will visit his house'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

'If it had not been (Major) Sandeep's house, not even a dog would have glanced that way.' This was how Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan heaped scorn on Monday on the family of NSG Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan slain in the Mumbai terror attack during commando operations, igniting a controversy after smarting under the snub from the father of the angry officer's when he went to Bangalore to offer his condolences.

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

PIX: Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by Ajax

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Holders Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

India will be key in cloud services strategy, says Google

India will be key in cloud services strategy, says Google

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Google is investing heavily in creating business tools and products, driven by open source technology and machine learning

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Football Focus: Bale will not leave Madrid, says agent

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Stephens has no sympathy for vanquished Keys at US Open

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she has no pity for Madison Keys after thrashing her 6-3, 6-0 in Saturday's final, given the huge runnersup check her friend will receive.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com1 May 2006

A look at the top movies stories last week.

StyleDiaries: Dips looks badass in black

StyleDiaries: Dips looks badass in black

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

We round off the week with some good, bad and ugly looks.

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'When I met him for the first time, it was when he visited the location of my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali.' 'I was shooting the song Isharon Isharon Mein with Shashi's brother Shammi.' 'I couldn't concentrate on my romantic poses with Shammi.' 'Director Shakti Samanta had to ask Shashi to leave!'

Cricket Australia apologise for Panesar Twitter gaffe

Cricket Australia apologise for Panesar Twitter gaffe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Cricket Australia apologised on Thursday after being criticised on social media for a clumsy joke involving England spinner Monty Panesar posted on Twitter during the opening day of the second Ashes Test.

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Coming out in support of Andrew Symonds, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has criticised the exclusion of the troubled all-rounder from the national squad.

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

PIX: Djokovic thrashes Tsitsipas; Pliskova edges past Halep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Novak Djokovic destroyed a woeful Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1, 6-2 to book his place in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Amazon chief calls on PM

Amazon chief calls on PM

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

He plans to open up data centre in India.