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Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Review: Sigaram Thodu is an exciting thriller

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

A well-executed film with good performances, Sigaram Thodu is definitely worth watching.

How the Women in Blue make India proud

How the Women in Blue make India proud

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The celebrations after the 2017 World Cup went on for the next few months. But there was one question that the Indian cricketers failed to respond to in their interviews. 'What was their next assignment?' Nobody knew; the players were waiting for the BCCI to tell them. The BCCI, with barely any time from its endless legal tangles, had nothing in mind immediately. The likes of Australia and England were back on the field, battling it out in the Ashes in front of sizeable crowds. But for Mithali Raj and team, there was no road ahead.

Can you recognise this actor?

Can you recognise this actor?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Ten memorable recent transformations where actors show such commitment to the craft that Robert De Niro, who owns this category for his bulked up look in Raging Bull, would be proud.

Heavyweights roll in

Heavyweights roll in

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The India Bike Week in Goa was a celebration of the joy of biking

'She took a stand in Gujarat when few had the courage to do so'

'She took a stand in Gujarat when few had the courage to do so'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'Though she was deeply religious, she was against communalism. Whenever she got the chance, she did speak out against the communalisation of society.'

Farhan Akhtar's cousin wins an Emmy

Farhan Akhtar's cousin wins an Emmy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Kabir Akhtar won it for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'India appears to have stood its ground on strategic autonomy by resisting US pressure on Russia, China and Iran, but succumbed to the temptation to walk into a tighter embrace in defence cooperation, a high priority of the Trump administration,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Exclusive! Saving the Apu Trilogy

Exclusive! Saving the Apu Trilogy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The journey of the digitally restored version of The Apu Trilogy is packed with dark stories and years of near detective work by those determined to preserve some of Satyajit Ray's finest works.

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.' 'The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.' Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial Lecture.

A toast to Athens and democracy

A toast to Athens and democracy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Geetanjali Krishna approached her trip to Greece -- the cradle of democracy where the notions of equality, free speech and civic liberty first took shape -- as much as pilgrimage as a holiday.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Think Shah Rukh and Alia will make a cute couple? VOTE!

Think Shah Rukh and Alia will make a cute couple? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

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

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Captain Haneef-ud-din, pulling his sinewy body forward, crawled, rifle in hand, in the snow on 6 June 1999. He died on this craggy mountainside exactly two years after he had passed out of the IMA...'

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The company has done a lot to promote 'Open Happiness'.

The next Indian astronaut

The next Indian astronaut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Raja Chari is in training to go to space in 2019. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel presents the story of his journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to NASA. A Rediff.com Exclusive!

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?

PHOTOS: The incredibly odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The incredibly odd world we live in!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

It's a truly bizarre world we live in... These images prove it.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'In Bollywood, the power is disproportionately in the hands of a few men, whether they are actors or producers or directors.' 'The woman who makes an allegation against them can forget working in the industry again.'

For the love of dancehall

For the love of dancehall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Jahnavi Sheriff is spreading her love for dancehall in India.

Remembering Rafi: 'There Cannot Be Another'

Remembering Rafi: 'There Cannot Be Another'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Rafisaab's memory is as alive as ever in his devoted fans' minds.

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

Children's Day Quiz: Can you identify these prodigies?

Children's Day Quiz: Can you identify these prodigies?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Did you know the world's youngest director is an Indian?

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

It's London calling for Shah Rukh Khan's SLAM tour!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

8 offbeat courses we bet you haven't heard about

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

These offbeat courses will guarantee you a job.

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

From winning the Under-19 World Cup to becoming Test captain, Virat Kohli has made rapid strides in international cricket. Pradeep Sangwan, his team mate from junior cricket, writes about the man they fondly call 'Cheeku'

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture: Full Text

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Full text of Rahul Dravid's Pataudi Memorial Lecture in New Delhi.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

'Till yesterday, you were glowing in your exalted place like a queen'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The very fact that she survived her migration to Bollywood, where many young lives have been sacrificed or abandoned to the streets, bears testimony to her grit, determination and good fortune,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

When Elli Avram wanted to scream

When Elli Avram wanted to scream

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'When I went home to Sweden after Bigg Boss, people recognised me. They were following the show!' 'In New York, they were calling out my name on the streets!'

2014's hottest red carpet outings! Vote for your favourite!

2014's hottest red carpet outings! Vote for your favourite!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

From Beckham to Nyong'o and Lopez to Lawrence, we look back at the year gone by through these red carpet outings. Don't forget to tell us who your favourite is at the end of this page!

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Celebrating 50 years of a timeless Hollywood classic.

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Football superstars Ronaldinho, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will showcase their skills in front of Indian fans when the Premier Futsal begins amid hype and anticipation in Chennai on Friday. The inaugural season of Premier Futsal, touted to be the world's first multi-national league, will kick off with some of most well known footballers rubbing shoulders will some of the leading futsallers in the world. The first match-day of the inaugural season will see Falcao's Chennai 5's go against Giggs' Mumbai 5's. The second game of the opening day would be Ronaldinho's Goa 5's vs Hernan Crespo's Kolkata 5's.

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

How IIFA played out with the stars

How IIFA played out with the stars

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The stars behind the biggest films of the year like Prabhas, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan may have been absent, but IIFA was quite an extravaganza.

Maria Goretti launches debut recipe book

Maria Goretti launches debut recipe book

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The book celebrates the model-turned-cook-turned author's spirit to live life, while giving the readers a peek into recipes close to her heart.