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Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

The many challenges that lie ahead for BJP in Bengal

The many challenges that lie ahead for BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

With two years to go before West Bengal elects its next government, the BJP's internal objective is to scale down the Trinamool Congress tally from 211 to 45 seats. This amounts to an annihilation of the TMC while enabling the BJP to win a record 250 seats in the 295-member legislature, reports Radhika Ramaseshan

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles competition after defeating Korea's Kim Hyo Min in the second round of the World Championship in Glasgow on Tuesday.

'Modi is the worst person in Indian politics'

'Modi is the worst person in Indian politics'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'A prime minister's responsibility is the entire nation.' 'The nation looks to you for protection, for security...' 'Politics has become larger than the nation's interests.'

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Volkswagen Tiguan's refreshing design and array of features could give its competitors run for their money, says Joshua David Luther.

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Kidambi Srikanth and two-time bronze medallist P V Sindhu will headline a 21-member Indian contingent as they gun for the elusive gold medal at the World Badminton Championships starting in Glasgow on Monday.

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Hyundai has now given the hatchback a mid-life facelift that brings in refreshed exteriors, additional features on the inside and a revamped diesel engine.

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's women artists, says Kishore Singh, look at politics and society and want to provoke reactions on issues based on their inheritance and understanding of gender, class, caste and environmental disparity.

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

5 Reasons Why Art Silk Saree is an Excellent Substitute for Pure Silk Saree

6 Designer Sarees That Look Heavy But Are Light on Your Pocket

6 Designer Sarees That Look Heavy But Are Light on Your Pocket

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Whether it is a New Year's eve party or a summer wedding, these sarees are perfect as their material is airy, lightweight and premium looking. Here are the 6 designer sarees that look heavy but are light on your pocket.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

Modi's is the best I-Day speech by a PM ever!

Modi's is the best I-Day speech by a PM ever!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Speaking this year from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he excelled himself in content, diction and delivery -- all extemporaneously flowing, replete with felicitous expressions and captivating word play. 'The only other Indian prime minister with whom he stands comparison is Jawaharlal Nehru who too shunned prepared speeches and established instant rapport with his audiences,' says B S Raghavan.

BMW X1 is a good package overall

BMW X1 is a good package overall

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Now, we have with us the Renault Captur which under the skin is a Duster but the company claims that the former is a more premium offering. So, is it? Time to find out.

Eye to eye

Eye to eye

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Bereft of options when Keya Sarkar arrives at a charitable eye hospital in Santiniketan she is pleasantly surprised -- not just by the building but also by the patience of the tribals who await their turn and the overburdened doctors.

Eye to eye

Eye to eye

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Bereft of options when Keya Sarkar arrives at a charitable eye hospital in Santiniketan she is pleasantly surprised -- not just by the building but also by the patience of the tribals who await their turn and the overburdened doctors.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

Modi to give Xi the personal touch in Ahmedabad

Modi to give Xi the personal touch in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi will turn 64, playing host to the visiting Chinese leader in Ahmedabad on Wednesday

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

The Maruti Ciaz SHVS is the latest champion of the prestigious million-rupee sedan segment and the new blockbuster from the Indo-Japanese automobile giant. The car has finally given Maruti its first hit in the premium sedan market and thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to induct the car into their long term fleet to see how well it does as a member of the family.

Honda BR-V to take on Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster

Honda BR-V to take on Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The automatic variant of the SUV is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh

10 factors that make Maruti Celerio diesel an attractive car

10 factors that make Maruti Celerio diesel an attractive car

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Maruti Celerio diesel is a peppy car to drive with the right ergonomics.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The Celerio diesel has a versatile character and won't disappoint in most of the driving situations.

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

What's so special about Jatia house that Kumar Birla bought for Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Birla is believed to have bought the property - a 30,000 square feet plot with a built-up area of 25,000 square feet - for personal use.

BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The BMW X3 M-Sport comes across as an incredible package offering the best of all worlds

Little Trust makes big impact in assessing TN's child development problem

Little Trust makes big impact in assessing TN's child development problem

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

A Ganesh Nadar profiles a non-governmental organisation that has revealed startling figures about the state's poor children.

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The price tag ranges from Rs 5.3 lakh to Rs 8.59 lakh

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time. Rajesh Karera/Rediff.com picks the best of the lot.

What the new Toyota Fortuner offers SUV lovers

What the new Toyota Fortuner offers SUV lovers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The 2015 Toyota Fortuner is just a minor update.

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

What makes Daulat ki Chaat so freaking good? Geetanjali Krishna finds out!

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is at times the top selling car in India, outselling even the company's entry-level Alto hatchback. MotorBeam finds out what makes this compact sedan a favourite of Indian buyers by living with the vehicle.

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Bailey blitz powers Australia to a massive score

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian batsmen yet again took the Indian bowling attack to the cleaners as they scored a massive 359 for five, equaling their highest ever total against India, in the second cricket ODI in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Indian designer wins International Woolmark Prize

Indian designer wins International Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Fashion designer Suket Dhir has bagged the International Woolmark Prize for menswear, becoming the second from India in four years to win the Rs 48.5 lakh worth prestigious prize.

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Rediff photographer-cum-correspondent Rajesh Karkera was the ultimate fly on the wall throughout the five days at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Fest 2016.