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Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

When Aishwarya Played The Evil Woman

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'While narrating a scene to Amitji, Akshay and Tusshar, they learnt that Aishwarya was not the heroine opposite Akshay as they had presumed.' 'She had a negative role.' 'They were shocked, more so when they learnt that she didn't know this.' '"Shooting will stop midway, she won't do the film", I was warned.'

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

On possible alliances for the upcoming state polls, the SP president said, "Doors of our party are open for all small parties. Many smaller parties are already with us. More will come with us."

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'No Budget has so far has addressed the issue of the government's abysmal productivity of capital spending, improving which will be the big game changer. 'But, the government's tight lock on businesses, banks, education, and even essential services like transportation and large parts of infrastructure and healthcare is destroying capital year after year,' points out Debashis Basu.

Ray review

Ray review

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

As an exercise, Ray is an effort worth encouraging. As a collaboration, it a hit and miss, notes Sukanya Verma.

FUN VIDEOS: Sara turns tourist guide!

FUN VIDEOS: Sara turns tourist guide!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Catch a glimpse of their various facets -- prepping for work, enjoying their downtime or simply cut loose in these videos.

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The well-known satirist, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren't intended to insult the country, found backing from Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

Congress entrapped in Blue Whale game, final episode on Dec 18: PM

Congress entrapped in Blue Whale game, final episode on Dec 18: PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Modi targeted Congress's president-elect Rahul Gandhi, saying he was born with a "golden spoon" and has not seen poverty.

Digvijaya Singh triggers row, posts abusive tweet to criticise Modi

Digvijaya Singh triggers row, posts abusive tweet to criticise Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Congress leader posted a tweet that used abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but later disowned it saying retweets are not endorsements.

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

ASK ANU: I've been sleeping with my best friend'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

In his speech on April 25, SP leader Azam Khan allegedly referred to Kargil war and also used religious slogans.

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

"I was standing outside my car with the door open. I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg," she said.

'Wasn't I prophetic': Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

'Wasn't I prophetic': Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

Rediff.com14 May 2019

In 2017, the former Union minister called Modi "neech aadmi" following which he was suspended from the Congress party.

'This move in Goa has been done to help BJP in Karnataka'

'This move in Goa has been done to help BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'They just want to show that the Congress is in disarray.'

Vishy Anand as never before!

Vishy Anand as never before!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From a life built on challenges and studded with victories, India's beloved chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand plucks out a few important lessons.

WTC final: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency

WTC final: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

For Kohli, a trophy-less cabinet doesn't do justice to the champion performer that he has been for a decade.

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Raj said Lankesh was his close friend and in his experience he had not heard such harsh language being used against anyone.

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Who took the decision for the prime minister, the nation's single most popular leader, to take the road route when they should have already known about the farmers' protests and also the grave risks involved, when and how, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tsunami's coming: Rahul warns of economic devastation

Tsunami's coming: Rahul warns of economic devastation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Gandhi also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the economic situation in the country, saying the PM should get his head "out of the sand" to deal with the problem facing the country.

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Why the Congress won't pose a challenge to Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'If you believe the Congress will win in 2024 because Modi is blundering from one monumental disaster to another, that means you are living in a fool's paradise.'

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

The Girl Salman Khan Noticed!

The Girl Salman Khan Noticed!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'When the camera rolls, he is Salman Khan and he is Aayush Sharma.' 'No family comes into the picture.' 'That became quite a challenge for Aayush because he knew this film will make or break his career.' 'Mahesh sir also told him: "When you're shooting, you have to forget you are related or that he's a superstar".'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

'Bad behaviour will surface, it will show'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'The biggest advantage a company has in today's day and age is its reputation.' 'When something of this nature takes place, their reputation takes a beating.'

Plasma therapy isn't proven treatment for COVID-19: Govt

Plasma therapy isn't proven treatment for COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Addressing a press briefing, health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said currently there are no approved therapies for COVID-19 and there is not enough evidence to claim that plasma therapy can be used for treatment of the disease.

Why UP govt files FIR after FIR against a babu

Why UP govt files FIR after FIR against a babu

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The sole objective is to harass me, silence me.'

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The five-time world champion went from pole position to last on a chaotic afternoon, the Briton hitting the barriers and spinning before finishing 11th in a race won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Battle for Nandigram: Mamata hits back at BJP over 'outsider' jibe

Battle for Nandigram: Mamata hits back at BJP over 'outsider' jibe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Those who have 'sold their souls to outsiders from Gujarat' are insulting the Nandigram movement by playing the communal card, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday, and rejected the claim that she was an outsider in Nandigram.

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'303 seats ki sarkar has problems with a cartoonist.'

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

"Whosoever will come to India will be secured," Singh told the media in New Delhi.

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Mamata orders probe into Narada sting operation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The opposition parties termed the order of the inquiry a gimmick to fool the masses and cover up the important evidences in the sting operation.

Enough of your verbal diarrhoea: Jadeja hits out at Manjrekar

Enough of your verbal diarrhoea: Jadeja hits out at Manjrekar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Since India's loss to England in the World Cup, Sanjay Manjrekar has been vocal in his criticism of a few players.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws likely to meet on Jan 19: Member

SC-appointed panel on farm laws likely to meet on Jan 19: Member

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The panel members were scheduled to have a virtual interaction earlier in the day to discuss its future course of action, but it could not take place after ex-MP and farmer leader Bhupinder Singh Mann recused himself from the committee.

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

It won't be wise old Modi versus an immature Pappu any longer. It will be Modi versus a whole collection of experienced Opposition leaders, predicts Vir Sanghvi.

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The ruling Congress on Wednesday swept the urban body polls in Punjab, winning six municipal corporations, emerging as the largest party in the seventh and bagging most of the 109 municipal council and nagar panchayats.

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Modi warned China, therefore they have come to the talks.' 'Nothing will come out of these talks.'

There'll be war with India in October: Pak minister

There'll be war with India in October: Pak minister

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

While addressing media in Rawalpindi, Rashid claimed that 'decisive time for Kashmir's struggle' has come.

Sena sharpens attack on Centre, says worst in 10,000 years

Sena sharpens attack on Centre, says "worst in 10,000 years"

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Training its guns on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for supporting the demonetisation, the ally said if the CM's stomach does not churn on seeing the plight of this woman, then he is a "helpless person."

Security forces take over CWG venues

Security forces take over CWG venues

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

"All venues have been handed over to the Delhi Police. We have a perfectly fool-proof security," Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal told reporters after attending a meeting on Games security chaired by Home Minister P Chidambaram in New Delhi.

EC says Mamata's injuries due to security lapses

EC says Mamata's injuries due to security lapses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The EC concluded that Banerjee sustained injuries due to lapse on part of her security in charge.