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Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.

Hagel's remarks against India outlandish, bizarre: BJP

Hagel's remarks against India outlandish, bizarre: BJP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Terming as "outlandish and bizarre" the statement of Chuck Hagel, the new United States defence secretary, that India has financed problems for Pakistan in Afghanistan, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday asked the government to exert diplomatic pressure on Washington for unconditional withdrawal of his statement.

What ails India's airlines? 'Bizarre' govt rules

What ails India's airlines? 'Bizarre' govt rules

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Indicating its intentions to fly abroad very soon, proposed airline AirAsia India on Wednesday trashed the "bizarre" policy of allowing carriers to operate international flights only after five years of domestic operations.

Katju floating around, giving bizarre opinions: BJP

Katju floating around, giving bizarre opinions: BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Launching a fresh attack on Press Council of India chairperson Markandey Katju, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said the former Supreme Court judge was expressing "unsolicited and bizarre" opinions against non-Congress ruled states and demanded that he step down.

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's derailed script that reduces the likes of Jisshu Sengupta, Chhaya Kadam and Mouni Roy to chumps, observes Sukanya Verma.

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review: Intermittently Entertaining

Baahubali: Crown Of Blood Review: Intermittently Entertaining

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Baahubali has generated an enterprise of television spin-offs, video games, graphic novels and what not, but a memorable Game Of Thrones it is not, observes Deepa Gahlot.

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores

Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

There are reports that the government will soon cut income taxes by about Rs 50,000 crore to boost consumption.
Prime Minister Modi, I suggest that, instead, you distribute about one lakh crore rupees per year to the 80 crore poor, which will boost both consumption and economic growth, suggests Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

India's T20 World Cup Win: The IPL Effect

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

Bizarre! Snake stops play in Ranji Trophy match

Bizarre! Snake stops play in Ranji Trophy match

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

In a bizarre incident, the start of a Ranji Trophy match between Vidarbha and Andhra on Monday was delayed by a few minutes after a snake entered the ground in Vijaywada.

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

PICS: Alcaraz, Zverev to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz will face German Alexander Zverev or two-time runner-up Casper Ruud of Norway on Sunday.

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Tim Paine laments Australian capitulation in third Test amid ball-tampering scandal

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Bollywood's love for BIZARRE sunglasses!

Bollywood's love for BIZARRE sunglasses!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Will you wear these shades?

Five really bizarre restaurants around the world

Five really bizarre restaurants around the world

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

These five restaurants are popular for their out-of-the-world themes. Can you beat 'em?

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Laapataa Ladies Trailer: Kiran-Aamir Give Us A Treat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Is this a shot at patriarchy under the classic tale of mistaken identities? Or a humorous coming-of-age feminist tale as seen in last year's Barbie, wonders Mayur Sanap.

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Bengaluru outfit will hope for a reversal at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, a venue that carries similar traits as RCB's home -- Chinnaswamy Stadium -- in terms of a smooth pitch and a blistering outfield adding value to the batters' shots.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Bizarre twist in Nityananda sex scandal

Bizarre twist in Nityananda sex scandal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The alleged sex scandal involving self-styled godman Swami Nityananda got bizarre with the discovery of purported agreements signed by women devotees to learn and practice 'ancient tantrik secrets' including nudity and sexual activity.Nityananda, 32, was arrested in Himachal Pradesh along with four associates on Wednesday. He was brought to Bangalore on Thursday night and interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department for a few hours on Friday.

Rejection of CBI's Shopian report is bizarre: PC

Rejection of CBI's Shopian report is bizarre: PC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram termed as "bizarre" the rejection of the CBI report on the death of two women in Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir and said any pre-disposition in favour of a particular conclusion was not the way to go about a professional probe.

Jaaneman is a bizarre movie

Jaaneman is a bizarre movie

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Victoria's Secret fashion show: Ten truly bizarre outfits

Victoria's Secret fashion show: Ten truly bizarre outfits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The hashtag and the smiley are fantastic while texting but best kept off the runway.

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Rediff.com15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The ad-hoc committee decided to allow Vinesh to compete in two categories: Bhupender Singh Bajwa

Captain Shanto's ton puts Bangladesh in command against New Zealand

Captain Shanto's ton puts Bangladesh in command against New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a captain's hundred and forged two significant partnerships to put Bangladesh in a commanding position in the opening Test against New Zealand in Sylhet on Thursday.

Congress austerity measures 'bizarre tokenism':BJP

Congress austerity measures 'bizarre tokenism':BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Tuesday, alleging that the recent austerity guidelines issued by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, was merely a case of 'bizarre tokenism to hoodwink the nation'. Commenting on the various steps taken by senior Congress leaders, including party president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, to cut down governmental expenditure, BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said, "This is just hogwash."

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma.

Bizarre controversy hits NZ Test

Bizarre controversy hits NZ Test

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

the groundsman was ordered to undo repair work carried out to the pitch.

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works around as pure unadulterated entertainment, which makes it imminently watchable, raves Mayus Sanap.

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.

WPL PIX: Deepti's magical hat-trick denies DC victory

WPL PIX: Deepti's magical hat-trick denies DC victory

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the WPL match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz in New Delhi on Friday

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful. Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon.

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

FIFA, Qatar prepare for bizarre World Cup finals draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The full line-up will not be known until at least June 14, when the intercontinental playoff round ends in Qatar.

Bizarre! 20 Pakistani cricketers stuck in Uganda

Bizarre! 20 Pakistani cricketers stuck in Uganda

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

In a bizarre incident, nearly 20 Pakistani cricketers including top names like Saeed Ajmal, Yasir Hameed and Imran Farhat have been left stranded in Uganda over payment dispute with a T20 league orgainser.

Manchester United manager's bizarre interview

Manchester United manager's bizarre interview

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was at his bizarre best again after his team's 1-1 Premier league draw with Leicester City as he complained that a hair-pulling incident during the match was only acceptable in 'sex masochism'.

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Priscilla to Poor Things On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.