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Review: What The Fish is a huge letdown

Review: What The Fish is a huge letdown

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Raja Sen says What The Fish is an abysmal effort.

Tottenham sign off from the Lane in a blaze of glory

Tottenham sign off from the Lane in a blaze of glory

Rediff.com15 May 2017

It is their best finish for 54 years, since the glory days of the 1960s when the club was setting new standards in English football under Bill Nicholson.

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Mathura violence sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Opposition parties questioned the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, where elections are due next year.

Hema posts movie shoot pics while Mathura burns; BJP defends her

Hema posts movie shoot pics while Mathura burns; BJP defends her

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

She tweeted a number of her photographs during a movie shoot and later deleted them following criticism on the social media.

Bolt refuses to see himself as savior of dope-tainted athletics

Bolt refuses to see himself as savior of dope-tainted athletics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

'People are saying I need to win for the sport but there's a lot of other athletes out there running clean, and who have run clean throughout their whole careers'

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

'BJP's nationalism a mirror image of Pakistani nationalism'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

"A true nationalist must have a "sense of shame" for the crimes his government commits and accept that his country is not perfect," said the eminent historian.

'Sena MP force-feeding staffer is a black spot on Maharashtra's traditions'

'Sena MP force-feeding staffer is a black spot on Maharashtra's traditions'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister condemned the actions of Shiv Sena's Rajan Vichare and the party saying that his act had tainted the image of the state. Devidas Deshpande reports.

'Manmohan facing charges because of Cong's sins'

'Manmohan facing charges because of Cong's sins'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

BJP and other rivals took the opportunity to slam the Congress and asked that there be no political intervention.

How may credit cards should you have?

How may credit cards should you have?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'You should be able to juggle them, extract the most rewards out of them, and most importantly, be able to repay your dues on time.' 'However, you shouldn't try to get multiple cards at once,' advises Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.com.

Australia subjects England to Valentine's Day torture

Australia subjects England to Valentine's Day torture

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Aaron Finch smashed a sparkling century as Australia dealt England a 111-run humiliation in their World Cup opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

In life and death, Vajpayee's influence looms large over BJP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Only on Wednesday, in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi said he wants to resolve the Kashmir issue through Vajpayee's doctrine of "Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat" - a testimony to the former PM's lasting legacy.

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

When the hearings resume January 3, you wonder how many things will change and how many things will remain forever the same, as the Sheena Bora trial moves ahead.

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 32-year-old cabbie, who allegedly raped an executive on Friday night, would not have been behind the wheel of the Uber taxi had the United States-based company run a background check and conducted a police verification, as he had earlier been jailed too in a rape case.

'Only he can bathe wearing a raincoat': Modi's MMS barb draws Cong ire

'Only he can bathe wearing a raincoat': Modi's MMS barb draws Cong ire

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Angry Congress members staged a walkout during Modi's address.

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Relations between an elected government of Delhi and the LG can never be cordial: It is just the way the relationship is structured.

No jeans, no innerwear! The bizarre dress code for NEET medical exams

No jeans, no innerwear! The bizarre dress code for NEET medical exams

Rediff.com8 May 2017

There was high drama before the commencement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical and dental courses, at various centres across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Namakkal, Tirunelveli and Vellore when students were frisked and some were asked to cut off their sleeves, while a few female students were asked to remove their bras!

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Kasganj: 'I'm fine', says man rumoured to be dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar said those who 'support Pakistan' were behind the violence.

'Being number one in all formats is a huge motivation for this Australian team'

'Being number one in all formats is a huge motivation for this Australian team'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

After picking up pretty much every individual honour on offer in a spectacular 2015, Australia captain Steve Smith has a more collective goal in his sights this year -- restoring his country to the top of the Test rankings.

10 Awful Films of 2017

10 Awful Films of 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma's pick of this year's 10 most unpleasant is a mix of ghastly gone gaga, bilge that makes one reconsider their profession and faith-shattering misfires from the masters

Amid row over Delhi University's 4-year-course, vice chancellor quits

Amid row over Delhi University's 4-year-course, vice chancellor quits

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh resigned on Tuesday apparently in protest against the University Grants Commission's direction to dump the controversial four-year undergraduate programme deepening the crisis ahead of the new academic session.

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will be the next Army Chief succeeding Gen Bikram Singh as the government on Tuesday appointed him to the top post, ignoring protests from Bharatiya Janata Party.

1984 riots: Amrinder, Jaitley spar over Tytler 'clean chit'

1984 riots: Amrinder, Jaitley spar over Tytler 'clean chit'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Arun Jaitley and Amrinder Singh, locked in an intense battle for Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, were on Monday engaged in a fresh war of words, this time on the 1984 riots, with the BJP questioning the "clean chit" to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler.

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

'In India, there is no value for human beings'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

'In Hindu society, marriage is not between a man and a woman, but between their castes; politicians do not ask for human votes, but for caste votes....' 'Have you heard of such nonsense anywhere else in the world? And we claim we are civilised!' 'One or two or a few people becoming President, Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Speaker etc from the downtrodden do not mean that the untouchables are uplifted and caste-based slavery is over.'

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, BJP patriarch L K Advani tells CNN-IBN why he thinks former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee should be awarded a Bharat Ratna

My career all but over if ban not reviewed, says Narsingh

My career all but over if ban not reviewed, says Narsingh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Dope-tainted Narsingh Yadav admitted that his career would be over if the four-year ban imposed on him by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) is not reviewed and said that the country should take up his case as India lost out on an Olympic medal in wrestling.

Man of reason murdered in cold blood

Man of reason murdered in cold blood

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Neeta Kolhatkar reports on the mysterious murder of Maharashtra's leading rationalist, Dr Narendra Dabholkar, in Pune on Tuesday.

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'Yogi Adityanath will prove to be the most popular and effective chief minister, overseeing a regime of peace and justice, harsh on wrongdoers and rabble rousers, encouraging those who work for India,' says Tarun Vijay.

Pak forms panel to probe high treason case against Musharraf

Pak forms panel to probe high treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pakistan has formed a high-level panel to probe the high treason case against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for imposing emergency rule in 2007, the government said on Thursday.

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

As the teams gear up for the second ODI at Cuttack, the visiting England team will certainly feel a bit deflated after failing to defend a total of 350 despite having got four top-order batsmen back in the hut for less than 100.

Roundup: Why Real Madrid is the best club in the world...

Roundup: Why Real Madrid is the best club in the world...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Real Madrid lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fourth time on Saturday after thrashing local side Al Ain 4-1 in the final in Abu Dhabi with the help of impressive distance strikes in either half from midfielders Luka Modric and Marcos Llorente.

HC orders CBI probe into MNREGA bungling in UP

HC orders CBI probe into MNREGA bungling in UP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Taking serious note of the rampant corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Friday ordered a Central Bureau of Investogation probe into the alleged large scale financial bungling brought to its notice through a public interest litigation, moved by local journalist Sachchidanand Gupta .

EPL: Manchester City go top after controversial win at Newcastle

EPL: Manchester City go top after controversial win at Newcastle

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Manchester City went top of the Premier League after securing a controversial 2-0 win at Newcastle United on Sunday with an early Edin Dzeko goal and a stoppage time effort from Alvaro Negredo.

Modi uses 'Gayatri' mantra against SP at Jaunpur

Modi uses 'Gayatri' mantra against SP at Jaunpur

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Blaming Akhilesh Yadav for "sleeping over" the demand for justice by a "beti" in the rape case against Gayatri Prajapati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the voters in Uttar Pradesh have got an opportunity to perform the pind daan (last rites) of their "tormentors".

EPL PHOTOS: City maintain lead; big wins for Liverpool, Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: City maintain lead; big wins for Liverpool, Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways in 5 years

Rs 8.5 lakh cr to be pumped into Railways in 5 years

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Railway Budget has not discriminated against any state.

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Poll reforms should begin with the Election Commission

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

For successive governments the Election Commission remains a 'holy cow', where unhealthy precedents are allowed to be nurtured since Independence, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

La Liga: Atletico are the real deal despite Falcao sale

La Liga: Atletico are the real deal despite Falcao sale

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Having absorbed the body blow of losing striker Radamel Falcao in the close season, Atletico Madrid have emerged as genuine contenders to break the title stranglehold of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Why India treats Sukh Ram and Raja differently

Why India treats Sukh Ram and Raja differently

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sukh Ram and Raja were charged with corruption during their tenure as telecom ministers. Sukh Ram was convicted while Raja has been acquitted. One had cash found under his bed; in the case of the other the trial judge mockingly asks: Where is the money? And if there's no money, where is the corruption? So, pronounced innocent. Sukh Ram is a Brahmin. 'Maybe he strayed just that one time, people like that aren't usually corrupt.' And Raja is a Dalit. 'Can you expect any better?' What race is in some places, caste is in India, says Shekhar Gupta.

US attack in Syria settles nothing, will strengthen ISIS

US attack in Syria settles nothing, will strengthen ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Every single American act to weaken Syrian forces would only tilt the military balance in favour of ISIS whom Trump pledges to vanquish from the face of the earth,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.