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Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The mobile gaming industry has taken rapid strides, and with the market growing faster than expected, it's no surprise that the consumer is getting access to a better and a broader game base. Though most people prefer to play games which are free to download, the paid ones too are gaining popularity. These games can be downloaded for Rs 50-99.

Life insurance premium FAQs

Life insurance premium FAQs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Here's what you must know about the premiums that you pay to service your insurance policies.

Review: Vedha

Review: Vedha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Vasu Bhasker's Vedha, directed by R Nithyakumar tries to walk the tightrope between commercial pot-boilers and art-house cinema but ends up plunging into the crevice of boredom.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Team spirit secret to England's recipe for success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Before the tournament the groundwork was put in at England's tranquil, rural St George's Park training centre and once in Russia, they have been ensconced in the quiet lakeside resort of Repino, 45 kilometres outside of St Petersburg.

Review: Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam

Review: Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Like its commonplace production values, chaotic screenplay, absent-minded storyline and bland soundtrack, Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Azam is a yawn-inducing exercise in misplaced overindulgence.

Review: Gamyam

Review: Gamyam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Gamyam is a delightful journey that one should not miss.

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

COVID-19 lockdown: Golfer Rashid turns to martial arts to stay fit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Rashid Khan is ranked inside top 60 in the Olympic Golf Qualification Rankings -- the cut-off for Olympics -- but with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down all events globally, including India, he too has been confined to home.

Smith: Would love to see Aus win Test Series in India

Smith: Would love to see Aus win Test Series in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Steve Smith believes India is one of the toughest places to play Test cricket and winning a five-day format series in the country is a major career goal for him. Smith also heaped praise on India's spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, describing him as a difficult bowler to face in the subcontinent.

How COVID-19 survivor beats isolation blues

How COVID-19 survivor beats isolation blues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Bingeing on action movies, hours-long video calls to his wife and watching "less TV news" helped a coronavirus survivor in successfully getting through the tense isolation period in hospital.

Review: Sathya In Love

Review: Sathya In Love

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Shivaraj Kumar's brilliance in action and song sequences is certain to please his fans.Genelia looks cute and stylish in the songs. The film is enjoyable in the first half, but slips in the second half with too many confusing turns. Guru Kiran's music and brilliant photography saves this otherwise ordinary film.

'I don't know how to save this relationship'

'I don't know how to save this relationship'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Chandamama, a good entertainer

Chandamama, a good entertainer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Krishna Vamsi's Chandamama is a neat and clean love story set against a rural backdrop with loads of entertainment. Go for it.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

How psychometric tests help in hiring

How psychometric tests help in hiring

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Psychometric tests are increasingly being used to assess a candidate's mental preparedness.

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

Why top executives are turning entrepreneurs

Why top executives are turning entrepreneurs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

A new, earned respect is motivating executives to step into an entrepreneur's risky, challenging and not-so-steady shoes. They will now be in control of their own destinies - and will have no one to blame or to credit whether they flounder or flourish.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

The grooming czarina of Surat

The grooming czarina of Surat

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Indians, world's biggest shopaholics

Indians, world's biggest shopaholics

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

As many as 32 per cent Indians go shopping once a month where as 22 per cent of them indulge in it once a week, as a form of entertainment.

Serena impresses, Molik beaten in Florida

Serena impresses, Molik beaten in Florida

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Russian Anastasia Myskina scraped past Israeli teenager Shahar Peer 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Amelia Island Championship.

Honda brings City & VTEC together

Honda brings City & VTEC together

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

City looked absolutely futuristic and needed no plastic surgery whatsoever for the next five-odd years.\n

Life at 14,000 feet

Life at 14,000 feet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

If the finance minister's tax proposals have stimulated demand at all, it's for CAs, notes Kanika Datta.

Mamma's boy? No problem, say Indian girls

Mamma's boy? No problem, say Indian girls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

A social media survey attempted to bust some myths about what is acceptable to girls when it comes to finding a life partner.

The Kash...Aap Hamare Hote review

The Kash...Aap Hamare Hote review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama has posted a Buzzfeed video with the help of a selfie stick to promote his signature healthcare policy.

'Complete machine' Hamilton offers no comfort for Ferrari

'Complete machine' Hamilton offers no comfort for Ferrari

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Briton's fourth victory in five races suggests that once again the 33-year-old is hitting a purple phase just as the season enters its critical stages.

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Kohli had on Wednesday said the "overdose" of India-Sri Lanka cricket needs to be analysed as the islanders are touring for a return series in space of three months.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

T20 World Cup-winning cricketer Joginder Sharma, Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Akhil Kumar and Asian Games champion kabaddi player Ajay Thakur are all full-time police officers, jobs which they got thanks to their sporting accomplishments.

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'Bringing in my 40th year with the 3,000 push-ups challenge made me confident to pursue physical fitness and understand my mental ability,' says Deep Malhotra.

How athletes are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic

How athletes are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Wrestler Bajrang Punia pledged to donate his sixth months' salary towards Haryana's COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?

The 5 WORST Telugu Films

The 5 WORST Telugu Films

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Ramcharan's Bruce Lee, The Fighter leads the list.

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The software is pure Android, the fingerprint sensor is 99 per cent accurate and very responsive and the notch doesn't bother me yet, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'Take care of your body, and it will take care of YOU'

'Take care of your body, and it will take care of YOU'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

On World Health Day, Bollywood stars posted pix and videos with beautiful messages and stories.