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Leopard trapped after it strays into Lucknow outskirts

Leopard trapped after it strays into Lucknow outskirts

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Close on the heels of a tiger that had strayed into the outskirts of Lucknow in February-March, a leopard was spotted barely 35 km from the state capital on Thursday morning.

No more parties for me!

No more parties for me!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Two hours to reach somebody's home seems a bit much for food you could just as easily order at home. Without having to talk to strangers. Or pretend to be having a good time. Or dreading a hangover,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Yohan Blake and not Usain Bolt may now be the man to beat in London Games but the mission remains the same with the 'The Beast' set to lead an all out assault by Jamaican sprinters on the Olympic medal podium.

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 metres victory at the Jamaican Olympic trials on Friday.

Review: Wrath Of The Titans is painful and utterly joyless

Review: Wrath Of The Titans is painful and utterly joyless

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

To most viewers, Wrath of the Titans will appear lousy and painful.

Pics: Gul Panag, Kiran Rao, Mugdha at LFW

Pics: Gul Panag, Kiran Rao, Mugdha at LFW

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Celebs put their stylish foot forward.

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

PIX: Did you see the elephant parade in Mumbai?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

These adorable elephant sculptures in Mumbai are spreading happiness among people of all ages.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Will the real Medvedev please stand up?

Will the real Medvedev please stand up?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Man of many faces, Medvedev now a Grand Slam finalist

Super Filmi Week with Hit Girl Asha Parekh

Super Filmi Week with Hit Girl Asha Parekh

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Kamal Haasan's unrivalled make up skills, Jack Nicholson's haunting imagery, Asha Parekh's life as a Hit Girl and the surprise package of Beauty and the Beast, it's all there in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

JK Rowling's tweet hints return of Harry Potter

JK Rowling's tweet hints return of Harry Potter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The new book would be a spin-off.

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Whatever the BJP tries to do, they will not be able to make a big mark in Kerala.'

2020: Have the Gods Absconded?

2020: Have the Gods Absconded?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Instead of its once haloed existence as the year of lofty goals and vision statements, it is now staring at an epitaph that may well read: The year when death ran amok and the gods went missing, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Taufel on how Indian umpires can make the Elite panel

Taufel on how Indian umpires can make the Elite panel

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Not a single Indian features in the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires right now and the celebrated Simon Taufel doesn't foresee anyone making the cut in near future either.

PIX: The Most Influential Celeb Kids

PIX: The Most Influential Celeb Kids

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' little Ms Fashionista Suri tops the list!

'Most corrupt men bribe whoever is in power'

'Most corrupt men bribe whoever is in power'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

'A few rich people, because of their proximity to powerful people, are able to gain unduly,' says journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, who has just made a documentary on illegal iron ore mining.

When sports stars got hitched...

When sports stars got hitched...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Virushka's wedding was, of course, the biggest Indiansports shaadi of the year, but other athletes too tied the knot this year.

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them. He's the most complete player I have seen and his work ethic, as I mentioned, is unmatched.'

Ezhamathe Varavu is worth a watch

Ezhamathe Varavu is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Ezhamathe Varavu may not be the best from the legendary team, but it is still worth a watch.

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build quality, driving feel and dynamics.

Why Hazare's Hisar ploy is deliberately misunderstood

Why Hazare's Hisar ploy is deliberately misunderstood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

We don't know what kind of a beast the Lokpal Bill would turn out to be. Nor, for that matter, what shape it would take when processed by Parliament. It could well be constitutional, perhaps even draconian. It could even be useful to curb the widespread corruption that runs deep. The anti-corruption law is into the future. Whatever it turns out to be, we need to thank Anna Hazare for it.

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Eddie Redmayne to star in Harry Potter prequel

Rediff.com13 May 2015

He is in negotiations to play the lead in Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

Do these celeb couples match up, lookswise? VOTE!

Do these celeb couples match up, lookswise? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

A recent study showed that partners who match up equally in the looks department tend to make a relationship work better. We take a look at a few celeb couples and ask readers to take tell us whether they're well-paired, appearance-wise!

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Have these actors aged well?

Have these actors aged well?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Even as the aging app goes viral on social media, with lots of Bollywood actors having a go at it to see how they'll look when they grow old, Sukanya Verma looks at some of the most notable instances of ageing for the screen.

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton continued his season's sweep of qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Bowling standards at all-time low, reckons Dean Jones. Do you agree?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones feels the standard of bowling in international cricket has touched an "all-time low", voicing his concern at a time when 300-plus totals have become the norm in One-Day Internationals.

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Departing from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally extended a warm welcome to United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at the Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi.

We dare the Obamas to do 7 things only Indians can

We dare the Obamas to do 7 things only Indians can

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Obamas have a packed schedule during the three days they are in India. But we still decided to go ahead and dare the most powerful man in the world to do some stuff that only Indians can endure. There are a couple of them for Michelle as well.

What's that 'strange thing' in Alaska river?

What's that 'strange thing' in Alaska river?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

A video captured in Fairbanks, Alaska, showing a strange "thing" swimming in the Chena River, has set the Internet on fire.

PIX: Animal art to help conserve wildlife

PIX: Animal art to help conserve wildlife

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Graphic artist Divya Thakur has undertaken to create a show, 'Animania', inspired by the animals venerated in Indian mythology as deities.

Swimming with the crocs

Swimming with the crocs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Adrenaline junkies are flocking to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin City, Australia, to dive with 16-foot long crocodiles.

Missing the gym? Set up one at home!

Missing the gym? Set up one at home!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Typically, you can create a basic gym for Rs 50,000, a mid-end for Rs 5 lakh and an advanced one for Rs 10 lakh

Today's Oscar Challenge!

Today's Oscar Challenge!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Our third Oscar Quiz. Check it out!

'I would like to work with Shilpa Shetty'

'I would like to work with Shilpa Shetty'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Alex Pettyfer talks about his movie I am Number Four and his Bollywood plans.

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Writer-director Suparn Verma, and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are attending the Jaipur Literature Festival, billed as the 'the greatest literary show on earth'.

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The JLF has also become one of the most preferred platform to launch new authors and network. It is no surprise then that prominent publishing houses vie for space at the venue. In its 2011 edition, the JLF will see some young and old names gathering again to discuss books, lock horns and back slap each other.Writer-director Suparn Verma, and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are at Jaipur attending the festival.