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'Bertie never fails to perk me up when I'm stressed'

'Bertie never fails to perk me up when I'm stressed'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Rediff readers share their pet pics.

The Royals Review: When Luxury Collides With Lameness

The Royals Review: When Luxury Collides With Lameness

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Be it as a source of fire, secret or endgame, everything is seen through the prism of sex and good looks in The Royals, observes Sukanya Verma.

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

A ride on the Hogwarts Express & butterbeer!

A ride on the Hogwarts Express & butterbeer!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

A tour of the Harry Potter theme park.

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Over 200 world leaders, including former presidents, prime ministers and ministers have backed a campaign urging the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations to help vaccinate the world's poorest from low-income economies against COVID-19 by paying two-thirds of an estimated $66 billion required.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Kal Penn joins House

Kal Penn joins House

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

After Namesake and Superman Returns, Kal Penn tries television.

Vogts blames abuse after quitting

Vogts blames abuse after quitting

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

Berti Vogts blamed "disgraceful" personal abuse by a minority of fans for his decision to resign as Scotland coach.

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the season -- and all that crap,' mutters Kishore Singh as he draws up a will :)).

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's newborn son is now a hot topic in Britain, with George being bookmakers favourite for the christening of the future King.

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's only when Gold moves away from Akshay Kumar's blundering Bangla and hockey humbug to become a story of grace among go-getters that it comes close to becoming the movie it should have been, says Sukanya Verma.

When their feet, err feats, made them famous

When their feet, err feats, made them famous

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

As Guinness World Records turns 60 this year, Rediff.com takes a look at some of the weirder records that are featured in the new edition.

'Peace for Paris' symbol goes viral in solidarity with terror victims

'Peace for Paris' symbol goes viral in solidarity with terror victims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

A "Peace for Paris" symbol, combining the city's beloved Eiffel Tower with the peace sign of the Sixties, has gone viral following the Paris terror attacks.

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'It might not be supercalafragilisticexpialidocious, sure, but at least it points us in that direction,' Raja Sen says after watching Saving Mr Banks.

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Jeremy Irons considered maths 'very boring' till he read G H Hardy's A Mathematician's Apology. The actor, who plays the British mathematician in The Man Who Knew Infinity, talks numbers, acting and his legacy with Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com.

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

'Judi Dench is obsessed with India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'He cooked chicken curry and so because of him, curries entered the British royal kitchens.' 'Eventually, he became a political advisor to the queen.' 'This guy was disrupting the royal household. It sent shockwaves...' Ali Fazal on his character Abdul Karim and working with acting legend Judi Dench.

The trouble with Harry Potter

The trouble with Harry Potter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

It's hard to look back now and remember the exact quality of the excitement that the first Harry Potter book generated, the astonishment and delight with which we read about a boy wizard discovering Quidditch and battling Voldemort at Hogwarts.

The trouble with Harry Potter

The trouble with Harry Potter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

It's hard to look back now and remember the exact quality of the excitement that the first Harry Potter book generated, the astonishment and delight with which we read about a boy wizard discovering Quidditch and battling Voldemort at Hogwarts.