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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.

No Twitter, Flickr in China

No Twitter, Flickr in China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Internet experts note that a Chinese tweet can have three times the volume of an English tweet, due to the high information intensity of the Chinese language. Around 140 Chinese characters can make up all the full elements of a news piece. Incidentally, photo-sharing website Flickr.com too has been blocked, and so has Bing.com (the new Microsoft search engine). Live.com and Hotmail.com were already under the scanner, while Blogspot and Youtube remain blocked.

Siem takes Day 1 honours in Avantha Masters

Siem takes Day 1 honours in Avantha Masters

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Germany's Marcel Siem took the opening honours at the inaugural Avantha Masters by posting an eight-under-par 64 for a single shot lead over Chinese Taipei's Chan Yih-shin on Thursday.

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some more options for you, folks!

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Poverty-stricken Asian Games gold medallist boxer gets SAI aid

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Dingko Singh, who made Manipur proud by clinching a gold medal in boxing at the 1998 Asian Games is fighting for his survival as he is going toe-to-toe with bile-duct cancer.

Pics: Lisa Ray launches Wendell Rodricks' book

Pics: Lisa Ray launches Wendell Rodricks' book

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The designer puts the spotlight on a secret Goan tradition in his new book.

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, which recently launched its own search platform on Friday described its competition with Google as 'fun competition'.

Grim story leaves Cinderella without a ball

Grim story leaves Cinderella without a ball

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Cinderella and the Global Financial Meltdown is not the sort of story you want to tell your children at bedtime.

Should have entered search market sooner: MS

Should have entered search market sooner: MS

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

As Microsoft's new search engine Bing competes for market share with well-established rivals Google and Yahoo, chief executive Steve Ballmer on Thursday said the company should have entered the online search engine market earlier at the same time is willing to make investments in its search business over the next five years.

Football: Champions League to deliver more drama

Football: Champions League to deliver more drama

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Have a fixed deposit? Get a credit card!

Have a fixed deposit? Get a credit card!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Four indian banks are offering cards with a credit limit of 80-90 per cent of the fixed deposit.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

'My life has become busier in the lockdown'

'My life has become busier in the lockdown'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'I will not take anything for granted now.'

Liz Hurley spices up charity event in pink sari

Liz Hurley spices up charity event in pink sari

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Former actress Elizabeth Hurley spiced up a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Mumbai by dressing as an Indian princess -- with son Damian in a traditional turban. The 43-year-old wore a pink sari to launch the charity bash, reports the Sun.

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The shocked 21-year-old rookie was unhurt in the incident between turns two and three but Williams said the chassis would have to be replaced, sidelining the Briton until Saturday's final session before qualifying. Former world champions Williams are already facing plenty of problems with an uncompetitive car that is some way off their rivals' pace.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

New mammal species a warning for humanity

New mammal species a warning for humanity

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

A scientist has said that the fact that we're discovering new mammal species in an era of human-caused mass extinctions is not a cause for joy, but only a warning for humanity. The statement has been made by Paul Ehrlich, the Bing Professor of Population Studies at Stanford University, and co-author of an analysis of the 408 new mammalian species discovered since 1993.

Hathiram Chaudhary is ready to dance

Hathiram Chaudhary is ready to dance

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'I want to try action, romance, comedy.'

What! Rats drinking seized liquor in Bihar

What! Rats drinking seized liquor in Bihar

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The fact that rodents were making merry in the dungeons came to light following media reports that they had overrun the 'Malkhana' (store) of the police stations.

2nd Test: Curran, Buttler fifties rescue England vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Curran, Buttler fifties rescue England vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

England were reeling at 89-4 when Buttler somewhat steadied the innings before Curran clobbered six sixes in his blistering 64 to help them to a competitive score.

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket for women

Olympic Hockey Qualifiers: Rani's late goal seals Tokyo ticket for women

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Indian women looked a pale shadow of themselves as USA took full advantage of their complacency during the first two quarters.

A break from daily life, please!

A break from daily life, please!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'And I'm back at work, where it's quieter than home is likely to be for a while', says Kishore Singh.

Jeev in title contention

Jeev in title contention

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A birdie binge on his front nine hurled Jeev Milkha Singh into title contention while SSP Chowrasia also raised his game just in time to make the cut at the fog-marred Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

5 morning habits that are good for your body

5 morning habits that are good for your body

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Apart from keeping our weight in check, a daily detox routine can also help in keeping our bodies disease-free, says Ameve Sharma.

The new iPad is a bullet train

The new iPad is a bullet train

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

With the new iPad, not only was I able to save albums, videos and games to my heart's content, but also got sparkling performance.

Liang hangs on to lead at Indian Open golf

Liang hangs on to lead at Indian Open golf

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

China's Liang Wen-chong held on to a one stroke lead after firing his second straight 71 in the third round at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Saturday. Liang who was last year's Asian Tour's Order of Merit winner, produced a 14-under-par 202 total for a narrow advantage over Australia's Adam Blyth, who nailed a 66 at the Delhi Golf Club.

Indian artist wins UK art award

Indian artist wins UK art award

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

The award was presented to Harsha on Thursday night at the National Museum in Cardiff by Jack Persekian, chairman of the Judging Panel, and Chinese artist Xu Bing, also a judge and the winner of the first Artes Mundi Prize. An accomplished story-teller, 39-year-old Harsha has turned the Indian tradition of miniature painting into a form that enables him to mix the specific with the universal.

Botham was a bad influence on Flintoff: Fletcher

Botham was a bad influence on Flintoff: Fletcher

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Sir Ian Botham was a worrying influence on Andrew Flintoff during England's Ashes tour of Australia last winter, says former England coach Duncan Fletcher in the latest extract of his autobiography.

The Family Man Review

The Family Man Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Family Man is the espionage drama India is waiting to see, raves Karan Sanjay Shah.

Can chewing gum fight food decay?

Can chewing gum fight food decay?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Take this quiz to find out which foods and drinks are good for your teeth.

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Despite new launches, Samsung continues to lag behind Xiaomi in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

It has 18.9 per cent share of the market, down from 22.6 per cent for the third quarter of 2018 while Xiaomi has 27.1 per cent share.

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Abhik Sen believes it's a must-have.

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Lockdowns & Layoffs: We, the People of La La Land

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'India has been cleaved into two by a government that has shown amazing consistency in cleaving.' 'One India is gasping for life, and the other is doing yoga and clapping from balconies and WhatsApp groups,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

'I had a blast working with Aamir sir'

'I had a blast working with Aamir sir'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'There is always so much to learn from Aamir sir.'

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'This pandemic has only made my belief stronger that we should live for today because we do not know what tomorrow has got to offer.' 'Tomorrow is not even guaranteed.'

Brighten up Diwali for the kids

Brighten up Diwali for the kids

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good-looking phone with a good screen, battery and camera, says Veer Arjun Singh.