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FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

Aamir does the RRR Dance

Aamir does the RRR Dance

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

N T Rama Rao Jr, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and Director S S Rajamouli promote RRR in Delhi.

Floods in Assam but BJP busy toppling Maha govt: Congress

Floods in Assam but BJP busy toppling Maha govt: Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Several rebel Maharashtra MLAs are currently camping in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati.

Bihar: 12 turn blind after operation

Bihar: 12 turn blind after operation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

At least 12 people have lost their vision after a cataract surgery at an eye camp in Bihar's Madehepura district, sources said on Saturday.

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Gurinder Chadha brings Bruce Springsteen back!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Blinded By The Light will release on Netflix on September 6.

'I don't want to race with competitors'

'I don't want to race with competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'I just want to up my own timing. That's the only reason I'm running.' 'I'm not thinking of who is doing what films and if I am better or worse.' 'I just want to better what I have done before.'

Indian Cricketers' Association helps 57 needy cricketers amid COVID-19

Indian Cricketers' Association helps 57 needy cricketers amid COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Boosted by significant contributions, the Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) has managed to raise Rs 78 lakh and will provide financial assistance to 57 needy cricketers as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICA had originally planned to help 25-30 former players, who are struggling for funds amid the health crisis.

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Activists raised questions over the rampant sale of acid in markets and claimed that the ban exists only on paper.

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

For the first time in 20 years, Erdogan's political future is really on the line. He must now prove that he is a leader who can get things done and can mobilise effectively the machine of the state to provide relief to the affected people and help them rebuild their homes and their lives.

'Betrayed' Ronaldo launches scathing attack on Manchester United

'Betrayed' Ronaldo launches scathing attack on Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'Yes I feel betrayed, and I felt some people don't want me here, not just this year, but last year too.'

Nations League PIX: Denmark stun France; Holland rout Belgium

Nations League PIX: Denmark stun France; Holland rout Belgium

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

A round-up of Friday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'

Inspiring story of a blind media graduate

Inspiring story of a blind media graduate

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Meet Garima Goyal, who had to give up her dreams because of an irreversible and degenerating eye condition, went on to become one of India's first visually challenged media graduates.

'I am not a blind fan of Modi, I do question'

'I am not a blind fan of Modi, I do question'

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'I believe in India people should have, up to a certain age, compulsory military training. I also believe that voting should be made compulsory. I have some violent idea, that all candidates should sign an affidavit that whatever they have promised to the people, if they are unable to fulfill they won't stand in elections again.' 'I addressed a meeting near the Kalandari mosque where more than 8,000 Muslims had come to listen to me. I said Muslims have nothing to fear, you fear only Allah. You should be afraid of no one... Some people are creating a fear about Modi in your community. I only want you to understand that.' Paresh Rawal, the BJP candidate from Ahmedabad East, speaks to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

'Why is Nitish promoting Tejashwi as next CM?'

'Why is Nitish promoting Tejashwi as next CM?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'The JD-U is my party and of thousands of leaders and workers.' 'It is certainly not Nitish Kumar's party.'

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Captain Shiva Chouhan is the first woman army officer to be deployed at 15,632 feet in the Siachen Glacier. 'It has been a memorable journey,' says the 25-year-old who has gone where no women officer has gone before.

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Sitharaman lists climate finance, crypto regulation as key G20 agenda

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Climate and sustainable development financing, multilateral institution reforms, regulation of digital assets, the spillover effect on developing economies from actions of western central banks, energy and food security in the backdrop of war in Europe, and sanctions on Russia and their impact on the global economy are some of the agenda items that India will take up as President of G-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. India will take over as President of the powerful international grouping on December 1 for a year. There will be around 200 meetings throughout the country, with the summit Heads of State meeting expected to be held in New Delhi next September.

Irrfan's son stars in YRF's The Railway Men

Irrfan's son stars in YRF's The Railway Men

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Saluting the people who saved scores of life, YRF announced this project on the same day that the tragedy struck Bhopal 37 years back.

Verstappen on pole in Mexico and chasing F1 record

Verstappen on pole in Mexico and chasing F1 record

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen swept to pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday with his sights set on a record 14th victory of the season.

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The cross-country foot march stayed in the news almost right through, mostly for the barbs between the BJP and the Congress and occasionally for other reasons, including infighting in the opposition party.

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Why we should not blindly trust the US dollar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The fact that the US dollar has become the world's preferred reserve currency is now the core of global financial crisis, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the police and administration are preventing people from casting votes in Mainpuri parliamentary and Rampur Assembly constituency in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

10 Ways Smoking HARMS Your Body

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Arthritis, cancer, blindness, erectile dysfunction... smoking can have adverse effects on your overall health, warns Dr Harish Chafle, senior consultant-pulmonology and critical care, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new performance car 'AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe' priced at Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom all India). The model is powered by a 4-litre engine, which produces a power of 612 hp. It is the 12th model available in India from the AMG performance car range of the company, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

Dr Singh's blind spots: Pakistan and Maoists

Dr Singh's blind spots: Pakistan and Maoists

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The prime minister's remarks on relations with Pakistan and on the Maoist issue do not bode well for our success in dealing with these two challenges to our national security in an effective manner, writes B Raman.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Sandy switches OFF the City of Blinding Lights

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Large parts of New York City remained powerless even after superstorm Sandy receded late on Tuesday. The city, fabled for its towering skyscrapers and incandescent lights, has been reeling under a power cut.

'Rate hike will throw lot of people out from jobs'

'Rate hike will throw lot of people out from jobs'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'Nobody is talking about the inequality that is going to come.'

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Kuttey's muddled momentum cannot cover up the trail of loopholes it leaves behind, observes Sukanya Verma.

Mamata aide arrested for cattle-smuggling given 10-day CBI custody

Mamata aide arrested for cattle-smuggling given 10-day CBI custody

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested senior Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal from his residence in Bolpur for allegedly not cooperating in its probe into a cattle smuggling case, an official said.

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Beware! Crocodiles On The Road

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

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10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.