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Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Martinis, with a slice of Bond

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Agent 007's martini, famously shaken, not stirred, is up for some innovative twists. Flavour it with a hint of Scotch or replace the olive with an orange peel

The Jaya you didn't know

The Jaya you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

'We spoke of everything but politics.' 'She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.' Sunil Sethi recalls his memorable encounters with Jayalalithaa.

Rajan 2.0: What's on the table

Rajan 2.0: What's on the table

Rediff.com26 May 2016

In a recent article, Rajan has ridiculed critics of the exchange rate policy.

Parties are frightening Muslims in the name of secularism: Modi

Parties are frightening Muslims in the name of secularism: Modi

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Seeking to allay any apprehensions among Muslims, Narendra Modi on Monday ruled out scrapping any existing constitutional and statutory mechanisms meant for their welfare and said he would instead work to strengthen them.

Australian PM Tony Abbott lays flowers at Sydney siege site

Australian PM Tony Abbott lays flowers at Sydney siege site

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday led a shocked nation in mourning the death of 2 Australians who lost their lives at the cafe siege in Sydney that ended with the killing of lone Iranian-born ISIS sympathiser who took 17 people hostages, including 2 Indians.

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The White House has slammed those calling for identifying threat coming from terror groups as "radical Islam" arguing that such a move would advance dreaded outfit Islamic State's narratives.

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor where he talks about his character Andaz Apna Apna.

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'New Delhi's total disengagement virtually scripted the course of events, entailing unpredictable long range consequences,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Review: Carrie isn't that scary

Review: Carrie isn't that scary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The film could have been a true horror flick if the casting would had been better.

Akshay Kumar: The king of zimbly south remakes!

Akshay Kumar: The king of zimbly south remakes!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A look at Akki's history of recycled South Indian fare.

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Infosys is steadily trying to get back its lost ground under Sikka.

Did Bollywood get these murder cases right? VOTE!

Did Bollywood get these murder cases right? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The element of curiosity and chill is doubled when it's inspired from real-life manslaughter.

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Maximum Modi, minimum opportunity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The question is no longer whether he will win 2019; it's what he will do with the new status, says Shekhar Gupta.

'If Maine Pyar Kiya was my first film, perhaps I would have failed'

'If Maine Pyar Kiya was my first film, perhaps I would have failed'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Salman Khan, star of this year's Eid release Bajrangi Bhaijaan, talks about his journey from supporting actor to superstar.

Who doesn't want to escape reality for a while?

Who doesn't want to escape reality for a while?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

'While there cannot be any doubt that the national anthem should be shown utmost respect, cinema halls are not the most appropriate places to play the national anthem.'

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

As Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal releases, we look at the movies that made him a star.

30 reasons why girls should do crossfit

30 reasons why girls should do crossfit

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Girls, do you know crossfit can work as an anti-aging drug? Find out how!

The BJP's future: What lies ahead for Narendra Modi

The BJP's future: What lies ahead for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The long-delayed declaration that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will be the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for prime minister had a certain air of inevitability about it. But the last-minute drama should not take away from the plain fact that, in naming Modi, the BJP has merely acknowledged that it has in him a politician of rare skill and charisma -- of a degree unseen in national politics perhaps since former prime minister Indira Gandhi.

AAP to restructure party, says Kejriwal

AAP to restructure party, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Faced with severe criticism, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced significant restructuring of the party from the grassroots to the national level and tried to reach out to dissidents, admitting he too makes mistakes.

AAP rejects Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi's resignations

AAP rejects Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi's resignations

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Battling growing infighting, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday went on damage control mode by deciding to restructure it and rejected resignation of its senior leaders Yogendra Yadav and Shazia Ilmi, who had attacked Arvind Kejriwal for lack of internal democracy in the party.

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'My great grandfather Henry Ford would have been very happy with the lifestyle I am leading and the things I believe in.' He's a servant of god. A temple builder. Manu Shah meets the Ford who spreads word about the glories of Krishna.

Review: Taken 3 takes logic for granted

Review: Taken 3 takes logic for granted

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The worse thing about Taken 3 is that it hints at a sequel, says Paloma Sharma.

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The Raid 2 is dominated by a lot of unnecessary violence, says Paloma Sharma.

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swati Snigdha Suar brings you some interesting factoids about the Indian-American who is eager to take on Washington.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan: Actors who debuted with K Balachander

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The 84-year-old Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner has given some of the best talents to Indian cinema.

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Today, it is modish to be part of a yoga class, to post stories on Instagram while striking an impressively complex asana in a bralette and crop-top paired with neon yoga pants, to bond over green tea and yoga bars after a strenuous session at the studio and have subscriptions to yoga studios, not ashrams, says Manavi Kapur.

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Which one are *you* looking forward to?

Review: <I>White House Down</i> is for action film junkies

Review: White House Down is for action film junkies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

White House Down works because of Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx , writes Paloma Sharma.

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

While Jayalalithaa may have died her political legacy will continue to survive through the slew of 'Amma' branded products and services.

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Will Sasikala take Jaya's place?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'I see the queen bee kind of syndrome.' 'When they know that there is a queen bee, the bees will hang around her for some time and then fly away.' 'I won't be surprised if somebody else takes the place of the queen bee.'

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

All about the run-up to brand Milkha

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Amul has cashed in on an incident from the protagonist's life for promotions.

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Analysts say that Republic TV has to hit the top spot in the shortest possible time if it has to make a dent in the ad market and break even, writes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com22 May 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.

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