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Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are three Vijays! Each Vijay has his own heroine and each couple gets a song. Otherwise, it's the same old songs and the same old Vijay, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

B Raman on the North Korea-Yemen connection

B Raman on the North Korea-Yemen connection

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

'The US has been closely monitoring all ships originating from North Korea to detect missile shipments bound for the Gulf region, lest some of these missiles find their way into the arsenal of Saddam Hussein, or Pakistan,' says B Raman.

Kanimozhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

Kanimozhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday re-nominated sitting MP M Kanimozhi, daughter of party president M Karunanidhi as its candidate for the June 27 Rajya Sabha elections for six seats, hoping to drum up support from other parties to ensure a second term for her.

Pakistan: The need for smart action

Pakistan: The need for smart action

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Wow! Bieber's fans were better dressed than him

Wow! Bieber's fans were better dressed than him

Rediff.com12 May 2017

While the singer failed to impress, you can learn a thing or two about style from his fans who attended the concert.

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

"She chose a path less trodden and turned it into a road paved with gold as far as her dance was concerned. There will never be another Sitara Devi," says her son, musician Ranjit Barot.

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Did Naresh Goyal scupper the Tatas?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.

Here's comes the Yamaha Saluto!

Here's comes the Yamaha Saluto!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

To compete with mass commuter bikes like the Discover and Honda CB Shine, Yamaha has launched 125cc Saluto

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Review: Kanithan is uninspiring

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Despite the compelling plot, Kanithan is an uninspired action thriller that has little to offer, feels S Saraswathi.

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Photos: What to expect at Mumbai's oldest Ganesh pandals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

With Ganesh Chaturthi here, we take a look at what awaits the devotees at Mumbai's oldest Ganpati pandals.

US evacuates staff from Lebanon, Turkey amid Syria crisis

US evacuates staff from Lebanon, Turkey amid Syria crisis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The United States on Friday ordered evacuation of non-emergency staff from Lebanon and Turkey amid an imminent military strike against Syria, as authorities did not rule out a similar drawdown from other diplomatic posts in the region.

PHOTOS: These babies take the plunge

PHOTOS: These babies take the plunge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

These baby images swimming will surely induce an 'aww' from you. But other than the cuteness overload, the photographer also has a message.

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Is it really a 'home advantage' for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground?

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

World Cup Blogs: Meet Paul the Octopus of cricket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

World Cup Fan zone: Welcome to the biggest party at MCG!

World Cup Fan zone: Welcome to the biggest party at MCG!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

crowd of 80,000 flocked to the MCG for Thursday's sudden-death encounter.

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Apache RTR 200 4V and 2016 Victor: TVS's double dhamaka

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

TVS Motor on Wednesday launched its highest capacity motorcycle yet in the form of the Apache RTR 200 4V, and revived an old and popular model name with the launch of the 2016 Victor.

Protests suggest something wrong somewhere at JNU: Delhi HC

Protests suggest something wrong somewhere at JNU: Delhi HC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The court modified its earlier order of March 9 restraining the students from protesting within 100 metres of the block.

Modi skips media interaction, tweets that poll is 'phenomenal'

Modi skips media interaction, tweets that poll is 'phenomenal'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Modi kept away from the media during his visit to the party headquarters in New Delhi. Though he was welcomed with bursting of crackers, beating of drums and slogan shouting, Modi chose to wave from inside his bullet-proof SUV. He did not speak to the media and left after attending the parliamentary board meeting which analysed the BJP's performance in the four states and decided the future course of action.

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Oil firms high on alcohol ban in Bihar!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The prohibition has freed up as much as 60 million litres of ethanol

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajesh Alva brings you the details of the first maxi-scooter from the Suzuki stable.

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Sharif said his family business has been targeted for over six decades but "there is no single sentence.

Give a miss call to know SP's manifesto in 60s

Give a miss call to know SP's manifesto in 60s

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Till date the party has made over 1.5 lakh calls to prospective voters.

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A day after getting bail from Hyderabad high court, Telangana TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy and two others were on Wednesday released from Cherlapally Central Prison in Hyderabad, with scores of cheering supporters of Reddy raising slogans and waving Telugu Desam flags.

Why did PM not protest use of 'India-administered J&K' by US, asks Congress

Why did PM not protest use of 'India-administered J&K' by US, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Azad asked why none of the ministers have issued a single statement of apology or the protest?

Three questions for 'Prem' Salman Khan

Three questions for 'Prem' Salman Khan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Sudhir Bisht seeks some answers not from the biggest superstar India has seen but from the lovable Prem of the silver screen.

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

A time of curiosity for exciting brands

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

As the funnel of good-quality early-stage companies are built, mid-stage and growth capital always follows, says Fireside Ventures founder Kanwaljit Singh.

Revealed: Ishan bowled India to glory with injured foot!

Revealed: Ishan bowled India to glory with injured foot!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Having hurt his left landing leg, Ishan made a comeback in 12 days from an injury that usually takes three weeks to heal and his 6-2-17-4 skittled Pakistan out for 69 in the semi-final.

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com witnesses the passing out parade at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala, and comes away with mixed emotions.

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Even if your soldiers are Sunny Deol and Vicky Kaushal, Pakistanis are no Johnny Walkers.' 'The one lot who never takes them lightly is India's professional soldiers.' 'That's why they keep winning the real wars,' says Shekhar Gupta.

China hails Modi victory. This is why

China hails Modi victory. This is why

Rediff.com23 May 2019

There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Rajinikanth is the God of our Gods!'

'Rajinikanth is the God of our Gods!'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Its double bonanza for Rajinikanth fans as his newest film releases on his 64th birthday.

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

'Modi is the headmaster trying to instil discipline'

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The election campaign finally ended on Friday, May 17. Arindam Majumder reveals what he discovered on the election front on a long rail journey.

Nitish's jibe: Seems Jairam Ramesh didn't tutor Rahul properly

Nitish's jibe: Seems Jairam Ramesh didn't tutor Rahul properly

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday hit back at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi for questioning his developmental claims and manner of implementing social welfare works.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam expels Alagiri

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam expels Alagiri

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Enraged over the repeated attacks on the party by his elder son and suspended leader M K Alagiri, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday expelled him from the party.

Trump a 'fraud', trying to scam Americans: Hillary

Trump a 'fraud', trying to scam Americans: Hillary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"Today, we're learning about another scam: the so-called Trump University. The New York Attorney General is suing Donald Trump for fraud," she alleged.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Suzuki Gixxer SF launched in India

Suzuki Gixxer SF launched in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The impressive riding dynamics of the Gixxer now get a sporty full fairing that makes this 155cc offering from Suzuki a lot more desirable, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.