News for 'Die Hard'

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Will enter match against PBKS as season's last: Sandeep

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ahead of Rajasthan Royals' must-win game against Punjab Kings, Sandeep Sharma said the Royals would enter the game as season's last one.

Review: Blue has great stunts but no thrills

Review: Blue has great stunts but no thrills

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Blue was supposed to be a thriller. But a ridiculous plot, inane dialogues and plain bad direction makes this a damp squib.

The Blue menu: Exploding cars and shark fights!

The Blue menu: Exploding cars and shark fights!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Hollywood action director James Bomalick talks about the cool stunts in the film.

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Our Left is squeamish about democracy. They are so mechanical they have only dogma.'

Public sector: Perform! Else die or be sold

Public sector: Perform! Else die or be sold

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'Else they will form a growing 'hospital sector' -- and the taxpayer will be asked to pick up a mounting bill,' warns T N Ninan.

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

In a statement in the House of Commons on March 11, Dave Mackenzie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, referred to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's letter to the head of the Sikh temples worldwide and asserted categorically that "Canada will not tolerate any kind of action originating from our soil that promotes terrorism in other countries".

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

'When you receive roses, you can't escape the brickbats'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The fact that I've been able to make my parents cry, and make my brother proud, and even my grandmother (Sharmila Tagore)... that is a huge achievement.'

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

After much speculation and excietment among most of the tech-savvy, Apple finally unveiled the iPad on

For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

For some, it is still 'Speaker Sir'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Old habits die hard.This adage was proved true in the Lok Sabha today as CPI(M) veteran Basudeb Acharia continued to address Meira Kumar as 'Sir' instead of 'Madam Speaker'.

DC coach Ponting disappointed with Prithvi Shaw!

DC coach Ponting disappointed with Prithvi Shaw!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting admitted that lot of openers in other IPL teams are performing better than Prithvi Shaw.

Raj returns to the CCI

Raj returns to the CCI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Even though he is longer associated with the club, Raj Singh Dungarpur made it a point to visit his long-time companion, the Cricket Club of India, to see the Indian team practice on Friday.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

When Shah Rukh Khan died onscreen

When Shah Rukh Khan died onscreen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The actor has quite a body of memorable death scenes to boast of.

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Top 10 smartphones and tablet PCs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

You can buy them for your personal use or gift it to someone you love. Here are top 10 smartphones and tablets currently going hot in the market.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

#FIFAWorldCup: Models and their favourite teams

#FIFAWorldCup: Models and their favourite teams

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Read on to find out who is the more popular team among the models.

Supermodel Alicia Kaur's Passion Is...

Supermodel Alicia Kaur's Passion Is...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Yoga On The Road Diaries from a supermodel.

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Former Santosh Trophy National Football Championship player, E Hamsakoya, who had tested positive for COVID-19, succumbed to the virus early Saturday at a hospital in Malappuram, taking the toll due to the infection in the state to 15. Native of nearby Parappanangadi, Hamsakoya (61) had settled in Mumbai. He and his family had come down to his hometown on May 21 and had been under quarantine.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Imran Khan halts long march after female journalist crushed to death

Imran Khan halts long march after female journalist crushed to death

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A female Pakistani journalist attending former prime minister Imran Khan's long march died on Sunday after being crushed under his container, an incident that forced him to halt the march for the day.

Kuselan gets lukewarm response

Kuselan gets lukewarm response

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The crowds may be present but not in numbers that you would expect from a Rajnikanth film.

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

'Opposition to Modi has created a sympathy wave'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Minister of State for Home Amit Shah speaks during an exclusive interview on the Gujarat riots and the forthcoming Gujarat poll with rediff.com Managing Editor Sheela Bhatt.

Meet Bruce Willis' new wife -- Emma Heming

Meet Bruce Willis' new wife -- Emma Heming

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Emma Heming currently features in a Top 100 list of the world's hottest women, reports the Sun.

Here's your chance to meet Hrithik Roshan!

Here's your chance to meet Hrithik Roshan!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Here's how.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, sentenced to hard labour in prison for 15 years for stealing a political poster from a restricted floor in his hotel.

After heists, it's Hijackings

After heists, it's Hijackings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The film about a plane hijacking will be ready by November.

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

'Dhanush gives you wings to fly'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'With him by your side, you can even leap from the Bhuj Khalifa knowing that even if you crash land, the journey will be unforgettable.'

The night television news died

The night television news died

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Television channels were ready to plumb below rock bottom in their frenzied prospecting for TRP gold, says Shuma Raha.

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Why we can't ignore A R Rahman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Shy guy A R Rahman sheds some of his legendary reticence as he prepares to promote a musical reality show on television.

Bruce Willis' lovers club!

Bruce Willis' lovers club!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

All the latest Hollywood buzz.

Spotted! Hariharan in Chennai

Spotted! Hariharan in Chennai

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Reader Srinath sends us a photograph.

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

What are prenup pacts? How do they help?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The issue of division of property and assets after divorce is as delicate as divorce itself is. Often the process adds further insult to injury.

Who Hijacked the script?

Who Hijacked the script?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

What happens when you add a pinch of Con Air to a hint of United 93, season with Die Hard II, stir in some Passenger 57, consider a plot point from Under Seige II and not bother with coherence or logic? You get Hijack.

Review: Radio is very complicated

Review: Radio is very complicated

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Himesh Reshammiya's Radio is very disappointing.

The right to die with dignity

The right to die with dignity

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Best tribute to Aruna Shanbaug would be to take some legislative action on ending the mental trauma of those who can't live outside of a hospital again.

The enigma of India's growth

The enigma of India's growth

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

This article is not about the usual success stories and fault lines. I wish to reflect on the large picture from three angles to see what our real degree of comfort is. Events since then show that the young lady, a star shining brightly in India's largest private bank, was largely right. The India success story is long past the flavour-of-the-month stage and even the most die-hard critics have had to accept it.