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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.

#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.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

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.

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Three people were killed after the MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed into a house in Hanumangarh in Rajasthan shortly after it took off for a routine training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh.

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

PIX: Arsenal rally to hold Chelsea; City, United win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

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.

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.

'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.

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

'Lataji proved perfection is possible in this imperfect world'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'Lataji, Ghalib, Beethoven and Shakespeare are far removed from the normal chain of human civilisation.' 'If they were just role models, how come no one was able to achieve an iota of their perfection?' 'They are a kind of intruders who come as reminders of the rule of mediocrity that prevails.'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

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.

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.

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

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.

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Will India See Return Of Two-Party Politics?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

If only the Congress could rebuild on its strengths and develop a modern enough ideology, we could again be moving towards a clearer two-party political landscape, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

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.

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.

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.

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega Review: Unpredictable!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Hunter Tootega Nahi, Todega is bizarre, unintentionally funny, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

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.

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Food trail: A very spicy affair

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Die-hard foodie Pallavi Ganesh Kumar tells you where to get spicy pulpusus, tangy ulavala charu and other Andhra delights in Hyderabad.

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Chess legend Anand returns home after over three months

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand finally reunited with his family in Chennai after being stuck in Germany for over three months as the former World chess champion reached his home in Chennai on Saturday after completing a seven-day institutional quarantine in Bengaluru. Anand had returned to India on May 30.

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

At a time when elections, both Parliament and assembly, are round the corner, die-hard Shiv Sainiks believe that Uddhav Thackeray needs to reconcile with some important leaders, because they can make or break the party's performance, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Heartbreak for Force India at Monaco

Heartbreak for Force India at Monaco

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Vijay Mallya's die-hard optimism finally gave away and the Force India owner could not hide his disappointment after Adrian Sutil's fairytale race in the Monaco Grand Prix came to a heart-breaking end in Monaco on Sunday. Sutil was running fourth and with seven minutes to go looked certain to pocket four championship points when Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen rammed into the back of the VJM01 car he was driving, putting paid to his hopes of a dream-come-true finish.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

Bruce Willis still concerned about JFK

Bruce Willis still concerned about JFK

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Bruce Willis decides that Lee Harvey Oswald didn't kill John F Kennedy.

Fan mail pours in for the Bachchans

Fan mail pours in for the Bachchans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The Bachchans get about 100 mails daily from fans.

The myth about great ideas

The myth about great ideas

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A new column that explores how and why ideas succeed or fail. This month: the power and perils of a great backstory.

What is in store for the Indian economy

What is in store for the Indian economy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The first, and perhaps the most important, "known" for judging economic prospects is the slowdown in the US economy with the fourth quarter 2007 GDP growth rate there coming down to below 2.0 per cent. US economic growth is expected to be sluggish in 2008 and so too in the Euro-zone and Japan. In fact most analysts are looking to continued high growth in China and India to maintain global GDP growth at 4 per cent or thereabouts.

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

This Is Not The End Of Gautam Adani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Mr Adani has a fight on his hands. It is not a fight to the death, asserts T N Ninan.