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Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

What was Kapil Mishra doing at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Kapil Mishra had been invited because he was an "anti-corruption crusader", one 'IIT B for Bharat' organiser said. But in his half hour-long speech, Mishra didn't mention corruption. His entire focus was on the long "battle" Hindus had fought for their identity.

PIX: Players, fans melt under Melbourne sun at Aus Open

PIX: Players, fans melt under Melbourne sun at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Here are images from a hot, hot day from Melbourne Park...

Review: Jamna Pyari is an average film

Review: Jamna Pyari is an average film

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Jamna Pyari remains a mediocre effort that cannot fulfill viewer expectations in this festive season., says Paresh C Palicha.

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Analysts say that PMC Bank case is only going to make matters worse for HDIL and the Wadhawans.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Saina Nehwal appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

Saina Nehwal appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

In a rare honour for an Indian sportsperson, Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been appointed a member of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes' Commission.

White House selects Indian-American teen for 'Champions of Change' award

White House selects Indian-American teen for 'Champions of Change' award

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A 15-year-old Indian-American teen has been selected by the White House for the prestigious Champions of Change award for empowering the community by imparting Internet coding through her non-profit organisation.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

Inspiring success stories of 3 entrepreneurs

Inspiring success stories of 3 entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Besides a great idea, it takes pluck, and some luck, to get going.

An ode to olive oil

An ode to olive oil

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Aus Open Diary: My brother still makes fun of me, says Zverev

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent up the tennis rankings.

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India's latest golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma, a special invitee to the Masters, is already attracting a lot of attention and he is loving it.

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.

The most stunning scenes from nature

The most stunning scenes from nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has won the man who captured it the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He was chosen from a longlist of various category winners, all of whom managed to record the oddities, rivalries and beauty of the natural world. Scroll down for some of the winners.

Review: Vellimoonga is a feel-good entertainer

Review: Vellimoonga is a feel-good entertainer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.

Review: Sringaralven is entertaining

Review: Sringaralven is entertaining

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Sringaravelan plot's wanders on aimlessly with no logic. You just have to go with the flow of the comedy, which gets quite boring towards the end.

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Lessons from the Fortis/Raymond family feuds

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nothing in this world is permanent. So also in business.' 'And more so in family businesses where family issues often influence business decisions,' point out S Subramanian and Nupur Pavan Bang.

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Germany's main anti-immigrant party triggered outrage on Sunday when its vice-chairman said people would not want German black soccer star Jerome Boateng as their neighbour.

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected.

Sports Shorts: Del Potro powers on in Beijing as Dimitrov bows out

Sports Shorts: Del Potro powers on in Beijing as Dimitrov bows out

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on moon, dies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Cernan, a captain in the United States Navy, left his mark on the history of exploration by flying three times in space, twice to the moon.

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

How boardroom dynamics have changed 10 years after Satyam

How boardroom dynamics have changed 10 years after Satyam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Going by the provisions of the new company law, the responsibility and accountability equation for independent directors has seen a major change.

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a war of guerrilla resistance from 1682 to 1707, the Marathas destroyed the foundations of the Mughal empire.' 'Shivaji was dead, but his example and ideals survived and were the main source for inspiration for the Marathas in their desperate struggle with the mighty Mughal empire,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tomic links up with Croatian coach during dad's ban

Tomic links up with Croatian coach during dad's ban

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Australian number one Bernard Tomic has appointed Croatian Velimir Zovko as his new co-coach while his father John serves the remainder of a ban for assaulting his former training partner.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

These 10 images prove that we live in a crazy, bizarre world.

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Champions League: Ronaldo scores 750th goal; PSG win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 750th goal of his remarkable career in a 3-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Dr Kalam, the scientist with the poet's heart, started the journey of his life from a small town in Tamil Nadu.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Review: Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham disappoints

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Tamil film Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham is a pathetic first attempt, according to S Saraswathi.