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The games Bollywood plays

The games Bollywood plays

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Here's a look at some of the more unconventional cinematic games Hindi films have played.

Seven tips to plan your retirement

Seven tips to plan your retirement

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Here are a few tips to help you with your retirement planning.

BJP's oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal quits NDA over farm bills

BJP's oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal quits NDA over farm bills

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal announced the decision to snap ties with the NDA on Saturday night, amid stepped up agitation by farmers in Punjab over the three legislations which were recently passed by Parliament amid Opposition protests.

Love Sonia Review: Powerful. Poetic. Demanding. Rewarding

Love Sonia Review: Powerful. Poetic. Demanding. Rewarding

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Love Sonia is a motion picture with the ambitions of a novel.' 'When I walked out of Love Sonia this Monday night, I walked out with a hushed audience that seemed too overcome by the raw power of the film to even pause for applause,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Three held over Patna molestation case

Three held over Patna molestation case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Three persons were on Saturday arrested in connection with the alleged assault and stripping of a young woman by a group of people on the busy Exhibition Road in Patna on Thursday that sparked nation-wide outrage. Police said the arrested persons were Ashok Kumar, owner of the hotel where the woman allegedly engaged in flesh trade stayed, and the hotel manager besides an alleged pimp.

An event worthy of a pioneer

An event worthy of a pioneer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Amelia, an aviation pioneer's biopic is Mira Nair's first big Hollywood film starring Hilary Swank.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

Flintoff rallies resources for one final fling

Flintoff rallies resources for one final fling

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Andrew Flintoff rages against the dying of the light for the final time in a Test match this week with his indomitable will no longer able to compensate for the frailties of the flesh.

Penelope Cruz four months pregnant?

Penelope Cruz four months pregnant?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Sources say that the Spanish actress is four months pregnant with partner Javier Bardem.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Vote: Is this the boldest new trend?

Vote: Is this the boldest new trend?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Find out why celebrities are gaga over this new trend.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

Box Office: Monsoon Shootout fails

Box Office: Monsoon Shootout fails

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

US govt may oust Citi chief Vikram Pandit

US govt may oust Citi chief Vikram Pandit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The New York Post has reported that the US, which is wrapping up stress tests on banks, may oust Vikram Pandit as Citi's CEO. Pandit's future at Citi has been hanging in the balance as the financial services major has already received three lifelines from the Federal government to stay afloat.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

'Nothing wrong in Uma Khurana's behaviour'

'Nothing wrong in Uma Khurana's behaviour'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

The sting operation had implied that Khurana was involved in the flesh trade and she forced young students to accompany her clients.

Box Office: Tera Intezaar, Firangi fair badly

Box Office: Tera Intezaar, Firangi fair badly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Cows die from an overdose of love

Cows die from an overdose of love

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

In the run-up to the 2019 election, netas of all hues are reiterating their devotion for all things bovine, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Buttler's half-century gives England the upperhand

Buttler's half-century gives England the upperhand

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Jos Buttler hit a half-century to put England in a strong position on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Southampton on Saturday.

This 86-yr-old lives with the scars of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

This 86-yr-old lives with the scars of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The octogenarian was just 16-years-old when an atomic bomb threw him from his bike in Nagasaki.

Review: GI Joe didn't need to be so dumb

Review: GI Joe didn't need to be so dumb

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A lot of this film looks like it was put together by taking cues from movies that went before it. Sienna Miller is impressive though.

The 'Super Party' impact

The 'Super Party' impact

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

A cynical and realistic investor may be able to profit from that. You would have to read the signals carefully and time the exit perfectly.

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

After the BJP lost the recent assembly polls, one of Shah's first acts was to appoint new prabharis before the Lok Sabha election. Radhika Ramaseshan reports on the significance of this post that doesn't exist in the BJP's constitution.

Sex centres at Tirumala hills?

Sex centres at Tirumala hills?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Explaining the preventive steps taken up for the control of AIDS and HIV to media persons in Tirupati on Thursday night, Chandravadan said nearly 400 sex workers were engaged in the flesh trade in the holy hills visited by pilgrims from across the world.

Darbar review

Darbar review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

There is action, drama, emotion, comedy -- everything in equal measure and lots of stylish sequences featuring Rajinikanth. Clearly, Darbar is a visual treat for fans, says Divya Nair.

Google's clean energy plan for US

Google's clean energy plan for US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

America will have to shell out $4.4 trillion if it needs clean energy, according to a plan drawn by Google Inc that calls for a big push in wind, solar and geothermal power to replace fossil fuels.

Maha tug of war: BJP, Sena race to win over Independents

Maha tug of war: BJP, Sena race to win over Independents

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

The three Independent MLAs who have announced their support to the BJP are Geeta Jain, Rajendra Raut and Ravi Rana.

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

RBI tightens fit-and-proper criteria for directors on PSB boards

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Members of Parliament, state legislatures, and local governments not eligible to be members of PSB boards

This tough cop has rescued 90 women and chases bad guys for a living

This tough cop has rescued 90 women and chases bad guys for a living

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

She's been flung from a building, but for police inspector R Susheela she's exactly where she wants to.

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Pakistan must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular matches between India and Pakistan.

Of carnage, death & an unhappy homecoming

Of carnage, death & an unhappy homecoming

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Through the night, private vehicles and ambulances ferried the wounded and dead to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Aga Khan University Hospital and others where utter chaos prevailed as doctors struggled to attend to the hundreds of victims.

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Harbhajan Singh may have been a thorn in the flesh for Australia in the past but current skipper Steve Smith ranks the off-spinner among his favourite Indian cricketers alongside Sachin Tendulkar.

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

I have to say: Justin Bieber, never, ever!

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'Maybe for his fans, just to see him in the flesh was worth the ticket price.' 'Maybe they were satisfied with the gig, the whole deal.' 'For me, the night was a dreadful waste of time,' says Jahnavi Patel.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

Modi has become a great reformer

Modi has become a great reformer

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Whether it took the corona crisis to bring about the transformation, or otherwise, the change ought to be welcome, notes Virendra Kapoor.

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

Ponting reveals plans to check Yuvraj

Ponting reveals plans to check Yuvraj

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

The Australian captain claimed that his side has devised strategies to silence Yuvraj Singh in the fourth one-day international in Chandigarh.

Box Office: Fukrey Returns is a hit!

Box Office: Fukrey Returns is a hit!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.