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The Batman Review

The Batman Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Twists and turns, shocking revelations, explosions, chase sequences and a lot of moodiness make The Batman a riveting movie going experience, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Fake news is working overtime against me: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US.

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'...Cliffy with utter disregard to his personal safety, charged through the fire zone, closed in on the enemy, threw hand grenades inside their bunkers and killed six enemy soldiers!' '...He was hit by a volley of bullets. Even before breathing his last, Cliffy killed a Pakistani soldier in hand-to-hand combat...' Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, who was just 24, received the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his superhuman act of valour in the Kargil War just 18 months after he joined the Indian Army. Archana Masih/Rediff.com remembers one of India's Bravest Of The Brave as the nation salutes the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland on Vijay Diwas.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bush names Robert Zoellick as World Bank chief

Bush names Robert Zoellick as World Bank chief

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The United States has a moral and national interest in helping poor and struggling countries transform themselves into free and hopeful societies, Bush said.

Racism is a pandemic, says boxing champ Joshua

Racism is a pandemic, says boxing champ Joshua

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Marches and protests have been held all over the world in response to the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd by a police officer in the US on May 25. Four officers involved have since been charged over the death.

Beatles to make Kolkata roads safe for pedestrians!

Beatles to make Kolkata roads safe for pedestrians!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Beatles, the evergreen all time favourite rock band from Britain's Liverpool, has come to the help of Kolkata Traffic Police in its efforts to instill road safety awareness among the youth.

NBA:  Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

NBA: Pacers turn up Heat in Miami to level series

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers threw open the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Friday, upsetting the Miami Heat with a 97-93 victory to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

Abduct, demand and thrive: The new Maoist mantra

Abduct, demand and thrive: The new Maoist mantra

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Philosopher George Santayana's prediction that those who forget history are condemned to repeat it is coming eerily true in the jungles of east and central India, where state governments have encouraged Maoist terror by succumbing to serial hostage deals.

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

World T20: Netherlands pip Ireland in rain-hit dead rubber

World T20: Netherlands pip Ireland in rain-hit dead rubber

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Medium pacer Paul van Meekeren bagged a career-best four wicket haul as the Netherlands picked up an entertaining 12-run win over Ireland in a rain-hit dead rubber of the ICC World T20 qualifier in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away

Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

She is survived by her husband, ex-US Presdient George Herbert Walker Bush, five children -- including former President George W. Bush -- 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Clinton, Rice to join Bush at Pope funeral

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The delegation accompanying President George W Bush to the funeral of Pope John Paul II will include former presidents George H W Bush and Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Met Gala 2018: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna scorch the red carpet

Met Gala 2018: Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna scorch the red carpet

Rediff.com8 May 2018

This is as dramatic as it gets!

Bush honors  former Iraq aides

Bush honors former Iraq aides

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Retired general Tommy Franks, former CIA director George Tenet and former Iraq administrator L. Paul Bremer received the the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Wimbledon: Paes-Vesnina ease into the last four

Wimbledon: Paes-Vesnina ease into the last four

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina moved into the semi-finals of the mixed doubles of Wimbledon with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-2 win over Paul Hanley and Alla Kudryavtseva on Friday.

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The 25-year-old, a leg-spinner like his father, moved to Australia to play for in 2016 and is hoping to become a citizen in 2020 and represent his adopted nation in the Twenty20 World Cup later that same year.

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

It's not fair! Emami slams HUL over skin cream rebranding

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While HUL's Fair & Lovely was launched in 1975, Emami's Fair & Handsome was unveiled in 2005. Both companies now straddle both the men's and women's fairness categories in the country.

Was Bailey out first ball? Batsman says DRS would have been interesting!

Was Bailey out first ball? Batsman says DRS would have been interesting!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Australia batsman George Bailey said the presence of the Decision Review System could have made the half-hearted, first ball appeal against him in the first ODI against India in Perth on Tuesday "interesting".

Perth ODI: Smith, Bailey tons steer Australia past India

Perth ODI: Smith, Bailey tons steer Australia past India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Steve Smith and George Bailey's brilliant knocks overshadowed Rohit Sharma's magnificent 171 as Australia beat India by five wickets in the first ODI of the five-match series in Perth on Tuesday.

Kerala polls: A battle of rookie vs veteran

Kerala polls: A battle of rookie vs veteran

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The youngest contestant of the April 13 Assembly polls in the prestigious Ernakulam constituency, National Students' Union of India President Hibi Eden of the Congress-led United Democratic Front, will cross swords with veteran Sebastian Paul of Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front.

That February in Rishikesh

That February in Rishikesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Beatles came to Rishikesh to experience Indian spiritualism in 1968. The ashram where they stayed is now a 'Beatles museum'.

Cricket Buzz: Chahar brothers star in India A's 4-1 series win

Cricket Buzz: Chahar brothers star in India A's 4-1 series win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rahul Chahar (2/53) and his cousin Deepak (2/39), alongwith pacer Navdeep Saini (2/31) -- all of whom made the cut for India's limited over squad on Sunday -- picked up two wickets each to help India A dismiss West Indies A for 236 in 47.4 overs.

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Punjab-born Simi Singh in Ireland squad for T20Is vs India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ireland have named a 14-member squad led by Gary Wilson for the two T20 Internationals against India and one of the notable names is 31-year-old Punjab born off-spinner Simranjit 'Simi' Singh.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

PHOTOS: Rohit's ton in vain as Smith, Bailey seal Australia win

PHOTOS: Rohit's ton in vain as Smith, Bailey seal Australia win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Images from the opening ODI between Australia and India at the WACA, Perth, on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Kerala DGP mum over progress in Muthoot case

Kerala DGP mum over progress in Muthoot case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Kerala's Director General Of Jacob Punnose has said that he is not sure whether the two accused Om Prakash and Puthenpalam Rajesh were directly involved in the murder of Paul George Muthoot, scion of the Muthhot group.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

Muthoot murder:Minister denies charges against son

Muthoot murder:Minister denies charges against son

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Friday dismissed Opposition Congress' charge that his son had links with those wanted in connection with the recent murder of Muthoot group scion Paul M George, asserting that the government had nothing to hide in the case."My son (Beenish Kodiyeri) has no relation with the case whatsoever," he said.The government had nothing to hide in the case and was open to 'any sort of investigation', he added.

Pro boxers allowed to compete at Rio Olympics

Pro boxers allowed to compete at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Professional boxers can compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the sport's governing body ruled in a landmark decision on Wednesday. Meeting at an extraordinary congress in Lausanne, Switzerland, 88 members of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) voted in favour of the move, while none voted against and four abstained. The final results of the vote were told to AFP by a senior official within AIBA who requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the subject before the official announcement.

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

India's shuttlers made it to the mixed team semi-finals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Mauritus at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Blasts: List of injured, helpline numbers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Following is the list of the people admitted to various hospitals after Wednesday's bomb blasts.

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Strong anti-racism message at re-start of Premier League

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The players, and referee Michael Oliver, also took a knee as the opening whistle was blown, following a moment's silence before kick off in memory of those who died in the pandemic.