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How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Alia-Ranbir Movies Coming Soon!

Alia-Ranbir Movies Coming Soon!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The couple, who went back to work just two days after their wedding festivities, have quite a few films coming up.

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

'4 more years of Trump': Pence accepts Republican Party's nomination for VP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Pence and Trump will challenge Democratic Patry's presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris in the November election.

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'My mom said when she was in college, her classmates said they want to marry somebody like Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan.' 'That's the kind of pressure I had the moment Mani sir said you have to play this part.'

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

'We don't define our heroes in the same manner we used to'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about her films but dodges question on censor board!

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Sen won his second round contest 21-17, 21-10, taking 72 minutes to complete the formality.

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Osaka heads to Melbourne with world at her feet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Osaka has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement both in Japan and the United States

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Gaganjeet Bhullar turned in yet another steady round of three-under 69 to overturn a six-shot deficit into a one-shot lead on a blustery day at the Fiji International.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

Meet World Cup's sex symbol

Meet World Cup's sex symbol

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse with the long braided hair and rock-star looks has provoked intense interest among women across Russia.

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

These athletes made India proud four years ago.

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's sports fraternity joined the nation on Sunday in saluting its essential services providers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 by clapping for them and sharing messages and videos of gratitude on social media.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

'Rajinikanth is a good person'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'He has to listen to his body and his mind and he decided to leave politics.'

PIX: The GORGEOUS women Akshay launched

PIX: The GORGEOUS women Akshay launched

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Khiladi Kumar really knows how to place his bets on newbies...

Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Aditi Ashok on a roll, wins inaugural Qatar Ladies Open

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Indian teen golfer Aditi Ashok shot a final round of three-under 69 on a weather-hit last day to notch up her second successive victory on the Ladies European Tour at the inaugural Qatar Ladies Open in Doha on Saturday.

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Pablo Carreno Busta rallied from a set down to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Montreal to claim the biggest title of his career at the Canadian Masters on Sunday.

'I was wondering if this was The End'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'

Mumbai Saga review

Mumbai Saga review

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For audiences who love gangster dramas, there is a lot of fun in store, promises Joginder Tuteja.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

'I always feel the hand of God in my films'

'I always feel the hand of God in my films'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'I've spoken to Gangubai's soul.' 'I've had long conversations with her in my mind.' 'I understood her suffering, anger, joys and sorrow.' 'I had to connect to the soul of this amazing woman.' 'I think I did.'

Malaysia Masters: Prannoy enters semis, Sindhu loses to Tai Tzu

Malaysia Masters: Prannoy enters semis, Sindhu loses to Tai Tzu

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A fighting H S Prannoy edged out Japan's Kanta Tsuneyama to progress to the semi-finals but two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu couldn't find a way to get past her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

Japan Open: Praneeth goes down to top seed Momota

Japan Open: Praneeth goes down to top seed Momota

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India's challenge at the Japan Open ended with Sai Praneeth's losing to top seed and home hero Kento Momota in the semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Saturday. The Indian lost 18-21, 12-21 in 45 minutes.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

Bollywood's 3 Heroine Stories

Bollywood's 3 Heroine Stories

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In Jee Le Zaraa, Zoya Akhtar's swanky new road trip to self-discovery, our favourite gal pals Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt are set to take off on a whirlwind adventure.

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Modi Unveils RRR's Alluri Sitarama Raju Statue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I bow to the great freedom fighters born in Andhra Pradesh. We have not forgotten our freedom fighters, we will not forget and we will move forward by taking inspiration from them,' the prime minister said

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As Tamil superstar Vijay turns 47 on June 22, Subhash K Jha picks his five finest performances.

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

IPO-bound mobility platform Ola, said it has successfully raised $500 million via a Term Loan B (TLB) from marquee international institutional investors. This term loan has no impact on the valuation of Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola. The Bengaluru-based firm recently raised $139 million. This is part of a $1 billion funding round for which the company is in talks with investors, increasing its valuation to about $7.5 billion, according to the sources.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Aditi in joint lead at Qatar; closes in on second title in row

Aditi in joint lead at Qatar; closes in on second title in row

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Aditi Ashok put herself in line for a second straight title as she moved into shared lead at the end of the third round of the Qatar Ladies Open, in Doha on Friday.

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Rediff.com presents some memorable moments from the September 27 to October 6 meet. Take a look.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.