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Review: Devaraya is uninteresting

Review: Devaraya is uninteresting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Devaraya is lacklustre and ordinary.

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Aus Open: Djokovic survives; Serena, Osaka advance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Friday.

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Stepping up its investigation into the "appalling" attack on Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar in London, the Scotland Yard on Friday arrested eight more people, taking to 15 the number of those held after the assault on the 'Operation Blue Star' hero.

It was tough managing Saina, Sindhu together: Gopichand

It was tough managing Saina, Sindhu together: Gopichand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

India's chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday admitted that it was tough for him to manage two of his illustrious wards Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu together, saying he could never pick a favourite between the two. Gopichand said he always saw the duo as his kids and felt bitter when Saina left his academy to join Prakash Padukone's academy.

President, PM condole gangrape victim's death

President, PM condole gangrape victim's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Describing the 23-year-old gangrape victim who died in Singapore as a 'brave daughter of India', President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said all steps to bring the perpetrators of this 'ghastly crime' to justice should be taken to ensure that her death will not be in vain.

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Life in Mumbai: Share YOUR pics!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Taken a picture of Mumbai you absolutely love? Share it with us right here.

Meet Prithviraj's daughter, Alamkritha

Meet Prithviraj's daughter, Alamkritha

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Dressed as a mermaid with shells covering his nipples, Brazilian Murilo Sousa voiced hope that the record number of openly gay athletes at the Rio Games would boost acceptance in his South American nation, amid a backlash over same-sex marriage.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

65-yr-old gurudwara head put up fight before being killed

65-yr-old gurudwara head put up fight before being killed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The 65-year-old head of the small United States town gurudwara turned out an unlikely hero of the Wisconsin shooting incident as he confronted the 'neo-Nazi' gunman with his kirpan to save dozens of women, children and other worshippers from being shot down.

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Asian champions India have been clubbed along side arch-rivals Pakistan in the same pool in the men's Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final 2017 to be held in London.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Adi Godrej: 'There's no dearth of jobs in India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'What exists instead is a clear gap between skilled people and the work at hand.' 'Employers on most occasions find it difficult to find a match between the two,' Adi Godrej tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Sports Shorts: Grappler Sakshi to headline India's challenge at 2018 CWG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

'I speak without thinking'

'I speak without thinking'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'I am an entertainer and I love entertaining.'

Davis Cup PIX: Canada down Australia to enter semis

Davis Cup PIX: Canada down Australia to enter semis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Pospisil and Shapovalov joined forces in the deciding doubles rubber against Jordan Thompson and John Peers, winning 6-4, 6-4 in front of several hundred delirious Canadian fans.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in contention for FIH awards

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in contention for FIH awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Inspirational men's team captain P R Sreejesh and fast-rising drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh are the two Indians in contention for different honours at the FIH annual awards which will be given away in a formal ceremony for the first time, in Chandigarh on February 23.

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

This year a whopping 74 winners were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees.

Review: Puli wastes Sridevi on a silly, boring fantasy

Review: Puli wastes Sridevi on a silly, boring fantasy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Puli makes for a truly bad trip, warns Raja Sen.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

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

Tough nut Li breaks new ground for Asia

Tough nut Li breaks new ground for Asia

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Li Na hits the ball hard and flat, displays her emotions, cracks acerbic jokes, is relatively old at 29 and her landmark triumph at the French Open will be welcomed far further afield than China.

Sania on Time magazine cover

Sania on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

The Indian tennis ace became the first Indian sportswoman to feature on the cover of Time magazine.

'Akshay is a true blue superstar'

'Akshay is a true blue superstar'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'Akshay is in the same phase that probably Mr Bachchan has gone through.' 'He has that kind of success and stardom, but he does not let it go to his head.' 'That's what I love about him.'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

'Will people remember me after I die?'

'Will people remember me after I die?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

Indian Football Roundup: India begin Gold Cup campaign on winning note

Indian Football Roundup: India begin Gold Cup campaign on winning note

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Indian women's football team defeated Iran by a solitary goal to begin their campaign at the Hero Gold Cup on a winning note at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Dutch players Horst, Welten voted 2015 FIH Players of the Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Netherlands Robert Van der Horst and Lidewij Welten won the men's and women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year awards, respectively, for their performances in 2015.

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Dhaka terror attack: 20-year-old killed after he refused to leave his friend's side

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Faraaz Hossain, 20-year-old, was one such extraordinary human being as he chose to die at the hands of the terrorists rather than leave his friends alone.

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Local hope Nick Kyrgios has been elevated to the Rod Laver Arena for his meeting with childhood hero Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Australian Open on Friday, when Melbourne Park is again expected to swelter.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

5 asanas to begin your yoga journey

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Yoga expert Shikha Pandey shows you how simple asanas can help you become fitter this year.

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Kerala floods: 9-yr-old donates money saved for bicycle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The girl lending the helping hand won her hearts and accolades, with Hero Cyles taking special note.

What the future holds for the economy

What the future holds for the economy

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Will people buy as many cars as before if more office-goers are working from home? How much existing office space in commercial buildings will become surplus, and what will that mean for the construction industry, asks T N Ninan.