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Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Here are the cars that will drive into 2019

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

Opinion: Why US wants India-China conflict to simmer

Opinion: Why US wants India-China conflict to simmer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The US has all along interfered in India-China issues. The objective is clear: Bring the Sino-Indian standoff to a flashpoint that would compel Modi government to take shelter under an American umbrella, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.

Abhijeet Sawant Indian Idol!

Abhijeet Sawant Indian Idol!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Ram V Sutar, 89, has already created more than 200 distinct statues, many of them massive. Now, he is a leading contender for the commission to produce the world's largest statue: A 597-foot tall rendering of Sardar Patel, an independence leader who played a crucial role in uniting India's fractious states.

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Singh received the aircraft at the Rafale fighter jet handing-over ceremony at Merignac in the presence of French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. Members of the top military brass of France as well as senior officials of Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, were also present at the ceremony.

Padmavati crew threatened us with gunshots: Karni Sena justifies Bhansali attack

Padmavati crew threatened us with gunshots: Karni Sena justifies Bhansali attack

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

He said that distortion of historic facts will not be tolerated at any cost, which was well communicated to the film maker five-six months back in Mumabi.

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Tennis round-up: Sakkari beats defending champion Bertens at Charleston

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.

5 minutes with the King of Pop

5 minutes with the King of Pop

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Amit Shah now enters an unfamiliar and interesting phase of his political career. His success or failure will henceforth be assessed based on his performance as a key minister, points out Shekhar Gupta.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Sacred Games is terrific!

Sacred Games is terrific!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'As I watched Sacred Games, I kept flinching at the thought of all the thorns poised to lodge themselves in the sides of the thin-skinned,' says Mitali Saran.

Amrutha Suresh denies divorce rumours

Amrutha Suresh denies divorce rumours

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Here's a look at what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema.

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here are 10 things you need to know about veteran writer and activist Mahashweta Devi.

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Sreejesh replaces Sardar as captain for Rio Olympics; Rani axed

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

India's 16-member squad for Rio Olympics was announced on Tuesday in New Delhi. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will lead the side with SV Sunil as the vice captain.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Of wizards, witches and new Harry Potter books!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This is not a drill. We repeat: This is not a drill! Two more Harry Potter books are on their way. And fans have clearly not lost any passion for the franchise.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Bigg Boss 10: Manveer-Nitibha, new love birds?

Bigg Boss 10: Manveer-Nitibha, new love birds?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Will this season break records for maximum gossip?

The battles of Ballesteros continue to run

The battles of Ballesteros continue to run

Rediff.com19 May 2003

One of the saddest sights in the game today is of the Spanish ace battling to make the cut in the occasional European Tour event he plays.\n\n\n\n\n\n

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

What's so obscene about Kabir Singh?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'By ruffling dignified feathers, and by polarising its audience, Kabir Singh has put movies and art back into our public discourse,' says Sreehari Nair.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar's Baby looks intense

Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar's Baby looks intense

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The actor seems to be in full form as well.

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of luxury mobility.

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

Rediff.com12 May 2018

The journalist, who shot to fame for hurling a shoe at the then US president, calling him a dog, wants to fight corruption and rebuild Iraq. Muntadhar al-Zaidi speaks to Subhash K Jha.

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Tashkent Files: Irony does surya namaskars

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This film is a product of a dangerous trend to take just a sprinkling of truth, mix it with free-flowing speculation and present it as historical facts,' says Manavi Kapur.

Why Akshay Kumar feels LUCKY

Why Akshay Kumar feels LUCKY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'I am 51 now. I think I can do action till 56.' 'After that, God knows.'

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

As the House took up the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a frontal attack on opposition parties specially the Congress for their stance against the CAA, saying they were trying to divide the nation.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

'Are we condemned to repeat the mediocrity of the past?'

'Are we condemned to repeat the mediocrity of the past?'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Much sophistication is needed by US policymakers if the US-India relationship is to be on a par with Washington's most durable strategic partners

Van Gaal named Manchester United's new manager

Van Gaal named Manchester United's new manager

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Dutchman Louis van Gaal has been named as Manchester United's new manager with Ryan Giggs confirmed as his assistant, the Premier League club said.

Trump's comments disqualify him from presidency: White House

Trump's comments disqualify him from presidency: White House

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The White House has criticised the Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump for his remarks that Muslims be "banned" from entering the United States and said that the comments "disqualify" him from serving as the president.

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister only till the time the BJP wishes, points out Ramesh Menon.

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

What's new about OnePlus 6T's McLaren edition?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 6T variant as the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got most publicity.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Big pharmas' mega plan to beat competition in US

Big pharmas' mega plan to beat competition in US

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Sun Pharmaceutical, which is growing its dermatology and ophthalmic specialty business in the US will spend $460 million on R&D.