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Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Game Over is a nifty piece of work that recognises the durability of meaningful entertainment,' says Sukanya Verma.

Woman scientist slaps sexual harassment notice on ICRISAT

Woman scientist slaps sexual harassment notice on ICRISAT

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A woman scientist working in a leading research institute in Hyderabad has alleged sexual harassment by a senior colleague at workplace and slapped a legal notice on the management.

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

In Bengal, CAA causes fissures amid BJP leaders

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

BJP leaders in the state are either lying low or criticising the CAA move in hushed tones. Chandra Kumar Bose, vice-president of the BJP's state unit, is most vocal with his opposition to the Act in the current form. "The country is above petty party politics. How can I keep quiet when I see that something is happening which is wrong in its current form?" Other party leaders aren't as vocal as Bose but clandestinely have been questioning the merit of the CAA and its impact on the BJP's prospects in the state. In fact, at a time when the BJP started making deep inroads in the state, the fear of the CAA and the NRC appears to be ruining its prospects.

Indian F1 Grand Prix hits roadblock

Indian F1 Grand Prix hits roadblock

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The 2011 Indian Grand Prix has hit a roadblock with the promoters of the event failing to get the government nod for remitting the money they owe to the UK-based Formula One Administration.

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Woods wants to be the Indian shoe brand for millennial aspirations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

If Aldo, Charles & Keith, Hush Puppies, Steve Madden can do it, why can't Woods?

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pietersen touches on emotions in Pataudi lecture

Pietersen touches on emotions in Pataudi lecture

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen said in his stirring address, which focussed on highlighting the relevance of Test cricket.

BJP could win 230 seats in 2019

BJP could win 230 seats in 2019

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'The BJP will be the single largest party in the next Lok Sabha, the only one party with a three digit tally.'

Meet the girl who designed Virat and Anushka's dream wedding

Meet the girl who designed Virat and Anushka's dream wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Devika Narain earlier designed the weddings of cricketers Dinesh Kartik and Robin Uthappa

In Haryana, panchayat orders rape accused be beaten up by shoes

In Haryana, panchayat orders rape accused be beaten up by shoes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A Haryana panchayat said that the two rape accused cousins be hit by shoes five times in public and submit a paltry fine of Rs 50,000.

Review: Rajnikanth's Kuselan

Review: Rajnikanth's Kuselan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The script falls flat at times, while the movie pulls you into two extremes -- Rajini's many extraordinary merits and Pasupathy's warm-hearted honesty. Obviously Pasupathy works more effectively but Rajini's star status is unquestionable. If only the dialogues and screenplay had been more effective and subtle. In the end, it's a definite treat for Rajini fans. For the others? The last twenty minutes will do.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

Biden had choice between VP and secretary of state

Biden had choice between VP and secretary of state

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Hours before her husband Joe Biden is to take oath as vice president, Jill Biden said her husband was given the choice of being either secretary of state or vice president. During an appearance with Joe Biden on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, Jill's remarks that her husband was given a choice startled him and he tried to hush her up.

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

CBI arrests Assam minister on bribery charges

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Assam Education minister Ripun Borah, while he was trying to offer a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to an officer investigating Daniel Toppo murder case

Why is India Inc so scared all the time?

Why is India Inc so scared all the time?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'India Inc has been afraid to criticise the government of the day for many years now, and it is perhaps unfair to blame the current one alone,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

SEZs: IT majors wait for Mamata's change of heart

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

In 2011, the Trinamool manifesto had said, the government would not allow SEZs in West Bengal, to protect multi-crop lands.

Forex derivative losses haunt Ludhiana firms

Forex derivative losses haunt Ludhiana firms

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Experts (forex consultants and CFOs) estimate the notional losses on derivative products in Ludhiana to be Rs 200 crore to Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion), with a prominent textile player leading the table. But no company is willing to talk about their exposure or losses. A few companies, such as Vardhman Textiles, part of the S P Oswal Group, said they had no exposure.

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

All the deaths, he said, could have been avoided had the IIT provided better living conditions for the labourers on the campus

8-yr-old raped, dumped in field by 2 in UP

8-yr-old raped, dumped in field by 2 in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two minors causing her grievous injuries in Sarai Madan village in Allahabad.

Scarlett Keeling murder: Mother writes to Goa CM, seeks speedy justice

Scarlett Keeling murder: Mother writes to Goa CM, seeks speedy justice

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Fiona Mackeown, mother of British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, who was found dead on Anjuna beach six years ago, has accused the erstwhile Congress government of "hushing up" the case and demanded speedy justice for her daughter.

Scarlette's death: Many theories, many doubts

Scarlette's death: Many theories, many doubts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

First a case of drowning, then rape and murder and now drug overdose -- the list of theories surrounding the death of British tourist Scarlette Keeling is endless. And even though the Goa police claims to have cracked the, doubts still linger on whether the cops have hushed up this case further. If one looks closely at the manner in which the investigation has been conducted, it raises several doubts.

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

SSerena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday and into the final of the US Open to sit one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Farah Khan's latest film is heavily flawed but still fun.

Wanted in Cong: Natural leaders

Wanted in Cong: Natural leaders

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Why would one join the Congress party, and have a zero per cent chance of ever being the leader, versus having a 0.1 per cent chance somewhere else?

What is sex? 'Shhh!'

What is sex? 'Shhh!'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Mallica Patel discusses our non accepting nature towards the topic.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

You know it is a bear market when . . .

You know it is a bear market when . . .

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Mudar Patherya provides some key signs of a bear market.

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

IAS officer's death: Despite protests, government refuses to budge on CBI probe

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Resisting growing clamour, the state government decided to stick to its decision not to refer the case to the CBI.

Sovereign external borrowing: A tightrope walk for govt

Sovereign external borrowing: A tightrope walk for govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Experts point to the bitter experience of countries including Mexico, Thailand, South Korea and Russia and desist from going forward with plans of issuance of such securities. They say rather than going abroad, the country should increase participation of foreign investor in the government securities which does not have any forex risk.

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Are Real Madrid fans really supportive?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pepe has blasted the Liga club's fans as "unenthusiastic", contrasting the hushed atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium with the cauldron of noise he is now exposed to with Turkish champions Besiktas.

Why the WhatsApp hack must scare all of us

Why the WhatsApp hack must scare all of us

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The Modi government did not deny it had acquired the NSO platform, and did not deny it was spying on its citizens by hacking into their phones,' says Aakar Patel.

Anti-Sikh riots: Court to consider closure report against Tytler

Anti-Sikh riots: Court to consider closure report against Tytler

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A Delhi court on Friday fixed April 22 for hearing the CBI's closure report in a case against Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

'How many people really fall in love nowadays?'

'How many people really fall in love nowadays?'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'I am telling you that it's overestimated that everybody falls in true love.' 'It happens very rarely when two people really fall in love. 'And if that happens, the last thing that should be on anybody's mind is religion, gender, caste, colour and creed.' 'None of that should be relevant. It should be all about just two human beings.'

Now, Ash as abused NRI wife

Now, Ash as abused NRI wife

Rediff.com5 May 2005

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.