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Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Athiradi Review: Tovino Thomas Steals The Show

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tovino Thomas storms into Athiradi like a one-man festival riot, turning this colourful campus entertainer into a loud, chaotic and mostly enjoyable ego clash.

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Samson's homecoming as India sweat over Axar's fitness

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.

Zohran Mamdani thanks family from 'Kampala to Dilli'

Zohran Mamdani thanks family from 'Kampala to Dilli'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Zohran Mamdani, of Indian origin, was sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City, promising an agenda of affordability and inclusivity. He is the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position.

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya cops trace Sonam's Indore hideout

Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya cops trace Sonam's Indore hideout

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

They also recorded statements of Raghuvanshi's family members.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Anvay Dravid in Karnataka probables for Vijay Merchant Trophy

Anvay Dravid in Karnataka probables for Vijay Merchant Trophy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, was named in the Karnataka probable list of players for the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy.

Living with elders? Watch out for signs of Parkinson's

Living with elders? Watch out for signs of Parkinson's

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Tremor is the most common presenting feature of Parkinson's disease, warns Dr Paresh Doshi. This tremor disappears while performing any action like eating, drinking, writing etc.

Ban regrets Lanka's expulsion of UNICEF official

Ban regrets Lanka's expulsion of UNICEF official

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has regretted Colombo's the decision to expel James Elder, a spokesman for United Nation's Children Fund in Sri Lanka for allegedly making adverse remarks against the government over rights violations and war causalities.

'We are concerned about the Tamil refugee camps'

'We are concerned about the Tamil refugee camps'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

'Children and their families need to return to their homes and put the pieces of their old lives back together again after the trauma of conflict,' says UNICEF official Sarah Crowe.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Hamas official vows to 'repeat' Oct 7 attack on Israel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A senior member of Hamas hailed the attack it carried out in Israel on October 7 and stressed that if given a chance, the terror group will repeat similar assaults many times in the future until Israel is exterminated, reported The Times of Israel.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

A brother and sister united in grief at their beloved mother's funeral.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'She was the only prime minister who won a decisive military victory.' 'She won a real war; she didn't play video games on prime time TV over surgical strikes!' 'She understood power better than any other politician, saw it as her birthright and used it with inborn expertise.' 'Every politician today who tries to be a "supremo" through populism and absolute control over his or her party is referring to the Indira Gandhi playbook!'

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a joint appeal on Saturday, the community leaders and local politicians from the eastern England region described Leicester as a great place to live and work and called for solutions to the 'hate-filled violence.'

2 Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York

2 Sikh men attacked, robbed in New York

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Consulate General of India in New York said in a tweet that the 'assault on two Sikh gentlemen in Richmond Hills, New York' is deplorable.

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Another extension for General Bajwa in office at this juncture looks unlikely at this juncture, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

How Pollard, Pandya tore Kings XI apart

How Pollard, Pandya tore Kings XI apart

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

It was an exhibition of brutal strokeplay as the Mumbai Indians's dangerous duo of Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya tore the Kings XI Punjab bowling apart at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

'Jadeja not known to provoke the opposition or invite confrontations'

'Jadeja not known to provoke the opposition or invite confrontations'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

It may have appeared to many in England that the India all-rounder is probably fond of inviting confrontations because of his usually aggressive approach to his entire cricket but he is not.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Rupert Murdoch preparing to step down as Fox CEO

Rupert Murdoch preparing to step down as Fox CEO

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Some key investors have been warming to the idea that Murdoch (Jr) has the ability to run Fox

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Anderson, wrecker-in-chief in India's collapse is 'special commodity'

Anderson, wrecker-in-chief in India's collapse is 'special commodity'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Joe Root says James Anderson is a 'special commodity', who is getting better with age.

13 trapped in flooded mine as efforts to pump out water yet to yield result

13 trapped in flooded mine as efforts to pump out water yet to yield result

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force consisting of over 60 personnel reached on Friday morning, while 12 personnel from the State Disaster Response Force are already at the site.

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The journey of the star who swept the Best Actor of the Year awards at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs.

Sachin pads up for his big screen debut

Sachin pads up for his big screen debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

'I am a private person but over time I have figured there are certain things people want to see, which people want to know.'

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

Hindu priest to offer prayers at Trump's national prayer service

Hindu priest to offer prayers at Trump's national prayer service

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

This is probably the first time a Hindu priest has been called for services at the national prayer service of the presidential inauguration.

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Obama praised his former secretary of state for embracing America's diversity as a strength, recognising that progress requires compromise, and promoting dignity, courtesy, and respect for all Americans.

Hubert de Givenchy: The man who gave us the 'little black dress'

Hubert de Givenchy: The man who gave us the 'little black dress'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

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