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How a Maratha general defeated the British

How a Maratha general defeated the British

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Till recently there was no monument to the Maratha victory or the great Maratha General Mahadji Shinde. It was a defeat, such as never suffered by the British in India.

Review: Divergent is engaging but lacks intensity

Review: Divergent is engaging but lacks intensity

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Divergent is clearly made for its already existent fan base, with the best loved bits and pieces of the book shoved on to screen with hardly any adhesive to keep them together, feels Paloma Sharma.

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Refusing to budge from its tough stand on food security issues, India pressed for a fair and balanced outcome of the WTO ministerial meeting in Bali.

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

My Floyd Cardoz story

My Floyd Cardoz story

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.

Feast for fans of raw pace as Australia host South Africa

Feast for fans of raw pace as Australia host South Africa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The series should get off to an explosive start when quicks Mitchell Johnson and Dale Steyn face off.

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The debate on the Rafale jet fighter deal saw a head-on collision between the government and the Congress in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Confederations Cup: Germany, Chile reach semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Germany eased into the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Sunday as the VAR system was again thrust into the spotlight when the on-field official needed two reviews of an incident to reach the right verdict.

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Citi Open: Stephens stunned; Murray edges Edmund

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Second seed Sloane Stephens was shocked 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 by Germany's Andrea Petkovic in the second round of the Citi Open on Wednesday, disrupting the American's buildup to her US Open title defence.

Football Briefs: Torres says joining Japan's Sagan Tosu

Football Briefs: Torres says joining Japan's Sagan Tosu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

India has a tradition of rich narrative and storytelling and hence it's a natural market for self publishing, believes Jon P Fine, Amazon's director (author and publishing relations).

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Even if reduced to a "relic of a deleted timeline," Schwarzenegger is easily the only attraction of this wishy-washy sequel, prequel, reboot, offshoot, whatever. But that's no reason to overstay one's welcome even if it's an iconic character. Rather especially if it's an iconic character.

Isco grabs the opportunity to impress in Gareth Bale's absence

Isco grabs the opportunity to impress in Gareth Bale's absence

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

While Gareth Bale is fully expected to regain his place in the Real Madrid side when he returns from injury, team mate Isco is making the most of his chance to prove his worth on the pitch.

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Review: Pixels is a complete waste of time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Pixels could very well be the most unremarkable Hollywood film of the year, says Paloma Sharma.

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Johnson, Harris help Australia take big lead on Day 3

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Australian captain Michael Clarke made his expected declaration overnight and then his bowlers worked their way through the South African batting line-up to dismiss them for 287 and claim an overall lead of 207 runs.

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Josh Hazlewood hat-trick may not be enough to make WT20 XI.

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

When compared to the 1960 original, The Magnificent Seven thrills only sporadically, says Dhruv Munjal.

No danger of Afghan militants moving towards India: US

No danger of Afghan militants moving towards India: US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Describing India's concerns as legitimate, a top United States official has said that there is no immediate danger of foreign fighters from Afghanistan moving towards the Indian border after 2014, when American troops leave the country.

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

The wind beneath Jaitley's wings

The wind beneath Jaitley's wings

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Without the handsome receipts from the sale of government equity in PSUs and sharp increases in excise revenues from oil, Mr Jaitley's fiscal consolidation drive would have become even more arduous, says A K Bhattacharya.

Vardy equals record as Leicester go top, Chelsea win at last

Vardy equals record as Leicester go top, Chelsea win at last

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Jamie Vardy equalled the English Premier League record by scoring for a 10th successive match as his Leicester City side went top after winning 3-0 at Newcastle United while champions Chelsea ended their slump with a 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

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

EPL PHOTOS: Pogba penalties rescue Manchester Utd

EPL PHOTOS: Pogba penalties rescue Manchester Utd

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

A summary of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

A champagne glass modelled on supermodel Kate Moss' left breast!

A champagne glass modelled on supermodel Kate Moss' left breast!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

This and more in our weekly round-up of news from the world of glamour and fashion!

Review: The new RoboCop disappoints

Review: The new RoboCop disappoints

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'In an attempt to make it relevant to our darker, more violent times, director Jose Padilha loses sight of the point he wishes to make through the film,' says Paloma Sharma after watching RoboCop.

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The US has taken the first step to open channels of communications with a leader it had so far refused to engage with, at least openly.

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rediff.com makes an assessment of the biggest gambles made by the leading Premier League teams this summer.

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

England bank on spinners against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

England will be determined to get their act together against defending champions Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown at the Nou Camp as late strikes by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans an 11-point lead at the top of the table.

Four Italian marines refuse to come to India for deposition

Four Italian marines refuse to come to India for deposition

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Four Italian marines, who were witness to the killing of fishermen off Kerala coast allegedly by two of their colleagues, have refused to come to India for deposing as witness, which will further delay the case.

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Trump said Putin would have been happier if Clinton had won as this would have made America weak.

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

'No cream can change your natural skin colour'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Retinols are great for treating many skin conditions especially ageing and pigmentation.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

'Absence of Russia would not forever cloud Rio'

'Absence of Russia would not forever cloud Rio'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe announced a shake up of the organisation on Wednesday aimed at ensuring there can be no repeat of the corruption scandals that have dogged athletics' governing body during his first, tumultuous, year in office.

EPL PIX: West Brom stay afloat; Stoke City relegated

EPL PIX: West Brom stay afloat; Stoke City relegated

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Swansea City's hopes of salvaging their place in the Premier League suffered a potentially grievous blow as Ryan Fraser's deflected strike earned Bournemouth a 1-0 win on Saturday to secure another season of top-flight football for the Cherries.

EPL PHOTOS: Man City surge clear through Sterling as Spurs suffer

EPL PHOTOS: Man City surge clear through Sterling as Spurs suffer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.