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Elton to sing for Hillary

Elton to sing for Hillary

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Sir Elton John will headline an April 9 fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. The event is called Elton And Hillary: One Night Only.

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Arpi deserves to be complimented for the commitment and hard work that have gone into this production. The frustrations of seeking reliable documentation from the catacombs of the Indian bureaucracy did not deter him from going after the best information available, and the result is one that he can take much satisfaction in. Ambassador Prabhat P Shukla, Member Advisory Council, Vivekananda International Foundation, reviews Claude Arpi's The End of an Era: India Exits Tibet.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Why is India in lockdown?

Why is India in lockdown?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The answer cannot be that we will beat the disease at the end of the 21 days. And the answer cannot be that it is to halt the spread because the spread is going to happen anyway, notes Aakar Patel.

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

You don't need money to have fun!

You don't need money to have fun!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani brings you all the action from the Red Bull Soapbox Race 2016.

The Taliban: Barbarians at our gate

The Taliban: Barbarians at our gate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'With Taliban rule in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the unemployed jihadis will certainly turn their gaze to India and Kashmir.' 'Despite this imminent danger to national security, defence preparedness does not find a mention in the ongoing electoral campaign,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Why should boys have all the fun?'

'Why should boys have all the fun?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

'I happened to show the Akira trailer and John was very impressed.' 'He told the action director, "Involve her in the action and let us both fight the bad guys together".'

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

He told India about the Himalayan Blunder

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Very few today realise that without Brigadier John Dalvi's courage, we would never have known what really happened during those tragic days of October/November 1962, reveals Claude Arpi.

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Calling the life ban imposed on S Sreesanth "bizarre", his lawyer Rebecca John said the tainted pacer will challenge the BCCI's decision in court as it is "completely against the principles of natural justice".

Malaika's HOTTEST item number? VOTE!

Malaika's HOTTEST item number? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Malaika rocks in Pataakha's item song, Hello Hello!

COVID vaccine coming within weeks: Trump at final debate

COVID vaccine coming within weeks: Trump at final debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The coronavirus dominated the opening minutes of the Trump-Biden face-off in Nashville with US President Trump terming the contagion a "worldwide problem".

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

Is Abhishek Bachchan the WORST dresser in Bollywood?

Is Abhishek Bachchan the WORST dresser in Bollywood?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Twelve years into his career, Abhishek Bachchan needs to pay some serious attention to his onscreen wardrobe.

India reached 1 to 5 lakh Covid-19 cases in just 39 days

India reached 1 to 5 lakh Covid-19 cases in just 39 days

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

It took 64 days for COVID-19 cases in India to touch the (May 19) one lakh-mark from 100 cases, and another fortnight to cross two lakh cases on June 3. It took 10 days for the tally to touch the three lakh-mark and another eight days for the cases to climb to four lakh.

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The bench said it was a stratagem devised by the convicts on how to prolong the matter as they kept on sitting after dismissal of their appeals by the Supreme Court. It also noted that the apex court in July last year dismissed Mukesh's review petition but further remedies were being availed now.

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If Murad's Mozziness doesn't strike us in the eye, if we see the film as a youth's struggle to break free of the shackles holding him back and not as a Muslim fighting the system, it is because not once in the film does Zoya show him blaming his religion for his low social status or struggle, a temptation many 'progressive' film-makers may have yielded to for it sounds so politically correct,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Euro 2016: Swedes close ranks ahead of crunch Ireland game

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Sweden elected to train behind closed doors on Saturday as they prepared for their Euro 2016 opener against Ireland following several flare-ups between players and coaches in training on Friday. Angry words were exchanged between striker John Guidetti and midfielder Albin Ekdal, while Guidetti also argued with assistant trainer Peter Wettergren during Friday's session. This led to the Swedes deciding not to open Saturday's training to the media for the usual 15 minutes.

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

US no longer believes Israeli settlements are illegal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States recognises -- as have Israeli courts -- the legal conclusions relating to individual settlements must depend on an assessment of specific facts and circumstances on the ground.

Don't push US to adopt other options, Pak warned

Don't push US to adopt other options, Pak warned

Rediff.com11 May 2012

A top American Senator has warned Pakistan that the US would have no other option but to resort to "self-help" if Islamabad does not become more cooperative in the war against terrorism.

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was the captain and everyone else was battling for the second wicket-keeper's slot.' 'I was fighting with myself, always thinking of improving my game, getting better personally, not comparing myself with anyone else.'

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

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

US rules out releasing Osama's pictures

US rules out releasing Osama's pictures

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The United States does not plan to release images related to the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan fearing that this might incite emotions, a top counter terrorism official has said ahead of the first death anniversary of the Al Qaeda

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.

Review: Namukku Parkkan is just average

Review: Namukku Parkkan is just average

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Paresh C Palicha feels that stories like Namukku Parkkan are done to death.

'I am a very funny girl'

'I am a very funny girl'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'I crack the best jokes in the world!'

'Pak army's stand won't change US probe into air strike'

'Pak army's stand won't change US probe into air strike'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Dismissing the remarks by the Pakistani military on the November 26 deadly NATO cross border strike, the United States on Monday said it stands by its own investigation that it was not an unprovoked firing by the US-led forces.

'If I were a star kid, I'd have made my debut earlier'

'If I were a star kid, I'd have made my debut earlier'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Actor Ayushman Khurana tells us why he chose to make his debut with Vicky Donor.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Nobel laureate doc warns against relaxing lockdown sans vaccine

Nobel laureate doc warns against relaxing lockdown sans vaccine

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Australian immunologist, who cautioned that the number of COVID-19 cases will rise in the coming days, said the earliest time frame for an effective vaccine 'going into large numbers of people' is nine to 12 months.

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The English top flight was the earliest of the major European leagues to start this season, kicking off on Aug. 10, a week before Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A and a fortnight ahead of Germany's Bundesliga.

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Who better than India's beloved storyteller to teach you how to spin a yarn?

Champions League: Man United's stunning comeback shatters PSG

Champions League: Man United's stunning comeback shatters PSG

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Manchester United pull off one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted