News for 'Latest reviews'

Review: Naan Kadavul

Review: Naan Kadavul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Vasan Visual Ventures' Tamil film directed by Bala provides a superb and usually untouched setting for its story, but its screenplay lacks punch.

'Kohli has all tools to come out of batting slump'

'Kohli has all tools to come out of batting slump'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Kohli is enduring his worst slump in form and has not scored a century in international cricket since November 2019.

Das says 67% of decline in forex reserves due to valuation changes

Das says 67% of decline in forex reserves due to valuation changes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said 67 per cent of the decline in the foreign exchange reserves since April was due to valuation changes arising from strengthening US dollar and higher American bond yields. The forex reserves, which stood at $606.475 billion as on April 2, have declined to $537.5 billion as on September 23. It was also the eighth straight week when the reserves declined.

EPL PIX: Relentless Brentford rattle Liverpool

EPL PIX: Relentless Brentford rattle Liverpool

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Brentford pulled off their latest English Premier League shock by beating Liverpool 3-1 at home.

Cyclone Jawad: Ensure safe evacuation of people, Modi tells officials

Cyclone Jawad: Ensure safe evacuation of people, Modi tells officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the preparedness to deal with the situation arising out of the likely formation of Cyclone Jawad that is expected to hit the North Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast and directed officials to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated.

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Review: Ennai Theriyuma

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures' Ennai Theriyuma?, starring Manoj Kumar, Sneha Ullal and Riya Sen, is a hotchpotch of several mystery thrillers but falls flat.

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

COMING UP: October's OTT Releases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

So what's coming up in October? Joginder Tuteja lists the releases of the month.

Music review: Satyam

Music review: Satyam

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

As this is a Vishal movie, it means that a composer has to work within certain restraints, and though Harris Jeyaraj has tried to fashion it with his own music sense, the strain shows. Some flashes of the genius that created Vaseegara peek at you uncertainly, but all said and done, this hardly is Harris Jeyaraj's best effort.

Review: Eagle Eye

Review: Eagle Eye

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

It's no Dark Knight, but it's fun as hell.If you have been a fan of D J Caruso's earlier gems [Disturbia, Taking Lives), then you should definitely check out his latest crystal offering that comes with lots of eye-catching CGI and some fine performances. Seemingly, this Enemy of the State inspired saga has just the right amount of thrills, action, mystery, drama and all the makings of a summer blockbuster.

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

While it is not clear whether the volunteer had received the vaccine or a placebo shot during the trial, Anvisa has refused to reveal any more information citing reasons of medical privacy, CNN reported.

Review: Eagle Eye

Review: Eagle Eye

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

It's no Dark Knight, but it's fun as hell.If you have been a fan of D J Caruso's earlier gems [Disturbia, Taking Lives), then you should definitely check out his latest crystal offering that comes with lots of eye-catching CGI and some fine performances. Seemingly, this Enemy of the State inspired saga has just the right amount of thrills, action, mystery, drama and all the makings of a summer blockbuster.

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump, a new poll shows just over a week before the epic United States presidential election.

#GadgetReview: Want to make some noise?

#GadgetReview: Want to make some noise?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Your boring sound tracks may not get much attention, but a speaker playing music while floating on water will surely do, says Khalid Anzar.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Review: Gravity is a MUST WATCH

Review: Gravity is a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Suparn Verma, who last directed the Bipasha Basu-starrer Aatma, reviews Gravity in a single sentence as a tribute to the greatest single take sequence in cinematic history.

Why Indian Olympic Association is facing suspension...

Why Indian Olympic Association is facing suspension...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Concerned at the state of affairs of the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee has threatened to suspend the governing body if it fails to conduct its election within the coming weeks.

South review: Bheema

South review: Bheema

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

A M Rathnam's Bheema, directed by Lingusaamy is a dazzling, slick bash-fest. Vikram steals the show.

Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!

Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Payanam does have minor problems in pacing, but the drama carries you through, right to a nail-biting finish. A must-watch.

Review: Nenjathai Killadhae

Review: Nenjathai Killadhae

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Blue Waters Movie Makers' Nenjathai Killadhae, directed by Ahathian is a love-story that's a jumble of cliches and silliness.

Flight ops resume in US after major system failure

Flight ops resume in US after major system failure

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

According to FlightAware, a flight tracking company, more than 9,500 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed and more than 1,300 were cancelled due to the system failure.

Review: The Croods is exciting

Review: The Croods is exciting

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

There is never a single dull moment in The Croods, writes Sukanya Verma.

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Some candidates in these two states have been provided security till the poll process ends.

Amid backlash, UK says engaged with India on vax recognition

Amid backlash, UK says engaged with India on vax recognition

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The comments by a spokesperson in the British High Commission in New Delhi came amid concerns in India over the latest Covid-related travel restrictions announced by the UK.

Virat Kohli reviews wife Anuksha's new film Pari

Virat Kohli reviews wife Anuksha's new film Pari

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Kohli attended the special screening of Pari

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?' 'Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?' 'After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight show yesterday, I would say, yes sir, it most certainly does.'

Review: Kadha Parayumbol

Review: Kadha Parayumbol

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Kadha Parayumbol, directed by debutant M Menon and written by Sreenivasan and Mammootty tells the story of a barber who is finding it tough to survive in the modern world.

Review: Okkadine isn't appealing

Review: Okkadine isn't appealing

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Okkadine has action, romance, twists and turns in the plot and even an item number. Yet, it fails to sustain interest.

Hike in import duty on gold may fuel smuggling

Hike in import duty on gold may fuel smuggling

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The government has hiked gold import duty to 15 per cent from 10.75 per cent to check the current account deficit (CAD) and rising import of the yellow metal. The duty changes came into effect on June 30. Earlier, the basic customs duty on gold was 7.5 per cent, now it will be 12.5 per cent.

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

There are hundreds of fan clubs -- in Jalgaon, Beed, Chennai, Kolkata, Akola, Yavatmal, Bengaluru, Sitamarhi, New York, Canada, Nigeria etc. Every Indian city/town or a major country has a fan club for the man whose fan base has been estimated at 3.5 billion by Time Magazine.

Review: Mulla disappoints

Review: Mulla disappoints

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

This may be one of Lal Jose's most disappointing films in his decade old career. However, if we see Mulla as a Dileep film, then we can take heart that it is one of his better efforts than July 4 and Calcutta News, and a bit more cohesive than Risikan.

Miffed over drones, Pakistan to review ties with US

Miffed over drones, Pakistan to review ties with US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Pakistan on Saturday accused the US of deliberately trying to sabotage its peace process with militants by carrying out the drone attack that killed Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, saying it would review the entire gamut of bilateral ties and cooperation.

Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations from Dec 15

Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget consultations from Dec 15

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will kick start the customary pre-Budget consultation exercise with stakeholders from Wednesday by holding the first such meeting with experts of agriculture and agro-processing industry. She will be seeking inputs from various stakeholders, including industry bodies, farmer organisations and economists for reviving consumption and boosting growth hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth this year is expected to be in the double-digit during the current fiscal.

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Exactly a fortnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) next monetary policy review, a key market indicator of interest rates - the overnight indexed swap (OIS) - suggests that the central bank may tighten policy by 35 basis points and then refrain from further rate hikes. RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra recently described the OIS as the primary instrument for hedging interest rate risk in India. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI will meet on December 5-7.

Review: Moonrise Kingdom is thrilling

Review: Moonrise Kingdom is thrilling

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Of all Wes Anderson films, Moonrise Kingdom is one of the best and much dreamier stuff, writes Raja Sen.

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The remake of 1970's hit film, fails to connect with the audience.

Review: Rambo is just average

Review: Rambo is just average

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

The film although funny in places, defies logic and is just average.

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus

Govt released Covid as it couldn't stop Rahul's yatra legally: Shiv Sena

Govt released Covid as it couldn't stop Rahul's yatra legally: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

On Tuesday, Mandaviya had written to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asking them to strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines during the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This is the most fun Sukanya Verma has had since Wonder Woman.