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The men who inspire Kamal Haasan

The men who inspire Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Why did Kamal Haasan name the leaders he did?

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

A year of renovation later, Tatas' hq Bombay House throws its doors open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

After Rs 800 million makeover, Bombay House reopened on July 29, 2018. The earlier dull interior with low technology has given way to a lot more colour and vibrancy.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

Yuvraj silences his critics... at least for some time!

Yuvraj silences his critics... at least for some time!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A timely 52 not out off 29 balls in Royal Challengers Bangalore's easy win over Delhi Daredevils should erase the disappointment of failing to fire in the World T20 final against Sri Lanka.

Formula 1: Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Vettel second

Formula 1: Hamilton wins Spanish GP, Vettel second

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The Mercedes driver's 55th career win was hard-fought and tense, however, with Ferrari's Vettel seizing the lead at the start and in the hunt all the way to the finish as the tyre strategies played out.

Netaji deputy, Nehru aide was Soviet spy: British documents

Netaji deputy, Nehru aide was Soviet spy: British documents

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

A deputy of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, an 'old friend' of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and a former Indian ambassador, ACN Nambiar, has been described as a Soviet spy.

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

A remarkable Indian you never heard of

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

ACN Nambiar's life was extraordinary and intricately linked to momentous turns in history. Having lived in Europe for five decades, he was witness to and entangled with what we today -- with the benefit of hindsight -- call recent history.

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The 89-year-old leader was expelled by the CPI-M after he refused to step down from his position as Speaker holding that the post is above any party politics.

Formula One: Ferrari's Raikkonen keeps it cool after engine failure

Formula One: Ferrari's Raikkonen keeps it cool after engine failure

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The glass was half full for Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, even if Kimi Raikkonen filled it almost to the brim before sloshing the contents around.

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

After the Charlie Hebdo shootings earle this year, France has been continuously hit by terrorists.

Review: Mammootty's Silence is worth a watch

Review: Mammootty's Silence is worth a watch

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Mammootty plays a legal advisor and gives a decent performance in the film.

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

'I get slightly troubled when people see Sherlock Holmes as sexy'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

'I was very wary about stepping into the limelight and the populist role like Sherlock Holmes, but the minute I saw who was involved and read the script and the quality of it I thought: I've got to do this.' Benedict Cumberbatch tells CNN International why he nearly turned down the chance to play Sherlock Homes.

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar may be cricketing God for many of his fans but the batting legend has stressed that he is "normal".

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

No chemo, she said

No chemo, she said

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'It takes massive courage and clarity to choose quality over time.' 'It's not that Annie never doubted her choice -- she wavered occasionally.' 'But she went with her instincts, and retained control of her life and scripted her own best possible death,' says Mitali Saran.

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

When the 'god' is angry, look what happens. Sachin Tendulkar, 'God of Cricket' was annoyed and expressed his displeasure on Twitter. Since then, the social networking site is buzzing.

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Why India needs to thank Nehru

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India's freedom, its rambling but working Constitution, its parliamentary democracy, its lumbering administrative machinery all have many a father, but its greatest claim to fame, especially today, that of being a modern state, is due to but one person: Its first and longest-serving prime minister, Nehru, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Manchester United's fourth place in last season's Premier League was regarded as a qualified success but more importantly the launch pad to return the club to former glory.

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Blue Whale challenge didn't spring out of nowhere. It belongs to the well-established tradition of the glamourisation of self-harm on the internet.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Athletics Worlds: Farah maintains domination with epic 10,000m win in last run

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

With 55,000 of his home fans roaring their support at the London Stadium, the 34-year-old Briton sprinted away with his 10th consecutive gold medal in a global track final, a dazzling sequence that ranks among the greatest feats in sport.

Petition: Why B K S Iyengar deserves the Nobel Peace Prize!

Petition: Why B K S Iyengar deserves the Nobel Peace Prize!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Sign the petition to award the Nobel Peace Prize to renowned yoga guru B K S Iyengar.

Salman Khan: Bad boy, good samaritan?

Salman Khan: Bad boy, good samaritan?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

He may or may not have changed, but one thing is certain: his friends and fans are going to stick by him

Jacqueline, Bipasha, Vidya: Emraan Hashmi's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Jacqueline, Bipasha, Vidya: Emraan Hashmi's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Take part in this fun poll now!

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The vigour Divya Spandana has added to Rahul Gandhi's social media persona has brought him back in the reckoning.

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle, aims to become a high-volume automaker in a matter of years

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Winners and losers in the US attack on Syria

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

'The most striking thing about the US strike on Syria is its futility of purpose beyond a symbolic value to impress the domestic constituency that Trump is a forceful decision-maker,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ravish Kumar, the news anchor who doesn't fear failure

Ravish Kumar, the news anchor who doesn't fear failure

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

He began his career sorting mail. Today, he is one of India's best known television anchors, whose mails are hacked by Legion.

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

"I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country." - JRD Tata

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cricketing world in shock over Phil Hughes' death.

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If dystopian post-apocalyptic films are your thing, swing by at your nearest cinema this weekend says Abhishek Mande Bhot.

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star Wars fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the seventh film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, love to meet up and dress up as their favourite characters to watch the movies together and socialise.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

His co-accused actors -- Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - were acquitted in the 20-year-old case.

Buying a property? Foreign investors prefer to shop online

Buying a property? Foreign investors prefer to shop online

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

NRIs are increasingly buying properties in India online.

Thank God 2014 is over!

Thank God 2014 is over!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The year 2014 easily earns for itself the title of annus horribilis, says Malavika Sangghvi

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Pawan should draw a cautionary lesson or two from his brother Chiranjeevi who, despite a fan base which was three times bigger, failed to make it in politics on his own, says Vicky Nanjappa