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Review: Arundhati

Review: Arundhati

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Arundhati offers a visual canvas of horror, a theme of reincarnation, some good SFX, art work, cinematography and acting. Anushka, Sonu Sood and Sayaji Shinde have elevated the film to greater heights.

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

PICS: Manchester United beat AC Milan on penalties

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Manchester United beat AC Milan 5-4 on penalties after their International Champions Cup match in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time on Saturday.

Pakistan: Doomed to a fragile democracy?

Pakistan: Doomed to a fragile democracy?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The military-bureaucratic dominance is a menacing reality in Pakistan, as a result of which the nation is unable to build a vibrant democracy.

Mourinho praise: Pogba doesn't give an ass to what people say about him

Mourinho praise: Pogba doesn't give an ass to what people say about him

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has leapt to the defence of Paul Pogba after the under-fire midfielder came in for further criticism following a below-par performance in Monday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat at Chelsea.

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

This is the first case in the Valley in which Indian Army personnel have been awarded life terms on these charges.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders.

These women have scaled the fence in Kabul

These women have scaled the fence in Kabul

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

In Kabul's national sports stadium, two young women fencers take guard, their faces covered with protective wire masks as they stand off warily, foils circling before they thrust at their opponent.

After loss, Mourinho doesn't want to talk about stats

After loss, Mourinho doesn't want to talk about stats

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Jose Mourinho downplayed the importance of the eight-point gap that Premier League leaders Manchester City hold over his side after a 1-0 loss at Chelsea on Sunday.

Pak: Contradictory signals on holding polls

Pak: Contradictory signals on holding polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

In contradictory signals, Pakistan's top government lawyer on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the general elections would be held as per schedule while the President's Constitutional Adviser ruled out such a possibility.Attorney General Malik Qayyum also told the apex court, "There is no martial law in the country and the army has not taken over the affairs of the government".

Where does Pakistan go from here?

Where does Pakistan go from here?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The question of whether General Musharraf will remain army chief for another five years or take off his uniform then will have to be settled by the new parliament in 2008 as happened in 2003.

Spotted: Jackie Chan in Singapore

Spotted: Jackie Chan in Singapore

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Reader Nitish Raj Gupta sends us a photograph.

Profile: Vitantonio Liuzzi

Profile: Vitantonio Liuzzi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Vitantonio, or Tonio for short, Liuzzi joins Force India Formula One Team as its new test and reserve driver for its 2008 Formula One campaign.

Profile - Giancarlo Fisichella

Profile - Giancarlo Fisichella

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Fisichella joins Force India for its debut F1 season, bringing extensive Formula One know-how to the team. A veteran of 12 FIA Formula One World Championship seasons, with three victories and almost 300 points to his credit, his experience will help the team achieve its long-term aims.

Ageless Paes has no plans to hang up racket yet

Ageless Paes has no plans to hang up racket yet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

In his 28th season on tour and even after winning 18 Grand Slam titles in men's and mixed doubles, the 45-year-old Leander Paes still feels the need to reinvent himself to keep up with the changing times in professional tennis.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'Lots of Indians are not eating healthy.' 'They eat lot of carbs, eat late, and use sugar unnecessarily.'

Puneet back in Bigg Boss house, now in a cage

Puneet back in Bigg Boss house, now in a cage

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

He cannot step out even for a restroom break!

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'We believe that one of the suicide bombers studied in the UK and maybe later on did his post-graduate in Australia, before coming back to settle in Sri Lanka'

Major-general sacked for molesting officer

Major-general sacked for molesting officer

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

Lal was serving as the 3 Infantry Division General Officer Commanding in Leh last year when the woman officer Capt Neha Rawat made a written complaint against the two-star General alleging sexual misconduct under the pretext of conducting meditation classes at his residence.

Desi spotting in The Accidental Husband

Desi spotting in The Accidental Husband

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

We spotted a treasure trove of desi talent dotting the credits of the September 5 release, The Accidental Husband starring Uma Thurman and Colin Firth.

Jackie Chan, Jet Li on screen together!

Jackie Chan, Jet Li on screen together!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Jackie Chan and Jet Li will be seen together for the first time in the film The Forbidden Kingdom, directed by Rob Minkoff. The film was earlier titled, The J & J Project and later changed to The Forbidden Kingdom.

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Such is the level of consistency of Manchester City (nine straight wins) and Liverpool (five straight victories), that it can be easy to lose sight of just how good this title race is.

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'It's not easy to handle a team at a big, big club... always demanding to win competitions and every manager needs time. I have the feeling United started to play the way he wants'

Review: Shaurya

Review: Shaurya

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Rob Reiner's superbly written A Few Good Men gets a Bollywood treatment. That is what Samar Khan's Shaurya -- a watered-down, over-dramatised version of Reiner's 1992 film is all about.

Experts talk on Pak emergency

Experts talk on Pak emergency

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

"The imposition of martial law will lead to the downfall of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf. He will have to lose power to pay the price for siding with America," said Hamid Mir, the political editor of Geo television channel, in a telephonic conversation with rediff.com.

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Contradicting Asif's claim, the office of the Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Haneef Atmar issued a statement saying there was no mention or reference of India or an Indian citizen during his meeting with the Pakistani foreign minister on September 21 in New York.

Profile - Adrian Sutil

Profile - Adrian Sutil

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Until the age of 14, Adrian Sutil was a very promising pianist and looked set for a career in music rather than motor racing.

Coming soon: Akshay's life story!

Coming soon: Akshay's life story!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Cast member Deepika Padukone spotted at the launch of Chandni Chowk to China in Mumbai.

Kung fu in Beijing Olympics

Kung fu in Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The martial arts discipline will be featured at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as discipline on demonstration.

Meet Salman's new heroine

Meet Salman's new heroine

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Say hello to Zhu Zhu.

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

'I come from a small village in Bihar and earned a name in Mumbai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I belonged to a village where there was no light.' 'In Mumbai, I worked as a junior artiste, played small characters.' 'After struggling a lot, I got a break on television.' 'From there, I got a break in films.' 'It feels like a dream.' 'Sometimes when I feel low, I look back at my journey and feel inspired.'

'I felt like my life was over'

'I felt like my life was over'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'My character in Special Ops has changed me a lot.' 'It has made me a stronger person.'

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

No room for Australia, New Zealand in Asian Games: OCA chiefand in Asian Games: OCA chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

OCA president Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah said the Asian Games is already too big.

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

EPL: Man United held by Southampton in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Southampton missed a penalty as they held a makeshift Manchester United side to a 0-0 draw in a tepid Premier League clash on Wednesday.

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

"As far as my comeback is concerned, I am enjoying the journey at the moment without worrying too much about the destination."

Rift in Imran Khan's party over anti-govt protests, top leader expelled

Rift in Imran Khan's party over anti-govt protests, top leader expelled

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek- i-Insaf party suffered a major setback after party president and senior politician Javed Hashmi was expelled after he criticised the cricketer-turned-politician's decision to march to the official residence of Premier Nawaz Sharif.

Yoga catches the fancy of Chinese soldiers

Yoga catches the fancy of Chinese soldiers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

The Chinese Armymen seemed to have been swayed by Yoga. As part of the drill, they are learning pranayama, which is believed to do wonders in physical and psychological performance, and asanas from instructors of the Indian Army.