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Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

PHOTOS: Did pressure get the better of Saina at World C'ships?

PHOTOS: Did pressure get the better of Saina at World C'ships?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Carolina Marin broke Indian hearts as the World No.1 beat second seed Saina Nehwal in straight game to lift the World Championships title in Jakarta.

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

'Phir ek baar Cameron sarkar': UK PM woos Indian-origin voters

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Cameron, on the last leg of campaigning for the May 7 general election, also hailed Modi as a 'dynamic' leader who is 'taking India forward'.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Inside President Pranab's home

Inside President Pranab's home

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Rare glimpses of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

The Office of Missing Persons

The Office of Missing Persons

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Few debut novels in recent times have been received with such critical applause as Akil Kumarasamy's Half Gods. 'The prose itself is a marvel,' declared The New York Times Book Review. A glimpse of Akil Kumaraswamy's ability to 'distill the mysteries of the human soul', revealed in this excerpt from her story The Office of Missing Persons.

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood inspired weddings, Dharmendra's cringe-worthy attempt at realism, Sridevi and Aishwarya's painful connection and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Budhia Singh: Born To Run is not so much a film as it is a passionate appeal to remind and regain an opportunity for Odisha's erstwhile Wonder Boy, now a forgotten teenager, writes Sukanya Verma.

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Competing for middle-order slot excites me: Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

India have a couple of middle-order slots still up for grabs and Shreyas Iyer sees this as an 'opportunity'

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

On her maiden visit to India, US Food and Drug Administrator Margaret A Hamburg has said recent lapses in quality by a handful of pharma companies has overshadowed the good things done by other Indian companies, who emphasise on quality products and practices.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

It's time to stock your wardrobe with the best ensembles from Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016.

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kejriwal believes in good governance and takes pride in his Hindu identity, points out Sudhir Bisht.

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

It's amazing such movies are being made in India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

'Movie plots clearly don't excite director Dileesh Pothan as much as true stories where life had come dizzyingly close to becoming like a movie and then, had fused back with life.' 'This means that a conversation he overhears at a tea shop is more likely to give Pothan a setting for his next picture than a brainstorming session inside a conference room,' says Sreehari Nair.

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Its worldwide gross is already a staggering Rs 1,250 crores.

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

ISRO scientists will leave their imprint on the universe

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'The unflappable temperament and nerves of steel under extreme pressure -- essential ingredients in space research -- were on full display in the rows occupied by the scientists still engrossed in their monitor screens,' says Minnie Vaid, author of Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, ISRO's Mission to Mars.

With love, from Mars: Mangalyaan sends stunning images of red planet

With love, from Mars: Mangalyaan sends stunning images of red planet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The Indian Space Research Organisation has released a series of beautiful images of a canyon named Ophir Chasma and other physical formations on the surface of the Red Planet taken by the country's Mangalyaan Mars Orbiter.

Don't blame pitches, the Proteas lack technique: Gavaskar

Don't blame pitches, the Proteas lack technique: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar rejected criticism of the pitches in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, and said the blame rather lies with the Proteas batsmen, who lack 'application, technique and temperament'.

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Pune scientists discover new germs on cell phones

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Meet Lysinbacillus telephonicus, Microbacterium telephonicum, Pyrenochaeta telephoni.

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

'I LOVE YOU RISHI KAPOOR!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'How can the romance of Indian Cinema ever leave us? Never.'

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

'He fought and fought until the last moment'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Bollywood pays homage to one of India's finest actors.

IPL teams leverage star power

IPL teams leverage star power

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Eleven years into the league and after a 70 per cent year-on-year growth in merchandise sales over the past three to four years, albeit on a low base, the franchise owners are coming up with innovative games and shows around their teams besides spinning a wider range of merchandise around their star players.

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Remember these AMAZING MOMENTS from 25 years ago?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates 25 years of Bollywood images.

Should you buy OnePlus 6?

Should you buy OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

OnePlus 6 comes to India packed with loads of features.

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

We saw Judwaa 2, Golmaal Again and Secret Superstar drive box office collections. Now, watch out for Padmavati and Tiger Zinda Hai in December.

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

The man who changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'A man who is sometimes loved and loathed in equal measure, a man we're seemingly tired of seeing yet can't imagine life without.' Dhruv Munjal salutes the incomparable M S Dhoni.

Chaos reigns at Eden even as Rohit Sharma not allowed to inspect pitch

Chaos reigns at Eden even as Rohit Sharma not allowed to inspect pitch

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Whenever there is an international match at the EdenGardens, its curator Prabir Mukherjee finds himself in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time the septuagenarian finds himself in the eye of the storm for denying India's star batsman Rohit Sharma a chance to have a look at the wicket.

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Brahmos-fitted Sukhoi-30 takes IAF to a new high

Brahmos-fitted Sukhoi-30 takes IAF to a new high

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

IAF pilots would no longer have to fly deep into heavily defended airspace to strike enemy bases, they can launch a Brahmos from as far away as 295 km.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Pench National Park: A summer day in the home of Mowgli and his friends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Going beyond the tiger fixation at Pench National Park.

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rangoon haunts in unlikely fashion and, while the director's most straightforward picture, holds enough of its own marvels to justify multiple viewings,' notes Raja Sen.

The COOLEST guns in the movies!

The COOLEST guns in the movies!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Killing us softly, with these fab guns!

Classy Root flourishes into master of all formats

Classy Root flourishes into master of all formats

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

There was never an iota of doubt over Joe Root's class since his 2012 Test debut against India but the 25-year-old Yorkshireman's latest heroics have left many wondering if he is England's best ever batsman across the three formats of the game.

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Kirmani says nothing wrong in playing Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

India and Pakistan were supposed to play a bilateral series this month but the planned rubber did not go ahead after the Indian government withheld permission for the same.

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Victoria & Abdul review: Watch it for Judi Dench only

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Dame Dench humanises the frumpy, myopic and overindulged Queen Victoria and the screen feels the warmth of the legendary actress's enthusiasm, says Sukanya Verma.

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

5 talking points as New Zealand, England go for WC glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

History is going to be made on Sunday, regardless of the result in the ICC Men's Cricket Word Cup final at Lord's. Neither England nor New Zealand have ever tasted victory on the big stage before so there will be a new name on the trophy tonight.

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The Congress has finally drawn a line in the sand over its pro-poor credentials.'
'The rich better watch out.'

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.