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'Mallya is a phenomenal character'

'Mallya is a phenomenal character'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'The three tycoons I deal with in the first chapter -- Ambani, Mallya and Adani -- in their own way represent the change that has come over India.' 'Of the three of them, Mallya is the most fun. He was terrific.' 'And I don't say that because I tell the story in the book of his golden toilet.'

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Kenya's top runners urge fans to keep faith amid doping row

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Kenya's top runners have urged athletics fans and sports enthusiasts across the world to keep faith in them, despite media allegations of widespread doping in the east African nation famed for its top-class runners.

Katara murder case: SC upholds conviction of Vikas, Vishal, Sukhdev

Katara murder case: SC upholds conviction of Vikas, Vishal, Sukhdev

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The apex court bench, comprising Justices J S Khehar and Adarsh Kumar Goel, heard senior lawyers including U R Lalit for almost two hours before saying that the high court order "does not call for" any intervention.

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Indru Netru Naalai is a total entertainer

Review: Indru Netru Naalai is a total entertainer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Debutant director Ravi Kumar deserves all the credit for Indru Netru Naalai, writes S Saraswathi.

Vedalam is a total commercial entertainer

Vedalam is a total commercial entertainer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Director Siva's Vedalam is an action packed potboiler revolving around one man's mission to take down an international flesh trade racket.

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.' 'These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge, and have today changed the script to -- We can,' notes Rahul Dravid,cricketing legend.

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'My mother has one complaint -- I die in all of my films. She has told me to stop dying now.'

Why the BJP lost: 5 reasons from 'expat' Biharis

Why the BJP lost: 5 reasons from 'expat' Biharis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'The greatness of Indian democracy is that it never lets any political pundit master the pulse of the electorate. Sometimes people vote for change and sometimes they vote for the status quo.'

'Modi has rock star status'

'Modi has rock star status'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

'While Modi is undoubtedly the star of the show, the online sphere has found in Modi the champion to re-engineer what it means to support the right.'

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'One of the director's primary jobs is to make sure that all the actors perform as if they are in the same movie, playing in the same band -- one is not acting in a different band than the other.'

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'

What is Kamal offering Tamil Nadu?

What is Kamal offering Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'Kamal Haasan always appeared to be quick to strike, but afraid to wound.' 'What he is offering the people of Tamil Nadu is not clear, but whatever it is, it will be a fresh element in the state's politics,' says Aditi Phadnis.

On this Women's Day, let us Indians learn to respect women!

On this Women's Day, let us Indians learn to respect women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Sexual violence against women is not something unique to India but in our parts the victim must also have to contend with other burdens. Such as the notion of 'honour' and its loss,' says Aakar Patel.

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

How RK Nagar bypoll will impact TN politics

How RK Nagar bypoll will impact TN politics

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

National politics will have a bearing on the RK Nagar byelections, and even in the state elections whenever they are called, says R Rajagopal.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

'We are in the middle of an unprecedented SIP revolution.' 'Monthly inflow through SIPs will be Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore soon.' 'Traditional avenues of Indian savings like bank fixed deposits, gold or real estate are no longer attractive to invest.'

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The steady decline of economy recently made Chinese youth anxious.

Munna Michael: A wasted opportunity of Nawaz-Tiger jugalbandi

Munna Michael: A wasted opportunity of Nawaz-Tiger jugalbandi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Munna Michael's hollowness is as striking as Tiger's chiselled torso, one that he freely bares in everything from an unzipped hoodie to a doily masquerading as a shirt, says Sukanya Verma.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

While Indian IT has known what is coming and has a strategy ready to combat it, the same can't be said about the country and the government.

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

Tech stocks propel Sensex past 34K mark

Tech stocks propel Sensex past 34K mark

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index, after moving between 10,469.90 and 10,395.25, finally concluded at 10,458.65, up 41.50 points

'Happy to be Maya but I am equally Monisha Sarabhai!'

'Happy to be Maya but I am equally Monisha Sarabhai!'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Ratna Pathak Shah shows us a deeper side to Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai.

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Amit Malviya has been pilloried for allegedly threatening journalists, indulging in fake news and generally bringing a bad name to his party.

Morgan will drive England's new mindset at World Cup

Morgan will drive England's new mindset at World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

England will adopt a positive approach and cast off the shackles at the World Cup under new skipper Eoin Morgan, coach Peter Moores said on Tuesday before the squad flew out to Australia.

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'In the Indian context it is not easy for rival parties to come together, especially pre-elections.' 'Having pulled it off, they should be taken seriously.'

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rohit demolish England in first ODI

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rohit demolish England in first ODI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Kuldeep Yadav claimed six wickets while Rohit Sharma starred with the bat with an unbeaten century as India crushed England by eight wickets in the first ODI in Nottingham on Thursday.

Made in Heaven: Beautiful contradictions, flat revelations

Made in Heaven: Beautiful contradictions, flat revelations

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'Made in Heaven plays well as a busy show; when it's hip, but without being hopeless,' feels Sreehari Nair.

This is India! Dalit school students forced to clean toilets

This is India! Dalit school students forced to clean toilets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

'If we refused, the teachers threatened to beat us.'

Mahasweta Devi - a voice of the oppressed

Mahasweta Devi - a voice of the oppressed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The 91-year-old went beyond her role as a writer to help tribals in organising themselves in groups so that they could take up development activities in their own areas.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Fan gives Shah Rukh Khan space to exploit the actor in him and he tries hard, with a nod to his creepy characters in Baazigar and Darr.

'I will recover my money on Badlapur over the weekend'

'I will recover my money on Badlapur over the weekend'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Badlapur might end up being my most successful film,' producer Dinesh Vijan tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com

Visiting temples won't help Rahul

Visiting temples won't help Rahul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

You'd wonder what madness seized Rahul that he has decided to play to the BJP's strengths, says Shekhar Gupta.

Human development? India has a long way to go

Human development? India has a long way to go

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India, the world's fastest-growing large economy, can surely move ahead in this area faster than the average.

What Rajni Kothari had predicted for India

What Rajni Kothari had predicted for India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

When Rajni Kothari pointed towards a new democratic alignment in India.

'She was a wonderful mother'

'She was a wonderful mother'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'Sridevi was a responsible mother.' 'I have heard her talking about her daughters.' 'Once in a while, they came on set. She would make sure she had time for them.' 'That's why she could play a mother so wonderfully in English Vinglish.'

'I'm not mentally prepared to marry. I still feel like a kid'

'I'm not mentally prepared to marry. I still feel like a kid'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'It's very tough for someone, who doesn't have a filmi background, to get work in Bollywood. It's not a smooth ride unless you are really lucky. But I think one has to be prepared for that. I must have given 30 auditions for films alone.' Rajkummar Rao survived the struggle to give us some brilliant films.