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Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

PIX: How Moroccans celebrated victory over Belgium!

PIX: How Moroccans celebrated victory over Belgium!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The dancing Morocco fans outnumbered the Belgians.

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biparjoy: No power in hundreds of villages; roads, houses damaged

Biparjoy: No power in hundreds of villages; roads, houses damaged

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy has left a trail of destruction in Gujarat's Kutch and Saurashtra regions as some 1,000 villages are still without power with hundreds of electric poles getting damaged, while several coastal villages were flooded due to heavy rains and incoming seawater, officials said on Friday, a day after the storm made landfall.

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Southgate 'proud' of his team despite crashing out

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'We've had consistent performances over three tournaments. Tonight is the best we've played against a major nation since I've been in charge, but we have fallen short. In the end, the scoreline is what matters.'

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Test Your Big Cat IQ

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Do you know the differences between the cheetah and the leopard?

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has an extensive damaging potential and it is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday.

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Twitter owner on Thursday had posted: "Lil X just asked if there are police cats, since there are police dogs."

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

FIFA WC: It's NA NA for Onana from Cameroon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"I have put all my efforts and energy into finding solutions to a situation that a footballer often experiences, but there has been no will on the other side. Some moments are difficult to assimilate."

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

FIFA WC: Ziyech shows that his crazy is all brilliance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Still full of running in the final minutes at 1-0 up, he provided the cross to Zakaria Aboukhlal who clipped it into the roof of the net to seal the victory as the stadium boiled over.

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on Friday when a freak second-minute goal by Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 win over gallant Senegal in the final.

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

India working with S Africa, Namibia for translocating more cheetahs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

When asked if the African cheetahs will adapt easily to the Indian habitat, she said that the species are adaptable and India has a history of their presence.

Senegal want to beat England for Africa

Senegal want to beat England for Africa

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Cisse has been in charge of Senegal since 2015 and guided the Lions of Teranga to several firsts including their maiden Africa Cup of Nations title this year.

Darkest Hour Review: Exuberant bear. Shrewd fox. Vociferous lion

Darkest Hour Review: Exuberant bear. Shrewd fox. Vociferous lion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The politics of it may be wishy-washy and the saviour at Darkest Hour's centre may well be a racist, an imperialist, and an alcoholic, but in Gary Oldman's nimble skin, smacked in layers and layers of prosthetics to resemble the heavily-jowled, cigar-smoking, portly penguin-like demeanour of the British Bulldog, it pretty much screams, "And the Oscar goes to"...' notes Sukanya Verma.

Who should play P V Narasimha Rao?

Who should play P V Narasimha Rao?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Applause Entertainment has joined hands with the OTT platform aha for an adaptation of Vinay Sitapati's book, Half Lion: How P V Narasimha Rao Transformed India.

Naunidh Singh sets National 110m hurdles mark

Naunidh Singh sets National 110m hurdles mark

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The Punjab athlete clocked 14.05 seconds to erase Guruprith Singh's record of 14.07s, at the Open National Athletics Championships.

Modi, Kharge share millet lunch after Cong chief's 'dog' remark

Modi, Kharge share millet lunch after Cong chief's 'dog' remark

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The lunch was hosted by agriculture minister Narendra Tomar to mark Millet Year 2023.

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

National Geographic has released a final selection of entries from the magazine's 2016 Nature Photographer of the Year contest and, as you might expect, they're breathtaking.

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Sena further accused the BJP of "putting locks" on the old Parliament where the Prime Minister had taken oath in 2014.

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath asked the Centre to furnish details of the experts in the task force who specialise in cheetah management, their experience and qualification within two weeks.

PM unveils new Naval Ensign, drops St George's Cross: 10 Facts

PM unveils new Naval Ensign, drops St George's Cross: 10 Facts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Morocco inspires the fans from Africa and Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

As the game wound on, Morocco fans screamed "Ole, ole, ole!" in unison, drowning out the handful of Portuguese fans and whistling whenever Portugal took possession of the ball.

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The report added that cult members had approached certain members of the cricket team, who are Buddhists, to influence them. The panel, constituted in November last year to assess the performance of the 2014 World Cup champions and probe the influence of the cult on team selection, has, however, recommended that "special attention" must be given to prevent the movement from making inroads into the team.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Why Brands Prefer Kohli To Ashwin/Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

'When people look at Kohli, they see a boy from Delhi who is taking on the Aussies in their own backyard and aspire to be like him.' 'Players like Jadeja and Ashwin lack this quotient.'

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

SEE How a Maruti Swift became a 'Lamborghini'. WATCH Leopard cubs reunited with mom. SEE India's first multi-faith crematorium. The Best Videos This Week.

JD-U meet blames Chirag, RCP Singh for undermining party

JD-U meet blames Chirag, RCP Singh for undermining party

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Startling allegations of backstabbing were made against the Bharatiya Janata Party by MLAs and MPs of the Janata Dal-United on Tuesday at a meeting in Patna after which Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulled the plug on the alliance.

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

FIFA WC PIX: Inspired Cameroon rally to draw with Serbia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group G match played between Serbia and Cameroon on Monday.

Advani, the lion in winter

Advani, the lion in winter

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

'This is not the party I knew... it has changed so much,' he said wistfully.

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.