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Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure

Rajkot gaming zone fire toll rises to 27; owner detained

Rajkot gaming zone fire toll rises to 27; owner detained

Rediff.com26 May 2024

At least 23 persons, including four children, were killed in a massive fire that swept through a game zone teeming with people enjoying a summer vacation outing in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Saturday evening, officials said.

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Canvas Blaze will have one sim slot that will work on 3G equivalent CDMA network of MTS and the other will support GSM sim which can work on network of telecom players like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular etc.

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Efforts have also intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions, forest officials here said on Sunday.

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of elite players at the IPL mega auction.

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The star-studded TPL auction saw the presence of the tennis icons Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, who gathered together after many years to promote the sport, along with Bollywood celebs Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

SEE: Players at US Open battle through heat, humidity

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sweltering heat gripped the second-round action at the US Open on Wednesday

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

17 persons killed, 33 hurt in Andhra pharma unit fire

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harrowing scenes unfolded at the SEZ where the fire ripped through the pharma company. Injured workers with torn clothes and bleeding injuries were seen being shifted to hospitals in ambulances.

Is Will Jacks ABD's Successor At RCB?

Is Will Jacks ABD's Successor At RCB?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

RCB All Star legend A B de Villiers had earlier called Jacks a 'complete package' and the X-factor RCB desperately needed.

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Blaze sweeps Dubai's Torch Tower for second time

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Flames shot up the sides of the Torch tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing hundreds of occupants to flee as burning debris showered down the sides of the 1,105 foot structure.

Olympics: Lisa Carrington 'The Goat In The Boat'

Olympics: Lisa Carrington 'The Goat In The Boat'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

New Zealand's Lisa Carrington completed a stunning clean sweep of gold medals in her Olympic events at by winning the women's kayak single 500 metres title.

Wimbledon fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on practice courts

Wimbledon fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on practice courts

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The London Fire Brigade were called to put out a blaze at Wimbledon on Friday, the All England Club said.

Houses of 'Dalits' torched in Bihar, 15 held; Oppn slams govt

Houses of 'Dalits' torched in Bihar, 15 held; Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A day after 21 houses were set on fire in Bihar's Nawada district, a top state government official on Thursday said 15 people have been arrested in this connection.

PHOTOS: No one was injured in this Mumbai blaze

PHOTOS: No one was injured in this Mumbai blaze

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

No one was reported hurt or killed in the mishap, officials said.

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

3rd T20 PIX: Samson slams ton as India sweep Bangladesh

3rd T20 PIX: Samson slams ton as India sweep Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Sanju Samson's ebullient maiden T20 International hundred dotted India's resounding 133-run victory and 3-0 series sweep over a listless Bangladesh.

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

Nineteen firefighters killed in wild blaze in Arizona

Nineteen firefighters killed in wild blaze in Arizona

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

At least 19 firefighters have been killed battling a blaze in Yarnell town in central Arizona, with prevalent hot winds blowing across the United States making it one of the country's deadliest wildfire.

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of 34 houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) to visit the site and oversee the probe.

Fire blazes at Kolkata's Medical College Hospital, patients evacuated

Fire blazes at Kolkata's Medical College Hospital, patients evacuated

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Thick smoke was seen billowing from the ground floor of the hospital's main building where the dispensary is housed.

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has initiated action against coaching centres flouting norms and it will set up a high-level committee to probe the incident that claimed three lives due to flooding in a coaching centre's basement, MCD officials said on Sunday.

PIX: Canada stun Ireland for first win at T20 World Cup

PIX: Canada stun Ireland for first win at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Canada and Ireland, in New York, on Friday.

Rohit Fans Stand Out Among Orange Army

Rohit Fans Stand Out Among Orange Army

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

MI eventually fell short by 31 runs but Rohit's fans could not be contained in a stadium that was drenched in an orange hue...

STUNNING PIX: Water freezes as firefighters battle blaze

STUNNING PIX: Water freezes as firefighters battle blaze

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Rediff.com brings you some incredible photos that show water freezing as firefighters fight Chicago's largest fire in seven years.

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In six matches this IPL season, Rohit has scored 261 runs at an average of 52.20 and a strike rate of over 167, with a century.

Dhoni's blaze thrills Eden Gardens

Dhoni's blaze thrills Eden Gardens

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

It was Mahendra Singh Dhoni at his belligerent best to help Chennai Super Kings thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by a whopping margin of 55 runs in the Indian Premier League in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Jaiswal's Slump Threatens World Cup Spot

Jaiswal's Slump Threatens World Cup Spot

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

In five matches, he has managed a meagre 63 runs. This slump threatens his World Cup spot, especially with openers like Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli performing well.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for his team maintaining a slow over rate during their thrilling nine-run victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Pub blaze: Kamala Mills owner Gowani held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Gowani was booked for the offence under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act and his statement was recorded by the police after the blaze swept through resto-pubs 1 Above and Mojo's Bistro located in the Kamala Mills compound in Central Mumbai, another official said.

7 die of suffocation after fire at tailoring shop in Maha

7 die of suffocation after fire at tailoring shop in Maha

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The blaze erupted at around 4 am in the shop located at Dana Bazar in Cantonment area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Olympics Hockey: India go down fighting to Belgium

Olympics Hockey: India go down fighting to Belgium

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team suffered its first loss of the Paris Olympic Games, going down 1-2 to defending champions Belgium.

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

PIX: Olympic champ Wanyonyi storms to 800m win in Lausanne

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya, 20, narrowly missed the world mark of 1:40.91 set by Kenya's David Rudisha at the 2012 London Olympics.

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The United States continued their dominance of the Olympic 4x400 metres relay on Saturday but only just, as Rai Benjamin held off Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in a thrilling last-leg battle between two individual gold medallists.