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11 Blunders to avoid in spoken and written English

11 Blunders to avoid in spoken and written English

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

In a two-part series, language expert Preeti Shirodkar shares with us the most common blunders Indians make while speaking and writing in English.

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Canada and India's relationship has been marked with friendship and strong ties, said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, chief guest at the Indian Independence Day celebrations hosted by Indian Consul General Preeti Saran.

Asha Bhosle: My greatest fear is having no work

Asha Bhosle: My greatest fear is having no work

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

At 77, the legendary singer turns actress with Maee.

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is a Salman vehicle that showcases the best of the actor one has seen over the last twenty years.

Review: 404 is a must watch for horror fans

Review: 404 is a must watch for horror fans

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Implicit violence woven into terse dialogues helps maintain the pace of the film.

Aakrosh: Realism, Bollywood-style!

Aakrosh: Realism, Bollywood-style!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Aakrosh is a tight film. It's dark, it's violent, it's informative and it's packed with a load of shock value which keeps you at the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Rediff.com18 May 2020

This comes after the ministry of home affairs issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

Part II: The English language quiz you MUST take!

Part II: The English language quiz you MUST take!

Rediff.com5 May 2011

As part of our ongoing series on English usage we bring you a new set of quiz questions to test your knowledge of the language.

Honeymoon travels: Trekking in Nainital

Honeymoon travels: Trekking in Nainital

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Readers tell us the story of their honeymoon and share pictures from the memorable trip. Share yours!

Think you're an English whiz? Take this quiz!

Think you're an English whiz? Take this quiz!

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Do you think you can speak the language better than the Queen? We challenge you to take this quiz and find out how well versed you are in the English language!

Meet Kannada TV's poster boy

Meet Kannada TV's poster boy

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Dilip Raj talks about his journey to the small screen.

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal called Thackeray on Sunday to apprised him about the situation in the national capital.

Review: Mirch has its fun moments

Review: Mirch has its fun moments

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Mirch has its fun moments and a few laughs. With a lighter treatment it may have been a real rib-tickler.

'I have no problem with the intimate scenes'

'I have no problem with the intimate scenes'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Ex Miss Britain Preeti Desai talks about her debut in Bollywood and her link-up with Abhay Deol

Quiz: Do you know these stunning women?

Quiz: Do you know these stunning women?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Take this fun quiz and find out!

PIX: Lisa Haydon, Elli Avram at the Ugly premiere

PIX: Lisa Haydon, Elli Avram at the Ugly premiere

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Check out the guest list.

Review: Angel is best avoided

Review: Angel is best avoided

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Ganesh Acharya's Angel is one more love story which will fade into oblivion.

Utt Pataang review: Not quirky enough

Utt Pataang review: Not quirky enough

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Utt Pataang is interesting provided you enjoy comic capers with a hint of romance.

7 healthy foods for your baby

7 healthy foods for your baby

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Lost about what to feed your little one? Here's help.

IBF names reserves for Asian Games women's team

IBF names reserves for Asian Games women's team

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Former World Championship silver medallist L Sarita Devi, who lost to five-time world champion M C Mary Kom in the trials, was included in the Indian women's boxing team for the November Asian Games as a reserve.

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

Why in a hurry to close Aarushi case, CBI asked

Why in a hurry to close Aarushi case, CBI asked

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The court may fix another date post-lunch to decide on the case in which the CBI has filed a report to end the investigation after a probe lasting two-and-a-half years on grounds of insufficient evidence.

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Ad guru and actor Alyque Padamsee passes away at 90

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Padamsee will be best remembered for iconic campaigns such as 'Lalitaji' for Surf, 'Cherry Charlie' for Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish, MRF's 'Muscle Man', the Liril girl in the waterfall and 'Hamara Bajaj' for the auto major.

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Nivedita Mookerji goes in search of the elusive war room to track and respond to the coronavirus threat.

Antardwand is a film about real people

Antardwand is a film about real people

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

More than a social drama, Antardwand is actually a thriller merely because it's impossible to predict which direction the film will take. Thankfully, the film does not end in 'Bollywood' style.

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

India is expected to be well represented at the Canada India Foundation's Canada India Mining and Metals Forum 2010 September 27 to 29 in Toronto.

Post Doklam, Modi, Xi to hold bilateral meet on Tuesday

Post Doklam, Modi, Xi to hold bilateral meet on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Modi will meet Xi at 12.30 pm (10 am IST).

Asiad: Indian boxers assured of bronze medals

Asiad: Indian boxers assured of bronze medals

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

The impressive show of the Indian pugilists continued at the Asian Games as Vikas Krishan and Manpreet Singh assured themselves of bronze medals in the men's ring and Preeti Beniwal scored a dominating win on the debut day of women's boxing at the mega sports event in Guangzhou on Sunday.

#Celebspired: How to WEAR nine colours of Navratri

#Celebspired: How to WEAR nine colours of Navratri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Take notes from celebs on how to style the nine colours of Navratri this year.

Review: Eat Pray and Snooze!

Review: Eat Pray and Snooze!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Eat Pray Love is a long film which is often headed nowhere despite Julia Roberts' tremendous screen presence.

Too much of Rishi Kapoor in Do Dooni Char

Too much of Rishi Kapoor in Do Dooni Char

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The actor fills up the frame and leaves little room for his co-actors in director Habib Faizal's debut film. The film manages to draw you effortlessly into 'the Duggal world' but the script lacks enough meat to keep you hooked.

Need for 'staggered' exit strategy from lockdown: PM to CMs

Need for 'staggered' exit strategy from lockdown: PM to CMs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The prime minister held a meeting with chief ministers via video-conferencing, and said it was imperative to work on war footing, identify hotspots, encircle them and ensure that coronavirus does not spread out.

Review: We Are Family is no Stepmom

Review: We Are Family is no Stepmom

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

We Are Family falls into the same genre of films such as Ta Ra Rum Pum or Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic which are purportedly about kids but it's the same melodramatic mush being dished out in a new wrapper. A sensitive, real film such as Stepmom has been turned into a cliched Bollywood potbroiler.

Review: Avoid Hello Darling at all cost

Review: Avoid Hello Darling at all cost

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The film is riddled with pithy, half-baked situations, dialogues laced with sexual innuendoes and downright in-your-face vulgarity. Run far far away from this one.

Deductions claimed? Keep documents ready

Deductions claimed? Keep documents ready

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Employers will now need to furnish detailed break-up of exemptions that an employee has claimed.

Watch And Once Again for the players

Watch And Once Again for the players

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

If romantic melodramas are your cup of tea, this film is perfect for you.

Toronto celebrates India's Independence Day

Toronto celebrates India's Independence Day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

At least 10,000 people gathered at the Dundas Square in the heart of downtown Toronto on August 9 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's Independence Day despite intermittent showers.

'In fashion, it is a good time to be dusky'

'In fashion, it is a good time to be dusky'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Preeti Dhata, who's been on the Vogue cover, talks about the men that turn her on, what fashion has taught her and why it is okay to be a size zero.

How Irrfan celebrated his birthday

How Irrfan celebrated his birthday

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

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

Go watch Just Pass!

Go watch Just Pass!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

This college flick needs to be commended for its narrative technique and soothing music.