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Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Reserve prices of 3G and 4G radio spectrum raised

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The sales would be held within three months, India's Telecommunication Minister A Raja said in New Delhi. He added the government expected good sale.

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Declassified files reveal Netaji wanted to speak over radio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

"For the last one month a rather strange broadcast is being heard over the radio...The broadcast only says 'Neta Subhas Chandra transmitter...wanted to speak," this was written by Netaji's nephew Amiya Nath Bose in a letter to his brother in 1949 as revealed by one of the secret files on the leader declassified by the West Bengal government.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Aus court rejects radio station's plea to stop probe in royal prank call

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

An Australian court on Thursday rejected the 2Day FM station's petition, paving the way for the country's media watchdog to conclude its probe into handling of a royal prank call by the Sydney-based radio station that led to the death of an Indian-origin nurse in the United Kingdom.

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Amrit Kalash Yatra will be organised under the campaign and 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings.

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A press conference by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was disrupted on Thursday by a Congress lawmaker demanding appointment of a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2008 Batla House encounter.

Aus radio stn to give Rs 28L to dead nurse's family

Aus radio stn to give Rs 28L to dead nurse's family

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

An Australian radio network, whose prank call to a British hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton led to the death of an Indian-origin nurse, today said it would contribute at least 500,000 Australian dollars (around Rs 28 lakhs) to a memorial fund to help the grieving family of the woman.

The Fears Of The Only Voice

The Fears Of The Only Voice

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The prime minister's insistence that his voice cannot be suppressed left me both puzzled and amused. He has at his call, the government's official news dissemination/publicity channels, the pliant newspapers and television channels that were eager to prostrate themselves before a powerful government and yet, the dominant voice thinks it is in competition with other voices! exclaims Shyam G Menon.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is what Krishna Rajput did.

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

"They told me to run. I tried to start the car and failed, while my friend tried to perform CPR on his partner," he recalled.

Govt to replace 184,000 faulty radio relay phones

Govt to replace 184,000 faulty radio relay phones

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The entire lot of 1,84,000 multi-access radio relay phones connecting rural areas in the country would be replaced within the next 18 months as they have been found to be "faulty", Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Radio Mid-Day seeks HC stay on fee order

Radio Mid-Day seeks HC stay on fee order

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Radio Mid-Day West India Pvt Ltd has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on a Union government order asking it to pay yearly licence fee or face withdrawal of licence.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Congress last week hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his criticism of then PM Indira Gandhi's decision to use the Indian Air Force in Mizoram in 1966, saying he "twisted decisions" taken by his predecessors out of their political and historical context to score "petty debating points".

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed by Russian troops, at the National Academic Operetta's Theatre in Kyiv.

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.

Listen to 'Mann Ki Baat' of India's Muslims: Jama Masjid Shahi Imam to PM

Listen to 'Mann Ki Baat' of India's Muslims: Jama Masjid Shahi Imam to PM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Muslims are troubled due to the prevailing conditions and worried about their future," Bukhari said.

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

The Common Man Who Became A Star

The Common Man Who Became A Star

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Corn On The Cob With Chilly Butter

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Corn On The Cob With Chilly Butter

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

A new recipe for roasted corn.

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Sara Ali Khan, As Never Seen Before

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Sara Ali Khan says she is proud to portray a character that echoes 'bravery and courage' in her upcoming movie, Ae Watan Mere Watan.

PIX: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez at iHeartRadio Music Awards

PIX: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

'We did not allow the enemy to sleep'

'We did not allow the enemy to sleep'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Before going to battle, Captain Anuj Nayyar gave me the engagement ring and photograph of his fiance.' 'I told him, "Why don't you keep it? It will motivate you to fight'.' 'He said he did not want the photograph to fall in the dirty hands of the enemy.' 'I wondered why he was giving it to me. Did he feel he would not return?'

Will Wagner 'Coup' Trigger Putin's Nukes?

Will Wagner 'Coup' Trigger Putin's Nukes?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The coup attempt has weakened Putin's position and in desperation he may well sanction the use of nukes, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Ollie Robinson a forgettable cricketer: Hayden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'

Verstappen wins battle of man vs wild

Verstappen wins battle of man vs wild

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Max Verstappen clinched the Canadian GP, but it was a messy affair as he reached the finish line with the bloody remains of a bird!