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Osaka shrugs off Indian Wells upset

Osaka shrugs off Indian Wells upset

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Osaka, 21, said she lacked maturity when as a relative unknown player she won the tournament last year to kick off her meteoric rise through the rankings.

Inception: A sure blockbuster

Inception: A sure blockbuster

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Inception will should best film and best director nominations for the Academy Awards. Deservedly.

India will get Gorshkov in good shape: Russia

India will get Gorshkov in good shape: Russia

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Following India's announcement, Russia too has confirmed that problems relating to the price of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov have been sorted out, and that the aircraft will be delivered to India in a good shape.

Budget: Nothing but Housekeeping

Budget: Nothing but Housekeeping

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Budget would have been the perfect vehicle to introduce some bold initiatives.
That opportunity has been lost through this Budget, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Congress wooing Ajit Singh to save government

Congress wooing Ajit Singh to save government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Skating on a razor-thin majority in the Lok Sabha, the Congress managers have zeroed in on Ajit Singh and his five Members of Parliament to lend support to the United Progressive Alliance government to give the government a much needed cushion, and also to help the party get a Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh.

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Men face off at World Beard and Moustache Championship

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The world's best and most full-bodied beards have been crowned. Thousands of facial hair aficionados flocked to Austin, Texas to witness the 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships.

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

Kashmir shuts down in protest again

Kashmir shuts down in protest again

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Kashmir is shut for the second consecutive day following strict curfew-like restrictions imposed by authorities to prevent the separatist march to the historic Jamia mosque in old city.

Pix: How to be a showstopper bride

Pix: How to be a showstopper bride

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Consider the venue, decor and outfit before finalising what hairstyle will suit you best.

Megan Fox goes topless for horror flick

Megan Fox goes topless for horror flick

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Transformers beauty roams around through a jungle topless for the scene in the film, which has her in the role of a demon-possessed cheerleader who turns men into bloody pulp.

Badrinath, Ashwin guide South to Duleep final

Badrinath, Ashwin guide South to Duleep final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

S Badrinath celebrated his India call-up with a fluent 82, while Manish Pandey and R Ashwin also struck half-centuries as South Zone thumped Central Zone by five wickets to sail into the final of the Duleep Trophy in Indore on Friday.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Williams sisters power through to second round

Williams sisters power through to second round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams battled past China's Li Na 6-3, 7-6 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Stanford Classic, where she will be joined by sister Venus, after her 6-2, 6-3 victory over Canada's Stephanie Dubois. Two former Stanford champions were beaten on Tuesday, last year's winner Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada losing 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to Daniela Hantuchova and 2007 champ Anna Chakvetadze was beaten 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 by Maria Kirilenko.

Analysis: How the pro-Musharraf PML-Q will fare

Analysis: How the pro-Musharraf PML-Q will fare

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Umar Mushtaq dissects the prospects of the pro-Musharraf party and says even if it wins the January elections, it will only have a razor thin majority.

Kashmir under curfew, dailies fail to hit stands

Kashmir under curfew, dailies fail to hit stands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Kashmir remained under curfew for the second consecutive day on Monday with police and paramilitary forces deployed heavily in the Valley to thwart any attempt by separatists to hold a protest march to Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Why Jet Airways has hit an air pocket

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Old-timers say Jet boss Naresh Goyal, although still razor sharp, doesn't have the same energy he once did and this reflects in his 'baby'.

Serena too hot for Venus to handle

Serena too hot for Venus to handle

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Serena Williams scored an emphatic 7-6, 6-2 victory over her 29-year-old sister at Wimbledon to capture an 11th Grand Glam singles title.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Warren Buffett's best buys

Warren Buffett's best buys

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Investing like Warren Buffett is neither an art nor a science. Rather, it is a study of human nature and a willingness to follow a mundane path.

India morphs into global R&D hub

India morphs into global R&D hub

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Technology research in the country is the next big thing.

Actors To Watch Out For!

Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Check out the new talent of 2018.

Pics: Imran, Abhay, Rahul look sexy in suits!

Pics: Imran, Abhay, Rahul look sexy in suits!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Check out these hottest Indian men -- who looked sexy in a suit -- at the GQ Best Dressed Men 2016 event.

Master list

Master list

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Master list courtesy Sanjeev Kumar

Review: Eastern Promises

Review: Eastern Promises

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Eastern Promises, David Cronenberg's latest film, depending on which way you look at it, is either a horrifyingly cool exposition of the uncaring value system in a modern day mafia family or a devastating thriller with internalised ramifications for all us 'ordinary' people.

WC Warm-Up: What is worrying Team India?

WC Warm-Up: What is worrying Team India?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

While Kedar injured his left shoulder during the IPL, Shankar was hit in the nets by a Khaleel Ahmed short ball.

Is your cell phone safe?

Is your cell phone safe?

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A look at the increasing problem of cell phone security. Between hackers and lost phones, you have a lot to worry about! Read how to protect yourself.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

2 Indians with knives arrested at US airport

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Two Mumbai-bound Indians flying from Atlanta were apprehended for carrying folding and steak knives in their carry-on baggage just as the flight was about leave, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was not a case of terrorism.

Tiger awardee Vipin Vijay speaks

Tiger awardee Vipin Vijay speaks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Filmmaker Vipin Vijay speaks about his life's journey and how it feels to be the first Indian to win prestigious Tiger Award.

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The process of switching off the 3G network has already started with Kolkata in the recent-concluded June quarter. By September, the shutdown will be affected in 6-7 more circles and between December and March the entire 3G network would be shut down.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

IPL can surely wait as life is more important now: Suresh Raina

IPL can surely wait as life is more important now: Suresh Raina

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

In the normal circumstances, Raina, who last played for India in 2018, would be playing in the IPL but instead he is enjoying cooking for his family.

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Youth dies after being hit by tear gas shell in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

An 18-year-old youth was killed on Saturday after being hit by a tear gas shell fired by security forces to disperse a mob which indulged in stone-pelting in Zainakote area of the city.

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The amount millenials spend on eating out is changing everything about the eating-out business.

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Donald Trump may have secured an upset win over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential race but she could still emerge as the candidate who received more popular votes, media reports said.

'Mumbai real estate prices should be competitive'

'Mumbai real estate prices should be competitive'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Real estate prices in Mumbai, and most cities around the country, have skyrocketed in the past one year. Since Mumbai still remains the price-setter for the rest of the country, let us understand the dynamics of real estate prices in this city.

Shocking! Sindhu knocked out of All England Championship

Shocking! Sindhu knocked out of All England Championship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

A profligate P V Sindhu was, on Wednesday, knocked out of the All England Championship by an industrious Sung Ji Hyun of Korea in the women's singles opening round in Birmingham.

'India was the greatest wastage of manpower'

'India was the greatest wastage of manpower'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

India's economic growth does not match its intellectual prowess, but now the government and the private sector are waking up, says Hong Kong tycoon Ronnie Chan.