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Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

India's reluctant hero

India's reluctant hero

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Champions League PIX: Real Madrid held; PSG, Juve win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

How my father's advice helped me score 97 percentile

How my father's advice helped me score 97 percentile

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Sudhir Kumar, 38 from Kanpur tells us how his father Anup Singh's advice turned his life around.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Mister Mummy Review: Disaster!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Mister Mummy is neither a comedy nor an emotional drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

Why we forget our 'non-high caste' heroes

Why we forget our 'non-high caste' heroes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

'Should a leader with such an impeccable record of public life, struggles, meritorious performance and heroism in politics like Babu Jagjivan Ram be weighed on caste and not reviewed for his real worth?' asks Tarun Vijay.

'I didn't get work because I was Paresh Rawal's son'

'I didn't get work because I was Paresh Rawal's son'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There are so many advantages when you have somebody like a Paresh Rawal or a Swaroop Sampat as your parents.'

Major Review

Major Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Major is in a perennial state of exaggeration. The sighs, the misty eyes, the mushy speeches, its details are invested in highlighting all things in-your-face, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: Perfect Marvel Treat

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: Perfect Marvel Treat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a goofy buddy comedy, cheers Mayur Sanap.

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Sonam Kapoor plays Neerja like she cares and that is all the role needs, feels Sukanya Verma.

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Indian Movies I Loved in 2022

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

In a year of overwrought spectacles that slavishly sucked up to the audience, I found refuge in a bunch of 'mainstream' Indian films that espoused such old-fashioned values as dedication to craft, close observation and casual bravery, explains Sreehari Nair.

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Airlift Review: Akshay is impressive

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'Even when toasting a true story, say our movies, a superstar is worth more than a real hero,' says Raja Sen.

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Will F1 welcome an openly gay driver?

Will F1 welcome an openly gay driver?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

F1 has had only male drivers on the starting grid since 1976 but has made a push for diversity

Champions League: Real thrash Basel 5-1; Erroneous Arsenal lose to Dortmund

Champions League: Real thrash Basel 5-1; Erroneous Arsenal lose to Dortmund

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Holders Real Madrid chased away some of their early-season blues when Gareth Bale scored the pick of the goals in a 5-1 rout of FC Basel in their Champions League Group B opener on Tuesday.

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

'I was scared, but Mani sir took me along'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'My mom said when she was in college, her classmates said they want to marry somebody like Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan.' 'That's the kind of pressure I had the moment Mani sir said you have to play this part.'

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

Day 12: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 12: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 12 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Wednesday.

Passenger vehicles get a festive high in October; sales see sharp rise

Passenger vehicles get a festive high in October; sales see sharp rise

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales saw a significant growth in October due to increased availability of semiconductor chips and rising consumer confidence. The sales figures during the month - which coincided with the first post-Covid festival season - released by the top ten carmakers saw a jump of 30.7 per cent to 322,885 units in October. Auto companies count wholesales - units dispatched to dealers - as sales.

The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

Europa League PIX: United win; fireworks halt Berlin game

Europa League PIX: United win; fireworks halt Berlin game

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rashford scores a brace as Man United fight back to beat Omonia

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

'My son will win the battle against Hinduvta politics'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The attack on Kanhaiya was an attempt to silence his voice and send a warning to all those who are supporting him.'

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Tendulkar pays tribute to nurses, says grateful for everything they do

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on May 12

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

PIX: Varun Dhawan, Vidya Balan, Riteish Deshmukh attend Marathi Filmfare Awards

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

My father, the Param Vir Chakra Hero

My father, the Param Vir Chakra Hero

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

In spite of being wounded in battle, Lieutenant Colonel A B Tarapore fought for six days before meeting a hero's death on the battlefield in the 1965 war. A legend in the Indian Army, he is the highest ranking officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

All eyes are on the June theatre releases.

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: So Much Fun!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever makes you mourn the legend that was Chadwick Boseman, but also assures that forward is the only way to go, observes Mayur Sanap. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

SEE: Kohli's 'royal salute' to Captain Raval

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Captain Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore team saluted Air India Captain Swati Raval who brought 263 stranded Indians home from Italy amid the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

When Sonam Kapoor met Stan Lee

When Sonam Kapoor met Stan Lee

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The Marvel legend has passed into the ages.

'I don't want to race with competitors'

'I don't want to race with competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'I just want to up my own timing. That's the only reason I'm running.' 'I'm not thinking of who is doing what films and if I am better or worse.' 'I just want to better what I have done before.'