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Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Madhavan as Ramanujan, the Mathematical genius

Madhavan as Ramanujan, the Mathematical genius

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

R Madhavan on playing mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

The life lesson my Oxford professor taught me

The life lesson my Oxford professor taught me

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dr Sumit Paul wrote about the life-transforming lesson he learnt from his Oxford professor.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.'

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

NBA: Pascal Siakam nets 40 in Raptors' OT win over Celtics

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Marcus Smart had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who had a six-game winning streak come to a halt. Grant Williams added 17 points, and Derrick White had 15 points and eight assists. Boston was without Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee), Robert Williams III (knee) and Al Horford (personal).

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

I have a clean conscience: US cop who shot black teen

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager sparking riots in the Missouri town of Ferguson has said in a televised interview that he has no regrets about his actions.

More Angels Than Demons

More Angels Than Demons

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Angels & Demons is a satisfying serving of popcorn cinema.

West Indies spinner Narine rues missed World Cup opportunity

West Indies spinner Narine rues missed World Cup opportunity

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Sunil Narine has still not given up hope of a return to international cricket after missing out on a spot in West Indies' World Cup squad due to injury, the spinner has said.

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Peace and tranquility on the China border remains a distant dream

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'The only choice we have is to strengthen ourselves militarily and economically and develop friendships with others without alarming our neighbours, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump's new hotel hit with 'Black Lives Matter' graffiti

Trump's new hotel hit with 'Black Lives Matter' graffiti

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Donald Trump's newly opened, luxury hotel in downtown Washington, DC was defaced over the weekend, with someone spray-painting the phrase "Black Lives Matter" on the facade of the the luxury hotel.

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Saroj Panda tells us why you should give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Vatican bans Hanks' Da Vinci Code prequel

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard will have a tough time filming two key scenes in their new flick Angels and Demons, based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name, for the Vatican has banned them from entering the Holy See and any church in Rome.

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

West Indies appointed Floyd Reifer as their new interim head coach on Thursday, replacing Richard Pybus as part of a series of administrative changes less than two months before the World Cup.

Five convictions in Enron trial

Five convictions in Enron trial

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

A jury has convicted a former Enron Corp executive and four ex-Merrill Lynch & Co officials in the first criminal prosecution arising from the accounting fraud that led to the collapse of the energy trader.

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Congress people, stop whining about Rahul at R-Day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'He is not the leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha. He is just an MP.' 'In the order of precedence of the Republic of India, Rahul Gandhi is at 21st position,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Football Extras: Real captain Ramos gets two-game European ban

Football Extras: Real captain Ramos gets two-game European ban

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Cuckoo's Calling, about a war veteran turned private investigator called Cormoran Strike, was released in April under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to great critical acclaim.

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Spaniard Carlos Sainz will make a dream move to Ferrari next year, with Australian Daniel Ricciardo replacing him at McLaren, as Formula One's driver carousel took another big twirl on Thursday with the 2020 season yet to start. Ferrari said 25-year-old Sainz, who replaces four times World champion Sebastian Vettel alongside young Monegasque Charles Leclerc at the sport's most glamorous team, had signed for 2021 and 2022.

Styrian Grand Prix: Verstappen leads practice; Ricciardo crashes

Styrian Grand Prix: Verstappen leads practice; Ricciardo crashes

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen went fastest in Styrian Grand Prix practice, on Friday, while Australian Daniel Ricciardo crashed his Renault

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

What happens when a journalist links camera to Schumacher's injuries...

What happens when a journalist links camera to Schumacher's injuries...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

GoPro Inc's shares fell as much as 16 per cent on Monday after a French journalist suggested that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's injuries in a ski accident last year might have been caused by a wearable camera made by the company.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Indian,West Indies players chill out ahead of crucial tie

PHOTOS: Indian,West Indies players chill out ahead of crucial tie

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Before the crucial match against West Indies on Friday, Virat Kohli & Co. were spotted outside Nobu Perth restaurant.

PHOTOS: Kuchina takes high jump gold, Malachowski ends long wait

PHOTOS: Kuchina takes high jump gold, Malachowski ends long wait

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Mariya Kuchina won thewomen's high jump with a clearance of 2.01 metres on Saturday to become Russia's second gold medallist at this world championships. The 22-year-old from Moscow had a blemish-free card to that height, her lifetime best performance.

Meet the women we love

Meet the women we love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A few of the many, many, MANY faces of women we love, respect and desire.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Big B, Salman, Akshay: Bollywood debut in Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty.

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Comedy legend Jerry Lewis passes into the ages

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The famous comic departs for the great comedy club in the sky.

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Indian American selected for $250,000 Cherry Teaching Award

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

One of the first things Meera Chandrasekhar noticed at Brown University, where she was enrolled in the doctorate program in physics, was that there were just three women and some two dozen men.

How do Kendall, Kim and Gigi look so HOT

How do Kendall, Kim and Gigi look so HOT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

LA based stylist Monica Rose is responsible for Chrissy Teigen, Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian's successful looks too!

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Here's what you need to know more about dominant batsman Ross Taylor.

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

LaShawn Merritt ran a blistering anchor leg to return the men's 4x400m title to the United States, and win his third Olympic gold medal, in the final athletics event of the Rio Games on Saturday.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has a goalkeeping dilemma to resolve before ManchesterCity turn up for their Group C Champions League match in Glasgow on Wednesday.

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself.