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Ileana plays a bad ass, finally!

Ileana plays a bad ass, finally!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'I have the best role in Baadshaho.' 'The film revolves around my character, so it doesn't get any better than that.'

The ultimate Android beast is here

The ultimate Android beast is here

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Pixel may be one of the best Android phones yet.

Spain reaping benefits of Dutch influence at Barca

Spain reaping benefits of Dutch influence at Barca

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Spain owe a large debt of gratitude to their World Cup final opponents Netherlands because of the strong Dutch influence at Barcelona down the years, according to midfielder Sergio Busquets.

Want to work for Bhopal tragedy victims: Mahindra

Want to work for Bhopal tragedy victims: Mahindra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Former Union Carbide India chairman Keshub Mahindra and four others, who were convicted on June 7 in the Bhopal gas leak case, were on Tuesday granted bail by a local court. UCIL former managing director Vijay Gokhle, former vice president Kishore Kamdar, former works manager J Mukund and former production manager S P Choudhry were granted bail by Chief Judicial Magistrate R V Singh.

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

iPhone 7 Plus is more than just a phone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A faster processor and dual-lens camera make it a winner, says Abhik Sen.

Tribute: Moonwalking before she could walk

Tribute: Moonwalking before she could walk

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Rediff staffer Anisha Ralhan pens this heartfelt tribute to the man who takes the numero uno spot in her life.

Brexit vs you: 20 simple questions

Brexit vs you: 20 simple questions

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

If you have answers to these, you need not worry about Britain's exit from the European Union, Raghuram Rajan's exit from the Reserve Bank of India or Narendra Modi's chances of re-election in 2019; your financial future will be safe, says P V Subramanyam

iPhone SE to cost Rs 39,000; in India from April 8

iPhone SE to cost Rs 39,000; in India from April 8

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

iPhone SE users can browse, download and stream content even faster with wi-fi up to three times and LTE up to 50 per cent faster than iPhone 5s.

Afridi best available option to lead Pak: Akram

Afridi best available option to lead Pak: Akram

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Shahid Afridi is not the ideal candidate to lead Pakistan in Test matches but his temperament and aggression undoubtedly made him the best available option before PCB, feels former captain Wasim Akram.

Web monkeys

Web monkeys

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ashish Sharma remembers a time when he set up the Web Monkeys to save the still new internet from doom.

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

But for the PM's decision, my teenage daughter, a child of the post-economic reforms generation, could never have imagined the Socialist India that remains so much a part of my growing up years, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Airtel offers 4G service in 1800 Mhz band frequency while other companies are yet to roll out their services.

At 33, Shakira feels sexier than ever

At 33, Shakira feels sexier than ever

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The Latino babe said that it was only when she turned 30 that she felt truly comfortable with her body.

BJP will continues its successes in 2017

BJP will continues its successes in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'Even if we expect that the economy will be hit and GDP is lowered for a few quarters by the reckless demonetisation, this will itself not be sufficient to dislodge Modi's popularity,' says Aakar Patel.

Ohuruogu wins women's 400m with late charge

Ohuruogu wins women's 400m with late charge

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Britain's Christine Ohuruogu snatched victory from defending champion Amantle Montsho with a desperate lunge to the line in the women's 400 metres at the world championships on Monday.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dismissing allegations that a letter written by him to Union HRD ministry led to the suspension of the five scholars, Dattatreya sought to clarify that he merely forwarded a representation given to him by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Celebrating Lata Mangeshkar

Celebrating Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar turns 80 on September 28. rediff.com heralds this milestone event with a month-long celebration of memories and song. Today: Composer Jatin salutes Lataji.

'Balamurali scolded me saying, Who asked you for money? Let's record now'

'Balamurali scolded me saying, Who asked you for money? Let's record now'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Ghatam exponent T H Subash Chandran recalls his association with the Carnatic great who passed into the ages on Monday.

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Partition: The Stories We Must Remember

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'This was our country, after all, our India, humara Hindustan -- why would we go anywhere else?'

After tormenting SA batsmen, Ashwin turns up heat on media

After tormenting SA batsmen, Ashwin turns up heat on media

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, on Friday, ridiculed the media attention on the pitch for the first Test, saying most of the batsmen got out by playing bad shots.

Doha road mapped out: Lamy to G-20 leaders

Doha road mapped out: Lamy to G-20 leaders

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The G-20 leaders at their last meeting at London had asked Lamy to explore ways to improve the political engagements for resolving differences on the much-delayed Doha Round of negotiations, which were meant to culminate into a multilateral trade liberalising agreement in 2005.

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The new Honda Accord Hybrid combines two worlds to offer a fitting blend of power and fuel efficiency.

'Maha Kumbh will be a game-changer on television'

'Maha Kumbh will be a game-changer on television'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Actor Gautam Rode gets ready for his new epic show.

Meet the oldest ATP winner since 1989

Meet the oldest ATP winner since 1989

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic became the oldest ATP winner since Jimmy Connors in 1989.

55 years later, a beloved classic gets a sequel!

55 years later, a beloved classic gets a sequel!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Harper Lee to publish sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird more than five decades after it was first published.

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I feel that any terror strike at this juncture is not on the cards.' 'The reaction would most likely be military in nature and possibly using their special forces or attack helicopters,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), who spent four years at our embassy in Islamabad.

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

AR Rahman: Jai Ho, MJ!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

A poignant tribute from the Oscar-winning musician.

Cupboards don't give returns, invest smartly!

Cupboards don't give returns, invest smartly!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

It makes sense to keep the same money, which you would otherwise put away in your cupboard, in a bank where it is more secure and can also get you returns based on a rate of interest.

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Veteran actress Rati Agnihotri, who made her Bollywood debut with K Balachander's wildly successful romance drama Ek Duuje Ke Liye, remembers the late filmmaker.

Would you pay Rs 2 crores for puppies?

Would you pay Rs 2 crores for puppies?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

And he's willing to spend more, discovers Nikita Puri.

India or West Indies doesn't matter, warns Jason Roy

India or West Indies doesn't matter, warns Jason Roy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Opener Jason Roy, the hero of England's semifinal win has issued a warning to semi-finalists India and West Indies ahead of the all-important final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. When asked which team would he like to face in the final? India or the West Indies? "We prefer any side to be honest. Whoever it is, we will come out all guns blazing," warned Roy. The opener who smashed 44-ball 78 in the semi-final against Kiwis says the team is improving with every game and they are excited to play the ICC World T20 final at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. He said it is great to be in the final, especially after the loss to the West Indies in the first game.

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Why is the Mumbai police afraid of this cop?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Every traffic police station in the city has a policeman designated unofficially as the 'cashier.' 'His job is to collect the bribes and, at the end of every month, distribute this money among the cops according to rank.'

The goal is to make every opportunity count: Manish Pandey

The goal is to make every opportunity count: Manish Pandey

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Manish Pandey says his maiden ODI call-up was long overdue and he now hopes to make his much awaited India debut during the short tour of Zimbabwe next month.

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

An effervescent young girl, 25-year-old Preethu is a go-getter in life.

Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'In the late 1960s, Shashi Kapoor did not have any work. We saw a lot of him then. He sold his sports car. Mum also started selling things because we didn't have money.' 'After Sharmilee (1971), things changed again.' Kunal Kapoor talks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com about his famous father.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Give Your iPhone a New Look With These Cases and Covers

Give Your iPhone a New Look With These Cases and Covers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Find the most stylish iPhones cases and covers which you will definitely not find easy anywhere.

31 crorepatis in fray in Nagaland election

31 crorepatis in fray in Nagaland election

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

In a state, where there is no industry worth naming and no economy other than government offices, the number of crorepatis is surprisingly high.

His nose singled out the problems of the Common Man

His nose singled out the problems of the Common Man

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Laxman will be remembered for years to come as the person whom everybody turned to the first thing in the morning and drew a smile, however depressing the situation. It will be impossible to replace him...'