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Rocket attack: Security may go up in borders

Rocket attack: Security may go up in borders

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

In the wake of rockets fired from the Pakistan side of the border injuring a youth and creating panic among people, authorities are planning to work out security arrangements on border villages to prevent such scary incidents.

Fit Costa will be key to Chelsea's campaign, reckons Redknapp

Fit Costa will be key to Chelsea's campaign, reckons Redknapp

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Defending champions Chelsea's season could be in trouble if striker Diego Costa is unavailable for long, former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp said.

Venom Review: Oddly entertaining film

Venom Review: Oddly entertaining film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

After a boring first half, Venom takes off after an alien organism named Venom takes over Tom Hardy's body, observes Namrata Thakker.

Want to study in Canada? Knowing French can help

Want to study in Canada? Knowing French can help

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

While English can be scary for Indian students thinking of migrating to Canada and elsewhere, knowledge of the French language can not only help them secure an easy Canada student visa but would improve their career prospects as well.

Watching too much television can kill you

Watching too much television can kill you

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

If you're parked in front of the telly for hours at a stretch and it's becoming a habit, you better watch out! A new Australian study has found that couch potatoes have a shorter lifespan.

How Lady Gaga fought PTSD, a mental illness

How Lady Gaga fought PTSD, a mental illness

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

After suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, the pop artist is trying to spread awareness about mental health on a global platform.

Bubble trouble: What, why and how?

Bubble trouble: What, why and how?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Unfortunately, investors know of bubbles only when it bursts! So how should you protect yourself from a bubble? Before that let us see what a bubble is and how it is formed?

Williamson pleased boundary count-back rule scrapped

Williamson pleased boundary count-back rule scrapped

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'It's not really a surprise (the rule was changed). I genuinely think that no one ever thought that was going to happen and it did'

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

'People expected me to do intimate scenes with ease'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'But it's not something I am interested in.'

'It will be a horrible scene in May'

'It will be a horrible scene in May'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'Where will industry have funds when they open up?'

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Tough run has left Ivanovic fearless of defeat

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Two years in the tennis wilderness has not been all bad for Ana Ivanovic, the former world number one says it has helped her get over her fear of failure. The 22-year-old Ivanovic has won just one Tier II tournament since her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the French Open in 2008, falling to number 58 in the world, but she showed promising signs by reaching the last four at the Italian Open this week.

Box office: Thugs Of Hindostan opens big, slides drastically

Box office: Thugs Of Hindostan opens big, slides drastically

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Mexican model Edna Abigail lets us into the madness and calm at Lakme Fashion Week.

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Bear markets can terrify even seasoned investors. Learn how to invest safely.

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Only 14% wi-fi networks secure

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

According to a survey conducted by the Deloitte and Data Security Council of India, 37 per cent of wireless networks had no encryption at all, followed by 49 per cent using a lower-level protection like Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption and just 14 per cent using security layers like Wi-Fi Protected Areas (WPA and WPA2) to secure their networks.

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Coming in October: Freida Pinto in Mowgli

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mowgli is a darker take on Rudyard's famous story.

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'From the time I entered Bigg Boss 11, it was quite clear that the housemates had targeted me.' Dhinchak Pooja recaps her experience in the house.

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing entries to the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo contest is now in its fifth week of accepting entries. The best entries this week include a close-up of a lioness and two bears giving high-fives to one another. The contest is open until May 3.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Shankar Mahadevan recovering well

Shankar Mahadevan recovering well

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Shankar Mahadevan, who suffered heart attack, is back home and doing fine.

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Millions of computers hit by digital virus

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

More than nine million computers around the world have been infected by a digital virus in what experts believe is a multi-staged attack.

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Rajendra Nagar, a planned colony built after Independence, is the worst-affected area in the Bihar capital, seeing an unprecedented flooding which residents said has "exposed the under-preparedness of the corporation".

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Without DeMo, Congress would have lost

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'It is almost certain that in the absence of note-bandi, the party would have lost in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

The surprising truth about fish that you didn't know

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

You can call it 'a friend for your nervous system'.

Will South Asia be witness to Armageddon?

Will South Asia be witness to Armageddon?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Colonel Anil Athale reviews Jihad: from Hindukush to Armageddon by Sunita Joshi-Ford.

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

"There were some pretty scary moments while we were fighting fires at the Taj Hotel. On Thursday night, while we were in a cage trying to rescue guests trapped in the heritage section of the hotel, we saw one of the terrorists carrying a gun," Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant told PTI.

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Are you ready for a 'Grand' get-together at US Open?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Serena Williams and friend Caroline Wozniacki arranged a get-together in the US Open women's final, winning their Friday semi-finals in contrasting fashion on a stifling hot, humid day at Flushing Meadows.

Spooky 13B  works out in the end

Spooky 13B works out in the end

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

From the sound design to the performances to some of the camerawork, 13B plays like bad late night television or graduate school theatre. Still, the conclusion of the film and the way the premise of the spooky television show is woven into the fabric of the main story makes it all work out.

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

In conversation with special effects specialist Brian Jennings, the man entrusted with the task of transforming Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, Dasavathaaram in to an out of this world experience.

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Former Roland Garros king Guga on new French Open champ Djokovic

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

As the holder since Sunday of all four grand slam titles, Novak Djokovic has no equal in tennis, but as an artist he isn't quite up to scratch -- or so said perennial Roland Garros favourite Gustavo Kuerten.

EC cancels Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll

EC cancels Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The bypoll, earlier slated to be held on April 12, was postponed for May 25 due to poor law and order situation.

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

'Will Musharraf meet fate of Iran's Shah?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Will Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf meet the fate of the Shah of Iran, another "unpopular" leader that the United States tried to prop up?

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The famed composer seeks out some NRI performers for his concerts.

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Serena and friend Wozniacki enter US Open final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Top-seeded world number one Williams overpowered Russian left-hander Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 ,6-3, unleashing her daunting firepower against the 17th-seeded Russian. Wozniacki advanced when China's Peng Shuai broke down in scary distress due to heat illness and retired in the second set, while trailing 7-6(1), 4-3.

Bleeding youth warned others of blasts

Bleeding youth warned others of blasts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

A casual visit to a property exhibition turned out to be a scary experience for two youths, who sustained minor injuries in the series of blasts that rocked the IT capital on Friday.

Natalie Portman in a Bollywood spoof

Natalie Portman in a Bollywood spoof

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Devendra Banhart has recruited his girlfriend/actress Natalie Portman to star in the video for his new single, Carmensita.

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A teacher and a student have been shot dead in a murder-suicide at an elementary school in San Bernardino, California.

PIX: Behind the scenes of SRK's The Ring

PIX: Behind the scenes of SRK's The Ring

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Shah Rukh Khan!