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Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Why did Nargis Fakhri disappear from Bollywood?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'I am not actively searching for a film; I leave it up to the universe.'

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Why Tista Sengupta wants Lopa and Manu to be disqualified...

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

If rebel league takes off, there won't be Test cricket, says Warner

If rebel league takes off, there won't be Test cricket, says Warner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Australian batsman David Warner expressed apprehension about Test cricket's survival should the proposed 'rebel' league to be bankrolled by Indian business tycoon Subhash Chandra takes flight but added that the vast sums of money on offer could not be easily rejected by players.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

There is a certain wackiness to the narrative and the absurd characters that makes Jackson Durai a tolerable watch, says S Saraswathi.

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Why the panic over India, asks economist Paul Krugman

Why the panic over India, asks economist Paul Krugman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The rupee's recent decline is sharp, yes, he says, but the tale would be scary if India was like the Asian crisis countries of 1997-98, or even Argentina in 2001, when large amounts of debt was denominated in foreign currency. According to him, India's percentage of external debt to GDP was around 20

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Meet The Tigers of Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Here's looking filmi tigers with the loudest roar!

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One remembers Professor Rao with fondness as the man who gave the space programme a very professional front face, a very different appearance from the raw energy of a Vikram Sarabhai or the polished passion of a Dr Satish Dhawan.'

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Box Office: Azhar gets average opening

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

My FAVOURITE Indian films of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Sreehari Nair could not put up with turgid and self-serious ones like Super Deluxe and Gully Boy. His list of favourite Indian movies of 2019 contains just five names.

All-England: Saina struggles into quarter-finals

All-England: Saina struggles into quarter-finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Saina Nehwal was made to sweat by American Beiwen Zhang before making it to the women's singles quarter-finals in the All-England Badminton Championships in Birmingham on Thursday night. The seventh seeded Indian ace needed an hour to quell the challenge of the American qualifier 24-22, 18-21, 21-19 in a second round match.

Nargis: I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes

Nargis: I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'I didn't know how to be delicate and feminine and seductive in films or in real life. I am still learning to flutter my eyelashes,' Nargis Fakhri tells Subhash K Jha.

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Victims' father charges at ex-USA Gymnastics doctor in court

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

He was nearly within striking distance of Nassar before court guards tackled him roughly to the ground in front of his shocked daughters.

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

China is on the lookout for investment pastures where its money is welcome, safe and earns a decent return. India also needs vast investment - about $1 trillion over the next 10-15 years - in infrastructure, green energy, transportation and heavy industry, says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

Dress to impress: 10 first date styles

Dress to impress: 10 first date styles

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Take a cue from our desi divas on how to nail your first date fashion.

Villa could face FA wrath after Cup crowd chaos

Villa could face FA wrath after Cup crowd chaos

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Aston Villa will be braced for a Football Association investigation after their FA Cup triumph over West Bromwich Albion ended in alarming crowd scenes on Saturday.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

'Men are trembling now'

'Men are trembling now'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Predators will always try, but I'm sure there will be less. We need one or two big examples like this.'

Have you seen these amazing films?

Have you seen these amazing films?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Logan Lucky and It have many chuckle-worthy moments.

Are you ready to start your own business?

Are you ready to start your own business?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Entrepreneurship is about confronting brutal realities of life where you have to take the risk on a daily basis.

The unholy nexus between politics and business

The unholy nexus between politics and business

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The recent revelations come six years after another round of tapes stole the limelight.

Jankovic hopes Mallorca tonic can lead to upturn at Wimbledon

Jankovic hopes Mallorca tonic can lead to upturn at Wimbledon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

After a season plagued with injuries and a health scare Jelena Jankovic, perhaps more than anyone, needed the tonic of a few days soaking up the Mallorcan sunshine last week.

Kat or Anushka? Who's the hottest cover girl?

Kat or Anushka? Who's the hottest cover girl?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Vote and tell us who's your favourite.

'I was a boring guy'

'I was a boring guy'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'It was very scary to attempt this role (in Udta Punjab), when I have no way of understanding what it is like to be on a high. I wondered whether I would make a fool of myself or whether I would be able to push my boundaries.' Shahid Kapoor comes clean.

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'I would never celebrate the success of my songs, be it with Baar Baar Dekho or Dear Zindagi. With Jahan Tu Chala, I made it a point to enjoy its success.'

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Review: Strawberry is a decent directorial debut

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Tamil film Strawberry works because of its storyline, says S Saraswathi.

When Hrithik almost became a AC mechanic

When Hrithik almost became a AC mechanic

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Long before he became a superstar, long before he summoned the courage to tell his father Rakesh Roshan that he wanted to become an actor, Hrithik Roshan was seized by self doubt.

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Sanju: The Master Manipulator returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'In Sanju, Rajkumar Hirani has essentially found a Rajkumar Hirani story buried inside Sanjay Dutt's life.' 'Now if you think that's scary, sample the alternative: Perhaps Sanjay Dutt had been living his life to suit the narrative of a Rajkumar Hirani film,' says Sreehari Nair.

What did India achieve with Headley's deposition?

What did India achieve with Headley's deposition?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The deposition was meant to secure more information and revelations on the 26/11 terror attacks that would make India's case against Pakistan stronger. Instead, the internal conflicts within India's security establishment stood exposed.

Rambo of Iraq takes on Islamic State

Rambo of Iraq takes on Islamic State

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

A bearded, axe-wielding warrior known as "Iraq's Rambo" is being feted as the hero of the battle to reclaim Tikrit.

'I won't forget that night ever'

'I won't forget that night ever'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'We used to enjoy looking at the serene Periyar river every day, flowing quietly and calmly.' 'How everything changed in a day!' 'The quiet Periyar became angry, aggressive, ferocious terrifying everyone in its way.' 'I have not seen this kind of rain fury in my entire life.'

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Amid attacks on Indian-origin people in the United States, an anti-immigration website has caused alarm among the community after featuring a video showing a man secretly filming Indian families at an Ohio park and commenting that the "Indian crowd" has "ravished the Mid-west".