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Apple iPad 2018: An education-centric tablet

Apple iPad 2018: An education-centric tablet

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The latest avatar of the iPad, at least outwardly, is a dead ringer for its predecessor from last year. The biggest change, however, is support for the stylus, says Abhik Sen.

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's only when Gold moves away from Akshay Kumar's blundering Bangla and hockey humbug to become a story of grace among go-getters that it comes close to becoming the movie it should have been, says Sukanya Verma.

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

'11 out of 10 for Budget's politics'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'The finance minister has told the BJP's core voters we are hearing you and we are sensitive to your aspirations.'

Why the Congress is a private limited company

Why the Congress is a private limited company

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

'It seems clear that what the Gandhis have done is, if not criminal, at least improper. The fact is that having never had to work for a living, having never had to look for a job like the rest of us, having always lived in government housing their entire lives, it is only natural that they should see no difference between personal property and everything else,' says Aakar Patel.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Mark Zuckerberg tightens grip as Facebook's cash flows

Mark Zuckerberg tightens grip as Facebook's cash flows

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

When Zuckerberg and his wife pledged last year to give away the majority of their Facebook shares to a new foundation they had formed, questions arose about how that might happen without him losing his grip on the company.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Bigg Boss 11: 'It is 100% true. I love Puneesh'

Bigg Boss 11: 'It is 100% true. I love Puneesh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'I can't fake love for the cameras.'

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

PHOTOS: 10-man Manchester Utd stun Arsenal at Emirates

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Photos from the English Premier League match played between Manchester United and Arsenal on Saturday

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.

Indian techie, 6-yr-old son were found dead in a 'pool of blood'

Indian techie, 6-yr-old son were found dead in a 'pool of blood'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The gruesome killings of an Indian IT professional and her six-year-old son in a New Jersey town has sent shock waves in the neighbourhood with the motive behind the murders still unknown.

V Shantaram's brilliant Manoos turns 75

V Shantaram's brilliant Manoos turns 75

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

It was legendary producer-director V Shantaram, who conceived the plot, based on a short story The Police Constable, which revolved around the theme of a good-hearted uniformed man attempting to free a prostitute from a life of indignity.

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Spider-Man: Homecoming Review: Finally, a superhero without any anguish!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Homecoming fuses the kinky-swiftness of the original superhero movies with the silly concerns of a 2017's teenager, points out Sreehari Nair.

Groceries are the next big thing in online shopping

Groceries are the next big thing in online shopping

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Many small-scale start-ups are operational in this space for some years now. Larger players, too, seem to have realised the potential and are now entering into the fray, mostly through acquisitions.

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The new Budget would do well to fill up the gaps and pave a strong way forward to ensure that the optimism surrounding it is not short-lived.

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.

Deep Singh, the 'super Sikh' who hates bad guys and loves Elvis

Deep Singh, the 'super Sikh' who hates bad guys and loves Elvis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Move over Batman and superman.

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

He said digitisation was aimed at bringing in accountability and added that more cash would bring with it social evils.

La Liga PHOTOS: Sensational Messi inspires Barca comeback

La Liga PHOTOS: Sensational Messi inspires Barca comeback

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A mesmeric Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to come from behind and beat Sevilla 2-1 in a thrilling encounter on Sunday as the champions kept the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid, who saw off Leganes 3-0 thanks to a double from Gareth Bale.

Why your boss has a 6 figure salary and you don't

Why your boss has a 6 figure salary and you don't

Rediff.com16 May 2017

High-flying earners don't primarily work for the money.

The Apple Revolution

The Apple Revolution

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

With a slew of product releases this time, Apple has made it very difficult for its competitors to survive in the market with its state-of-the-art products and software. It will be interesting to see how competition answers with their upcoming products.

I will cancel Paris deal if elected: Trump

I will cancel Paris deal if elected: Trump

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Trump said he will create jobs all across America and provide cheaper energy to people, especially farmers.

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'As far as Kashmir is concerned, a 'solution' was very much in play, and had brought endemic violence across the Jammu and Kashmir regions very much under control before the disruptive adventurism of the present regime resulted in a limited and localised escalation.'

Bigg Boss' Manveer: People are making me feel like a star

Bigg Boss' Manveer: People are making me feel like a star

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Manu had some experience, as he had played a reality show before. He knew how to play in front of the camera. I saved Manu from nominations by shaving of my beard during a task. But the same day, I got into trouble because the other person (Rohan Mehra) did not save me. I realised that if the game will continue like this, I will have to play smart.' Manveer Gurjar then played so smart, he won Bigg Boss 10!

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

The 12-year-old who wants to save the oceans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Haaziq Kazi, disturbed by the damage we have done to marine life, has designed a solution to save the oceans.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

PHOTOS: CSK pip Sunrisers to make their 7th IPL final

PHOTOS: CSK pip Sunrisers to make their 7th IPL final

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Faf du Plessis stroked an unbeaten half-century as Chennai Super Kings edged past Sunrisers Hyderabad by two wickets in Qualifier 1 to enter the IPL final, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

When Shahid Kapoor got married on screen

When Shahid Kapoor got married on screen

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Haider star enters holy matrimony for real on July 7.

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The ambitious plan to deploy such a large number of women personnel in most challenging combat theatres.

What if Rangeela ended differently?

What if Rangeela ended differently?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

What happens if a movie ends differently? Reality checks in, of course.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Though it is a little too neat and a little too light, Rubaru Roshni is important because it is telling us stories of people who have experienced an 'Inner Migration' in their lives, notes Sreehari Nair.

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

It's Not That Simple: Foul-mouthed Soap Opera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

What holds It's Not That Simple together is the cast; performers who frequently rise above their stodgy lines to bring something personal to the table, notes Sreehari Nair.

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In most cases, the payback on energy saving projects offered by GIBSS are between one and three years.

Too busy for work-life balance? Simple steps to take control

Too busy for work-life balance? Simple steps to take control

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'You are always busy' is no longer a compliment but feedback that needs to be acted upon.

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

The MOST ENTERTAINING Guests on Koffee? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Were Kareena and Priyanka catty enough? YOU tell us in this poll!