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Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Review: X-Men Apocalypse is a silly '80s spectacular

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In a world now over-stuffed with comic-book movies, X-Men: Apocalypse is far from being the finest movie yet may well rank among the most comic-booky, feels Raja Sen.

'I have big lips and long legs, so people believe the worst of me'

'I have big lips and long legs, so people believe the worst of me'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'If I wanted, I could have gone Nora Fatehi's way of getting linked to a male contestant to survive. Nora was clear that she would have an affair with either Rishabh Sinha or Prince Narula. That was her strategy. I am not like that. I am not a fake person.' Bigg Boss' Gizele Thakral discusses her short stint in the house.

Here's how you can become a great leader

Here's how you can become a great leader

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The clearer you are about your vision and your mission, the more authentic you're going to be be in your delivery values and beliefs.

Why the Nano is a killer car

Why the Nano is a killer car

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Raj Kapoor's Boot Polish (1954), starring Baby Naaz and Ratan Kumar.

What makes Nexus 5X an ideal smartphone

What makes Nexus 5X an ideal smartphone

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

the Nexus 5X is everything a smartphone should be and will soon be climbing the rungs of the popularity ladder.

Sheena Bora Trial: Arnab Goswami doesn't turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: Arnab Goswami doesn't turn up...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

It is not often that Goswami's Nation-Wants-to-Know shows become material evidence in a murder trial no less. Nor was it something CBI Special Judge J C Jagdale was wildly enthused about. It had to be done because as he put it to CBI Special Public Prosecutor Kavita Patil caustically: "Your witnesses gave interviews to channels about a serious crime."

The Chinese don't want to fight a war

The Chinese don't want to fight a war

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'They know it can embarrass them, as this surely isn't 1962.' 'They also know the moment they fire the first shot, all insecure powers in their front-yard, Australia to Japan and all the way westwards to India, will be brought together overnight, not something the deputy superpower wants,' says Shekhar Gupta.

New Alto 800 is old wine in a new bottle

New Alto 800 is old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

If you like simplicity are don't want to experiment, then the Alto 800 is the right car for you. But if you want a car with bold, striking design and plenty of features, you may want to check out the competition as well

'I've had a re-launch in so many films!'

'I've had a re-launch in so many films!'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'The casting couch does exist but nobody rapes you. The ball is in your court, and you have to choose.' Wah Taj actress Manjari Phadnis discusses her journey in Bollywood.

'Leadership improves Virat's performance'

'Leadership improves Virat's performance'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The biggest plus point for Kohli is that leadership is not affecting his performance, in fact it is the opposite, it is helping him.'

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

'Irrfan is one of the world's greatest actors'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'You can't take your eyes off him.'

The best Sholay character? VOTE!

The best Sholay character? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Take this fun poll now!

'I hate the idea of bullying'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'

The Great Indian Milieu on WhatsApp

The Great Indian Milieu on WhatsApp

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

'The whats app messages came as a tsunami on to dry, sparse, corroded, forgotten parts of the brain. Thoughts, memories, faces and long erased episodes were irrigated once again and with that came a turmoil not felt in a long while.' 'In the stark difference of time zones, how does one work in a work day and when checking messages cope with the instantaneous transport to a time that was different in every possible way?'

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

How to revive India's corrupt and debt-ridden power sector

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Hard and unpopular decisions are needed - not just another round of financial repackaging to sort out the discom mess.

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially plugged in gaps in the Fortuner's package. Tushar Kamath/CarDekho.com drives a Toyota Fortuner 2.8 4x4 AT to find all about it.

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Sudhir Mishra takes us into the dreams and fears of our politicians, into their self-deceiving pitches, and he shows us their demons and angels,' says Sreehari Nair.

How to manage your manager

How to manage your manager

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Have you ever come forward to save your boss from a bad decision?

Old school romance: Can we please bring it back?

Old school romance: Can we please bring it back?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Leave your phone at home and try to focus on what your partner's day was like.

How to rock your first day at work

How to rock your first day at work

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Dress well. Be polite and helpful. Look around for opportunities where you can put your skills to use.

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'This is a movie made with this gaze fixed on its immediate well-wishers, while at the same time it squints hard looking for those swaying back and forth on the fence,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Bollywood's Game of Phones!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The most thrilling, romantic, terrifying, musical and comical tring tring moments!

'Where is this wave? Can you see it?'

'Where is this wave? Can you see it?'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

'Gujarat is number one in public relations and marketing. Gujarat's PR is strong, it washes like a strong washing soap... The third phase is ours. It is our family and household elections, let him come there... Banaras and UP have taken on the challenge.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav tells Rediff.com contributor Neeta Kolhatkar how he plans to keep Narendra Modi at bay.

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I want to go back to India after my success here.'

Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a better looking SUV

Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a better looking SUV

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

It's in the looks department that Mercedes-Benz's new compact sports utility vehicle, the GLA, scores over its competition in the luxury segment.

Winning back investor trust is priority: MCX Stock Exchange

Winning back investor trust is priority: MCX Stock Exchange

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

MCX Stock Exchange is bullish on breaking-even in one year's time frame.

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'From the day I've taken over as chairperson of the CBFC, Ashoke Pandit and Chandraprakesh Diwedi have ganged up against me,' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

5 best SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

5 best SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Everyone has an eye over this segment which contains some of the most stylish cars in the country.

Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

The Politics of Fake News and WhatsApp Forwards

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'This is a Frankenstein's monster that will engulf us all in its rage and greed.' 'This fake news/WhatsApp forwards industry -- and especially, the use of it in politics -- is one of the biggest threats to our world today,' warns Amit Mehra.

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'The non-cinephiles may hold up Sholay as their personal favourite and the cinephile lot may quote something like 8 1/2 as the movie to load with them on the ark.' 'But for a good percentage of these people from both categories, if there is one film to simply laze around with, a film that can extract them from their dull funk, it's definitely DCH.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

How much more gray or bald would Inspector Alaknure have become when we see him next? Will Peter still be wearing white shirts and khaki trousers and eating large lunches? Will Judge Jagdale be still in charge of the case? Who will be the prime minister when Alaknure appears in court next?

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers on October 14, Anil Rego answered their credit card queries.

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

How Sushmita and Aishwarya became superstars

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Former editor of Femina magazine, Sathya Saran looks back at the Miss India pageant that changed the lives of two young women.

Karti Chidambaram raises interest in the Sheena Bora trial

Karti Chidambaram raises interest in the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

TRPs have a better affinity for Karti Chidambaram and his alleged timely assistance to INX Media, the company Peter and Indrani once ran, than the more recent murder of a 25-year-old woman.

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The mobile phone scenario has changed quite a bit since Elife S5.1's time, and the Elife S7 will do well if Gionee decides to sell it for about Rs 3000-5000 cheaper, says Himanshu Juneja

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.

'Indefensible' incidents should never have happened: Govt on AI row

'Indefensible' incidents should never have happened: Govt on AI row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

"As Civil Aviation minister, I apologise to all those affected (by these incidents)," Ashok Gajapathi Raju told a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday evening, in an attempt to end the controversy.