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Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.

Vihari batted for three hours with Grade 2 tear at SCG

Vihari batted for three hours with Grade 2 tear at SCG

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Vihari has a Grade 2 tear which has not only ruled him out of the final game, but also puts him in doubt for the England games

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The contrast between the two meetings couldn't have been more stark, yet, both were organically linked, the latter a show of support for the former.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rupee will weaken against the dollar in next 12 months, says Reuters poll.

'How can I let go of my faith?'

'How can I let go of my faith?'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rediff.com's Utkarsh Mishra visits the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, which is fast being turned into another mandir-masjid dispute.

Birthday special: The fabulous life of Sonakshi Sinha

Birthday special: The fabulous life of Sonakshi Sinha

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

As Sonakshi Sinha turns 29 today, we celebrate Shotgun Jr and her incredible zest for life through her fun and fabulous Instagram feed.

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

Separated by dark glasses, conjoined twins vote in Punjab

Separated by dark glasses, conjoined twins vote in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amritsar-based Sohan Singh and Mohan Singh who are joined in the hip exercised their franchise for the first time in the Punjab assembly polls on Sunday.

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Change Your Life! Ask Questions!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

By framing the right question, Satya Nadella directed his team's attention to searching for the right answer, which opened up a treasure trove of new business opportunities, which would have remained undiscovered but for framing the right question.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

As Twitter removes its cartoon, BJP says it wasn't against any religion

As Twitter removes its cartoon, BJP says it wasn't against any religion

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

But, the opposition Congress and some social activists hailed Twitter's decision to remove the cartoon, and claimed the BJP was trying to gain political mileage out of the court's judgment.

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The future challenger to Narendra Modi would be somebody who can bring the Hindus and Muslims together again. The Hindus as Hindus, not broken caste groups, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Gill impressed with his solid batting on his Test debut at the MCG in the 2nd Test of the series.

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Indian great Sachin Tendulkar remains the gold standard of batting in the post-Bradman era but Virat Kohli's latest masterclass in Sunday's World Twenty20 shootout against Australia has prompted comparisons with his famous compatriot.

Buying a house this festive season?

Buying a house this festive season?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Experts say this is a good time to buy a house for self-use, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: A special night of records and own-goals!

Champions League PIX: A special night of records and own-goals!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Ronaldo equals Raul Real Madrid record while Morata emulates Del Piero after scoring in five consecutive matches

Mindset is same under new support staff: Kohli

Mindset is same under new support staff: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Virat Kohli-Rahul Dravid era began with a convincing Test series win against New Zealand at home and the India skipper on Monday said team is following the same "mindset" and objective under the new support staff.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Black US female players bring social issues to forefront at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.

Taliban govt is anything but inclusive: Afghan Amb to UN

Taliban govt is anything but inclusive: Afghan Amb to UN

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Afghan people will not accept a governing structure that excludes women and minorities'

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.

T V R Shenoy: Farewell to a very special friend

T V R Shenoy: Farewell to a very special friend

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Mr T V R Shenoy, who contributed columns to Rediff.com from its birth, passed into the ages on Tuesday evening. As we grieve and mourning his passing, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar bids adieu to an unusual human being, a sage for our times.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

When India Created History In Australia

When India Created History In Australia

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A Web series Bandon Mein Tha Dum will chronicle the Indian cricket team's historic Test series win in Australia last year.

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Wimbledon: Federer seeded second, Nadal drops to three

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Defending champion Novak Djokovic tops the draw while new world number one Ash Barty is top seed in the women's singles.

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

For several years the Chinese authorities have been taking steps to internationalise the use of the yuan.

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scenestealer while Dad is just a shadow. There are films that have explored the Dad's character with tender affection

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Who will write final act in tale of the unexpected at French Open?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stands on the threshold of finally delivering the title long predicted

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Pablo Carreno Busta rallied from a set down to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Montreal to claim the biggest title of his career at the Canadian Masters on Sunday.

Why this employee didn't encash her first salary

Why this employee didn't encash her first salary

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Deepika Pattnaik tells us how she felt while receiving her first salary.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.