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Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Africans rule but 'Strong Boston' echoes two years after bombing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa finished first in the Boston Marathon reclaiming the top spot in a race he last won two years ago when it was struck by a deadly bombing attack.

Sunny Leone: I'm okay with being typecast

Sunny Leone: I'm okay with being typecast

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'People ask me when I will do a film that will see me as a serious actress. But to me, this is as serious as doing something else.' Serious talk with Sunny Leone.

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

The Tumhari Sulu in your life

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Radio jockeys, the new celebrities.

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Justices S C Dharmadhikari and Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi said it will pass orders in the case on June 13 after it concluded hearing arguments on the petition filed by Phantom Films, producer of Udta Punjab, against an order of the revising committee of the Central Board of Film Certification that suggested changes in the film.

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The idea behind the new rules is that slaughter markets must buy directly from the farms as is the case in the bloody world.' 'The cattle markets have become centres for the organised beef mafia.'

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

World Cup Blogs: Federer caught up in India-Pak rivalry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.

'My mom painted such a colourful world'

'My mom painted such a colourful world'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'I think my mom's fear came from the fact that I would be compared to her.' 'She was worried about the comparisons because she would say, "I have done 400 films and this is your first, but they will compare you to my 400 films".'

Want to retire at 50? Make your dream come true

Want to retire at 50? Make your dream come true

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

High savings, aggressive asset allocation and a frugal lifestyle can help you hang up your boots a decade early.

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Alleging that "evidence had been manufactured to falsely implicate him" in the 2002 hit-and-run case, Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday told the trial court in Mumbai.

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Terminator Genisys review: New Terminator has Arnie but not the vision of its iconic predecessors

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Even if reduced to a "relic of a deleted timeline," Schwarzenegger is easily the only attraction of this wishy-washy sequel, prequel, reboot, offshoot, whatever. But that's no reason to overstay one's welcome even if it's an iconic character. Rather especially if it's an iconic character.

How to work less and get more done

How to work less and get more done

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Focus on one thing. Get it done and move on to the next.

Meet the most intimidating motorcycle on Indian roads

Meet the most intimidating motorcycle on Indian roads

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

More than 2.6 meters long, a metre wide, and boasting a dry weight of 421kg, here is the flagship and most intimidating motorcycle on sale, the Indian Roadmaster.

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

The problem I have with English news television

The problem I have with English news television

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'I know and recognise that television needs interesting material. I don't even have a problem with them doing entertaining and irrelevant stories, even if they don't interest me personally. However, when something of grave importance is also breaking at the same time, then it becomes difficult for me to forgive such irresponsible behaviour,' says Aakar Patel.

'The end is in sight, the TMC is fast losing its credibility'

'The end is in sight, the TMC is fast losing its credibility'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

'There is no discipline here -- only autocracy. The state is not governed by any democratic ideology. Democracy has ceased to exist here.'

Sharing Salman Khan!

Sharing Salman Khan!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

PINK, Penaz Masani and a precious picture of Nirupa Roy in and as Superman, a low-down of Sukanya Verma's fully filmi week!

Predator on the prowl!

Predator on the prowl!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Unconventional and still quirky looking as ever, the Mojo gets me thinking of the Predator (from the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic) with hints of Yamah's (bug-eyed) 125cc Fazer and Triumph's Street Triple to stir things up.

Why Cong leaders are knocking on BJP doors in Haryana

Why Cong leaders are knocking on BJP doors in Haryana

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

With several Congress leaders pushing for Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's removal, the Congress is finding it difficult to keep its flock together in the poll-bound state. Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal reports.

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

He didn't let cerebral palsy come in the way of his boxing dreams.

6 ways to manage money after a layoff

6 ways to manage money after a layoff

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

5 reasons why Congress should merge with BJP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'I am quite optimistic that sooner or later, my wishful thinking would turn into a reality.' The only hitch is that the INC president's own career ambitions may be hurt if the Congress merges with the BJP,' says Sudhir Bisht.

New banks might queer the pitch for state-owned ones

New banks might queer the pitch for state-owned ones

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

With new private banks in the play, the going could become more difficult for the old-school state-run banks, already losing business and market position, forcing them to think hard towards consolidating and forming larger entities to garner big-ticket deals.

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change their strategy.

Why did SRK oust Dada from KKR?

Why did SRK oust Dada from KKR?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

In this exclusive excerpt from his autobiography, A Century Is Not Enough, Sourav Ganguly makes some startling revelations.

Mamata Model: Paranoia and vote-bank politics

Mamata Model: Paranoia and vote-bank politics

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

There is indeed a Bengal Model but it is one which negates generational aspiration, generates animus, thrives on bloodletting and political vendetta, reiterates outdated ideas of vote bank politics, is shorn of any vision or roadmap for reconstruction and is fast depleting the levels of a legitimate tolerance, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Rajini 2.0 and the making of a political Thalaiva

Rajini 2.0 and the making of a political Thalaiva

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Tamil Nadu has time and again proved that it needs a decisive leader even if corrupt, rather than an indecisive leader, however good-hearted, good-natured and honest he may be, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'There are so many schemes announced for the benefit of farmers, women and less privileged sections of our society. But how many of these are being availed of?'

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Menstruation is not a disease. Yet, in villages, women die due to poor hygiene during their periods.

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Mid-career change? 5 money tips for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Before you take the leap, get your financial house in order

'Kohli is the guy to take India to the next level'

'Kohli is the guy to take India to the next level'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

- 'Time Indian cricket looked beyond Fletcher' - 'Their bowling has been pretty inconsistent'

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Review: The Five-Star Classic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro is one of the best and most uncompromised films of Indian cinema, says Sukanya Verma.

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The e-commerce sector gave a much higher average hike of 16-20 per cent to its executives.

'Men are that way stupid creatures who see things in black and white'

'Men are that way stupid creatures who see things in black and white'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Rediff's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Noise levels began to climb and everyone else in the room stared agape as the fracas escalated, including the trio of accused at the back. Peter, Sanjeev and Indrani stood at the edge of their enclosure craning to see the spectacle.

'Sex is beautiful only when it's hinted at'

'Sex is beautiful only when it's hinted at'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'It took a 75-year-old director to teach the reformist set of Facebook users that Evil is not an aberration, but something that resides in the most regular seeming of human beings,' says Sreehari Nair.

How Swapna Barman became the toast of Asia

How Swapna Barman became the toast of Asia

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'To be good at the heptathlon takes at least seven years; to compete internationally and win medals takes 10 years.' 'Swapna became Asia's best heptathlete in just five years!' 'Nobody would have believed it. but she did it.'

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Chaitanya Tamhane's National Award-winning film seems more relevant today than when it released, says Sreehari Nair.