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Review: Pranayam lacks depth

Review: Pranayam lacks depth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The film has to depend on its protagonists to work and is much below expectations from a director of Blessy's calibre.

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

China and the United States were headed for a major diplomatic confrontation as Washington on Wednesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, a move it said was aimed 'to protect American intellectual property and private information', hinting at cyber espionage.

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

'Scindia is welcome if he upholds Hindutva nationalism'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He too can become a good BJP worker like Rajmata and those from his family before him.'

Out of X-Factor but popular on Facebook

Out of X-Factor but popular on Facebook

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Piyush Kapoor gets eliminated on the popular reality show.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Randeep Mann, former physician at Russellville in Arkansas state, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the bombing that critically injured Trent Pierce and left him with one eye and one ear, the Arkansas News reported.

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Cong accuses govt of 'hounding out' Rajan, BJP says no comment

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said he was "disappointed and profoundly saddened" by Rajan's decision against a second term, but was not surprised by the development

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

Modi wants independent probe panel

Modi wants independent probe panel

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi Tuesday asked BCCI president Shashank Manohar and secretary N Srinivasan to stay away from the decision-making process and let an independent panel decide his fate.

Acid thrown on woman doctor in Delhi

Acid thrown on woman doctor in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Two unidentified bike-borne assailants threw acid on a 30-year-old woman doctor in New Delhi in Tuesday morning in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden area.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'He had differences with Rahul.'

Kingfisher bomb scare: 3 employees held

Kingfisher bomb scare: 3 employees held

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The Bengaluru police has said that the crude bomb on Kingfisher Airlines may have been planted by an employee of the airline.

Day after criticising Rahul, Congress expels Barkha Singh from party

Day after criticising Rahul, Congress expels Barkha Singh from party

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Delhi Mahila Congress chief was expelled for six years from the party for undertaking anti-party activities.

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Millions of African fans mourned the agonising exit of Ghana, their last hope for World Cup glory, while four more nations stepped up to battle on Saturday for the remaining longed-for semi-final berths.

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Harsha Bhogle: My Hero, Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

We have all had heroes. We have all wanted to be someone else. But there was nobody I wanted to be more than I wanted to be Sunil Gavaskar, notes Harsha Bhogle.

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Scindia's exit reignites 'old vs young' debate in Congress

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Scindia's departure from the Congress also raises question marks about delayed decision-making and status quo in the Congress.

Azarenka chomps down Meusburger to reach fourth round

Azarenka chomps down Meusburger to reach fourth round

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Victoria Azarenka remained on course for a third straight Australian Open title with a thumping 6-1, 6-0 victory over Yvonne Meusburger in exactly an hour on Saturday.

Snubbed Root wants more England players in IPL

Snubbed Root wants more England players in IPL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

England Test captain Joe Root is not bitter about his exclusion from this year's Indian Premier League and believes his team mates playing in the Twenty20 tournament will hugely benefit from the experience.

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada on Thursday said there was "no politics" behind their resignations from the party.

Adidas, Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years

Adidas, Puma bury hatchet after more than 60 years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Sports goods makers Adidas and Puma, founded by two feuding brothers, buried a 61-year-old grudge by playing a soccer match at their German hometown of Herzogenaurach to mark International Peace Day on Monday. With Adidas chief executive Herbert Hainer and Puma CEO Jochen Zeitz taking part, employees played in mixed teams to mark the annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence with the first reconciliation since brothers Adi and Rudolf Dassler split in 1948.

Exodus from NCP continues; Naik, son, 50 corporators join BJP

Exodus from NCP continues; Naik, son, 50 corporators join BJP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The latest setback for the 20-year-old party came at a time when its top leadership is in talks with the Congress to finalise seat-sharing for the 288-member assembly.

Post-Godhra riots case: No evidence, 28 accused walk free

Post-Godhra riots case: No evidence, 28 accused walk free

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

All those accused of arson, rioting and damaging the property of the minority community at Paliyad village in Kalol taluka of Gandhinagar district were already on bail.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

An IMF we can love?

An IMF we can love?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

It will depend on how the Fund chooses to deploy its newfound power, asks Dani Rodrik.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Paine's batting lineup has been rated the worst Australia has ever, so the bowlers could well be under pressure

Not spending, but the outcomes are important

Not spending, but the outcomes are important

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Outcomes alone matter. It is the outcomes that are important to know if the money was spent wisely and efficiently and this is what neither the CAG nor MOSPI do not seem to do very well though the MOSPI does not have a wider mandate to poke anywhere like the CAG could do.

MP apologises for slapping bank manager

MP apologises for slapping bank manager

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

"I have no personal grudge against Ravinder Reddy, the rural bank manager. It was an unfortunate incident. The truth would come out later. However, I tender unconditional apology to him and bankers to put an end to this. I don't want to put the people to inconvenience due to the bank union's agitation," Jagannath told reporters in Delhi.

Errant MP apologises to bank manager

Errant MP apologises to bank manager

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Seeking to put an end to the row over his alleged slapping of a rural bank manager, Congress Member of Parliament M Jagannath on Thursday tendered an unconditional apology to the victim. "I have no personal grudge against Ravinder Reddy, the rural bank manager. It was an unfortunate incident. The truth would come out later. However, I tender an unconditional apology to him to put an end to this," he told reporters in New Delhi.

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

School principal shot dead by class 12 student in Haryana

School principal shot dead by class 12 student in Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The accused student fired four shots at Swami Vivekanand School principal Ritu Chhabra, who was in her office, with a .32 bore gun and critically injured her, they said.

Man thrashed by suspected cow vigilantes, dies in Ahmedabad

Man thrashed by suspected cow vigilantes, dies in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Mohammad Ayyub Mev was admitted to V S Hospital after he was thrashed by unidentified persons on S G Highway on the night of September 13.

Actors To Watch Out For!

Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Check out the new talent of 2018.

'I hope we can score another hit with Raaz 2'

'I hope we can score another hit with Raaz 2'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Mohit Suri, the director of Raaz 2, clears the air about his much-speculated break up with Udita Goswami, his penchant for hard-hitting, intense films from Zeher to Awarapan and of course the Emraan Hashmi connection.

Harbhajan doesn't care whether Symonds tour India

Harbhajan doesn't care whether Symonds tour India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The whole of Australia maybe waiting with bated breath to know if Andrew Symonds will eventually tour India but his bete noire Harbhajan Singh says he just could not care less.

When agents mis-sell tax plans

When agents mis-sell tax plans

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Agents are known to mis-sell tax plans to unaware investors. Mis-selling comes easy as basic facts are misrepresented and investors are made to buy plans that don't benefit them.

Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Beautiful Life Lessons from Buddy Hirani

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'Buddy knows more about Raju's films because he sits in the editing room.' 'He has seen Sanju a number of times already!'

First Look: Mallika hits Hollywood

First Look: Mallika hits Hollywood

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The actress has bagged the central role in Unveiled, a noir thriller.