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Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

Satwik-Chirag get favourable draw for Paris Olympics

Satwik-Chirag get favourable draw for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have received a favourable draw for the Paris Olympics beginning July 26.

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Canada's former national security advisor Jody Thomas described the changing relationship between Ottawa and New Delhi as an "evolution" and said Canada has "made advancements in that relationship."

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

India handed easy draws in Thomas and Uber Cup Final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The prestigious event was originally scheduled to be held from May 16-24 but was postponed to August 15-23 before finally rescheduling it in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WhatsApp's Plan For Small Businesses

WhatsApp's Plan For Small Businesses

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Meta announced a first-of-its-kind initiative called 'WhatsApp Bharat Yatra', where the company will go to Tier-II and Tier-III cities to provide on-ground, in-person training to small businesses.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

British national detained for entering Puri temple, assaulting cops

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

When the police personnel stopped him and asked him to leave the temple premises as non-Hindus are not allowed entry into the temple, Thomas allegedly assaulted the cops, they said.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

Pradhan's call to rename 156-yr-old Odisha varsity sparks a row

Pradhan's call to rename 156-yr-old Odisha varsity sparks a row

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

"There is a need for a name change. What did Ravenshaw, after whom the university is named, do during the famine," the minister had asked,

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Premier League's bottom two clubs met at Goodison Park and there was more woe for Everton as they bowed out on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Manipur: Kukis hold rallies to demand separate administration

Manipur: Kukis hold rallies to demand separate administration

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

People belonging to the Kuki-Zo community on Saturday took out three rallies in parts of Manipur to press their demand for a separate administration and protested against the viral audio clips allegedly of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in which certain objectionable comments were made.

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion. India has been the fastest growing large economies of the world with GDP growth rate of over 7 per cent for the last three consecutive years.

First time in 11 years, India in Thomas Cup quarters

First time in 11 years, India in Thomas Cup quarters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India will take on traditional powerhouse China in the final match on Wednesday.

Movies COMING UP In September

Movies COMING UP In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Aradhanaa Makes A Smashing Debut And Wins An Award

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Here's some sizzle from the IIFA Utsavam night, which was dedicated to the south film industries of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Hosting 2036 Olympics is India's dream, preparations are on: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to host the Olympic Games in 2036.

Nita Ambani re-elected to IOC unanimously

Nita Ambani re-elected to IOC unanimously

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ambani won unanimously with 100 per cent of vote at the 142nd IOC session in Paris.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

PIX: Griner's gold extra special after Russian prison

PIX: Griner's gold extra special after Russian prison

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

On the highest step of the Olympic podium, US basketball player Brittney Griner wept, tears trickling down her face as her country's national anthem serenaded her for a gold medal she could not have imagined winning while in a Russian prison.

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Christians subjected to violence by dark forces in country: Kerala archbishop

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Netto said that Christians in various parts of the country, especially in Manipur and north India, were being subjected to "cruelty and violence by dark forces" and alleged that there was no effective intervention against it by the authorities.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

PIX: Spain oust Albania, complete perfect group stage

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Albania and Spain, at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

Is Your Job Killing You?

Is Your Job Killing You?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

We do what the boss wants us to. And we do not mind putting body and soul on the line, notes Suveen Sinha.

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

CAS decision on Phogat's appeal on August 13

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The hearing on the matter concluded in Paris on Friday after it accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight on the morning of her final against eventual gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of USA.

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

'AI Has Pushed India 5 To 7 Years Behind!'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'Unfortunately, most of our students use AI to replace knowledge when they should be using the AI tools to enhance their knowledge.' 'I am sorry to say, even those students who have opted to study AI have no idea what AI is.'

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Paralympics: Harvinder wins India's first-ever archery GOLD!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh is the first ever Indian to win a gold medal in archery at the Paralympics.

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.' 'This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.'

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

US Secret Service chief quits after assassination bid on Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

This comes amid ongoing probes by lawmakers and an internal government watchdog into how the agency handled Trump's safety and how a gunman nearly killed the Republican presidential candidate for Pennsylvania during a rally this month.

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Explosives found in Trump shooter's car, residence

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Authorities used the gun to help determine the shooter's identity, as he did not have identification on him, according to law enforcement sources, as reported by CNN.

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Trump was hit by...: FBI after its chief raises doubts

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Reacting to the FBI's statement, Trump told his supporters that he has accepted an apology from the FBI.