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Why Aligarh is a very important film

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Aligarh is a milestone in the history of Indian cinema that should start the much needed conversation about how India treats gays and lesbians, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is not that we took the decision out of some vengeance.' ' 'It was not that we dropped someone because we had some enmity with him.'

Nandan Nilekani invests in RailYatri

Nandan Nilekani invests in RailYatri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The app uses a traveller's mobile GPS to predict a train's delay.

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Meet Bollywood's Small Town Girl

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the trend's most memorable incarnations in recent times.

I hope M J Akbar is fired

I hope M J Akbar is fired

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Revelations about his assaults on young women mean that his reputation and all that he has stood for is in tatters for all time,' says Aakar Patel.

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

More muscle for CSIR likely

More muscle for CSIR likely

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

Review: Boo Boo Black Sheep

Review: Boo Boo Black Sheep

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A comic thriller that makes you laugh, but ends up killing the thrills.

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

AAP's use of Hindu symbolism is a sign of the times

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

As the campaign peaked, AAP leaders evidently realised they had to deflect their chief opponent's attempts to polarise the electorate over religious identity, explains David Devadas.

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Du Plessis revealed on Wednesday that all-rounder Chris Morris and seamer Duanne Olivier had been released from the expanded 17-man squad, but that the home side were still mulling over two positions.

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

After Amphan, Bengal is an area of darkness

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'For around five hours the storm, reportedly the strongest one ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal, that mother of many a deathly vortex, shook Kolkata like a toddler playing with a rattling toy,' observes Debashish Chatterjee.

'All the girls wanted to kiss me'

'All the girls wanted to kiss me'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Television heartthrob Eijaz Khan tells all.

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh cremated with full state honour

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh cremated with full state honour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Singh's body was consigned to flames amid chanting of hymns at the Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment in the presence of several senior political leaders and top brass of the Indian Military.

'For our generation President Kalam is the Mahatma'

'For our generation President Kalam is the Mahatma'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

President Kalam was loved by the youth of India. Something evidenced by the mass of student volunteers who have arrived in Rameswaram to mourn and to help out other mourners who have arrived in the island town to pay their last homage to India's 'Missile Man.'

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Kaun Kitne Paani Mein fails to realise its potential, says Nishi Tiwari.

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Is this your favourite Rajkummar Rao look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Has Rajkummar nailed his Bose look? Or do you prefer him in Raabta?

Step aside, Johnnie! Jane Walker whisky to celebrate women

Step aside, Johnnie! Jane Walker whisky to celebrate women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Many women find the re-branding effort patronising as opposed to inviting. Social media has already started ripping the campaign to shreds.

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A classic example of a leader who has chosen to risk everything for his vision.

'India represents the world better than the US'

'India represents the world better than the US'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

'India taught me that the United States is the exception in the world, and not the world in economic terms,' says Gloria Steinem, legendary feminist.

Tendulkar picks 53rd MoM award

Tendulkar picks 53rd MoM award

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The last time he won the accolade was also against the West Indies, in the Malaysia tri-series last September.

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Former captain Kevin Pietersen believes the form of three players will be key to England's hopes of beating Australia to regain the Ashes in their Test series starting in Cardiff on Wednesday.

'Nadal lives for tennis'

'Nadal lives for tennis'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Coach Francis Roig, who is training and travelling with the world No. 2 for the Chennai Open, says Nadal loves playing mental battles with his opponents.

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

PHOTOS: Ruthless Real Madrid take full advantage of Liverpool's lapses

PHOTOS: Ruthless Real Madrid take full advantage of Liverpool's lapses

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Liverpool came into Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid on a wave of confidence but Zinedine Zidane's side showed exactly why they are the masters of Europe's top club competition in their 3-1 win.

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Bangalore-born Bhattacharyya, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his services to science and technology and made a life peer in the UK's House of Lords in 2004.

10 DROOLWORTHY pictures of India's first Mr World

10 DROOLWORTHY pictures of India's first Mr World

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

10 H-A-W-T pix of the first Indian Mr World...

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

In December last year, Amazon invested over Rs 1,700 crore into its payments and wholesale business units in India, while in October it had infused over Rs 4,400 crore (more than USD 600 million) in its various units in India, including marketplace and food retail. Bezos last visited India in 2014 when he presented Amazon's Indian unit with a giant cheque for USD 2 billion. Since then, Amazon has pledged a further USD 3.5 billion to expand in the country and the USD 1 billion investment announced on Wednesday would take the total committed investment to USD 6.5 billion.

India is ready for fourth industrial revolution and technology innovations: Ambani

India is ready for fourth industrial revolution and technology innovations: Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Infosys chief Vishal Sikka also said that demonetisation has shown to the world that Indians are ready to adopt new technology disruptions.

The star performer for Mumbai Indians in IPL-11

The star performer for Mumbai Indians in IPL-11

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians are on course for a trademark late-season charge into the Indian Premier League play-offs, thanks largely to some impressive performances by all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

'You cannot think of another Helen...'

'You cannot think of another Helen...'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

She too, in a sense, launched a thousand ships. It explains why author Jerry Pinto decided to chronicle the life and times of Bollywood's first item girl, Helen.

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Football fans in Goa are shaking off their sussegado and becoming an animated, raucous, even belligerent lot.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Karinkunnam 6s may lack the depth to be a great film but it's worth a watch, says Paresh C Palicha.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'If the Ram Mandir is made, it is because of the collective strength of our country.'

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Media reacts to exit: 'Spain step back 10 years'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain arrived at the World Cup convinced they were ready to rule world football again but Sunday's defeat to Russia in the last 16 has set the 2010 champions back a decade and brought an end to a glorious generation.