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'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Hamilton has won 71 races, 20 fewer than Schumacher, and four titles for Mercedes in the past five years. The first was with McLaren in 2008.

The girl who lost Dangal, but found Aashram

The girl who lost Dangal, but found Aashram

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'Bobby Deol has a child-like quality which makes you love him instantly.'

The A-Team is big dumb fun

The A-Team is big dumb fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

If you've been craving a good time at the movies watching an action adventure, The A-Team is a good bet for you this weekend.

Is Father's Day relevant in India?

Is Father's Day relevant in India?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Do you believe in celebrating Father's Day? Tell us!

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This time he spreads more than his arms. He finds wings,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Why Maharashtra is going back to the 18th century

Why Maharashtra is going back to the 18th century

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

'The state should be setting the pace for 21st century India; instead it is falling behind every day -- and its leaders apparently could not care less,' says T V R Shenoy.

Send us your one-of-a-kind summer pics!

Send us your one-of-a-kind summer pics!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

We want you to send in your interesting summer snapshots so we can share them with other readers. They can be funny, they can be touching or just plain weird -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity.

'I Do' with a twist: World's most bizarre weddings

'I Do' with a twist: World's most bizarre weddings

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The wedding season is here and people are getting married by the dozen. People are spending bucketloads of money to ensure in order to create their dream weddings. But there are some adventurous souls who are giving traditions and rituals a miss and saying 'I Do' with a twist. Here are some of the craziest and most bizarre weddings. Go ahead, take inspiration and plan one weird, out of this world marriage.

Obsessed with women's legs? There's a caf for you in Japan

Obsessed with women's legs? There's a caf for you in Japan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The World of Thighs Photography Cafe lets diners feast on an array of dishes while surrounded by hundreds of pictures of long limbs.

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Deepika, Big B shine at Yuvi's brand launch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A look at celebs who flocked to Yuvraj Singh's fashion brand launch.

Stalked: 'They said I had acute psychosis'

Stalked: 'They said I had acute psychosis'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

We invited readers to comment on how young people can deal with stalkers and obsessive lovers. Here, reader Shibani Malik* shares her harrowing experience at the hands of an office admirer.

Video: Peeking into purses: What's in yours?

Video: Peeking into purses: What's in yours?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

We snoop through people's purses and find out what's inside. Check out this video and let us know what's in your handbag?

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A mechanical engineer - Upendra Nath Bramhachari - has applied for the post of head coach of the Indian team with an aim to 'drag an arrogant Virat Kohli on right track'.

Off ramp style: How to rock dhoti pants

Off ramp style: How to rock dhoti pants

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

On Day 4 of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, we bring you some action off the ramp

Why women's world chess champion resigned after just 5 moves!

Why women's world chess champion resigned after just 5 moves!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Women's World chess Champion Hou Yifan of China left everyone stunned at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess tournament when she resigned in a controversial fashion after just five moves in her 10th and final round game against India's Lalith Babu.

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

'I would love to be back on Bigg Boss'

'I would love to be back on Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'Salman scolded me (but) he took my side as well. He just told me don't forget what kind of a person you are. Be yourself and that I should not hit anyone, as it is wrong.' Priyank Sharma, who was evicted from Bigg Boss 11, hopes to return to the show.

Heather Knight: England were not at their best but...

Heather Knight: England were not at their best but...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The good thing about the format of this World Cup tournament is the best four teams will go through. All the teams will play each other once, there's nine games each before those semi-finals, so I don't think England will be too worried. They'll learn from things that didn't quite go so well, writes England Women's cricket team captain Heather Knight in her column.

'So disappointed Birdman won'

'So disappointed Birdman won'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Drona 2010 is disappointing

Review: Drona 2010 is disappointing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

SMS Review: Dhrona 2010 the reunion director Shaji Kailas and Mammootty after a long while is disappointing. The actors deserved better than the ho-hum it ends up being.

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

'I'm not hungry to be recognised by Bollywood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'You can be a great actress, incredibly good looking, have a huge body of work, have National awards... but until you make a mark in a Hindi project, people will not bother.'

Here's why departing champion Muguruza broke down in tears

Here's why departing champion Muguruza broke down in tears

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Garbine Muguruza's defence of her French Open title ended in tears on Sunday when the Spaniard had to be escorted from the Roland Garros interview room after breaking down following her fourth-round loss to Kristina Mladenovic.

Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final

Osaka storms past Keys to reach first Grand Slam final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka announced her arrival on the big stage at the US Open on Thursday, beating last year's runner-up Madison Keys 6-2, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam final.

Study abroad: There could be a scholarship for YOU

Study abroad: There could be a scholarship for YOU

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Business schools are desperate to attract a diverse MBA class and many are offering weird and wonderful scholarships to ensure they have an 'interesting' student mix.

Scars are SEXY! The most inspiring pic you'll see today

Scars are SEXY! The most inspiring pic you'll see today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Madison Yenglin, who did a preventative mastectomy at age 21, is putting her scars on full display.

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Chidambaram said he was honoured that the two leaders visited him.

Rajkummar and Patralekha's beautiful love story

Rajkummar and Patralekha's beautiful love story

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The duo gave Humans of Bombay a glimpse into their adorable love life.

Review: Burn After Reading

Review: Burn After Reading

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

In Burn After Reading, prepare to be bowled over by Chad, the man with a ridiculously botched highlight job. And he's played by Brad Pitt.

When prime time is not for prime news

When prime time is not for prime news

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A free press is not necessarily an unbiased press. The media curates what it presents to the public, and that curation is driven by multiple considerations, argues Devangshu Datta.

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

To My Biden-Supporting Friends

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'On Saturday, I drove my wife over to Beverly Hills for sushi.' 'Two blocks before Rodeo, we turned the car around, because we saw hundreds driving pickup trucks and marching down sidewalks, yelling, donning MAGA gear, and waving huge Trump flags.' I tell you... It was scary.' 'And this didn't look like a defeated throng.' 'These folks looked like they knew something we didn't,' notes Rajiv Satyal, the Los Angeles-based comedian and host.

Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain

Without Rafa, Muguruza flies Wimbledon flag for Spain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Wimbledon will naturally miss an old favourite with Rafael Nadal sidelined by injury yet Garbine Muguruza, armed with her sunny demeanour and blistering talent, seems perfectly happy and equipped to fill the void left by her great Spanish compatriot.

Little Zizou is a perfect weekend treat

Little Zizou is a perfect weekend treat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Rather than being an ambitious opus designed to prove a point by a debutante director, Little Zizou comes across as a paean of affection to the people the filmmaker has known all her life. If that was the primary purpose of the film, mission accomplished. For those hoping for a little light entertainment and the possibility of leaving cinema halls with a smile on their face, Zizou might well be the perfect weekend retreat.

Unexpected Proposal

Unexpected Proposal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The Proposal provides the comfort of a fairytale, updated with strippers, a little comedic nudity and bodily function humour just so that we remember what century we're living in.

Odd, even-numbered cars allowed to run on Sundays: Delhi govt

Odd, even-numbered cars allowed to run on Sundays: Delhi govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The Delhi government's decision to allow odd-even number cars to ply on alternative days from next month came in for sharp criticism on Monday from Opposition in Rajya Sabha, which dubbed it as "impractical and weird" and called for its reconsideration.

Footpaths are for walking  only

Footpaths are for walking only

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

One gets the impression that most of the skywalks that are coming up in Mumbai are tethered in the philosophy that if you cannot provide a safe passage for the pedestrians on the cluttered sidewalks, provide a skywalk. It costs much more, renders the skyscape uglier but then the pedestrian deserves a new uplifting experience. So, take him skywards.

Discovering Kolkata today

Discovering Kolkata today

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

We navigate teeming markets, inspect stunning temples, and uncover rich history in the often overlooked Indian metropolis.

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

Vellathooval is a let-down

Vellathooval is a let-down

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Vellathooval is disappointing considering there are veterans like director I V Sasi and writer John Paul associated with it.

Mumbai will recover, says top director

Mumbai will recover, says top director

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Danny Boyle, the director of the film Slumdog Millionaire, which is set in Mumbai, paid homage to the Indian city after his film bagged top honour at the British Independent Film Awards.