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That boy with a yellow plate

That boy with a yellow plate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Himanshu Sehgal is traveling across India, armed with a plate and a camera.

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Serena Williams strolls to eighth Miami title

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Serena Williams won her eighth Miami Open title with little trouble, enjoying a 6-2, 6-0 win over Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in just 56 minutes on Saturday.

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.

War of words breaks out between BJP, Gogoi over Rajnath's visit to Assam

War of words breaks out between BJP, Gogoi over Rajnath's visit to Assam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The Congress government in Assam and the opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party, are engaged in war of words over a purported visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to the troubled Assam-Nagaland boundary areas where situation is limping back to normalcy.

'It's okay to be a badass sometimes'

'It's okay to be a badass sometimes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'People may frown upon things like role play or the fact that the father is talking to his daughter about sex. But slowly, shows like this will shift the conversation to our homes.'

These are the weirdest records this year

These are the weirdest records this year

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 63rd edition of the famous annual is filled with jaw-dropping photos and never-before-seen stories.

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'Both Kangana and Rangoli really love me and that's because they give me so much of time and attention from their lives.'

Tennis PIX: Federer, Nadal win openers; Serena retires

Tennis PIX: Federer, Nadal win openers; Serena retires

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

World No 2 Rafael Nadal brushed aside American Jared Donaldson 6-1, 6-1 and will next face Diego Schwartzman after the Argentine beat Roberto Carballes 6-3, 6-1.

Trailer: It's Disney-meets-Anees Bazmee for Alia and Shahid's Shaandaar

Trailer: It's Disney-meets-Anees Bazmee for Alia and Shahid's Shaandaar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The trailer for Shandaar doesn't disappoint as much as it perplexes, writes Raja Sen.

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Berkshire Hathaway at 50: Buffett's amazing success mantras

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Buffett's remembers his association with Munger that began in 1959.

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

'I never saw myself gyrating to Govinda'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If everybody knows your name, that's success. Isn't that what society tells us? I experienced all that at a very young age. So how come I wasn't happy?' Lisa Ray wonders.

PICS: Off ramp head turners at fashion week

PICS: Off ramp head turners at fashion week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Here's looking at some of the most stylish women who are not on the Lakme Fashion Week runway!

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

This cruel world can drive you to drink!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'One is trying to be an upright citizen with a fresh-faced liver, in full possession of her faculties, but if ever one has needed a stiff drink, it has been now,' says Mitali Saran.

Bigg Boss 10: Housemates cook up a storm!

Bigg Boss 10: Housemates cook up a storm!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

On the 100th day inside the house, Lopa and Rohan are left with a sour taste in their mouths.

Review: Nee-Na is impressive

Review: Nee-Na is impressive

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Nee-Na is another brilliant effort by director Lal Jose.

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less charitable.

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Happy 75th birthday, Francis Ford Coppola

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Raja Sen wishes Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker who transformed The Godfather into an immortal screen classic, a happy 75th birthday.

Hazard's excellence put pressure on Schurrle at Chelsea

Hazard's excellence put pressure on Schurrle at Chelsea

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The Wolfsburg winger reckons he didn't enjoy Jose Mourinho's trust during his stay at Stamford Bridge

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Review: Jil Jung Juk is a decent entertainer

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jil Jung Juk does have its share of laughs but it lacks the chaos, excitement and crazy fun that would have made the film more enjoyable, writes S Saraswathi.

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'There are millions of Americans who are doing their best to undo the damage that he (Trump) is doing to the world,' Michael Moore tells Indira Kannan in Toronto.

Premier League bottom three show they're up for the fight

Premier League bottom three show they're up for the fight

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Burnley's 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday completed a profitable weekend for the three clubs bidding to avoid a swift return to the second tier of English football.

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Yatchan is an unexciting action comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

'Cricket is on auto-pilot now': Preity returns to the movies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'I will be present for a few matches, but I won't be doing that on a daily basis like I used to do.' 'A lot of people ask me why I am not doing films. I say I can do only one thing well at a time.' 'Right now, I am back into the entertainment business because I truly wanted to return to it.'

Delhi police chief stands firm, says no snooping done on Rahul

Delhi police chief stands firm, says no snooping done on Rahul

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Delhi Police on Monday continued to refute charges of "snooping" on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi saying that physical appearance detailing is an old and routine process.

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Delhi police visit Rahul's house, Cong alleges political espionage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A Delhi police team on Saturday visited the residence of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to enquire about an incident in which some policemen had sought details of his appearance in a case of alleged profiling.

'Baar Baar Dekho is not about time travel'

'Baar Baar Dekho is not about time travel'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Nitya Mehra gets candid about Baar Baar Dekho and its lead pair.

10 couples you'll find on campus

10 couples you'll find on campus

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

They are here, there and everywhere! You are sure to bump into these lovebirds in your college campus.

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Review: Jackson Durai is a decent watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

There is a certain wackiness to the narrative and the absurd characters that makes Jackson Durai a tolerable watch, says S Saraswathi.

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

A champion plans to create Indian Olympic medallists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Triple Olympic gold medal winner and five-time World record holder Stephanie Rice reveals how she plans to get an Olympic medal for India in swimming in 2028.

'Why daddies have to always save their sons?'

'Why daddies have to always save their sons?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'I want to know why men can't stand up for themselves.' Kangana Ranaut points a finger at Hrithik Roshan again.

Bigg Boss 11: 'I know it looked wrong, but it was a joke'

Bigg Boss 11: 'I know it looked wrong, but it was a joke'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'All the footage -- where I told Priyank to accept his feelings and that he loved me -- was a big fat joke between us.'

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Such a dad! Obama cried at daughter Malia's high school graduation

Such a dad! Obama cried at daughter Malia's high school graduation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Malia Obama, 17, graduated from the prominent Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, last Friday, which was attended by the US president.

Trump held unreported second meeting with Putin at G20

Trump held unreported second meeting with Putin at G20

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Foreign leaders who witnessed it later commented privately on the oddity of an American president flaunting such a close rapport with his Russian counterpar

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low de-merger valuation of Rs 5 lakh and Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief consultant are some of the key issues that will be discussed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Qiu makes it nine out of 10 for dominant Chinese

Qiu makes it nine out of 10 for dominant Chinese

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Qiu Bo recovered from a shaky start to secure a second straight 10-metre platform gold at the world championships in Barcelona on Sunday as dominant China ended the diving competition with nine titles out of 10 contested.

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Will GST make Life simple? Not a chance!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'In practice, GST will increase the pain of compliance, if not the cost, a lot.' 'It also has clauses that offer scope to create a single market for corruption,' warns Devangshu Datta.

'You can get too blinded by Bollywood'

'You can get too blinded by Bollywood'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'If you can do new things everyday, your mind will be challenged.'

How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality will reinforce the importance of the iPhone, says Tim Cook.