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Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, dies at 95

John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, dies at 95

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honour, in 2012.

'I wouldn't date Virat Kohli'

'I wouldn't date Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

"Virat is fabulous," says 27-year old model Ritu Chauhan from New Delhi... but that doesn't make her think of dating her favourite cricketer. Speaking to Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com, Ritu throws light on her journey into modelling and how she thinks couples should work hand-in-hand.

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

With an unassailable 3-0 lead in hand, India need just one more win to claim their maiden ODI series triumph on South African soil.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Winter Olympics Sidelights: South Koreans furious after speed skaters hang team mate out to dry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Two South Korean speed skaters are facing growing calls for them to be banned from the national team after they appeared to blame a team mate for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the women's team pursuit at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Jacqueline earns more than Hrithik, Shahid!

Jacqueline earns more than Hrithik, Shahid!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Here's looking at some more top earners from the movies.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

To keep price control to a minimum, the government can act in two areas where it has not done so far.

Remembering Novotna: A true winner who was famed for a sporting 'choke'

Remembering Novotna: A true winner who was famed for a sporting 'choke'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Jana Novotna was a true winner but it was the misfortune of the brilliant Czech, who died on Monday aged 49, to always be recalled for one of sport's most famous and heart-rending meltdowns despite her collection of 100 tennis titles.

I am alive and that is the biggest thing for me: Yuvraj

I am alive and that is the biggest thing for me: Yuvraj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Bangladesh on Thursday, Yuvraj wanted to be in a zone which is miles away from any kind of negativity.

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Even if you are aping the West, if you customise the idea for the Indian market, localise it based on the Indian ethos, it will succeed.'

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.

Murray recovers to win Queen's title

Murray recovers to win Queen's title

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Andy Murray gave his fans a fright before recovering to beat Croatia's Marin Cilic to win the Aegon Championships for the third time at Queen's Club on Sunday.

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

The Lady Behind Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL STORIES

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Amazing stories about some of our best loved movies from Bhavani Iyer who wrote them.

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Yuvraj has switched focus to business.

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!'

The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Rediff.com6 May 2016

As late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai's Bollywood film Traffic releases this week, Rediff.com contributor Vijay George reveals what happened behind the cameras.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

The sailor who made history for India

The sailor who made history for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'

Like the first poster of Kapoor & Sons?

Like the first poster of Kapoor & Sons?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The idea of ISIS must be challenged

The idea of ISIS must be challenged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

'Islamist terror groups have never been challenged ideologically. As long as their ideology survives, like cancer, these groups will sprout somewhere else, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Dare to Bare: When celebs stripped for a cause!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A look at celebrities who have gone naked for a good cause.

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

USA swimmer Michael Phelps wins men's 200-meter butterfly, his 20th Olympic gold.

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Coronavirus: Are you anxious, worried? Read this!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Restrict the amount of time you spend on social media.' 'We have people who are glued to it from morning to night, which is certainly not what we recommend.' 'And do not take the stuff that you read on WhatsApp as sacrosanct.' 'A lot of it is absolutely nonsense.'

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com22 May 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 Qualifiers played on Monday

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A round-up of all football-related news...

'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

'Heart disease is not a death sentence'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Today, everybody is on the computer, everybody on the mobile.' 'There is very less physical activity.' 'The treatment most effective in reducing heart disease is exercise.' 'It is very, very, important.'

The heart interview you must read

The heart interview you must read

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "vital partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on his first visit to the US confident that his five-day trip will mark a "new chapter" in bilateral strategic ties.

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'Pay-for-delay' settlements between drug patent-holders and generics manufacturers to delay the launch of cheaper generic medicine are increasingly being scrutinised by antitrust regulators

'Shocked' Kyrgios demands 'respect if not love' from Aussies

'Shocked' Kyrgios demands 'respect if not love' from Aussies

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I'm not asking everyone to love me but at least know me as a person first before you judge me'