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Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Four More Shots Please 4 Review: Fashionably Flaky

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

'I wasn't just racing, I was paving the way for others.'

Railway cops challenge Arunima's story

Railway cops challenge Arunima's story

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

A probe by the Government Railway Police has found loopholes in the version given by athlete Arunima Sinha, who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train by robbers in Bareilly.Dismissing the investigations, the 23-year-old national level football and volleyball player said she was being "mentally harassed" by the police. "The investigations point out that Arunima was disturbed and she either attempted suicide or met with an accident," said an official.

Athlete Arunima's leg further amputed

Athlete Arunima's leg further amputed

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

National-level volley ball player Arunima Sinha aka Sonu, who lost her leg after she was thrown out off a moving train in Barielly last week, on Sunday underwent a surgery at the Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical Universitin Lucknow.

Arunima to get free 'Jaipur Foot'

Arunima to get free 'Jaipur Foot'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Arunima Sinha, the national-level volleyball player who lost her leg after being thrown out from a running train near Bareilly, will be able to walk once again with a city-based non-governmental orgaqnisation on Friday deciding to provide the athlete with a 'Jaipur Foot' free of cost.

Athlete Arunima wants her assailants punished

Athlete Arunima wants her assailants punished

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Arunima Sinha, a national level volleyball player who lost her leg after being thrown out by robbers from a running train near Bareilly on Monday, will be given a job by the railways which has promised all help for her rehabilitation.

Athlete Arunima accepts UP govt's job offer

Athlete Arunima accepts UP govt's job offer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

National level volleyball player Arunima Sinha, who lost a leg after being pushed off a moving train, was on Monday offered a government job by state Sports Minister Ayodhya Pal Singh. "The sports minister met Sonu on Monday morning and offered her a job in the Sports Directorate or the Sports College," said Deputy Director (Sports) Anil Banoda. He said Arunima and her family members have accepted the offer as the athlete wants to continue her association with sports.

Arunima Sinha to be an officer in CISF

Arunima Sinha to be an officer in CISF

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Arunima Sinha, the country's first amputee to conquer Mt Everest, will soon be a police officer.

Was Arunima a national level athlete? Probe on

Was Arunima a national level athlete? Probe on

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

After the Government Railway Police claimed loopholes in sportsperson Arunima Sinha's version, a fresh controversy is brewing over her being a "national level player".

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in London, where reportedly non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu.

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

One leg handicap won't deter Arunima in Everest climb

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Arunima Sinha, who lost her left leg after being thrown off a moving train two years ago, is determined to conquer he world's highest peak -- Mt Everest.

Arunima could start playing again, say doctors

Arunima could start playing again, say doctors

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The condition of national-level volleyball player Arunima Sinha alias Sonu, who lost her left leg after being pushed out of a speeding train, is stable, doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is undergoing treatment said on Tuesday.

Sindhu, Sardar, Saba and Arunima receive Padma Shri award

Sindhu, Sardar, Saba and Arunima receive Padma Shri award

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Indian men's hockey team captain Sardar Singh and former skipper of the national women's side Saba Anjum were conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award by President Pranab Mukherjee at a glittering ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Arunima is first woman amputee to conquer Mt. Everest

Arunima is first woman amputee to conquer Mt. Everest

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In a show of indomitable spirit, zeal and grit, Arunima Sinha became the first woman in the world to conquer Mt. Everest in prosthetic legs.

How The President Spent Her Birthday

How The President Spent Her Birthday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

President Droupadi Murmu turned 66 on Thursday, June 20, 2024, and spent the birthday morning at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi.

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Tamannaah's in a colourful mood... Akshay leaves for Dubai... Janhvi promotes Good Luck Jerry...

Jharkhand climber conquers highest peak in the world

Jharkhand climber conquers highest peak in the world

Rediff.com19 May 2013

Susen Mahato, a rural youth from Jharkhand, climbed the Mt Everest this morning to become the fourth person from the state to conquer the highest peak in the world.

Injured volleyball player offered govt job in UP

Injured volleyball player offered govt job in UP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

National level volleyball player Arunima Sinha, who lost a leg after being pushed off a moving train, was on Sunday offered a government job by state Sports Minister Ayodhya Pal Singh.

Not compensation, but govt job will help: Athlete

Not compensation, but govt job will help: Athlete

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The young athlete who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train by robbers on Thursday demanded a government job, saying a "small compensation" will not help her. Arunima alias Sonu lost her leg after she was pushed out of the Padmavat Express in Bareilly on Monday night by three men who were trying to rob her when she was travelling to Delhi to appear for an examination. She said her dreams have been shattered."A few thousand rupees cannot last long," she said.

Sportswoman who lost leg seeks Govt job

Sportswoman who lost leg seeks Govt job

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The young athlete who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train by robbers says 'small compensation' will not help her even as Railways ordered a high-level probe into the incident.

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Amputee who conquered Everest denied entry at Ujjain temple for not following dress code

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Sinha had alleged on Monday that her disability was mocked at when she visited the temple recently

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

Let's talk about sex!

Let's talk about sex!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

If two consenting adults are mature enough to indulge in sexual activity, society does not need to interfere. Maybe it's time for people to 'grow up' The idea of sex should not be talked about in a disgusting manner, but should be discussed as a normal and healthy practice. Sex is not immoral says Arunima Gururani, a college student from New Delhi.

She lost leg after being thrown off train; now scaled Everest

She lost leg after being thrown off train; now scaled Everest

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Arunima Sinha, a former national level volleyball player, who had lost her right leg after thrown off a moving train by some hoodlums, created history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest.

'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

'Fewer people are going to the theatres than before'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur talks about a dangerous trend in Indian cinema.

Injured athlete shifted to Lucknow hospital

Injured athlete shifted to Lucknow hospital

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Arunima Sinha alias Sonu, the sportswoman, who lost her leg after being pushed from a moving train, was on Saturday shifted to a Lucknow hospital for further treatment, a senior health department officer said.

Athlete cured of infection in amputated leg

Athlete cured of infection in amputated leg

Rediff.com2 May 2011

National level athlete Arunima Sinha, who lost her leg after allegedly being pushed off a train, has been cured of infection in her amputated leg, doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where she is undergoing treatment, said.

'Mamata, Maya responsible for athlete incident'

'Mamata, Maya responsible for athlete incident'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Expressing shock at volleyball player Arunima Sinha being thrown out of a train in Bareilly, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday held both Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati responsible for the incident.

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The decision followed detection of a serious infection for which she underwent a second round of surgery at the King George's Medical College under Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow on Sunday.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

'Gamosa' to 'Joi Aai Asom', signs that shaped Assam protests

'Gamosa' to 'Joi Aai Asom', signs that shaped Assam protests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Assamese 'gamosa' and the salutation 'Joi Aai Asom' along with the cry 'Ho!Ho!' has become the symbol of the protests raging the state against the amended Citizenship Act.

Meet the new Mrs India-World

Meet the new Mrs India-World

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Mother of two Jeevikka Shah (centre) was on Thursday crowned Mrs India-World at a glittering function in Mumbai.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Queen Elizabeth II had an impromptu lesson in Indian dance mudras, or ritual hand gestures, when the 90-year-old monarch met celebrated dancer and choreographer Arunima Kumar at the Buckingham Palace.

ISSF Junior World Cup: Muskan wins gold as India pip China to go top

ISSF Junior World Cup: Muskan wins gold as India pip China to go top

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The 16-year-old Indian bested China's Qin Sihang and Thailand's Kanyakorn Hirunphoem, who respectively took silver and bronze in the pistol event, the tournament's final day.

Ratan Tata waxes eloquent on UP, Akhilesh

Ratan Tata waxes eloquent on UP, Akhilesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Says UP misunderstood and underplayed

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'The more people get tested, the more people will come under isolation. So the spread will get limited with testing.'

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

National fencing champion, Hoshiyar Singh, died on Thursday after he was allegedly thrown off a moving train by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel in Uttar Pradesh.