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Second season of IPTL to adopt changes in format

Second season of IPTL to adopt changes in format

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) cannot be called an Indian league, its founder managing director Mahesh Bhupathi has clarified though the new competition has borrowed heavily from the cricket-based IPL, especially in the franchise business model.

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Udta Punjab truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening.

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

Hamilton 'pushing for hat-trick' with Senna's record in sight

Hamilton 'pushing for hat-trick' with Senna's record in sight

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

'I watched Senna as a child and it would be an honour to match him. Now I'm just one win away but I hope to do even better'

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The new Audi RS7 Sportback Performance is so powerful that driving this car is not for the faint-hearted.

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.

BJP MLA gallops into row after 'thrashing' horse

BJP MLA gallops into row after 'thrashing' horse

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

People poured their wrath on Mussoorie MLA Ganesh Joshi for showing cruelty to the animal.

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Manchester United's fourth place in last season's Premier League was regarded as a qualified success but more importantly the launch pad to return the club to former glory.

Delhi HC issues production warrant to death row rapists

Delhi HC issues production warrant to death row rapists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday issued production warrants for Tuesday to four death row convicts in the December 16 gang rape and murder case on the trial court's reference for confirmation of the capital punishment given to them.

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon feels like a rare breath of clean air in the cluttered, loud blockbuster universe, says Raja Sen.

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The 2016 Ford Endeavour 2.2 is a beast of a vehicle which though is a bit down on power as compared to its 3.2-litre version but it is a monster in itself nonetheless

Pak Army, ISI targeting India to hit Sharif: Riedel

Pak Army, ISI targeting India to hit Sharif: Riedel

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Pakistan's powerful army and the its espionage agency Inter Services Intelligence are using "terrorist brinkmanship" to threaten India and undermine their own Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to secure domestic gains against their civilian leaders, a former CIA analyst has said.

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The flawed response to the crisis has fed a us-vs-them mentality in which the banker, the expert, the coastal entrepreneur, the immigrant, the foreigner are all villains. The crisis was not that much of a problem; the response -- the over-reaction, the sovereign debt build-up and the lasting anger -- is the problem, says Mihir S Sharma.

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Get ready for more firepower as smartphone makers plan to dazzle you with high processing power, bigger RAMs and of course, cameras that come with beastly megapixels.

Ishant was the biggest threat on Day 1: Rogers

Ishant was the biggest threat on Day 1: Rogers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Despite scoring a half-century to lay the foundation for Australia's first innings, opener Chris Rogers was unhappy with the way he got out the opening day of the third Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

The caged lions of Gir

The caged lions of Gir

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Are the lions tourists see in Gir forest really wild and free? Prasanna D Zore doesn't feel so.

F1: Hamilton still the man to beat in 2017

F1: Hamilton still the man to beat in 2017

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Ferrari were the fastest in pre-season testing, raising suspicions that their new SF70H car has closed the chasm between Mercedes and the rest.

'26/11 attackers wanted to change the future of South Asia'

'26/11 attackers wanted to change the future of South Asia'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The 2008 Mumbai terror attack by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba was aimed at "dramatically" changing the future of South Asia and provoking a war between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, a top United States counter-terrorism expert has said.

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

When Quentin Tarantino got it so wrong

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Quentin Tarantino, declares Sreehari Nair, will be remembered as someone who made just two great movies, and who then brought misery upon himself.

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rumble in the Jungle shook the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The Rumble in the Jungle was the greatest boxing spectacle of the 20th century, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Team India's experimentations and the 'learning curve'

Team India's experimentations and the 'learning curve'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

'Even before the series started, we all knew that there was going to be some experiments from us going ahead over the next 18 months. It has been a great learning.'

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on Disney India's year of ups and downs and the films that saved the studio.

Delhi gang rape: 'My son can't do such a thing, let him live'

Delhi gang rape: 'My son can't do such a thing, let him live'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Family members of Akshay Thakur, one of the four declared guilty in the December 16 gang rape and murder case, burst into tears after learning about the court's verdict and hoped God would be kind when punishment would be pronounced on Wednesday.

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

As the countdown to 2018 starts, it's time to rewind those moments in sport that stood out this year.

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

FA Cup: Gerrard double gets Liverpool out of trouble

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Captain Steven Gerrard scored twice to rescue Liverpool from FA Cup embarrassment and lead them into the fourth round after a tricky 2-1 win at fourth tier AFC Wimbledon on Monday.

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

These five are budget-friendly yet feature rich.

The queue jumpers of India

The queue jumpers of India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Kanika Datta reflects on Indians and our relationship with snaking queues from the license raj to demonetisation.

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

What is required is boring leadership that ensures that the basics are right and not genius leadership that dreams of bullet trains, says Aakar Patel.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

What would Satyam Shivam Sundaram be called today?

What would Satyam Shivam Sundaram be called today?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

What if these old classics were made in today's times? Sukanya Verma figures it out.

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends excellent driving pleasure with uber luxury that too in a timeless design.The 5-Series F10 model, introduced in India in 2010 updated in 2013, is now available in the 530d M-Sport variant which is a slight departure from the normal 5-Series - as explored by Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Dec 16 gang rape: Lawyers of 2 convicts withdraw from case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Two lawyers, representing death row convicts Mukesh and Pawan Kumar Gupta, on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that they are withdrawing from the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case on the ground of alleged interference by family members of the convicts.

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Why the BJP has a stake in Jallikattu's revival

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'The BJP is so keen to use this opportunity to make its foray in a state where it hardly exists, says Amulya Ganguli, that it has silenced the vociferous animal rights activist in its ranks -- Maneka Gandhi.'

Manmarziyaan promises violent love

Manmarziyaan promises violent love

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Anurag Kashyap's lovers have no enemies to shoot, says Sreehari Nair, and so they take aim at each other.

SC sends convicts in Dec 16 gang rape case to gallows

SC sends convicts in Dec 16 gang rape case to gallows

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The verdict said that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating ones and hence, the convicts did not deserve any leniency.

The 5 most expensive cars in India

The 5 most expensive cars in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

These million-dollar vehicles feature tarmac-shattering speeds, ooze luxury and come loaded with the latest bells and whistles.

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Does Bhansali glorify jauhar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'I am angry because this ever happened.' 'I am sad because it's painful to think what they must be going through.' 'I am glad we've fought hard to break through such cruel tradition.' 'But it burns my blood to think we're still holding on to regressive culture that is stemmed from preserving this so-called honour,' says Sukanya Verma.

Embracing the dark side

Embracing the dark side

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Indian Chief Dark Horse is targeted at the tough riders that do not want the bling but want all the attention along with a powerful and ultra-refined motor, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rahul's remarks on 1984 riots 'full of hypocrisy': Akali Dal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday termed as "full of hypocrisy" Rahul Gandhi's remarks that the Congress government tried to stop the anti-Sikh riots and accused it of shielding individuals involved in the "carnage" and delaying deployment the army.

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

He said Brexit was an "incredible opportunity" and "whatever" the UK did after it left the European Union was "OK with me".