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Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.

Phullu review: Well meaning, but not well made

Phullu review: Well meaning, but not well made

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

For all its do-gooder fixation, Phullu neither has the passion to succeed as a film nor the seriousness of a valuable message, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: MSG 2 is genuinely surreal

Review: MSG 2 is genuinely surreal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

MSG 2 is a bizarre experience, says Raja Sen.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Wimbledon: Djokovic avoids shock; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

How Ariel Winter hit back at trolls who body shamed her

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Seems like she has had enough of bizarre allegations.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

PIX: Modeling a meat dress... for a 'Save Animals' campaign

PIX: Modeling a meat dress... for a 'Save Animals' campaign

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Check out this outlandishly bizarre way to save animals that caught our eye.

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

When Shahid, Abhishek, Shah Rukh unleashed their wild onscreen alter-egos on us...

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

Saris, Anarkalis and more: Manish Arora goes all-Indian in NY

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The quirky designer to Hollywood celebrity gets in touch with his Indian side. Snapshots from the 15th anniversary entertainment gala of Indo-American Arts Council!

IN PHOTOS: When Putin FLEW with Siberian cranes

IN PHOTOS: When Putin FLEW with Siberian cranes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for his bizarre and macho stunts, on Wednesday flew a motorized hand glider to lead a flock of endangered Siberian white cranes as they migrated to Asia.

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Golf: Justin Thomas back at No 1 after winning in Memphis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Justin Thomas clinched his 13th PGA Tour victory on Sunday, winning the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational by a three-stroke margin and claiming the world number-one ranking in the process. Danielle Kang held her nerve to claim a one shot victory over France's Celine Boutier at the Drive On Championship on Sunday, as the LPGA Tour made a dramatic return from a near six-month COVID-19 shutdown.

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

'Western culture' to blame for Bengaluru horror: Netas add insult to injury

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

SP leader Abu Azmi says 'women should not wear short skirts and go out only with family'.

Why Tata's buyout of Air India makes sense

Why Tata's buyout of Air India makes sense

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The industry is hoping the Tatas deepen their dive and offer two stable airlines -- a Vistara merged into Air India servicing the international routes, and an AirAsia India merged with Air India Express that competes with the low fare airlines in India and offers destinations within five hours, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Hathras: Fresh PIL in SC seeks case under SC/ST Act against UP officials

Hathras: Fresh PIL in SC seeks case under SC/ST Act against UP officials

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Maharashtra based Dalit rights activist Chetan Janardhan Kamble said he was constrained to file the PIL after some glaring facts were revealed regarding "the state support for manipulating and destroying evidence in the Hathras gang-rape and murder case.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Warner, Labuschagne punish Pakistan with twin tons

PIX: Warner, Labuschagne punish Pakistan with twin tons

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Images from the opening day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Here's your weekly dose of some of the most bizarre news stories from around the world.

Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court

Trump claims election 'fraud; says he's going to court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As far as I'm concerned, we already have won it, Trump said.

Vidya, Ash, Rani: Bollywood's OUTRAGEOUSLY-dressed characters

Vidya, Ash, Rani: Bollywood's OUTRAGEOUSLY-dressed characters

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Vidya Balan's shrill Punjabi housewife in Ghanchakkar is a rejoinder of other eccentric dressers we've seen in Hindi films in the past.

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A 'Hindu India' would not be Hindu at all, but a 'Sanghi Hindutva state', which is a different country altogether, says Tharoor in his new book The Battle of Belonging that was released on Saturday.

IN PIX: Crazy things people do to get well soon

IN PIX: Crazy things people do to get well soon

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

We present some of the most unusual and bizarre treatments people undergo to rid themselves of sickness.

PIX: Lyon's six helps Australia crush England in Ashes opener

PIX: Lyon's six helps Australia crush England in Ashes opener

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia, at Edgbaston, on Monday.

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin separate after 11 years of marriage

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin separate after 11 years of marriage

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Don't blush! It's 'No Pants' day on the subway

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Subway riders in New York City and other places around the world on Sunday got an eyeful when their fellow transit users stripped down to their underwear, as a part of the annual No Pants Subway Ride.

Select YOUR Indian team for Third Test

Select YOUR Indian team for Third Test

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Captain Kohli and Coach Shastri's selection choices for the first two Tests against England, which India lost, were bizarre. Why, for instance, did they drop Umesh Yadav and include Kuldeep Yadav for a seaming track at Lord's? Instinct, gentlemen, can't overrule logic. Time we helped Messrs Kohli and Shastri pick the side for the Trent Bridge Test. What changes must India make for the must-win third Test?

Now, wear your baggage to save extra charges on flights

Now, wear your baggage to save extra charges on flights

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

An Irishman has come up with a bizarre new "wearable luggage" that can hold a total of 15 kg of luggage and can help you beat the baggage charges levied by budget airlines.

PIX: Veena Malik visits Gurudwara in Punjab

PIX: Veena Malik visits Gurudwara in Punjab

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The starlet, who's in the state to shoot for her next film, paid a visit to the Shri Guru Teg Bahadur gurudwara in Patiala.

2020: Have the Gods Absconded?

2020: Have the Gods Absconded?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Instead of its once haloed existence as the year of lofty goals and vision statements, it is now staring at an epitaph that may well read: The year when death ran amok and the gods went missing, notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Babar Azam fell one run short of his maiden century as Pakistan set Australia a mammoth victory target of 538 on day three of the second and final Test.

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.

Bhangra Paa Le review

Bhangra Paa Le review

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Bhangra Paa Le has a fairly ambitious if unoriginal premise let down by staid vision, spiritless writing, middling choreography and music, feels Sukanya Verma.

Ayodhya 2.0: Old story, new actors

Ayodhya 2.0: Old story, new actors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Ayodhya issue is unlikely to die out anytime soon with parties vying to appropriate majority sentiments in varying proportions to suit their political agendas.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Here's your weekly dose of some of the most bizarre news stories from around the world; from pricey doughnuts to Martians being baptised.

Australia's Finch betters own record for highest T20 score

Australia's Finch betters own record for highest T20 score

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Australia's Aaron Finch smashed his own record for the highest individual score in a Twenty20 International on Tuesday, blasting 172 off 76 balls in a tri-series match against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.