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Why so serious?

Why so serious?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Missed the #ComicCon at Mumbai. Take a look at these fun pictures from the event!

Is Badmaash Company really THAT bad?

Is Badmaash Company really THAT bad?

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Sethi's directorial debut starts out with cocksure confidence and zing but soon runs out of mischief, bonhomie, wizardry and pretty much everything else.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

12 cosplays reveal their secret identities

12 cosplays reveal their secret identities

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

12 cosplayers reveal what they do when they are not in their costumes.

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Planning to avail home-loan overdraft? Read this

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Opt for this facility only after doing a cost-benefit analysis: Will the savings in interest cost by parking your surpluses in the home loan overdraft account outweigh the higher interest cost of this loan?'

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While players in the financial ecosystem are opening up to the idea of receivables funding for the sector, this market needs a regulator, which a Parliament panel feels only RBI can provide.

Newbie runner? This could be the shoe for you

Newbie runner? This could be the shoe for you

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Engage Zero is a more than a decent bet for those finding their feet as runners, says Dhruv Munjal.

A day in Salman Khan's life...

A day in Salman Khan's life...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Want to be Salman Khan for a day?

India records largest reduction in poverty in 10 yrs, says UN report

India records largest reduction in poverty in 10 yrs, says UN report

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The data, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), shows that 65 out of 75 countries studied significantly reduced their multidimensional poverty levels between 2000 and 2019.

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Meet Popeye the Foodie Dog

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Meet the cutest food connoisseur Los Angeles has ever seen! Popeye the Foodie dog was once a stray, but thanks to the tender love and care of his rescuers, he's living his very best life. Have a look!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.

Scholarships worth Rs 5.5 crores for Indian students

Scholarships worth Rs 5.5 crores for Indian students

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Lore India Foundation is inviting applications from class 10, 11 and 12 students for its National Scholarship Program worth Rs 55 million.

Review: Raja Natwarlal lacks directorial finesse

Review: Raja Natwarlal lacks directorial finesse

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Raja Natwarlal has some smarts but tragically lacks the skill or the sleight-of-hand, feels Raja Sen

Govt to borrow Rs 2.68 lakh cr in H2

Govt to borrow Rs 2.68 lakh cr in H2

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

With the Rs 1.45 lakh crore tax dole threatening to upset budgeted numbers, Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty sought to allay concerns saying the government is sticking to the glide path of keeping fiscal deficit at 3.3 per cent of the GDP in the current fiscal.

Du Plessis fined for ball tampering incident in 2nd Test

Du Plessis fined for ball tampering incident in 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has been fined 50 percent of his match fee after he was found guilty of ball tampering in the second Test against Pakistan.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show

Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Golfing gunslingers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sprayed Royal Liverpool with a barrage of birdie bullets to steal the show midway through the opening round of the 143rd British Open on Thursday.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

How lockdown has affected pacer's rhythm

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Mohammad Shami has started bowling full tilt at the nets with his brother facing him, Shami said he still can't gauge how an old red ball will behave without the application of saliva.

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

When YOUR superheroes showed up in New York!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The New York Comic Con played host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Don't opt for the moratorium unless critical, advises Charlie Lee, founder and CEO, True Balance.

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The International Cricket Council paved the way for Associate Members to earn Test status by introducing the 'ICC Test Challenge', which will take place every four years between the lowest-ranked Test team and winner of ICC Inter-Continental Cup.

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots, masks must for stepping out

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As the national capital reported 93 new cases taking the total number of infections to 669, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting with senior ministers and top officials of the Delhi government Wednesday evening and took a series of decisions to check the spread of the virus.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on vandals

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on vandals

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Former Brazil soccer star Ronaldo said on Thursday authorities must crack down if violent protests break out during the World Cup and urged police to "bring down the clubs" on vandals.

Should you go for EMI on credit cards?

Should you go for EMI on credit cards?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Of course, NO! You must think of EMI option if and only if one is on the verge of defaulting on a payment.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Take a cue from these celebrities and work your magic in yellow.

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

I don't want to live in this sinful country: Indian ISIS recruit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

18 young Indian men from Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are fighting for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

What ails the public sector banks

What ails the public sector banks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

This article examines the call for the government to reduce its majority ownership in public sector banks ostensibly with the objective of improving the functioning of these banks.

'Trott did a runner when England needed him most'

'Trott did a runner when England needed him most'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Jonathan Trott's assertion that mental and physical fatigue had forced him home from England's Ashes tour of Australia rather than depression felt like a "con" and would only convince his team mates he had abandoned them, according to former England captain Michael Vaughan.

Sports shorts: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, Sindhu stuns Shixian

Sports shorts: Anand crushes Mamedyarov, Sindhu stuns Shixian

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanthan Anand continued his fine form and crashed through the defences of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan to notch up his second successive win in the Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia.

Will change my mind if accusations are credible: Trump on SC nominee

Will change my mind if accusations are credible: Trump on SC nominee

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The US president further said he would follow the hearing between Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused him of sexual assault, slated to take place on Thursday

Chat@3: How to pick the right education loan

Chat@3: How to pick the right education loan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Neeraj Saxena of Avanse Education Loans will help you make an informed choice.

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Honor Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch 240 x 120 display that is sufficiently sharp and lively, says Dhruv Munjal.

'Officers seem to be operating in an atmosphere of fear'

'Officers seem to be operating in an atmosphere of fear'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Today, political formations seem to adopt an 'us' versus 'them' approach which shows up even in their attitude towards civil servants.'
'This creates an added layer of fear.'

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.

The many smiles of Rahul Gandhi: Vote for your favourite!

The many smiles of Rahul Gandhi: Vote for your favourite!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Love him or hate him but you cannot ignore the dimpled smile of the young Congress leader. Vote for the best RaGa smile :-)