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Memoirs of a Geisha: Go for it

Memoirs of a Geisha: Go for it

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

1st time in 125 years: Harvard Republican Club rejects Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

In a major blow to Donald Trump, the prestigious Harvard Republican Club today announced that it will not support the Republican presidential nominee in the November general elections.

Why all Indians must oppose the CAB

Why all Indians must oppose the CAB

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The Citizenship Amendment Bill would possibly be the first piece of legislation that is perniciously discriminatory on the basis of religion/faith, says Mohammad Sajjad.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Chandramukhi is a certain hit!

Chandramukhi is a certain hit!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'He is wily and has everything that a political leader needs to succeed at that level.' 'He would be outstanding as a counter to Modi in the Lok Sabha, if he had the Opposition benches behind him,' says Aakar Patel.

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'As she was dragged off the yacht, the princess cried, "I won't go back to the UAE, just kill me now!"' 'She hasn't been heard of since then.' 'Perhaps she is dead.' 'If so, Modi's government has blood on its hands,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Notification lifting jallikattu ban hasn't been quashed: Javadekar

Notification lifting jallikattu ban hasn't been quashed: Javadekar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The minister said the Centre will soon keep its stand clear in front of SC.

The secret behind Glenmark's success

The secret behind Glenmark's success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Why are our students so angry?

Why are our students so angry?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Their brave resistance keep our hopes alive that this youth upsurge is strengthening India's democracy and pluralism,' states Mohammad Sajjad.

'Boney is shattered beyond the limits of grief'

'Boney is shattered beyond the limits of grief'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'We strongly object to this kind of intrusive and vulgar journalism.' 'You have to see what the family is going through to understand how much sensitivity they need in this hour of crisis.'

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

President's Rule can be revoked before the six-month period if a situation emerges for formation of a stable government.

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Activists say it is unwarranted to use executive action to make way through the SC ruling against Jallikattu.

Test No 50: Ashwin and the 'good memories' of Galle

Test No 50: Ashwin and the 'good memories' of Galle

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The 50th Test is something that has just come about. I cannot retrace how I did it. But I am grateful to having got here and every Test match is a blessing from here on'

Ramesh dismissed in Sydney

Ramesh dismissed in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.

India's first transgender college principal resigns

India's first transgender college principal resigns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Nadia District Magistrate Sumit Gupta on Thursday said he had received her letter of resignation from the post of Principal of Krishnagar Women's College in the district on December 27 and forwarded it to the state Higher Education department on Wednesday.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

What does being pro-India mean?

What does being pro-India mean?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Those who feel the irresistible need to express strong sentiment for our nation and its contents must consider being pro-Indian, whether this Indian be jawan, cobbler, Kashmiri, lesbian, Dalit, protester, pujari, businessman or child.

Mother Nature ready to throw everything at Augusta Masters

Mother Nature ready to throw everything at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

For the first time in 11 years, opening practice at the Masters was suspended and the merchandise shop can expect a run on umbrellas with more rain forecast for later in the week.

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Vet's murder: Time to fight back!

Vet's murder: Time to fight back!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The horrific sexual assault and burning alive of a young veterinary doctor has shocked the nation. A Woman in Today's India reacts to the unspeakable crime that should shame every Indian.

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Sidharth takes pouting lessons from Alia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

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

Parliament case: Amnesty unhappy at death sentence

Parliament case: Amnesty unhappy at death sentence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

'Death penalty is a violation of the right to life and the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment,' it said.

Mumbai meri jaan

Mumbai meri jaan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Real president shows ruthless streak

Real president shows ruthless streak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Florentino Perez has acquired a reputation for being Real Madrid's hero after bringing Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham to the club.

EPL PIX: Tottenham snap Chelsea jinx; Arsenal blank Stoke

EPL PIX: Tottenham snap Chelsea jinx; Arsenal blank Stoke

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Tottenham Hotspur claimed a first victory at Chelsea for 28 years with Dele Alli scoring twice in the second half as they came back to win 3-1 and cement fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday.

Netherlands rally to beat Mexico with late goals

Netherlands rally to beat Mexico with late goals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

A stoppage time penalty from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gave the Netherlands a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mexico in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday, minutes after the Mexicans seemed certain to reach the quarter-finals.

Sasikala urges PM Modi to revoke ban on Jallikattu

Sasikala urges PM Modi to revoke ban on Jallikattu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Sasikala's letter to the prime minister on the issue comes days after Chief Minister O Panneerselvam urged the Centre to promulgate an ordinance for the conduct of the sport.

Losing two finals is a failure, says distraught Atletico coach Simeone

Losing two finals is a failure, says distraught Atletico coach Simeone

Rediff.com29 May 2016

A downbeat Diego Simeone did not confirm whether he wanted to continue as Atletico Madrid coach on Saturday after suffering a second agonising Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid in three years.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'The entire brouhaha with regard to the CAB smacks of blatant Hinduphobia, a duplicitous exercise, morally corrupt in its construct and aimed at divesting deserving Hindus of basic human rights by raising the bogey of Muslim discrimination, and must be called out for what it is,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Chilling Chiellini words touch a nerve for Tottenham

Chilling Chiellini words touch a nerve for Tottenham

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Giorgio Chiellini's assertion that Tottenham Hotspur 'always miss something to arrive at the end' would have chiselled deep into a nerve for fans of the north London club.

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

PM Modi also called for a strong action plan for combating extremism.

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Review: 10 Kalpanakal, a shabbily made thriller

Review: 10 Kalpanakal, a shabbily made thriller

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The screenplay moves back and forth in a confusing manner, unnecessarily lengthening the run time of the film, says Paresh Palicha.

EPL: Huddersfield cheer escape, Man City break more records

EPL: Huddersfield cheer escape, Man City break more records

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Huddersfield Town were left celebrating wildly after securing their Premier League safety on Wednesday with a dramatic and resilient 1-1 draw at Chelsea, a result that looks almost certain to condemn Swansea City to relegation.

South Africa announce extensive World Cup preparations

South Africa announce extensive World Cup preparations

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

South Africa will play a minimum of 23 warm-up one-day internationals against five different countries to boost their preparation for next year's World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Monday.