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City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

Why Sindhu is struggling to break the final jinx

Why Sindhu is struggling to break the final jinx

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

India's badminton ace P V Sindhu believes she would be in top form at the BWF's World Tour Final as a recent break gave her the time to be well-prepared for the season-ending tournament, starting on December 12.

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is alleged that WhatsApp's strategy of gaining user permission for such data sharing is deceptive and surreptitious in nature and compromises privacy rights of citizens

MRTPC slaps ban on LG ad

MRTPC slaps ban on LG ad

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission on Wednesday banned consumer electronics major LG Electronics from advertising its 'Mangal Hi Mangal Offer' gift scheme, saying the advertisement was "deceptive".

Is the Facebook-WhatsApp deal under threat?

Is the Facebook-WhatsApp deal under threat?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

WhatsApp has stated that it does not intend to collect user data for advertising purposes.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

WARNING! Don't fall for this dating trick!

WARNING! Don't fall for this dating trick!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A recent research revealed that women engaged in a 'foodie call,' where they set up a date for a free meal.

Living with elders? Watch out for signs of Parkinson's

Living with elders? Watch out for signs of Parkinson's

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Tremor is the most common presenting feature of Parkinson's disease, warns Dr Paresh Doshi. This tremor disappears while performing any action like eating, drinking, writing etc.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

'Supreme Court verdict on gay sex is unfair!'

'Supreme Court verdict on gay sex is unfair!'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Srikanth, Sindhu beaten in Malaysia Open semis

Srikanth, Sindhu beaten in Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

India's top shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth experienced contrasting defeats in the semi-finals of the US $700,000 Malaysia Open Super World Tour 750 tournament, in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday.

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

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

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Can our parties answer these 4 QUESTIONS?

Can our parties answer these 4 QUESTIONS?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Should parties provide clearer answers to queries about their financials? Sreenivasan Jain examines

Coach Kim hails Sindhu's 'perfect' performance at Worlds

Coach Kim hails Sindhu's 'perfect' performance at Worlds

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Kim Ji Hyun was handed the responsibility to sharpen the skills of former World No. 2 PV Sindhu with the World Championships and Olympics in mind.

PM's anti-discrimination talk for bigots, not Hindus: Sena

PM's anti-discrimination talk for bigots, not Hindus: Sena

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Modi's plain-talk on zero tolerance against religious discrimination applies to those who convert tribal and poor Hindus "by deception".

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

US doing 'very serious' investigation against China: Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Trump indicated that his administration is looking at a bigger compensation from Beijing than the $140 billion being sought by Germany over the coronavirus pandemic.

Pak will no longer seek talks with India: Imran Khan

Pak will no longer seek talks with India: Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's ambassador to the United States, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who was visiting The NYT editorial board, rejected Khan's criticism.

How India's pace ace Bumrah perfected the yorker

How India's pace ace Bumrah perfected the yorker

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah revealed how he perfected the yorkers, which has proved to be one of his biggest weapons in limited overs cricket.

Beyond the Clouds Review: Ishaan Khatter shows promise

Beyond the Clouds Review: Ishaan Khatter shows promise

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Alternating between brat and boy, deception and decency, Ishaan Khatter speaks with a passion that will be heard Beyond the Clouds, predicts Sukanya Verma.

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Sai Praneeth, Tai Tzu take Bengaluru Raptors to second consecutive PBL title win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

With the two teams locked 2-2 in the overall tie after the first the three matches, it was left to their respective mixed doubles pairs to push them ahead.

U'khand: Preparedness to tackle devastation was almost nil

U'khand: Preparedness to tackle devastation was almost nil

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The catastrophe in Uttarakhand may have been unprecedented, but it is not as if the state government wasn't unaware of the looming threat. Government reports had warned of the unchecked dangers of urbanisation, and from power projects, notes Shishir Prashant.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Raikkonen closes in on F1 record scoring run

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

If Kimi Raikkonen finishes in the top 10 in Montreal, the Lotus driver will equal Schumacher's record of 24 successive Grands Prix in the points - even if the statistics are deceptive because scoring systems have changed.

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Flyers beware! You may be under airport security scanner

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The need to use behavioral techniques for spotting terrorism acts was felt after such an exercise had helped customs officials recover cash and drugs.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Kavanaugh told the audience that all his new law clerks at the Supreme Court were women -- a first in the history of the Supreme Court.

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Saina, who had won a silver medal two years ago at Jakarta, gave everything in a battle of attrition but Okuhara's never-say-die attitude helped her to outmanoeuvre the Indian in an energy-sapping sem-ifinal clash at the Emirates Arena.

A seven-point checklist to make money in MFs

A seven-point checklist to make money in MFs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Now that the stock markets are in a treacherous arena these pointers will help you keep your head above the water.

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

What if India banned Chinese restaurants...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader said that reservation formula given by the Congress for his community will be over and above the 50 per cent quota for the Schedule Tribes, Schedule Castes and Other Backward Class.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".