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Shamshera Review

Shamshera Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Shamshera's problem is a shocking inability to support its bombastic ideas with gripping drama. The result is the wastage of not one but two Ranbir Kapoors, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

SEE: Neeraj Chopra enthrals students from 75 schools

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Neeraj Chopra launches outreach programme, interacts with students from 75 schools

Bestseller Review

Bestseller Review

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

A crime thriller which is somewhat engaging and mostly predictable!

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

PIX: Coric beats Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Inspired Garcia goes from Cincinnati qualifier to champion

99 Songs review

99 Songs review

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

99 Songs's mesmerising music distracts you from its sketchy screenplay and bland story, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Shilpa Shetty reacts to Raj Kundra's arrest

Shilpa Shetty reacts to Raj Kundra's arrest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'We look back in anger at the people who've hurt us, the frustrations we've felt, the bad luck we've endured.'

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Chess ace Harika received sexually abusive mail in Latvia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

India's chess ace Dronavalli Harika was among the several players who were allegedly sent sexually abusive mail during an event in Latvia in November last year.

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

I'm not planning to get vaccinated: Djokovic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'I'm not vaccinated and I'm not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is them removing the mandated green vaccine card'

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

How to SURVIVE the Third Wave

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'Since most of us are going through a difficult time during the pandemic, the foremost step to take care of our relationships is to practice understanding and compassion.'

Chelsea stroll past Middlesbrough into FA Cup semis

Chelsea stroll past Middlesbrough into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

First-half goals by Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech knocked the stuffing out of second-tier Middlesbrough, who had eliminated Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in previous rounds.

Bigg Boss OTT: Is Shamita DOMINATING?

Bigg Boss OTT: Is Shamita DOMINATING?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

There's a new twist in the house!

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

WELLNESS GURU: What Is The Right Way To Meditate?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

I will compete in decathlon in Asian Games: Tejaswin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's high jumper Tejaswin Shankar on Thursday said he has not been able to perform to his full potential owing to chronic tendonitis and it's now a "certainty" that he will compete in decathlon at next year's Asian Games.

Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter board: CEO Parag Agarwal

Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter board: CEO Parag Agarwal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk, the world's richest man and the biggest shareholder of Twitter, has decided not to join the board of the micro-blogging platform. The decision of Musk -- who has made a raft of suggestions in recent days for Twitter, even wondering whether its headquarters should be turned into a homeless shelter -- was made public by the platform's India-origin CEO Parag Agarwal in a tweet on Sunday evening. With a 9.2 per cent stake, Musk is currently the biggest shareholder of Twitter, which had entered into an agreement with the billionaire whereby he will get a seat on the platform's board till the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting. He was to join the board on April 9.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

Leach wants Tests to last longer than two days

Leach wants Tests to last longer than two days

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

England spinner Jack Leach asserted that he would have liked the third Test against India to go longer than two days.

Ranjish Hi Sahi Review

Ranjish Hi Sahi Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Ranjish Hi Sahi is a feeble attempt at showcasing a sensitive love story, complains Namrata Thakker.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a silly scary movie that knows it is a silly scary movie, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rohit's 161 defining moment in India's comeback: Kohli

Rohit's 161 defining moment in India's comeback: Kohli

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Rohit's knock was the defining moment in Chennai'

Don't give mobiles to girls, it distracts them: BSP MP

Don't give mobiles to girls, it distracts them: BSP MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

"Don't give mobile phones to children, especially girls. I say this at all the places where I make my speeches. And if any of these kids have a mobile, take them away. What are they missing anyway? What are the girls missing without mobile," Rajya Sabha MP Rajpal Singh Saini said.

Katich reckons younger players will make big impact this IPL

Katich reckons younger players will make big impact this IPL

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Personally, I think some of the younger players actually enjoy the fact that there will be a little less pressure with less people at the ground, creating all that noise and distraction.'

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

Tokyo 2020: Teams take strength from flag or knee gesture

Tokyo 2020: Teams take strength from flag or knee gesture

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Several women's football teams on Wednesday, including Britain, New Zealand, the United States and Sweden took the knee

9 Reasons Why We MISS The THEATRES

9 Reasons Why We MISS The THEATRES

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma reminds us why we love going to the movies.

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Today, after mustering courage, I am resigning from the party post and primary membership of the Congress'

Debate around Kohli's Test captaincy impossible to avoid: KP

Debate around Kohli's Test captaincy impossible to avoid: KP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'It's one more distraction that Kohli doesn't need but he is, of course, capable of leading his side to a victory in the second Test to quieten things down a bit.'

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

It is a mistake to believe that children are unaware when parental battles happen behind closed doors.

Now, Dhawan, Shaw play guessing game

Now, Dhawan, Shaw play guessing game

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The Board introduced an interesting game on Twitter to entertain and keep its followers engaged

Radhe and Wanted: Separated At Birth

Radhe and Wanted: Separated At Birth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Radhe is exactly what you would expect from a Salman Khan film, but..'

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi becomes a chudail!

Bigg Boss 14: Rakhi becomes a chudail!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Why is Rakhi Sawant scaring everyone in Bigg Boss 14?

WFH? 10 Things To Say NO To

WFH? 10 Things To Say NO To

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Stay connected above and beyond what your work expects you to do.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

BJP under attack after report claims firm boosted its campaign on FB

BJP under attack after report claims firm boosted its campaign on FB

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary Sitaram Yechury described it as a "brazen destruction of the foundations of our democracy".

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

India needs to bring in A game against Pakistan: Kohli

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

India captain Virat Kohli said his side's impeccable tournament record against Pakistan will count for nothing when they face each other on Sunday and they will need to be at their very best to overcome Babar Azam's side in the Twenty20 World Cup.

'Love is not just about loving a man'

'Love is not just about loving a man'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Our age doesn't define our maturity, our experiences in life do.'

Aus banish memories of loss to India at Gabba with big Ashes win

Aus banish memories of loss to India at Gabba with big Ashes win

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

'And I think Pat really hit that home. Let's be calm. Let's go do the basics really well and when our chance comes let's be ruthless.'

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The United States has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese aggression as several lawmakers slammed China for choosing a People's Liberation Army soldier.