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Mani Ratnam's hunger has not ended

Mani Ratnam's hunger has not ended

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If you take the credit when it works, you have to take the blame when a film flops.'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

25 years of reforms: Then and now, the big changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

World Cup: Germany coach Loew backs team after scratchy win

World Cup: Germany coach Loew backs team after scratchy win

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Germany coach Joachim Loew brushed aside criticism that his team are a far-cry from winning a fourth World Cup after they struggled to a 2-1 extra-time last 16 win over outsiders Algeria on Monday.

PHOTOS: Alia Bhatt, then and now!

PHOTOS: Alia Bhatt, then and now!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

PHOTOS: Alia Bhatt, then and now!

Look at those legs! Vote for the hottest

Look at those legs! Vote for the hottest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

While we may be divided over Kendall Jenner's show the other day, we thought it might not be such a bad idea to look at the sexiest legs on the red carpet.

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Golden Globes 2021: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

A far cry from its reputation of Hollywood's no holds barred night for glamour and glory, this year's Globes was a bizarrely informal affair.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

The 16th Lok Sabha will have just 61 women MPs

The 16th Lok Sabha will have just 61 women MPs

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The country on Friday elected 543 Members of Parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha. Here is a brief profile of the MPs gender, age, education and professional profiles.

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

'On a given day Australia is a very dangerous side'

'On a given day Australia is a very dangerous side'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

They maybe a far cry from the melange of talented bunch they once used to be but the current Australian side touring India for the upcoming limited-overs series cannot be taken lightly considering their IPL and CLT20 experience, feels star batsman Rohit Sharma.

Brrrr... From NYC to Washington, it's freezing again

Brrrr... From NYC to Washington, it's freezing again

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Northeastern United States is slowly getting back to normal despite the frigid temperatures and flight delays across the region after the heavy snows that fell within the past 48 hours forcing offices and schools to close from Washington to New York.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

India, Pakistan and the story of lost trading opportunity

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Despite being a neighbour, Pakistan has never accounted for more than 2 per cent of India's total exports, and its share in India's total imports is less than 1 per cent. On the other hand, bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh has increased five times.

Hot money exodus sends currency wars into reverse

Hot money exodus sends currency wars into reverse

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Across most of the developing world, outflows have gathered pace.

Branded fuels stop flowing

Branded fuels stop flowing

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Oil marketing companies decrease distribution & production of fuel brands after huge drop in demand.

World Cup warm-up: Spain held by Switzerland

World Cup warm-up: Spain held by Switzerland

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea made a rare error which led to his side drawing 1-1 at home to Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Sunday which the hosts dominated but failed to make their superior possession count.

Quiet please! Wimbledon decorum adheres to tradition

Quiet please! Wimbledon decorum adheres to tradition

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The polite instructions to spectators in the Wimbledon daily programme speak volumes - this is all about England's genteel middle class performing their traditional summer rituals.

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

For now, Bihar likely to get just a 'backward' boost

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan's BIZARRE jackets!

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan's BIZARRE jackets!

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The Big B loves his unusual jackets. Here's a look.

Covid-hit Chinese economy grows 4.9% in Q3

Covid-hit Chinese economy grows 4.9% in Q3

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

China's economy, which suffered 6.8 per cent slump in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic -- the worst in 44 years -- bounced back posting 4.9 per cent growth between July and September buoyed by the government's sweeping efforts to stimulate demand and consumption.

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired me," Punia tweeted after his victory.

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The right-hander's form is a far cry from the man who blasted the Black Caps to the final four years ago on his way to finishing the tournament as the top run scorer.

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Myanmar: India's choices are limited

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot afford to adopt any coercive measures against the military even if it disapproves the military takeover, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Paresh Rawal: Narendra Modi is a visionary

Paresh Rawal: Narendra Modi is a visionary

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

The veteran stage and film actor confesses his allegiance towards the Gujarat Chief Minister

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Expect heated exchanges under hot Aussie sun: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'How we play the game reflects who we are as people and for the most part, the Aussie team is a pretty relaxed bunch, we like a bit of a laugh, so let's see what happens in this series.'

2G spectrum auction ends, less than Rs 10,000 cr bids

2G spectrum auction ends, less than Rs 10,000 cr bids

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The second day of auction for 2G spectrum started at 0900 hours on the back of demand for spectrum in the Bihar telecom circle.

Was India too timid to manage to FDI issues?

Was India too timid to manage to FDI issues?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

In the cacophony of debates on the wisdom of liberalising retail foreign direct investment, or FDI, one viewpoint was noticeably absent: whether and how this might affect India's strategic interests.

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The company captured just 2.4% of the mid-range smartphone market in India, a far cry from the 24.2% share Oppo's F3 commanded.

PIX: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarters

PIX: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Vibrant Chelsea made it a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed a 2-0 victory to send them through to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. Liverpool's 44-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League ended in stunning fashion with a 3-0 defeat at Watford on Saturday and they were rocked again at Stamford Bridge.

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Brand Modi is suffering from over-exposure

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Just as the superstars of Indian cricket only play IPL and international fixtures and ignore the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies in domestic cricket, Narendra Modi should play a very limited role in state assembly elections, argues Sudhir Bisht.

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

PIX: Aishwarya's French connection continues!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Take a look.

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'A few of our players first entered WADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP) during 2015 ICC World Cup. Our issue is NADA's handling of samples and how their Dope Control Officers (DCO) work. That is something we are not convinced about and we have told that to ICC also'

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Travesties of the basic income scheme

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Alas, the 'basic income' schemes that have hit the headlines in the recent past are a far cry from the genuine article in terms of coverage and fiscal implications, says Vijay Joshi.

2014 football World Cup circus gets kicking

2014 football World Cup circus gets kicking

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Less than one year after Spain beat the Netherlands to win the World Cup, the circus starts again on Wednesday although the opening match of the 2014 qualifying tournment will cause barely a ripple. Tiny Montserrat, who have won only two international matches, is scheduled to face Belize on neutral territory in a match which will be a far cry from last year's game at Soccer City, watched by an estimated 700 million television viewers.

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Kumble felt the ICC's proactive approach helped bring down the number of bowlers with suspect action in the last two years.

Indian American Bal Sharma makes a run for Kansas legislature

Indian American Bal Sharma makes a run for Kansas legislature

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Dr Bal Sharma has not given age a moment's thought in his determination to run for the Kansas legislature from District 54 in Topeka as a Republican.

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A closer look at the data reveals that a lot of the items are not part of this calculation. The notable ones include buffalo meat, marine exports, raw cotton, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, etc.

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

COVID-19 mayhem: What do we do? wonder fans...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month. But as things stand now, there is no live action there for the fans once the All England Championships of badminton wind up in Birmingham.

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

SC seeks reply on plea against practices that led to Kerala elephant's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The plea filed by an advocate has also sought issuance of guidelines for creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to tackle such incidents and filling up of vacancies in forest forces across the country.