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10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Pawar a banyan tree but failed to create a successor, says Uddhav Sena's Saamana

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has failed to create a successor who could take his party forward.

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India.

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned China that its 'material support' for Russia's war against Ukraine would attract sanctions and condemned the 'unacceptable violation' of American sovereignty by a Chinese spy balloon as he met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi.

Adani group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces at Vizhinjam

Adani group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces at Vizhinjam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The Adani group on Friday moved the Kerala high court seeking the assistance of central forces to continue with construction at the Vizhinjam seaport in Thiruvananthapuram which was marred by violent protests recently halting the work.

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

ED officials left Delhi home after nod from 'above', alleges Tejashwi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

"Thenga mila hai", scoffed Yadav using the Hindi slang to repudiate the ED's claim of huge recovery in the raids conducted in connection with the land for jobs scam

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, has called for the International Cricket Council to deal evenly with its member boards as he felt that the parent body was being biased towards PCB.

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

'GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

GOM's recommendations on CBI functioning is a farce

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The decision of the Union Cabinet based on the Group of Ministers recommendations only creates an illusion by removing the political executive and creating a proxy institution instead, says Arun Jaitley

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Things get murkier and moronic in this staggeringly dumb, dull thriller, feels Sukanya Verma.

Free Congress From Gandhis' Stranglehold

Free Congress From Gandhis' Stranglehold

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Even when the Congress is facing the toughest challenge in its long history, it shows no sign of turning a new leaf and injecting internal democracy to revive its fortunes, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Vardhan calls for end to 'fear mongering' on vaccine shortage

Vardhan calls for end to 'fear mongering' on vaccine shortage

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Vardhan said that 9.1 crore vaccine doses have been utilised, while 2.4 crore are in stock and 1.9 crore vaccines are in the pipeline, indicating there are sufficient doses available for all states.

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Three persons were shot dead and several others were injured as violence and arson marked the conclusion of nomination filing for the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls slated next month.

Pakistan's war against terrorism is a farce

Pakistan's war against terrorism is a farce

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Eight years after 9/11, Pakistan is yet to declare al Qaeda a terrorist organisation. Is this sheer, shocking negligence or is there something more sinister to it? Does one require any more evidence to show that Pakistan's so-called war against terrorism is a farce?

Guyana farce as Windies hand England victory

Guyana farce as Windies hand England victory

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

England claimed their first international win since August in farcical circumstances when the West Indies miscalculated the Duckworth-Lewis target at the end of the opening one-dayer in Guyana on Friday. West Indies, chasing England's 50-over total of 270 for 7, were offered the chance to go off due to rain and bad light and their Australian coach John Dyson beckoned the batsmen off the field. However, the hosts were one run short of the Duckworth-Lewis target.

Decontrol of oil price has become a farce

Decontrol of oil price has become a farce

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

It will soon be two years since petrol was decontrolled, but few will happily celebrate this second birthday.

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Why Colombian President Santos won the Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

On Friday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 2,20,000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people". For those who don't know about the situation in Colombia, here's a simple explainer.

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

Rediff.com3 May 2023

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the future, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

A tragedy, a farce, and then what?

A tragedy, a farce, and then what?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Even by the standards of vacillation of the government, the policy on increasing foreign investment levels in telecom has got to take the cake.

F1: Qualifying farce in focus even as Hamilton eclipses Schumi

F1: Qualifying farce in focus even as Hamilton eclipses Schumi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'I'm the first one to say we shouldn't be speaking bad about things on TV, but I think the new qualifying format is pretty rubbish'

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Defending the liquor ban in Bihar, he said that the state's prohibition policy has benefitted several people and a large number of people have given up drinking alcohol due to his measures.

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Strange when people who don't have the capacity to fight a ward poll, were "chaprasis" of Congress leaders give "gyaan" about the party it's laughable'

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Swear allegiance to Constitution, avail bail, HC tells accused in Maoist case

Swear allegiance to Constitution, avail bail, HC tells accused in Maoist case

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Madras high court has told an accused in a case pursued by the National Investigation Agency to avail bail after giving an oath to the effect that he would abide by the Constitution of India.

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is a boring, overlongm tale of an eccentric with delusions of leadership, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Dom's Take: Why doesn't Pakistan set Kulbhushan Jadhav free?

Dom's Take: Why doesn't Pakistan set Kulbhushan Jadhav free?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the latest Pakistani gambit in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

US seeks Russia's suspension from Human Rights Council

US seeks Russia's suspension from Human Rights Council

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Observing that 140 United Nations member states have already voted to condemn Russia over its unprovoked war and the humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of Ukraine, Thomas-Greenfield said Russia should not have a position of authority in that body, nor should the international community allow Russia to use their role on the Council as a tool of propaganda to suggest they have a legitimate concern about human rights.

'J-K politics is throttled by fear and persecution'

'J-K politics is throttled by fear and persecution'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Ladakh too is politically paralysed and in limbo, as Rafale jets roar above Leh and Israeli arms dealers prowl the town.'

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He also asked why anyone seeking to contest the Congress president's election should go to the PCC office to get the electoral roll as this does not even happen in a club election.

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

"Several (Congress) meetings happened, but not even a single suggestion was taken," Azad said.

Maradona to play 'Match for Peace' in Cuba

Maradona to play 'Match for Peace' in Cuba

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Diego Maradona has been invited by Colombia's FARC to play for their team in a soccer 'Game for Peace' during talks in Cuba between the rebels and the Colombian government looking to settle a decades-old conflict.

Ban Loss-Making Companies' IPOs!

Ban Loss-Making Companies' IPOs!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The most important step is delivering what is needed -- a fairer IPO pricing, notes Debashis Basu.

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Why is Sebi hesitant to ban retail algos despite obvious illegalities?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Because they have become too big and pervasive and the time to regulate is long gone, points out Debashis Basu.

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Considered a chilling chapter in the history of Delhi crime, the docudrama by Leena Yadav travels back in 2018 when 11 members of a family residing in the Burari locality were found hanging dead in their house leaving behind eerie handwritten notes prompting all sorts of theories and speculation.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

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.

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.

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan was ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership following days of high drama.