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Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Major corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are standing by the International Olympic Committee after the Games were postponed and experts familiar with the deals said the companies would not likely seek the return of billions of dollars committed to the agreements. Fourteen global companies including Coca-Cola Co, Procter & Gamble Co and Intel Corp spent $500 million this year and have committed close to $4 billion on multi-year contracts that designate them as top-tier sponsors, according to research firm Global Data.

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Having won eight of the past 12 league titles coming into this campaign, where has it gone so wrong for Barcelona?

Hamilton takes fifth Spanish Grand Prix win in a row

Hamilton takes fifth Spanish Grand Prix win in a row

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Hamilton's 98th career victory, from his 100th pole position, was his third win in four races

Top Performer: Buttler's Royals treat

Top Performer: Buttler's Royals treat

Rediff.com3 May 2021

He scored 34 from the first 32 balls he faced before turning things in style by smashing 90 runs from the next 32.

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

The moment of madness which cost Sweden against Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

A red card for a moment of madness from Marcus Danielson brought Sweden's Euro 2020 to an abrupt end as they crashed out with a 2-1 defeat in their last-16 match against Ukraine on Tuesday.

Vihari and Shreyas's time will come: Dravid

Vihari and Shreyas's time will come: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Indian cricket coach has backed senior India pros Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, after the duo struck a half-century each in the 2nd innings of the 2nd Test at the Wanderers.

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'All my life, I have made expensive films. This time, I want to make the least expensive film ever made in Bollywood.' 'It's an honest attempt to climb Mount Everest without knowing if I will reach the peak.'

Audio clip between cops killed by Vikas Dubey goes viral

Audio clip between cops killed by Vikas Dubey goes viral

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Before he was killed along with seven colleagues during a raid on Vikas Dubey's hideout, Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra had suggested that the then Kanpur SSP was "protecting" the then station officer of Chaubeypur who had links with the gangster, audio clips of his purported phone conversations show.

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Charanjit Channi: 'Sidhu camp' leader who revolted against Amarinder

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

He had along with three other ministers rebelled against Amarinder Singh while choosing to side with the camp of state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

India hedges its bets as Asia embraces casinos

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Many Indians bet on cricket and other sports at offshore websites.

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Advertising on television continued to show momentum in May despite the surge in Covid-19 infections and the temporary suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a high-impact television property. The data shared by the Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) on Thursday shows that advertising volumes in May were up 64 per cent year-on-year. However, there was a marginal dip sequentially, that is, in comparison to April 2021, when advertising had touched a record high owing to the start of the summer season and the return of the IPL to India after being held in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Tennis: Egypt's Hossam gets life ban for match-fixing

Tennis: Egypt's Hossam gets life ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Egyptian Youssef Hossam has been banned from tennis for life after being found guilty of multiple match-fixing and other corruption offences, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said on Monday. A TIU investigation found that the 21-year-old had committed 21 breaches of anti-corruption rules between 2015 and 2019 and conspired with others to carry out a campaign of betting-related corruption at the lower levels of professional tennis.

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Belgium begin their campaign in St Petersburg against Russia on June 12

IPL: The 'superstars' behind KKR's resurgence in UAE

IPL: The 'superstars' behind KKR's resurgence in UAE

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan has hailed his bowlers as 'superstars' of the team, saying their outstanding performance in the first two games of the second leg of IPL in the UAE has allowed the openers to play with freedom.

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Rediff.com3 May 2021

In a stunning electoral victory, the ruling Communist Party if India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), rode back to power in Kerala winning 99 of the 140 seats, bucking the over four decade long trend of Communists and Congress-led United Democratic Front coming to power alternatively.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

Army of the Dead review

Army of the Dead review

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Whatever mildly political or pandemic relevance Army of the Dead means to imply is floundered by its mindless mood and clumsy characterisations, observes Sukanya Verma.

'I can't deny my partiality towards Gujarati'

'I can't deny my partiality towards Gujarati'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'There were lots of people who told me not to go for a Gujarati serial after Scam.' 'But I went with my gut feeling.'

The BIGGEST October Releases

The BIGGEST October Releases

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big October hits in the past decade.

Games without spectators only a short-term solution: Wenger

Games without spectators only a short-term solution: Wenger

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Staging football matches without spectators must only be a short-term fix during the coronavirus pandemic as the prolonged absence of fans could damage the game, former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said. The German Bundesliga became the first major soccer league to resume since the novel coronavirus outbreak shut down sports earlier this year, and its return behind closed doors is being closely watched by other leagues.

'Indo-US nuclear deal is a high-stakes gamble'

'Indo-US nuclear deal is a high-stakes gamble'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

India's offer of the reported proposal to put a dedicated facility under safeguards, could be a positive contribution to moving the process forward during the talks led by Narayanan, predicts Dr Ashley J Tellis.

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.

Star Performer: Gayle's smashing comeback

Star Performer: Gayle's smashing comeback

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Batting at No 3, the West Indian took time to get his eye in before blasting a quickfire 53 from 45 balls to put Kings XI on course for victory.

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The BCCI's new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala doesn't want betting to be legalised in India as it encourages match-fixing and feels his biggest challenge will be stamping out 'shady activities' from smaller leagues.

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Of the 1,145 offers made this year, consulting firms made up 34 per cent, followed by banking, financial services and insurance, pharma/healthcare, IT/ITeS and FMCG/retail.

IPL: CSK sit pretty as MI and rest look to spring surprise

IPL: CSK sit pretty as MI and rest look to spring surprise

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on Sunday with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locking horns against each other.

Turning Point: Unadkat delivers a Royal flop

Turning Point: Unadkat delivers a Royal flop

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Jaydev Unadkat was smashed for as many as 25 runs in the 19th over which all but sealed the contest in RCB's favour.

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Buying property? AVOID these 4 mistakes

Buying property? AVOID these 4 mistakes

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Your high expectations and attachment to certain property can make you buy property which is not financially suitable.

Why KKR skipper is not disheartened after defeat

Why KKR skipper is not disheartened after defeat

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Rabada was pretty confident that bowling yorkers was the best option.

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Even as the gaming industry battles multiple regulations in different Indian states, it has received more than double the amount of investment this year compared to 2020. Industry watchers attribute this to the growing popularity of gaming, spurred by the pandemic, and the innovative business models gaming firms have built. According to data from industry tracker Venture Intelligence, investment in India's gaming sector in 2021 has more than doubled to $794 million, as against a total investment of $339 million last year. In 2019, this number was $176 million. Marquee investors such as Tiger Global (Dream11), Sequoia Capital India (Mobile Premier League), WinZO (Griffin Capital Partners), Tencent (Dream11) and Matrix Partners (Zupee) have pumped money into the sector.

How Pollard, Pandya tore Kings XI apart

How Pollard, Pandya tore Kings XI apart

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

It was an exhibition of brutal strokeplay as the Mumbai Indians's dangerous duo of Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya tore the Kings XI Punjab bowling apart at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Lockdown a bitter pill for Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Companies from Unilever to Proctor & Gamble, Nestl, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have all alluded to lockdown challenges in India and the globe as well as the impact it will have on April-June as well as full-year numbers.

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its plans to go public

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief operating officer Gaurav Porwal are leaving the company. These developments come at a time when the SoftBank-backed company's core ride-hailing unit is planning to go public and for which it raised $500 million from Warburg Pincus and Temasek in July this year. These investment firms had partnered with the company founder Bhavish Aggarwal for this round.

'Budget has long-term vision'

'Budget has long-term vision'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'There is a vision in the Budget, and the vision is to take India from a largely agrarian, rural economy into a fast-track digitalised economy.'

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Seventeen Indo-Canadians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, won Canada's parliamentary elections on Tuesday with Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returning to power in the snap polls.

Covid vaccine to cost Rs 290 to govt; Rs 585 in pvt mkt: Serum

Covid vaccine to cost Rs 290 to govt; Rs 585 in pvt mkt: Serum

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, has a licence to produce the shot and has already manufactured close to 50 million doses.