News for 'hallows'

Raina may be preferred over Yuvraj for Lord's Test

Raina may be preferred over Yuvraj for Lord's Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

More experienced he might be, but Yuvraj Singh could still be forced to make way for an in-form Suresh Raina when India decide their playing XI for the opening cricket Test against England starting July 21 at the Lord's.

Ready for another go at Inception?

Ready for another go at Inception?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The DVD and blu-ray versions of Inception could keep millions engrossed for hours and days.

Last Harry Potter film: What critics are saying

Last Harry Potter film: What critics are saying

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Here's a look at what the first round of reviews.

Harry Potter pips Guzaarish in weekend collections

Harry Potter pips Guzaarish in weekend collections

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Harry Potter has a dedicated fan following while Guzaarish is still picking up.

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood gives Shashi Kapoor a final salute.

We bounced back with flying colours: ISRO chief on Chandrayaan-2 launch

We bounced back with flying colours: ISRO chief on Chandrayaan-2 launch

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

"I am extremely happy to announce that GSLV Mark III successfully injected Chandrayaan 2 in the defined orbit, infact the orbit is 6,000 km more than what was intended," Sivan said.

Find what the new GMAT holds in store for YOU

Find what the new GMAT holds in store for YOU

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

From merely testing aptitude, the famed entrance test Opening the doors to hallowed B-Schools for graduate programmes in business and management is attempting in 2012 to test learning styles.

Rajkot Congress mourns 'death' of Scindia ground

Rajkot Congress mourns 'death' of Scindia ground

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Following the 'death' of the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground (MSCG) in Rajkot amid the Independence Day celebrations, the city Congress on Tuesday evening staged besna and held a 'condolence meeting' on what were once the hallowed turfs of the historic venue.

18-year old rowing champ's tale of success

18-year old rowing champ's tale of success

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Shruti Kamath has been rowing since she was 10 years old, and now at the young age of 18, has won gold at the Asian Junior Championships in China. Here she chats about her life, ambitions, and all the medals she looks forward to.

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

Review: Latest Harry Potter is the best ever

Review: Latest Harry Potter is the best ever

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, even in its unfinished state, is masterfully structured into three acts that fulfills the expectations of action-packed wizardry.

All eyes on Emma Watson at Harry Potter premiere

All eyes on Emma Watson at Harry Potter premiere

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Check out the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at the film's world premiere in London.

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Remember the Nicole Kidman starrer Moulin Rouge? Well, the Moulin Rouge, the French cabaret famous for its high-kicking cancan dancers and flesh-exposing ostrich feather costumes, has completed 130 years since it first opened its doors to audiences. These images give an insight into the preparation process of the 60 performers from 14 different countries, kick, saunter and shimmy their way through the Feerie show, the revue that is now the mainstay of the Moulin Rouge's repertoire.

10 must-see Hollywood movies this fall

10 must-see Hollywood movies this fall

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Arthur J Pais on the most-awaited movies this fall

Vote! The Best Harry Potter Scenes!

Vote! The Best Harry Potter Scenes!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Check out these memorable scenes from the Potter series that have stayed with us over the past decade.

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Four blocks of Eden named after war veterans

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The name plates of Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Colonel N J Nair, Havildar Hangpan Dada and Subedar Joginder Singh were unveiled at a ceremony in Kolkata.

Vote for your favourite Harry Potter character

Vote for your favourite Harry Potter character

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Don't miss this fun poll!

Namaste and welcome to St Xavier's

Namaste and welcome to St Xavier's

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

'I don't remember my President or Secretary of State ever visiting my college,' an American friend of mine told me last week on hearing that President Obama was scheduled to visit my college.

Serena Williams did it 'Her Way'

Serena Williams did it 'Her Way'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

With an unrestrained jig at the most hallowed hallway in tennis, Serena Williams confirmed that 'Her Way' was just about the most formidable method the women's game has seen.

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Images: Serena holds firm as Clijsters, Venus shown exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Serena Williams was left all alone trying to crush an unlikely uprising on Wimbledon's hallowed lawns on Tuesday as sister Venus and Kim Clijsters suffered shock defeats in the women's quarter-finals.

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

T V Mohandas Pai, director, Human Resources and member of the Infosys board, is upfront and brutal -- whether it's taking potshots at hallowed institutions like the IITs or IIMs or rubbishing the unrealistic aspirations of today's generation.

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Harry Potter is all set to bid adieu to his fans in the final version of the series -- Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, which was made on the humongous budget of 100 million pounds.

Harry Potter to appear naked in next film

Harry Potter to appear naked in next film

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Radcliffe has appeared naked before, on stage during productions of Equus at London's West End and New York's Broadway, but this will be a first for him on screen.

Why you won't see latest Harry Potter in 3-D

Why you won't see latest Harry Potter in 3-D

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

But even in its current format, Deathly Hallows is one of the most awaited films of 2010.

MCC denies plans to sell Lord's naming rights

MCC denies plans to sell Lord's naming rights

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The Marylebone Cricket Club, owners of Lord's, has denied that they are considering selling the naming rights of the famous cricket ground. 'I just want to reassure people that there's no way we would rename Lord's,' Bradshaw told BBC radio, denying a report in The Times, London.

PHOTOS: Beckham, Bradley Cooper on Wimbledon's celebrity court

PHOTOS: Beckham, Bradley Cooper on Wimbledon's celebrity court

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Wimbedon, which is considered as the top tennis tournament in the world is drawing to it's business end. Like every year, 2016 also witnessed several celebrities taking centre stage at the SW19 courts. Football icon David Beckham and Hollywood Bradley Cooper were among those watching Roger Federer against Marin Cilic on Wednesday. Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge was seen cheering from the royal box when Serena Williams cruised past Elena Vesnina in the women's semi-final on Thursday.

Hollywood's highest paid actress of 2009

Hollywood's highest paid actress of 2009

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Harry Potter star Emma Watson's earnings amount to 20 million pounds, making her the highest earner in 'Hollywood's top 40' rich list.

The Most Awaited Hollywood Films of 2010

The Most Awaited Hollywood Films of 2010

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Get ready for some more of Harry Potter, Edward Cullins and Alice in Wonderland!

The Prez, PM, Parliament's electricity bill

The Prez, PM, Parliament's electricity bill

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Parliament incurred an electricity bill of Rs 6.25 crore during 2008. The bill of Rashtrapati Bhavan was Rs 6.70 crore, followed by Rs 50.35 lakh spent by the prime minister's residence from January-December 2008. Surprisingly, the electricity bills for Rashtrapati Bhavan and the prime minister's office for the same period was the highest in the last three years.

Curbing costly CEOs!

Curbing costly CEOs!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Provided they have all the details, shareholders are best placed to do this.

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

7 reasons why Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sucks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Was it best for J K Rowling to have ended the series with Harry Potter and the Deathly Gallows?

Footpaths are for walking  only

Footpaths are for walking only

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

One gets the impression that most of the skywalks that are coming up in Mumbai are tethered in the philosophy that if you cannot provide a safe passage for the pedestrians on the cluttered sidewalks, provide a skywalk. It costs much more, renders the skyscape uglier but then the pedestrian deserves a new uplifting experience. So, take him skywards.

How to prime the sub-prime

How to prime the sub-prime

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

A first-hand account of how global banks got into the mess they're in.

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The much-awaited return of David Warner and Steve Smith from their one-year bans has bolstered the team

Wanted: A balanced approach

Wanted: A balanced approach

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The Centre could have set all speculation at rest if, with all the mighty and extensive intelligence and investigative machinery at its disposal, it had ascertained the truth behind the murders of the Swami and his associates and unhesitatingly named the desperadoes. Its own inability, or unwillingness, to expose the forces that were behind the killing should be taken to have contributed to the flare-up that followed in Khandamal

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Swanky flats, mall to replace the iconic property.

Scientists prune Bodhi tree to keep it healthy

Scientists prune Bodhi tree to keep it healthy

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Three dead branches of the sacred Bodhi tree at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar were pruned by a team of scientists of the Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute to keep the tree healthy. The FRI scientists have also suggested some fresh measures for healthy growth of the tree, considered to be about 150 to 200 years old. The FRI has been given the responsibility of maintaining the sacred Bodhi tree by the state government.

The Toyota, Merc and Lexus of Bengali sweets

The Toyota, Merc and Lexus of Bengali sweets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

As I have got to know a wider world, I have often wondered how something as material as sweets can have such a strong, almost emotional, link with those who have grown up with it.

'83 heroes relive World Cup win at Lord's

'83 heroes relive World Cup win at Lord's

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

It was a journey down the memory lane as India's 1983 World Cup heroes relived the historic occasion by walking down the pitch and then victorious captain Kapil Dev opening a champagne bottle from the hallowed balcony of the Lord's pavilion on Wednesday, as he did exactly 25 years ago. Later at a dinner hosted in honour of the 15 men who had created history, Pawar, along with liquor baron Vijay Mallya, presented a replica of the Prudential Cup to each one of them.