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'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

The Difference Between Drishyam And Thudarum

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The similarities between the two movies may be striking but where they differ is in the way each focuses your curiosity, observes Sreehari Nair.

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Say A Little Prayer For This Bollywood Quiz!

Say A Little Prayer For This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact, feels Mayur Sanap.

How Ordinary Indians Defeated Pakistan's Evil Plan

How Ordinary Indians Defeated Pakistan's Evil Plan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The real heroes of Operation Sindoor were not the armed forces or political leadership, but the ordinary citizens of India who refused to fall into the trap of communal provocation, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Narivetta Review: Tovino Thomas Is Exceptional

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Narivetta takes its cue from real-life incidents and fictionalises the ordeal through the experiences of a young cop caught in the crossfire between the police and tribals up in arms, notes Arjun Menon.

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

'Sanjay Gandhi Was On The Verge Of Throwing Out Indira'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'According to JP, Indira Gandhi was not much of a danger to democracy. He said, it was Sanjay Gandhi and his gang.'

'Finishing top two is just half job done, we want to win to IPL'

'Finishing top two is just half job done, we want to win to IPL'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh revealed that the team collectively 'manifested' a top-two finish after the mini-auction.

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

F1 drama: Piastri snatches pole, Ferrari flops

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri put his McLaren on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Vikram's 10 Best Performances

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Divya Nair celebrates the actor's birthday by presenting the path-breaking films and performances that define his career.

'Ra Ga, The Super Hero'

'Ra Ga, The Super Hero'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Glimpses from Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar and Jharkhand.

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

SAFF C'ship: Indian colts march into final

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India storm into SAFF U-19 final, set up title clash with Bangladesh

Knife-wielding US man hijacks plane, shot dead by passenger

Knife-wielding US man hijacks plane, shot dead by passenger

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The incident occurred mid-air on a flight bound for San Pedro, when the 49-year-old suspect started attacking passengers with a knife.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

Praggnanandhaa holds nerve to stay on top, Gukesh falls

Praggnanandhaa holds nerve to stay on top, Gukesh falls

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland to maintain joint lead with 3.5 points

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Over 60 companies are ready to launch IPOs in the coming months.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

It's McLaren one-two as Piastri wins Spanish GP

It's McLaren one-two as Piastri wins Spanish GP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Verstappen collided with Leclerc and twice with Mercedes' George Russell after the safety car restart.

Costao Review: Dynamic Nawaz

Costao Review: Dynamic Nawaz

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sejal Shah's flatly-narrated timeline would probably serve better as a documentary, observes Sukanya Verma.

Army's booklet reveals what happened during Operation Sindoor

Army's booklet reveals what happened during Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Indian Army has released a booklet on Operation Sindoor, which was launched to avenge the April 22 ghastly Pahalgam attack in which Pakistan-backed terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists, and left many injured.

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they meet, what they brought back... amazing stories from an epic voyage.

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Dutch Ladies Open: Fourth top-10 finish for Diksha Dagar

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Diksha Dagar came up with steady 71 in the final round to finish tied-9th with an overall score of 4-under 212 in the Dutch Ladies Open.

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

What happened in Bengaluru is a wake-up call, no celebration of sport should ever come at the cost of human life, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Diksha Dagar poised for fine finish in Dutch Ladies golf

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar is in position for another fine finish as she carded a fine 2-under 70 to be placed tied ninth at the Dutch Ladies Open in Hilversum (the Netherlands).

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) said on Thursday its operations are unaffected by the global rare earth magnet shortage, but added that the situation is "uncertain and evolving". The firm said it is exploring multiple solutions to maintain continuity in operations and will notify stakeholders in case of material impact.

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Hockey Heroes Return Home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'With this bronze medal, the team has proved that Indian Hockey is back on track.' 'We are a force to be reckoned with and on our day, we can really be unstoppable.'

'Your Strength Moves This Nation'

'Your Strength Moves This Nation'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'We mourn the lives that have been lost, soldiers who will never come home, whose names are now etched in the soul of this country. May their families find strength in the nation's gratitude. So tonight, and every night forward, we hope for less silence born of tension, and more silence born of peace.'

EPL PIX: Brighton come from behind to shock champions Liverpool

EPL PIX: Brighton come from behind to shock champions Liverpool

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion substitute Jack Hinshelwood struck a late winner as the hosts came from behind to grab a 3-2 victory over champions Liverpool.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Fifty-nine members of delegations visiting 33 world capitals, reaching millions of people, giving one message, in one language, in one voice -- is an unprecedented world movement, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Maruti, Hyundai's PV dispatches dip in May

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India on Monday reported a dip in passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in the domestic market last month as the companies tried to adjust vehicle inventory amid slowing demand. Maruti Suzuki India said it "calibrated supplies" to the dealers, aligning with the industry's retail sales projections amid India-Pakistan conflict and a dip in sales of entry-level cars.