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'People can use some comedy'

'People can use some comedy'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Review: The Best Of Me is no masterpiece

Review: The Best Of Me is no masterpiece

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The Best of Me fits well enough in the genre to which it belongs and will obviously prove to be a major tearjerker for hopeless romantics. The rest of us can only find it amusing, at best, says Paloma Sharma.

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The entire gamut of China's activities is aimed at keeping India on tenterhooks, cause fatigue to its troops and keeping its security system unstable, so that it cannot play a meaningful role in international geopolitics as an effective partner of the US and Japan, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

Hockey: India's men seal quarter-final spot despite Dutch loss

Hockey: India's men seal quarter-final spot despite Dutch loss

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

India wasted as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to go down 1-2 against Netherlands but still sealed a quarter-final spot at Rio Olympics hockey competition in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

Sharma faces tough challenge to make cut at Augusta Masters

Sharma faces tough challenge to make cut at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

With the cut expected to fall around 5-over, Sharma would require a couple of birdies and play the back under par to stay on in the tournament.

'I'm surprised that George Clooney got married'

'I'm surprised that George Clooney got married'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

'I think I've got to see Happy New Year but people have told me that I would like Haider,' The Best Of Me director Michael Hoffman tells Paloma Sharma.

Pics: Fashion goes bonkers in NYC

Pics: Fashion goes bonkers in NYC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Which of these outfits would you dare to wear?

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.

Augusta Masters: Spieth sizzles, McIlroy seven back

Augusta Masters: Spieth sizzles, McIlroy seven back

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods dominated the build-up to this week's Masters but it was exciting American Jordan Spieth who produced the fireworks in a gripping opening round at Augusta National on Thursday.

Review: Kung Fu Panda 3 is as fun as expected!

Review: Kung Fu Panda 3 is as fun as expected!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

There's much to learn and love about the newest Kung Fu Panda movie and its fabulous, floundering, furry hero, feels Sukanya Verma.

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Google it! Why Sundar Pichai missed Xi photo op

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Google boss's absence at US-China internet forum meet raises eyebrows.

Giving wings to startups

Giving wings to startups

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a recipe for creating 100,000 plus angel investors in India.

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

He said it is natural for India to hold its 1st overseas start up event in the Silicon Valley.

IOA to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

IOA to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

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

The Graduate actress Elizabeth Wilson dies

The Graduate actress Elizabeth Wilson dies

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Hollywood.

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The offer of $196 per share represents a premium of 49.5 per cent to LinkedIn's Friday closing price

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Don't Miss! Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

There was also the exciting Rugby Union match that added that much more excitement to the past week. Rediff.com has that and more snapped right here. We bring you a glance of all the action from the week gone by

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Chopra misses bronze by a whisker in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The 20-year-old Indian, who was competing in the season's Diamond League Series Finale just three days after winning Asian Games gold in Jakarta, sent the spear to a best distance of 85.73m to end at fourth position in the eight-man event.

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The death toll from a rare pre-winter snowstorm has risen to 10.

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Masterful first round by Lahiri, 18th on debut at Augusta

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri produced a highly commendable first round on his Masters debut, carding a one-under 71 to be tied 18th alongside some of the biggest names in Augusta.

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

'We all have stories to tell and projects we need financed'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Keeping it short and so sweet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards.

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'In Bollywood, the power is disproportionately in the hands of a few men, whether they are actors or producers or directors.' 'The woman who makes an allegation against them can forget working in the industry again.'

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his campaign by outclassing Eric De Haan of Holland in the first round of the Masters' section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival at the Caleta in Gibraltar.

We should be proud how tough we have made it, coach Oltmans

We should be proud how tough we have made it, coach Oltmans

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India chief coach Roelant Oltmans today said two yellow cards hurt the team badly and that resulted in its 1-2 loss to the Netherlands in a pool B men's hockey match at the Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. "We were on the attacking side until we got two yellow cards, which was a gamechanger. You had to fight with one or two less. That's not only difficult to score a goal but it also took away a lot of energy from the players that I'm not happy about it," Oltmans said.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

IAAF ready to return to four-year doping bans

IAAF ready to return to four-year doping bans

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Athletics is set to reintroduce four-year doping bans even though the move risks alienating the sport from the world anti-doping authority (WADA), officials said on Wednesday on the eve of the world championships.

The Jaya you didn't know

The Jaya you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

'We spoke of everything but politics.' 'She was well-versed in the Eng. Lit. canon of Dickens and Austen, but had also read Oscar Wilde's famous epistolary tract from jail, De Profundis.' Sunil Sethi recalls his memorable encounters with Jayalalithaa.

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Raja Sen takes stock of Best Director nominees at Oscars 2015.

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is an extremely frustrating film, feels Paloma Sharma.

'I wish I could stay in India longer and see more'

'I wish I could stay in India longer and see more'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Hollywood stars Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden, currently in India, discuss their new film and maiden trip to India with Paloma Sharma.

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris has been described as the copycat version of the 2008 Mumbai assault by security experts who believe that the incident will be a game changer for how the West looks at the threat terrorism presents to all.

Spieth on a record Masters run to lead by five

Spieth on a record Masters run to lead by five

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Jordan Spieth threatened to turn the year's first major into a runaway as he fired a six-under-par 66 for a five-shot lead and a Masters record for lowest 36-hole total at Augusta National on Friday.

How to succeed by failing correctly

How to succeed by failing correctly

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Failure is something that needs to be managed as carefully as success.

Can IS make its presence felt in India?

Can IS make its presence felt in India?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The next big destination for IS in South Asia could be India. In India, the SIMI-IM network can provide the logistics for an IS staging area, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

And then one day, the actor wrote...

And then one day, the actor wrote...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Naseeruddin Shah sets the gold standard as a master memoirist.

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Shiv Kapur tied 13th in KL; Bradley opens up four-shot lead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

India's Shiv Kapur battled to a two-under-par 70 for tied 13th place at the half-way stage of the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Friday, knowing that he needs to shift into high gear to emerge as a legitimate contender. The 31-year-old, who holds one Asian Tour title under his belt, carded three birdies against a lone bogey at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's West course where his two-day aggregate of five-under-par 139 left him eight shots behind leader Keegan Bradley of the United States.