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Why Hawking never won the Nobel Prize

Why Hawking never won the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Even though his theory is now firmly accepted in theoretical physics, there was no way to verify if black holes are mortal, according to Timothy Ferris, author of The Science of Liberty.

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

Review: Rasikkum Seemane lacks substance

Review: Rasikkum Seemane lacks substance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

With pot-holes the size of craters, uninspired acting and dull music, this Tamil movie flat-lines after the first half-hour.

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Preview: Federer faces Melbourne Park test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Roger Federer has done everything necessary to etch his name in the annals of tennis immortality and all that remains for the Swiss world number one is to add more Grand Slams to his remarkable tally of 15.

'Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead at Mumbai residence

'Jee Karda' singer Labh Janjua found dead at Mumbai residence

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Singer Labh Janjua, famous for chartbusters such as "London Thumakda" and "Jee Karda", was found dead at his home in Mumbai on Thursday, the police said.

Randhir, Rishi Kapoor launch Raj Kapoor's Awaara

Randhir, Rishi Kapoor launch Raj Kapoor's Awaara

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The screenplay of Raj Kapoor's Awaara was recently launched.

Ten things to do before you're 30

Ten things to do before you're 30

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

From plain wacky to rational and pragmatic, we present a list of the things you must do before you touch the big three-O!

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum falls short

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Capital Film Works' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum, directed by Rajamohan is an honest effort -- but falls short of expectations.

Now, a mango named after Yogi Adityanath

Now, a mango named after Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The mango variety has been developed by the city's famous mango grower Padamshri Haji Kalimullah.

Paes to make his debut in 'Rajdhani Express'

Paes to make his debut in 'Rajdhani Express'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Tennis star Leander Paes is set to make his debut on silver screen in a film called Rajdhani Express.

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Review: Achamundu is a must-watch

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

For the guts in coming up with a unique, important theme that needs to be addressed sensitively, this movie works. A must-watch.

No objection to V-Day: Bajrang Dal

No objection to V-Day: Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

In a volteface, the Bajrang Dal has said it is not averse to Valentine's Day as long as the youths behaved decently on that occasion.

It's all about enjoying the sport!

It's all about enjoying the sport!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

If you bring out the sportsman in you to the fore in the rain, there won't be a shortage of options.

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Remembering Sridevi's strongest words on her 56th birth anniversary.

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Tell us!

Nadal a formidable obstacle in Federer's quest

Nadal a formidable obstacle in Federer's quest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

Only the familiar figure of Spain's Rafa Nadal now stands between Roger Federer and his seemingly inevitable march to tennis immortality.

Remembering JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye

Remembering JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

As Salinger passed away early Friday, Indian authors remember their first tryst with his celebrated book The Catcher in the Rye. These authors travelled down memory lane to the time when they first read The Catcher and what Salinger meant to them.

I was not bothered about history, says Abhinav

I was not bothered about history, says Abhinav

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra hopes his gold medal gives a boost to sports in a cricket-crazy India.

I'm not dead yet, says Steve Jobs

I'm not dead yet, says Steve Jobs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Speculation about Apple founder Steve Jobs's health has been rife since the company's Worldwide Developer's conference in June, when he looked unwell. His claim that he had been ill but was now recovering did nothing to settle the speculation; Jobs is a pancreatic cancer survivor and there were those who wondered if the dreaded disease was back.

Pic: Birthday boys Manmohan Singh & Dev Anand

Pic: Birthday boys Manmohan Singh & Dev Anand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Sonia Gandhi also joins in the party, in Delhi.

Kumble accuses Aussies

Kumble accuses Aussies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble launched an astonishing attack on Australia's cricketers after his team were beaten in the second Test on Sunday, accusing them of breaching the spirit of the game.

The future of vending machines

The future of vending machines

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The future of vending lies in tailored on-demand services. Now, who wants ice cream?

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"People in his birth place, Mangalore, and also those in Bengaluru have been requesting to bury part of his remains in the two cities."

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Your chance to choose Sholay cast

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Have your say!

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

History unfolds at Red Fort

History unfolds at Red Fort

Rediff.com11 May 2007

History unfolds at Red Fort

Now, a book on Mughal-E-Azam's dialogues

Now, a book on Mughal-E-Azam's dialogues

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Nasreen Munni Kabir releases her new book.

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The first still from the iconic song remade for Farhan Akhtar's Don.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

The senate prayer explained

The senate prayer explained

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The purpose of the opening prayer is to seek God on behalf of, and for the Senators. It must be given exclusively and entirely in the English language. Recommended time for the prayer: 1 to 1 minutes.

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The theme of death seems to be a theme about which many of us, raised in Western societies, have almost completely removed from consciousness; it represents a theme that is suddenly and forcefully resurging now.' 'And for some, this is scary and destabilising.'

The uniqueness of Amma

The uniqueness of Amma

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'We knew exactly the impact it would have.' 'You see, the line doesn't make its impact in isolation.' 'Its resounding impact depends on Amitabh's lengthy diatribe that precedes Shashi's line.'

Munnabhai Returns, tonight!

Munnabhai Returns, tonight!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Munnabhai II.

Neenello Naanalle: Great film!

Neenello Naanalle: Great film!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In another 2-3 weeks, coronavirus will chariot India to overtake the United States. In March, Modi had exhorted the nation to celebrate India's impending success over the virus by clanging metal plates. Make no mistake, India is losing this momentous war under his captaincy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.