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India's Sonam Wangchuk, Bharat Vatwani win Ramon Magsaysay award

India's Sonam Wangchuk, Bharat Vatwani win Ramon Magsaysay award

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two are among six individuals declared winners on Thursday.

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Review: Maari is uninspiring

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Director Balaji Mohan's Maari is just another regular mass masala movie created to idolize its hero.

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

It's raining poll promises in TN but here's the catch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Back of the envelope calculations put government expense on each of the new schemes promised by the DMK and the AIADMK at tens of thousands of crores. But then, neither party has said how they are going to also address the mounting debt burden either, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan must return Abhi unharmed, promptly

Pakistan must return Abhi unharmed, promptly

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'It is the bounden duty of the Indian government to leave no stone unturned to have the pilot back urgently.' 'If that is not done in the desirable manner, it could well be a trigger for much more serious a conflagration in the subcontinent,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

'Indian men don't have sex'

'Indian men don't have sex'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'We are the largest film industry in the world.' 'We employ millions and entertain billions.' 'We generate the highest amount of sales tax.' 'Our stars pay the highest amount of income tax.' 'All I would say is: Don't f*** it up!'

'I still suffer from trauma'

'I still suffer from trauma'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Who will give me that (lost) time?' 'The stress I have gone through, the stress my family has gone through.' 'We have not laughed in seven, eight years.'

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

We won't see the likes of Sagar Sarhadi again

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Though he went back to writing "beautiful scenes" for other Bollywood directors, his deep interest in the lives of ordinary citizens never slackened, evident from the way he made himself available to human rights groups whenever they called him.

Simmba Review: Total Dhamaal!

Simmba Review: Total Dhamaal!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Simmba is a dhamaka from the start till the end.

Baaghi 2 Review: What A Circus!

Baaghi 2 Review: What A Circus!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'There's zero emotion and logic in anything about Baaghi 2,' says Sukanya Verma.

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Innoruvan is 20 years too late

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Though Atchaya Multimedia Creations' Tamil movie has some laugh-out-loud moments, it is nevertheless hopelessly outdated.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

India openers make steady reply after England tail wags

India openers make steady reply after England tail wags

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

England's lower-order gave India a taste of their own medicine on a benign Chepauk track racking up a commendable 477 in their first innings on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test in Chennai.

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

More than 90 police cars, fire brigade engines and other city government vehicles saluted Dr Uma Rani Madhusudana for her non-stop, tirelessly devoted work in the care of COVID-19 patients at a hospital over 8 difficult and dangerous days.

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

Perumal -- mindless entertainment

Perumal -- mindless entertainment

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Pa Shanmugam's Tamil movie directed by Vincent Selva and starring Sundar C is a concoction of glitzy heroines and mindless entertainment.

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Mersal review: Why Vijay should thank the BJP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are three Vijays! Each Vijay has his own heroine and each couple gets a song. Otherwise, it's the same old songs and the same old Vijay, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

PIX: Dutch boxer who fought Ali still riding punches in Bulgaria

PIX: Dutch boxer who fought Ali still riding punches in Bulgaria

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Former Dutch boxing champion Rudi Lubbers, who lost to Muhammad Ali on points in a 12-round heavyweight fight in Jakarta four and a half decades ago, is back on his feet again.

Has Modi run out of gas?

Has Modi run out of gas?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Other strong men have stopped Modi and his hordes in states before, but none of them with a footprint or battle cry to shake up New Delhi, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to cycle!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

When Bollywood stars opted for bicycles.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, California, on March 19.

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Tamil star Suriya's 7aum Arivu was about a virus from China sent to Chennai to wreak havoc while Kaappan was about a locust attack the hero prevents in time -- both films in a sense foresaw what was to come, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Golmaal Again!!!, in more ways than one

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.

Watch Annan Thambi for Mammootty

Watch Annan Thambi for Mammootty

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

This week's Malayalam release, Annan Thambi, is different. The writer-director team of Benny P Nayarambalam and Anwar Rasheed (their second outing after Chotta Mumbai) make it breezy and entertaining in spite of staying in the formulaic sphere.

Morgan, Root take England past India in Kanpur T20

Morgan, Root take England past India in Kanpur T20

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Eoin Morgan played a captain's knock, as England outplayed a listless India in all departments and record a crushing seven-wicket victory in the first T20 International to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Nothing would please our adversaries if the court verdict sees triumphalism on the part of the majority and sullen anger of the minority, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

I-League: Bengaluru FC win; Dempo hold Pune FC

I-League: Bengaluru FC win; Dempo hold Pune FC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Bengaluru FC showed no sign of protective-approach, when they trounced Shillong Lajong FC 2-0.

ISL: Chopra scores as Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City

ISL: Chopra scores as Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Michael Chopra scored his first goal in the Hero Indian Super League as Kerala Blasters notched up their first win of the season, beating Mumbai City FC 1-0 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Friday.

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'Nobody is sustaining and the movie goers are responsible for it.' When Rishi Kapoor lets loose, all you can do is listen.

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

On its 25th anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 10 things she still loves about Mohra.

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Pilot project in Bengaluru; Snapdeal got into the category last month

BSF score in second half to beat Signals, Goa

BSF score in second half to beat Signals, Goa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

BSF will clash with Hindustan FC for place in the main draw of the Durand Cup football tournament.

'I don't regret doing Samrajyam 2'

'I don't regret doing Samrajyam 2'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan says he is happy that the film has finally released after three years.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

Kabir Singh gives Shahid his career-best opening

Kabir Singh gives Shahid his career-best opening

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Shahid Kapoor's BIGGEST OPENERS...

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'Localisation saves a lot of time and cost for them. Keeping an eye on a long-term market, this is the best way these car-makers can build momentum for their brands.'

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The film also stars Bhamaa as the female lead.

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.