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'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Mamata Banerjee and the Politics of Impulsiveness

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Hasty, ill-conceived steps show how isolated Mamata Banerjee had been from the national political trend. A fascinating excerpt from Sugato Hazra's Losing The Plot: Political Isolation Of West Bengal.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.

Ooh la la! Sunny Leone shines bright in a silver gown

Ooh la la! Sunny Leone shines bright in a silver gown

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The Vogue Beauty Awards was a starry affair with B-Town celebs descending on the red carpet in glamorous ensembles.

Meeting FY22 fiscal deficit target hinges on divestment

Meeting FY22 fiscal deficit target hinges on divestment

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

After the government sought Parliament's nod for a second batch of supplementary demand for grants that will cause a hit of Rs 2.99 trillion to the exchequer, doubts suddenly arose about the government's ability to meet the Budget projections of reining in its fiscal deficit at 6.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), or Rs 15.06 trillion, for the current financial year. Till now, many were of the opinion that the government would succeed in checking the deficit at a much lower figure than what was given in the Budget Estimates (BE). The government had sought Parliament's approval to spend Rs 3.74 trillion extra, but Rs 74,517.01 crore will be matched by equal savings on other heads.

Review: Pataakha is a fun watch

Review: Pataakha is a fun watch

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Fun, colourful, comical are adjectives you will rarely use for a Vishal Bhardwaj film, but that's exactly what Pataakha is, notes Urvi Parikh.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy walk out of Saaho

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy walk out of Saaho

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Shankar Mahadevan has let the producers know that the creative efforts of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy cannot be tampered with.

Gogoi compromised principles on independence of judiciary: Former SC judge

Gogoi compromised principles on independence of judiciary: Former SC judge

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Justice Joseph, who had once taken part in an unprecedented presser along with Gogoi, Justices J Chelameswar, Madan B Lokur (all retired) on January 12, 2018 on the functioning of the apex court, made his stand clear on the former CJI accepting nomination to the Upper House.

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Sinha said the announcement would be made on the auspicious occasion of 'Navratra'.

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

Meet Bollywood's IMPRESSIVE DADDIES

Meet Bollywood's IMPRESSIVE DADDIES

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Father's Day, June 20, Joginder Tuteja looks at onscreen fathers who have impressed over the years.

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Mamata offers arrest, protests erupt across Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Trinamool Congress supporters held demonstrations defying lockdown norms in various places, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to court arrest on Monday against the arrest of two West Bengal ministers in the Narada case by the CBI.

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

'Yashpal didn't get credit for '83 win'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'He was the one who set the agenda for the 1983 World Cup win with 89 in the first match against the West Indies, then top-scoring with 40 in the crucial match against Australia when we had to qualify for the semi-finals.' 'He played another brilliant innings of 61 against England in the semi-finals.'

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

'She played bad women, but was an angel'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Movie legends Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore share their memories of Shashikala, who passed into the ages on Sunday with Subhash K Jha.

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'When the trailer of Angrezi Medium came out, and when the credits were rolling in the end, with names like Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Dimple Kapadia... that's when it hit me and I couldn't control my tears. That was the first time I realised that I was living my dream.'

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Bus conductor's daughter qualifies for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Priyanka Goswami's timing of 1:28:45 broke the national record by over a minute.

Govt using sedition to curb free speech: Justice Lokur

Govt using sedition to curb free speech: Justice Lokur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

He cited examples of journalists reporting about coronavirus cases and related issue such as lack of ventilators, being charged with fake news provisions.

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Located around 500 km from Mumbai, the Lonar lake in Buldhana district is a popular tourist hub and also attracts scientists from all over the world.

Wearing black shawls, Trinamool MPs protest outside Parliament

Wearing black shawls, Trinamool MPs protest outside Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Draped in black shawls, Trinamool Congress MPs on Monday staged a protest outside Parliament House against the arrest of West Bengal minister Madan Mitra in the Saradha chit fund case, accusing the Centre of misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson and former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who got elected to the Bihar legislative council last month, was on Tuesday sworn in as a member of the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The RJD said that it is boycotting the swearing-in ceremony of Kumar as the mandate is against the National Democratic Alliance.

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

What's Bhavesh Joshi doing with Taapsee?

What's Bhavesh Joshi doing with Taapsee?

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Why was the Kapoor boy zipping around with the Pannu girl?

Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors hit the most

Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors hit the most

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The sudden stop in economic activity led to a sharp decline in employment-intensive sectors like construction, manufacturing and trade, hotels, transport etc.

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Aditi, Deepika, Alia: IIFA's Fashion moments

Aditi, Deepika, Alia: IIFA's Fashion moments

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

While the glamour was on full display, Namrata Thakker looks at all the good, bad and ugly fashion moments from the green carpet.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

#Dad-n-me: 'I still follow the principles he taught me'

#Dad-n-me: 'I still follow the principles he taught me'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Readers share their best memories with their fathers with a photograph.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Review: Pravarakhyudu is a mature love story

Review: Pravarakhyudu is a mature love story

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The film is a decent entertainer with a message for the youth.

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job. Agarkar not being shortlisted also is an indicator that the Board is likely to stick to the existing zonal policy for the national selectors.

Late Jaitley's son Rohan set to be next DDCA president

Late Jaitley's son Rohan set to be next DDCA president

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Late former finance minister Arun Jaitley's son Rohan is all set to become the next president of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) and has promised to halt 'unnecessary expenses' in the corruption and controversy-ridden body.

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

UIDAI claims 99.9% accuracy rate, says this incident makes up less than 0.1% of cases which slip through system.

PIX: Alia steps out with Kareena

PIX: Alia steps out with Kareena

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The 21st edition of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) starts from October 17 but the fun started way before that!

23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Three of the 23 MLAs are cabinet ministers. Another minister who had tested positive earlier has recovered. The chief minister gave the number during a video conference with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who had held a virtual meeting with CMs of opposition-ruled states to discuss a range of issues faced by them.

Shastri back for another Test at the Basin Reserve

Shastri back for another Test at the Basin Reserve

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Exactly 39 summers back, a wide-eyed 19-year-old Ravi Shastri became India's 'Test Cap No 151' at the Basin Reserve

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.