News for 'mavericks'

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Brad Pitt to race at British F1 Grand Prix?

Brad Pitt to race at British F1 Grand Prix?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's as-yet untitled Formula One movie starts filming at Silverstone against the race backdrop at this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Profile: Decoding the headstrong maverick that's Phil Hughes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A pugnacious left-hander brimming with self-confidence, he has been in an out of the Australian national team for the past five years.

'We've made our country proud'

'We've made our country proud'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'I told you I was confident we'd do it.'

Cong culture to defame own leaders after death, says Rao's kin on Aiyar remarks

Cong culture to defame own leaders after death, says Rao's kin on Aiyar remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Subhash said the Congress never gave respect to its own leaders and especially to Narasimha Rao who is known for his economic reforms in the country when he was prime minister.

Brad Pitt Makes F1 'Debut'

Brad Pitt Makes F1 'Debut'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The movie star stars as a racing driver who steps out of retirement to compete alongside an up-and-coming rookie against the titans of the sport.

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Australia's SWOT Analysis: Slow bowling is an issue but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Australia at least on paper, can't be rated ahead of India and England during this edition of the tournament.

Why I Joined The BJP

Why I Joined The BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'It will be the end of the Congress after the Lok Sabha election.' 'Many Congressmen and even Communists will move to the BJP.'

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

This comes as a rare miss for RRR, which bagged a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the song Naatu Naatu and Critics Choice Awards for Best Foreign Language film and Best Song.

Cannes: Tamannaah Stuns In Black!

Cannes: Tamannaah Stuns In Black!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Tamannaah Bhatia matched her black gown with a beautiful sheer cape.

Sunny Couldn't Stop Crying And Laughing!

Sunny Couldn't Stop Crying And Laughing!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

At the Gadar 2 success party, Sunny had a lot of things to say, and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com bring back snippets.

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

Berrettini Gives Cruise Competition

Berrettini Gives Cruise Competition

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini knows how to pull off a look on the red carpet.

'Make in India can't happen overnight'

'Make in India can't happen overnight'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Customers will end up pre-buying laptops, even at inflated rates. The same is true for second-hand and refurbished pieces that a company's authorised stores sell.'

Why did Tom Cruise Cry At Cannes?

Why did Tom Cruise Cry At Cannes?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A six-minute standing ovation at the end of the screening and a surprise Palme d'Or left Tom with glistening eyes.

Mukul Roy has dementia, Parkinson's disease: Doctors

Mukul Roy has dementia, Parkinson's disease: Doctors

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Though he has physically improved, his doctors remained unsure of his mental functioning.

Make Your Oscar Predictions!

Make Your Oscar Predictions!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Here's a look at the expert predictions. Do send in your predictions too!

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

There's a lot of entertainment coming up for you on OTT in the month of August.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

Confident England eye fiery start against injury-hit NZ

Confident England eye fiery start against injury-hit NZ

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

England are an ageing side alright, but few will dare to bet against Jos Buttler's men successfully defending their World Cup title in a few weeks time.

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

When Keeravaani Was On Top Of The World

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

He then broke into a riff on the Carpenters hit song Top Of The World and sang, 'There was only one wish on my mind... RRR has to win, pride of every Indian... and must put me on the top of the world.'

Watch The Naatu Naatu Dance At The Oscars

Watch The Naatu Naatu Dance At The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The singers' live performance at the 95th Academy Awards was a goose-bump moment with American dancers doing justice to the track.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?

Painful knee hampers Kyrgios bid for Wimbledon glory

Painful knee hampers Kyrgios bid for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Australian's determination to once again display his talent on the Wimbledon lawns is an illustration of the huge importance the grasscourt Grand Slam has played in his career.

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.

MBAs lack 'maverick' thinking

MBAs lack 'maverick' thinking

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Pooja Hegde's SUNNY avatar

Pooja Hegde's SUNNY avatar

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Pooja Hegde is vibrant in yellow.

Aishwarya Paints Cannes PINK!

Aishwarya Paints Cannes PINK!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A shocking pink pantsuit can be overwhelming, but not for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

After the trio who called on Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday -- retired diplomat and ex-Janata Dal-United MP Pavan Varma; retired cricketer and former BJP MP Kirti Azad; former Congressman Ashok Tanwar -- it was Dr Swamy's turn to call on Didi at her nephew Abishek Banerjee's Delhi home on Wednesday, instantly triggering speculation of his joining the TMC.

Oscars 2023: Rihanna Rules The Red Carpet

Oscars 2023: Rihanna Rules The Red Carpet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Hollywood dazzled on the red carpet, as they attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards in California.

John Wick Rules The Box Office

John Wick Rules The Box Office

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Yet again, it's a Hollywood film that's scoring in Indian cinemas this season.

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Sequels, prequels, something new, something same, Sukanya Verma offers you your OTT menu this week.

Sarfaraz Khan takes new role in DC squad

Sarfaraz Khan takes new role in DC squad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Abhishek Porel set to replace Rishabh Pant at DC, Sarfaraz to start as first keeper

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Lalit Modi had gained in prominence and it was all evident from his high-flying lifestyle

'I am overwhelmed'

'I am overwhelmed'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'I am very much overwhelmed by this great moment happening and I am very happy to share this excitement with my wife.'

Salman Khan's Most Iconic Style Mantras

Salman Khan's Most Iconic Style Mantras

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Fluorescent shirts, see through t-shirts, silver pants, torn jeans, spandex shorts, mesh vests, a tie embellished with 261 precious diamonds, is there any look Salman cannot carry off?

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Our Left is squeamish about democracy. They are so mechanical they have only dogma.'

Helly Shah's HOT New Avatar!

Helly Shah's HOT New Avatar!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

She's at the fest for the poster launch of her film, Kaya Palat.