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Ten GREAT Performances Overlooked By The Oscars

Ten GREAT Performances Overlooked By The Oscars

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Here are 10 performances -- from the last 10 years -- that should have been singled out, lauded and given trophies to. Instead, they weren't even nominated.

Bigg Boss Day 24: Shefali's BIGG Quiz!

Bigg Boss Day 24: Shefali's BIGG Quiz!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Day 24 inside the Bigg Boss house gets super interesting when Shefali Bagga shows off her journalistic skills.

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

There were times when MS Dhoni let emotions get the better of him.

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

From January 1, 2019, to till now, 220 children were admitted in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur due to AES, out of which 62 lost their lives.

'When people are going mad online...'

'When people are going mad online...'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'...I am like I need to teach my dog to do potty.'

Wicketkeeper Pant equals world record with 11 catches

Wicketkeeper Pant equals world record with 11 catches

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 21-year-old is now level with Englishman Jack Russell (vs South Africa at Johannesburg in 1995) and South Africa's AB de Villiers (vs Pakistan at Johannesburg in 2013).

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Have yourselves a merry little concert :)

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

WhatsApp says alerted govt of spyware attack in Sept

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The IT ministry sources said they have received a reply from WhatsApp and are studying it, and that a view on it will be taken soon.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

England will take confidence of ODI triumph into Tests: Bairstow

England will take confidence of ODI triumph into Tests: Bairstow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'We will take confidence from that into the Test team but at the same time it's something that we know with Test cricket is completely different. It's a different formula, a different game and different personnel within the team'

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Buttler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander

India battles to save scandal-hit Commonwealth Games

India battles to save scandal-hit Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

India scrambled against the clock to save the Commonwealth Games after big ticket athletes quit the showcase event and nations threatened to stay home unless authorities cleaned venues 'unfit for human habitation'.

Coach Shastri uses Hindi expletive on air and Twitter goes 'nuts'

Coach Shastri uses Hindi expletive on air and Twitter goes 'nuts'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Speaking to Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clarke and Mark Butcher, who were discussing the game in a television studio in Mumbai, Shastri came up with a rather interesting way to describe the tense moments of the game with Australia almost pulling-off a record chase.

Malaysian Indian Congress president Vellu quits

Malaysian Indian Congress president Vellu quits

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

After heading Malaysia's largest ethnic Indian party for over three decades, Samy Vellu on Monday stepped down as Malaysian Indian Congress president at a time when the party is exploring ways to regain the confidence of the Indian community in the country.

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

Chennai deserted as lockdown kicks in, 2,000 plus cases filed against violators

Chennai deserted as lockdown kicks in, 2,000 plus cases filed against violators

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Shops selling essentials including vegetables functioned from morning till 2 pm and private vehicles and autos, taxis were off the roads.

Saying 'I do' over and over and over again

Saying 'I do' over and over and over again

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Here's a look at ten people from Hollywood's Golden Age who love getting married. Again.

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.

Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids

Thousands arrested in Asia football gambling raids

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

An operation targeting illegal football gambling in Asia during the World Cup has resulted in the arrests of over 5,000 people and the seizure of nearly $10 million (6.5 million pounds), Interpol said on Friday. Interpol said the operation, which ran from June 11 to July 11, was aimed at gambling linked to organised crime gangs.

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

Here's what went wrong for Federer at Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Federer rues missed chances in Tsitsipas thriller

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.

Microsoft may launch Zune-like phone

Microsoft may launch Zune-like phone

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Microsoft is said to be partnering with a few ODM manufactures to create the Zune-like phone, which includes 720p HD video and at least a 5 mega pixel camera.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

It's expensive but full of surprises, says Khalid Anzar.

25 years on, lives are still 'poisoned' in Bhopal

25 years on, lives are still 'poisoned' in Bhopal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Its been 25 years since the world's worst industrial and environment disaster ever -- the Bhopal gas tragedy -- claimed scores of lives. However, there seems to be no end to the victims' woes.

The day Sonu Sood can NEVER forget

The day Sonu Sood can NEVER forget

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'I went to Nagpur for my engineering. I used to model there, those amateur fashion shows. Then you know, I thought why not try my luck in films and all?'

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Australia will not stay silent during their one-day series in England, the first tour since the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket, captain Tim Paine said.

Malaysian PM's assurance to Indians

Malaysian PM's assurance to Indians

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Facing unprecedented protests against alleged marginalisation of ethnic Indians, Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi has assured the community that he will look into their grievances and address them accordingly.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Who said what after Harsha Bhogle's sudden exit from IPL coverage

Who said what after Harsha Bhogle's sudden exit from IPL coverage

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Senior cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, who has been associated with Indian cricket since the mid-80s and who has been part of the IPL commentary team since the first season in 2008, has been removed from the panel by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Bhogle was told about the termination of his contract just a week back, according to a report in The Indian Express. The decision came as a complete surprise for the 54-year-old as he had conducted the draft auction for this season, featured in the cash-rich league's promotional videos and even his flight tickets booked by the production house.

Have you met Bengaluru's buskers?

Have you met Bengaluru's buskers?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Busking is traditionally defined as the act of putting up a street performance for voluntary donations.

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While P Muralidhar Rao, BJP general secretary, says, 'Digital electioneering is here to stay until the elections in 2021,' the BJP's rallies in Bihar will not be confined to cyberspace. Its strategists have devised other ways of getting around the hygiene protocol that Covid-19 has entailed.

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Now, Sundar Pichai's Quora account hacked

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The hacker group called OurMine Team has been posting messages on Quora through Pichai's account.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Apple recently launched the latest version of the mp3 player complete with video camera, mic and speaker.

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.

Malaysia: Two Indian teachers to return home

Malaysia: Two Indian teachers to return home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Two Indian dance teachers, who were abused by their Malaysian employers for three years, have decided to return home without taking any action against the couple, who admitted to treating them cruelly.

Rejected by ethnic-Indians, Vellu looks forward

Rejected by ethnic-Indians, Vellu looks forward

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Despite having lost his parliamentary seat to opposition PKR's Michael Jeyakumar by 1,821 votes after eight successive terms, Vellu said that he will remain as president of the Malaysian Indian Congress. The MIC could retain only three of its nine parliamentary seats and seven of the 19 state seats allocated to it.

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The 33-year-old, who has taken a break from Tests to manage his workload, missed the final of South Africa's domestic 50-overs tournament with a back injury, which also kept him out of Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL opener against Delhi.

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Review: Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain is a haunting film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.