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Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Rajiv Kapoor did not do many films in his career but he is still remembered for his solid hit, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

Yogi to witness star-studded Ramlila in Ayodhya

Yogi to witness star-studded Ramlila in Ayodhya

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

He will be one of the few in the audience for this year's Ramlila as general spectators will not be allowed to watch the show physically due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The nine-day enactment of the life of Lord Ram as per the epic Ramayana will be a virtual affair this year.

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, in the eye of a storm over her remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Monday sought time to appear before the Maharashtra police to record her statement, while more than 300 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a crackdown on protesters who indulged in violence after the Friday prayers on June 10.

2 Hindu outfits file plea in SC to be included in hate speech case

2 Hindu outfits file plea in SC to be included in hate speech case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Two Hindu organisations, Hindu Sena and Hindu Front for Justice, have moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene as parties in a pending plea in which notices have been issued to the Centre and others on allegations of hate speeches made against the Muslim community at Haridwar and New Delhi.

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What makes Indian abstract art more valuable is its relative rarity. V S Gaitonde, S H Raza and J Swaminathan are the only major names in modern Indian art known for their abstracts.

At Rs 37.8 cr Sher-Gil is India's 2nd most expensive artwork

At Rs 37.8 cr Sher-Gil is India's 2nd most expensive artwork

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Artist Amrita Sher-Gil's In the Ladies' Enclosure became the second most expensive Indian work of art sold globally, after fetching a whopping Rs 37.8 crore at Saffronart's recent Summer Live Auction.

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Tarun Bajaj posted as revenue secretary in IAS reshuffle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Senior bureaucrat Tarun Bajaj was appointed revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle by the Centre on Tuesday.

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Liton-Tamim record partnership sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal scored a hundred each as Bangladesh thrashed Zimbabwe by 123 runs in a rain-hit third One-Day International to complete a clean sweep in the three-match series, in Sylhet, on Friday.

'He made our films special'

'He made our films special'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I owe so much of what I am to Shiva Dada.'

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Williams ton boosts Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Sean Williams scored a sparkling century as Zimbabwe profited from a docile wicket to reach 352 for six

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Condolences over the demise of chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat poured in on Wednesday from various countries, including the US, Russia and Pakistan.

Pak SC restores no-trust vote against Imran Khan, orders it be held on April 10

Pak SC restores no-trust vote against Imran Khan, orders it be held on April 10

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's controversial move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a major blow to the cricketer-turned politician who is now likely to face a no-trust vote in parliament after the ruling.

Zimbabwe on course for a shock Test win over Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe on course for a shock Test win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Sikandar Raza closed in on his maiden hundred and put Zimbabwe in sight of a first Test victory against Sri Lanka on the third day of their only match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Congress hit out at the BJP, demanding the immediate arrest of those who have defamed India at the international level instead of enacting a "drama of action".

Kareena, Karisma mourn uncle Rajiv Kapoor

Kareena, Karisma mourn uncle Rajiv Kapoor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Family members and friends arrive at the Kapoor home in Chembur (eastern Mumbai) to pay their last respects to Rajiv Kapoor.

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja says the PCB can 'collapse' if India wants as 90 per cent of the ICC's funding comes from that country, which effectively means that the sport is being run by 'India's business houses'.

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Modi watching, Yogi kicks off 2nd term with 52 ministers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The monk-turned politician will take the reins of the most populous state for a second time in a row after completing his full five-year term.

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

According to the report, four kanals (0.5 acres) of land at H-9/2 in Islamabad was allotted to the community in 2016 for the construction of the first ever Hindu temple, cremation and community centre.

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

No prime minister in Pakistan's recent history has survived long in office after appointing an ISI chief who did not have the army chief's confidence. Imran may be no exception, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Sharif, 70, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday filed their nomination papers for the post.

Pak SC seeks parliamentary record of Imran's no-trust vote

Pak SC seeks parliamentary record of Imran's no-trust vote

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The apex court within hours took suo motu notice of it and a five-member bench started hearing the case on Monday.

Sri Lanka man lynched in Pak: Autopsy tells tale of brutality

Sri Lanka man lynched in Pak: Autopsy tells tale of brutality

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Angry supporters of the hardline Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) attacked a garment factory on Friday and lynched its general manager Diyawadana, who was in his 40s, before setting his body on fire over allegations of blasphemy.

Priyanka Gandhi meets CAA violence victims in UP

Priyanka Gandhi meets CAA violence victims in UP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Priyanka said she has highlighted each and every "police excess" in her lengthy memorandum to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel during her previous visit to the state.

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development comes after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an Army man for money and providing them to the ISI.

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Players below 15 cannot play international cricket: ICC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The International Cricket Council introduced a minimum age policy for players, stating the cricketer must be 15 years or older to be eligible to play international cricket.

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"Papa, I've been shot," were the last words of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a stray bullet from aerial firing as frenzied celebrations rang across Pakistan over its cricket team's Champions Trophy triumph.

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Legendary umpire recalls how he survived 2009 Lahore attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Just as they were about a kilometre away from the stadium, Taufel says, he heard something that sounded like firecrackers.

Netherlands thrash UAE to secure 2020 World T20 berth

Netherlands thrash UAE to secure 2020 World T20 berth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

UAE can still make it to the World T20 if they beat Scotland in a do-or-die match.