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Kareena or Malaika: Who's the HOTTEST showstopper? Vote now!

Kareena or Malaika: Who's the HOTTEST showstopper? Vote now!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Take the poll given below and tell us who is the hottest.

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Winning against Covid means thinking ahead, at least six months, putting in place the likely scenarios of what might happen, and then planning. Planning is the role of the government. Having planned, it should communicate what and why. Then, get out of the way, recommends Naushad Forbes.

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have worked every day of my life for the last 62 years and suddenly there is a cap on doctors over 55, who are not allowed to practice.' Dr Dolly Gurbaxani shares her lockdown experience.

Team India's bonding session: Dhoni, Rahane turn percussionists

Team India's bonding session: Dhoni, Rahane turn percussionists

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

New coach Anil Kumble has brought a refreshing change in Indian cricket team camp as the members had a unique team bonding session with acclaimed actor-musician Vasundhara Das's group 'Drumjam'.

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Just what do Bollywood stars do on a flight?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Sleeping is just *one* of the pass-times, notes Sukanya Verma.

'I'm trying to do all kinds of films'

'I'm trying to do all kinds of films'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

After Meri Pyaari Bindu, Golmaal will be a nice change for me as well as the audiences, says Parineeti Chopra.

Meet the man behind NSE's success

Meet the man behind NSE's success

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

He is that rare breed of people who did not shift to multi-national companies and multi-million dollar salaries, but stayed on for the cause of nation-building.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Discipline pays off for India

Discipline pays off for India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

India's Most Wanted review: Death by boredom

India's Most Wanted review: Death by boredom

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Arjun Kapoor doesn't know the difference between restrained and reactionless.

StyleDiaries: Sonam's sari made us go green with envy

StyleDiaries: Sonam's sari made us go green with envy

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

These legs are worth over a million pounds!

These legs are worth over a million pounds!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

German supermodel Heidi Klum's legs will be insured for £1.1 million.

When a Thackeray met Mumbai's youth...

When a Thackeray met Mumbai's youth...

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'I am trying to make the political system more answerable to the people.'

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'His humble words are no substitute for a clear vision for the future of the country. But humility has its own power, its own impact.' 'And it's probably more than that of a monogrammed suit,' says Shuma Raha.

Review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in Sethupathi

Review: Vijay Sethupathi shines in Sethupathi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music, writes S Saraswathi.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Review: Irudhi Suttru is not to be missed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Irudhi Suttru is an enjoyable sports drama that keeps you hooked throughout, writes S Saraswathi

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

VIP 2 review: Dhanush-Kajol spar in a shrill, silly film!

VIP 2 review: Dhanush-Kajol spar in a shrill, silly film!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

'What could have been a crafty take on power play and gender politics between architect and engineer dumbs down into a cliched bickering of elite and everyman,' says Sukanya Verma.

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia's tour of India...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The relentless grind of the professional tennis tour proved too much for Australia's Ashleigh Barty during her teenage years but a break from the game to play cricket appears to be paying some pretty big dividends.

Govt borrowings: Will there be a pleasant surprise in September?

Govt borrowings: Will there be a pleasant surprise in September?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Backloading the government's borrowing programme suggests the finance ministry's confidence in better revenue numbers, says A K Bhattacharya.

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com18 May 2017

We take a look at the movies where Reema Lagoo played dignified mom characters.

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rafa vs Roger: That would be a dream final!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

For all their celebrated Grand Slam past, Nadal and Federer have never clashed in a US Open final.

Which was the last good SRK film you watched?

Which was the last good SRK film you watched?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Has King Khan lost his touch?

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Dhoni and the Roar of the Lion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Very few are lionised like Dhoni anywhere in the world, perhaps not even Messi,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'If an 'informal meeting' with Xi Jinping materialises before the SCO summit in June, that itself could be regarded as a significant breakthrough in India-China relations,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Be it in terms of looks, features or safety, the Indian auto market is growing up

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Armaan Kohli had been signed up for Kuljeet Singh's role. But I forced Aditya Chopra to take my screen test.' Parmeet Sethi looks back.

Coming days will decide how we shape up as Test unit: Kohli

Coming days will decide how we shape up as Test unit: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

With Indian cricket team geared up for their busiest Test season comprising 17 five-day games, skipper Virat Kohli aptly stated that the coming days will be an indicator as to how they have shaped up as a Test unit. "This is the perfect situation and opportunity to challenge and assess ourselves as a Test team. These months will define how we play as a Test team in coming years," Kohli said at the pre-departure media conference ahead of Indian team's tour of the West Indies. Hailing Anil Kumble's appointment as the team's head coach, the Indian skipper said that now they have a man, who can also tell them how to win Test matches abroad.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

Yu Yureka Plus: Amazing features but battery life is a letdown

Yu Yureka Plus: Amazing features but battery life is a letdown

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Yu Yureka Plus from Micromax has a few good things to offer.

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

'He stopped calling her and that was a sign'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Divya Nair writes about a friend who recently separated from her husband of four years.

Review: Ragini MMS 2 is more horror, less sex

Review: Ragini MMS 2 is more horror, less sex

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Ragini MMS 2 is a better attempt than its prequel and is worth a dekko, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Super Filmi Week: Long live Bollywood!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood inspired weddings, Dharmendra's cringe-worthy attempt at realism, Sridevi and Aishwarya's painful connection and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal did something MNCs could never do

Brijmohan Lall Munjal did something MNCs could never do

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal had business rivals but no enemies.

India stands united as a nation today

India stands united as a nation today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The government has sent a clear message to Pakistan: It is no longer business as usual.' 'The rules of the game have changed and a new game is at play,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).