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Oh Maria! How our cricket studs should introduce themselves to Sharapova

Oh Maria! How our cricket studs should introduce themselves to Sharapova

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

If Maria Sharapova doesn't know who is Sachin Tendulkar, it's but OBVIO that she thinks cricket is a chirping insect outside her window. But that doesn't mean she can't learn. We suggest a few ways our Team India studs can introduce themselves to the iconic tennis star. Here we go:

Oh Maria! How our cricket studs should introduce themselves to Sharapova

Oh Maria! How our cricket studs should introduce themselves to Sharapova

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

If Maria Sharapova doesn't know who is Sachin Tendulkar, it's but OBVIO that she thinks cricket is a chirping insect outside her window. But that doesn't mean she can't learn. We suggest a few ways our Team India studs can introduce themselves to the iconic tennis star. Here we go:

PIX: Bollywood's notable toy boys!

PIX: Bollywood's notable toy boys!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Vir Das plays Kangna Ranaut's toy boy in this week's release Revolver Rani.

Top 14 signs you are a Mumbaikar

Top 14 signs you are a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Mumbaikar and proud of it? This one's for you folks! :-)

16 signs you're an Indian travelling abroad

16 signs you're an Indian travelling abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Do you carry your own toilet mug? Do you cringe while drinking water from the kitchen sink? Yup! You're an Indian alright :-)

Aishwarya to team up with Shyam Benegal?

Aishwarya to team up with Shyam Benegal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'It is a film entitled Chamki Chameli that Shyambabu wanted to make for the longest time,' says a source.

The Yeh Hai Bakrapur contest: Win T-Shirts!

The Yeh Hai Bakrapur contest: Win T-Shirts!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Here's your chance to win some cool prizes!

Why Karan Johar is just like us!

Why Karan Johar is just like us!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The filmmaker, who will give us Kapoor & Sons this week, has the same facial expressions like we do.

The situation in India is grave but hardly hopeless

The situation in India is grave but hardly hopeless

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The immediate challenge to faster growth is to restore stability to the currency markets.

The questions we want Karan Johar to ask on Koffee With Karan!

The questions we want Karan Johar to ask on Koffee With Karan!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Janta jawab chahti hai!

Serious Men review

Serious Men review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.

Modi-Rahul rivalry behind Amul rift?

Modi-Rahul rivalry behind Amul rift?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Boardroom disputes have marked the tenure of pretty much every chairman of the co- operative - from its founder Verghese Kurien to Chaudhary's predecessor, Parthi Bhatol.

If Anil Kapoor, Alia, Salman had movies made on their lives...

If Anil Kapoor, Alia, Salman had movies made on their lives...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Oh, the possibilities!

These brothers are wanted for attack on Charlie Hebdo

These brothers are wanted for attack on Charlie Hebdo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The French police have released photos of the two brothers wanted in connection with the attack of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday that left 12 people dead including the editor, three celebrated cartoonists and two police officers.

Uttam's take: The Left and Dr Singh

Uttam's take: The Left and Dr Singh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Uttam's take on the UPA-Left crisis

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

On 107th birthday, grandma gets perfect gift: 'Big hug' from 'handsome' Rahul

On 107th birthday, grandma gets perfect gift: 'Big hug' from 'handsome' Rahul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

In a tweet, Bengaluru-based woman Dipali Sikand wrote that her grandmother, who turned 107, had a wish to meet Rahul Gandhi, whom she found as "handsome".

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

When a fly stole the show at US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The first -- and only -- United States vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is over. It was a far more civil affair than last week's debacle between US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Joe Biden. The tone for much of the 90 minutes was a marked contrast to last week's chaotic and bitter slam-fest between their running mates.

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

Onion, onion pe likha hai, khane wale ka naam...

Onion, onion pe likha hai, khane wale ka naam...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Rising onion prices make want to make you cry. Uttam Ghosh is determined to make you smile instead.

Now, an underworld film by a woman director

Now, an underworld film by a woman director

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Sumana D Kittur talks about her film Edegarike, based on the underworld.

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Mangal Mangal ho! What Indians will do on MARS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Sit back, and join us in our joy ride to our planetary neighbour! Bharat Mata ki Jai!

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns opens to mixed reviews

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Hindu outfit outrages against Akshay's OMG

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Paresh Rawal starrer film is a critical take on religion and features Kumar in the role of God.

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Review: Topiwaala is for Upendra's fans only

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The film lacks execution and tires too hard to impress the audience.

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Review: OMG-Oh My God is brave and absorbing

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Oh My God is a brave and absorbing blend of satire, fable and fantasy that brings our attention to the misuse and commercialisation of religion, writes Sukanya Verma.

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Modi@4: The words NaMo made popular

Rediff.com29 May 2018

When NaMo became Pradhan Sevak, little did we know he would usher in words and phrases that would become such an important part of our lives. As he enters his fifth year in office, a look at Modi-lingo :)))

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Review: Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam is shoddy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The film tries to be a political satire with some old world charm but suffers from shoddy treatment.

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

'Modi will win in Gujarat elections but won't be PM'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Tarak Mehta, the popular Gujarati satirist, speaks on the Gujarat election.

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

What political profit from the Dhule riots?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Saeed Naqvi on why the Muslim youth is angry and says it has lost faith in the government, police and electronic media

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

'You will definitely be missed, Jaspal Bhattiji!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Ben Affleck's <I>Argo</i> the next BO champ?

Ben Affleck's Argo the next BO champ?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The film has received favourable reviews.

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is not your average run-of-the-mill comedy, says S Saraswathi.

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

What's keeping Bollywood busy during lockdown?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Bollywood is doing all it can to keep busy during the national lockdown.

End of an era in Bihar politics

End of an era in Bihar politics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

It is now a different time in Bihar. It is a different place -- one in which Raghuvansh Prasad Singh's options are very limited, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Are you suffering from Selfitis? Take this test to find out!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The selfie disease is no hoax.