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The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Clinical Cilic tames Edmund to reach final

Australian Open PHOTOS: Clinical Cilic tames Edmund to reach final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

This is the first time that the towering Croatian has made the final of the Aus Open

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

In the past decade-and-a-half, sections of urban India have become much more liberal about accepting gay men and women than our colonial-era laws might have suggested, says Rahul Jacob.

Renewed India face inexperienced West Indies in opening Test

Renewed India face inexperienced West Indies in opening Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

India have endured series losses in South Africa and England over the last nine months but have still managed to remain the number one side in the longest format.

Quality of politics in India needs to improve: Arun Jaitley

Quality of politics in India needs to improve: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley raises concerns about governance, terrorism and women's safety on Republic Day.

This model believes that 'women of all sizes are beautiful'

This model believes that 'women of all sizes are beautiful'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Diana Sirokai from Hungary is teaching women to embrace their flaws.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Let's talk about post partum depression

Let's talk about post partum depression

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

South Africa failed to chase down an opposition total for the second time in the World Cup on Saturday to resurrect old doubts about their ability under pressure.

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Australia have defied expectations with their fight in India but with all to play for in the final Test in Dharamsala, Steve Smith's team would not leave happy with a drawn series, according to former wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist.

'Cook thinking about retirement; Broad not up to it'

'Cook thinking about retirement; Broad not up to it'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Nathan Lyon's wish to see the end of some England careers after another Ashes whitewash could easily come true if the tourists' struggling senior players fail to lift quickly, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.

Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal accused of sexual assault; steps aside

Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal accused of sexual assault; steps aside

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

The senior editor faces allegations of misconduct by a colleague.

What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

'As a kid I faced criticism for my dark skin'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Meet Meghana Ramakrishnan, the 5'7" dusky skin model who made her debut at LFW.

29 dead: A government-made disaster

29 dead: A government-made disaster

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The injured -- 130 -- cannot go back to work nor do they have homes to return to. Many of them refuse to leave the hospital while some of their relatives sleep in the hospital corridors. Apart from their physical injuries, the trauma of seeing their family members swept away haunts them as does the loss of all their possessions. But the BJP-Sena government remains indifferent to this human crisis.

Why Lena Dunham chose a complete hysterectomy at age 31

Why Lena Dunham chose a complete hysterectomy at age 31

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'I have a broken heart.'

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rohingyas, their sympathisers should leave: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Vinay Katiyar said that Rohingya Muslims had killed thousands of Hindus and humiliated their daughters so they should be sent out of the country.

What are male contraceptives?

What are male contraceptives?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

A smart contraception equals good family planning.

Should underperforming students be held back before Class 9?

Should underperforming students be held back before Class 9?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Is no-detention policy encouraging performance anxiety among students in higher classes?

Meet Halima. Muslim. Model. Destroyer of Stereotypes

Meet Halima. Muslim. Model. Destroyer of Stereotypes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Don't miss the hottest buzz in the world of fashion and entertainment.

Korea Open: Jayaram shocks world No 7 to reach final

Korea Open: Jayaram shocks world No 7 to reach final

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram continued his rampaging run at the Korea Open notching up a sensational straight-game upset victory over world No 7 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to storm into the finals of the $ 600,000 Super Series event, in Seoul, on Saturday.

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

Britain was NOT involved in Operation Bluestar: PM Cameron

Britain was NOT involved in Operation Bluestar: PM Cameron

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

British Prime Minister David Cameron has asserted that there was "absolutely no" involvement of the Margaret Thatcher-led United Kingdom government in Operation Bluestar -- when the Indian Army conducted a raid on the Golden Temple in Amritsar in 1984 to flush out militants from the Golden Temple.

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.

A drunken driver is like a suicide bomber, says Delhi court

A drunken driver is like a suicide bomber, says Delhi court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A drunken driver is like a suicide bomber, who has set out to kill himself as well as other road users, a Delhi court has observed.

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

NY: Indian couple charged with starving, beating up 12-yr-old daughter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

An Indian couple has been arrested in New York and charged with subjecting their 12-year-old daughter to "unspeakable physical abuse" for months by starving her and beating her with a metal handle and baseball bat, leaving her severely bruised and hospitalised for surgery.

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Many border residents say that they have been witnessing death closely since the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

In the video, which went viral, Mann was seen showing entry gate through which MPs enter Parliament House and saying how strong is the security.

EPL: United's Carrick recovering from heart operation

EPL: United's Carrick recovering from heart operation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"After feeling strange in the second half of the Burton game in September, I underwent a series of tests," he said.

US teen, whose homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, sues Texas city for Rs 99 cr

US teen, whose homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, sues Texas city for Rs 99 cr

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The family of Ahmed Mohamed, the Texas teenager who was arrested after a teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb, has demanded $15 million (Rs 99 crore) in compensation and written apologies from Irving city's mayor and police chief, their lawyers have said.

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

PNB fraud: FM slams regulators, auditors for 'not raising red flags'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Jaitley slammed lack of ethics in certain sections of businesses and said multiple layers of auditing system chose to either look the other way or did a casual job.

'Emergency no longer possible,' says Jaitley

'Emergency no longer possible,' says Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Friday said Emergency is no longer possible in the country as media censorship is not possible in the digital era and amendment to the Constitution has ensured that people cannot be detained without a cause.

Shape of Water Review: Spellbinding Ode to Impossible Love

Shape of Water Review: Spellbinding Ode to Impossible Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'Del Toro hits a cinematic nerve in capturing an enduring love for the oddball, the beauty in the bizarre and, most importantly, reminding what it's like to have what one wished for since a kid -- a happy ending,' says Sukanya Verma.

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Corbyn ignores revolt within shadow cabinet, replaces top team

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The motion of no confidence in Corbyn was submitted by Labour MPs Dame Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey and a secret ballot could be held on Tuesday.

When Hrithik almost became a AC mechanic

When Hrithik almost became a AC mechanic

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Long before he became a superstar, long before he summoned the courage to tell his father Rakesh Roshan that he wanted to become an actor, Hrithik Roshan was seized by self doubt.

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Akira Review: Badass Sonakshi cannot rescue a bad film!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

A bland remake of the Tamil hit Mouna Guru, girl power is merely a USP device in Akira, says Sukanya Verma.

Satyarthi launches campaign in London to end child slavery

Satyarthi launches campaign in London to end child slavery

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Terming slavery and child trafficking the 'biggest scandal of our times', Indian Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi pn Wednesday launched a new campaign in London to end the menace posed by the trafficking 'mafia'.

Why Akshay Kumar feels LUCKY

Why Akshay Kumar feels LUCKY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'I am 51 now. I think I can do action till 56.' 'After that, God knows.'

B'desh govt approaches SC, seeks death for Jamaat leader

B'desh govt approaches SC, seeks death for Jamaat leader

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Bangladesh government on Monday sought death penalty for rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami's 91-year-old supremo Ghulam Azam as it challenged in the Supreme Court a 90-year jail term handed down to him by a special tribunal for war crimes.

Champions Trophy: Who said what

Champions Trophy: Who said what

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

There was no shortage of quotable quotes. Here's some of the more memorable ones.