News for 'serene'

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Whether you are working from home, or doing household chores, it is important to keep aside some time for a recovery period along the way, to help replenish the energy being invested by you.

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

An expert reveals how you can still get out of town for the upcoming long weekend.

Serena restores order on grass

Serena restores order on grass

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

A round-up of Tuesday's action at Wimbledon.

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Thanos,' says Sukanya Verma, 'is an embodiment of mindboggling power and profound darkness, consciously blurring the lines between method and madness, prophet and survivor, suffering and salvation.'

It's time to go birding in Bhitarkanika

It's time to go birding in Bhitarkanika

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Winged guests have started arriving at the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

When Caste surfaced in Bollywood movies

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

As we eagerly wait to see what 'farq' it makes when it hits the screens on June 28, Sukanya Verma looks at the few occasions caste came up in Hindi movies.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Make no mistake, the Bangladeshi and Afghan missions in Chanakyapuri would report verbatim to their capitals the abrasive remarks attributed to the Indian leadership, casting a slur on their countries' political culture and national honour, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Here you can be in two countries at the same time!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Welcome to the little slice of heaven called Dawki.

In Durga's image

In Durga's image

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'It is time again for Durga Puja.' 'Time again to be struck by India's astonishing cultural irony, one where the female form is worshipped as divinity while millions of real women are forced to lead restricted lives,' notes Shuma Raha.

Federer loses No 1 spot; Cilic battles past Djokovic to claim Queen's title

Federer loses No 1 spot; Cilic battles past Djokovic to claim Queen's title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Borna Coric ended Roger Federer's 20-match winning streak on grass, beating him 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-2 in the Halle Open final on Sunday while also bringing to a halt the Swiss maestro's reign as World No 1.

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at the hands of unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in the second round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Thursday.

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Half-Yearly Report: Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2019

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at 2019's winners and washouts so far.

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Why renaming Aurangzeb Road is right

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

'I am happy that Aurangzeb will no longer dance before my eyes as I jog down A P J Abdul Kalam Road. Instead, the serene, saintly, smile of the late beloved President will bless me when I take an evening stroll there.'

Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A look at Mumbai's famous homes.

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

The MAGIC and MADNESS of Movies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the movies she grabbed at MAMI this year.

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

US court summons Bachchan for alleged 'khoon ka badla khoon' remark in 1984 riots

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by a court in the United States over his alleged controversial slogan in 1984 following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Cook stands firm for England in 100th Oval Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Alastair Cook marked The Oval's 100th Test match with a familiarly stubborn unbeaten half-century, standing firm as the home side battled to 149 for four against South Africa at tea on an absorbing first day of the third Test on Thursday.

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

When will Indians stop killing each other for the cow?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The cow can always be the CAUSE.' 'Cause for murder. Cause for setting India's people against each other.' 'Not recognising the fact that this can tip the country into an unending spiral of civil strife and set the much-vaunted 'India story' back by years is the ultimate stupidity of all,' says Shuma Raha.

Review: Shab: Long, lacklustre, listless

Review: Shab: Long, lacklustre, listless

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Shab is too coy about sexuality and sleepy in its reflections of loneliness to get anywhere, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Not trying to keep the status quo, because for me that's a regression'

'Not trying to keep the status quo, because for me that's a regression'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

A long year has taken its toll on some of the world's best tennis players but the relentless Novak Djokovic gives no indication that he is about to slacken the pace as he heads to the season-ending ATP World Tour finals in London.

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Gandhi, who is on a whirlwind two-day tour of Kerala as part of Lok Sabha poll campaign and is contesting from Wayanad besides his family bastion Amethi, took time off his hectic schedule to pay obeisance at the famed Thirunelli temple near the stream.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Review: Mammootty cannot save Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus

Review: Mammootty cannot save Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mammootty's fans will be happy with his performance, beginning with comedy, then moving to superhero action and culminating in emotionally intense scenes. But good acting is not enough to make up for a vapid plot and content.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Celebrating the *real* Sunny Leone

Celebrating the *real* Sunny Leone

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Happy birthday, Sunny!

Clarke hails Harris as one of the best

Clarke hails Harris as one of the best

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Test captain Michael Clarke labelled Ryan Harris 'as good as anyone who has played for Australia' after the fast bowler announced his retirement on Saturday because of injury.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The firm says people can earn as much as Rs 90,000 a month

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Despite having many opportunities, Phillauri isn't able to make full use of them, feels Sukanya Verma.

South Carolina governor Nikki Haley offers prayers at Golden Temple

South Carolina governor Nikki Haley offers prayers at Golden Temple

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Indian-American Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley on Saturday paid obeisance at Golden Temple in Amritsar saying that she was there not in the capacity of Governor of a state but as a humble human being.

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Please watch Made in Heaven today!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'I don't remember the last time I was this invested in the characters of a story since Doordarshan's golden age or early days of cable television boom,' applauds Sukanya Verma.

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Rediff.com2 May 2015

There is no 'remix version' for any of the songs, as the music deserves to be heard unadulterated.

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record as he attains milestone at MCG

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record as he attains milestone at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

England captain Alastair Cook became the youngest cricketer to reach 8,000 Test runs as the tourists moved serenely to 54 without loss at lunch after dismissing Australia for 204 early on the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on Saturday.

Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Known as the Bucket List Family on Instagram, they have visited Tonga, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and many more.