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Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

'There's no real rebellion, just a consuming love for fashion and faux feminism where every zinger flying out of their mouth sounds like something you've heard on a sitcom or favourited on your Pinterest wall,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Can Kodak be a serious contender in the smart TV space?

Can Kodak be a serious contender in the smart TV space?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

We try out Kodak's 50-inch UHD smart LED TV.

EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

EPL PIX: Leeds hold City; Everton and Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

James Rodriguez netted twice and Dominic Calvert-Lewin became the first Everton player to score in the opening four matches of a Premier League season as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 on Saturday to stay top of the table with a maximum 12 points.

What is Kajol's niece doing in the movies?

What is Kajol's niece doing in the movies?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'I am not someone special.' 'I don't want to be shortlisted for a role just because I belong to the family I do.'

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

10 reasons why you should be watching John Oliver

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

His epic public takedown of actor Dustin Hoffman is just the beginning.

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Barca, who were without injured talisman Lionel Messi, started on the back foot and fell behind when Nabil Fekir netted with a sublime angled strike in the 15th minute. Griezmann, who joined Barca last month from rivals Atletico Madrid, scored four minutes before halftime to level the scores.

The revulsion! The betrayal. The realisation you knew all along

The revulsion! The betrayal. The realisation you knew all along

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'I'm a little fuzzy on the details, but I know that everyone is behaving as if they've just discovered that their favourite grandfather is a peeping tom,' says Mitali Saran.

Indian boxers shine in youth tourney in Serbia

Indian boxers shine in youth tourney in Serbia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Nine Indians punched their way into the finals of their respective categories in the Golden Glove of Vojvodina, an international boxing tournament in Kikinda, Serbia.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The phones may look simple but are smarter than you think, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi is glorious

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

You don't have to be a Star Wars nerd to enjoy its poignant pursuit of virtue, feels Sukanya Verma.

IOC is intimidating Kenyan athletes, says former champion

IOC is intimidating Kenyan athletes, says former champion

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

By forcing Kenyan athletes to undergo additional drugs tests before allowing them to compete in Rio, the International Olympic Committee is trying to intimidate his countrymen, a former running champion said on Wednesday.

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Review: You can't make sense of Vishwaroopam II

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

A Ganesh Nadar wonders what Kamal Hassan hopes to achieve with this film.

CPI-M apologises after angry US artist posts video against extortion in Kerala

CPI-M apologises after angry US artist posts video against extortion in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Senior CPI-M leader M A Baby has tendered apology on behalf of Kerala to American artist Waswo X Waswo, who posted a video on YouTube criticising the unions in the state.

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro may not be a budget flagship phone, but it definitely offers the best 'value for money'.

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Shaken not stirred! Meet the goddess of drinks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A star behind the bar, Sonali Mullick loves to serve cocktails with a twist.

Meranti, world's strongest typhoon this year, slams into China

Meranti, world's strongest typhoon this year, slams into China

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Typhoon Meranti, stated to be the world's strongest typhoon so far this year, made landfall in east China's Fujian Province early Thursday, causing widespread destruction.

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Now, we have with us the Renault Captur which under the skin is a Duster but the company claims that the former is a more premium offering. So, is it? Time to find out.

10 Tips To Communicate Better With Your Child

10 Tips To Communicate Better With Your Child

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Communication with children has two distinct aspects to it: Quantity and quality. Both are important for the development of a balanced personality. Lack of communication and faulty communication can adversely affect the child's psyche.

Recuperating Clarke doubtful about making start of World Cup

Recuperating Clarke doubtful about making start of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke doubts he will be fit for the start of the World Cup in February but hopes to be back at some stage during the tournament.

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Will you pay Rs 3 lakh for this Sony OLED TV?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

With image quality that is top-notch coupled with outstanding audio, the smoothness of the Sony Bravia OLED A8F gives quite a satisfying experience, says Aparna Banerjea

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

With 11-point difference, can United catch up to 'noisy neighbours'?

With 11-point difference, can United catch up to 'noisy neighbours'?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'We can work and fight for it' 'Yes, they had much more of the ball. Yes, they had that apparent control of the game but the biggest save is the double save of their goalkeeper and the biggest decision of the game is the unlucky decision of Michael (Oliver)'

How will GST impact India's media and entertainment industry?

How will GST impact India's media and entertainment industry?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Though GST could mean complications in the short run, it will bring in undeclared revenues and streamline taxation across the value chain, the benefits should be worth the pain.

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma curates an impressive list.

Why Sara Ali Khan WON'T think about stardom!

Why Sara Ali Khan WON'T think about stardom!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'There is nothing more beautiful than celebrating with people who make you what you are.'

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If Murad's Mozziness doesn't strike us in the eye, if we see the film as a youth's struggle to break free of the shackles holding him back and not as a Muslim fighting the system, it is because not once in the film does Zoya show him blaming his religion for his low social status or struggle, a temptation many 'progressive' film-makers may have yielded to for it sounds so politically correct,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

Review: October is a wonder

Review: October is a wonder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

'October is the month when the sweet-smelling flower, known as parijat, shiuli, harsingar, night jasmine or prajakta, enters bloom.' 'But the lesson of love and loss in Shoojit Sircar's poignant drama is likely to linger all year long,' says Sukanya Verma.

Sajid Nadiadwala, The Hitmaker

Sajid Nadiadwala, The Hitmaker

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Take a look at his track record.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

After Rajini's exit, BJP at AIADMK mercy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It looked as if the BJP was hoping to use Rajinikanth to press their seat-bargain with the AIADMK. Now with the Rajini bait gone, the question now is not how much the BJP would settle for, but how much the AIADMK would be ready to offer, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

China and Spain played out a 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group B match on Monday and the result was good enough for both teams to advance to the last 16 after Germany beat South Africa 4-0 in the other game in the section.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Dress for Yes on Valentine's Day!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to Dress for Yes on Valentine's Day!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Everybody wants to make a great impression, learn it from Bollywood.