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Hexa is a heavy car and is loaded with safety equipment

Hexa is a heavy car and is loaded with safety equipment

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The Tata Hexa is a very important product for the Indian passenger car maker as it marks the resurrected era of Tata Motors after the blasphemous 2000's Indica era.

Review: Bhavesh Joshi will turn you off Superhero Movies

Review: Bhavesh Joshi will turn you off Superhero Movies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Harshvardhan Kapoor will go on to become one of the finest Indian actors of this generation,' predicts Sreehari Nair. 'In Bhavesh Joshi, Kapoor treats the movie like a box and tries to break out of it.' 'It's magic to watch a young actor like Kapoor achieve intensity without overextending himself; he can hold a frame while merely being in it.'

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.

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

The concert that changed Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan's lives

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

At some point, it became evident to the audience that a subtle musical duel was taking place. By the time the faster taans started, the notes had become sharp arrows shot with the intention to annihilate. A revealing excerpt from Namita Devidayal's The Sixth String Of Vilayat Khan.

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.

Remembering United 93: Memorial opens 14 years after 9/11 attacks

Remembering United 93: Memorial opens 14 years after 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Fourteen years in the making and a incessant reminder of the horrors of the past, Flight 93 National Memorial, which opened on Thursday, is an interactive centre that employs photographs, video recordings, artefacts and graphic displays to tell the story of the doomed United Airlines Flight 93, the only jetliner among the four commandeered by terrorists that failed to reach its intended target on September 11, 2001.

'I'd rather be an actor than a Nawab any day'

'I'd rather be an actor than a Nawab any day'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'I don't take being a Nawab very seriously.'

'Gully Boy is about our country's talented youth'

'Gully Boy is about our country's talented youth'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'They are out there, singing about their socio-economic status, their family structures, their politics, the way the system treated them, what they would like to change... and the beauty is that they are positive.' 'They are not bitter or cynical.'

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

None of us want to be 'tolerated', we want to be ourselves

None of us want to be 'tolerated', we want to be ourselves

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

I love India and intend to live and die here, but I also want to be able to freely question its imperfections. Just as I have the freedom to say that Islam has been hijacked by a gang of demonic and utterly vile hoodlums and that the rest of us Muslims seem helpless to combat this evil, says Laila Tyabji.

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The two new Pixel phones are finally available in India.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

10 mistakes you must avoid in your CV

10 mistakes you must avoid in your CV

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Steer clear of typos, templates and incorrect information.

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Asiad: Mary Kom punches her way into final; Sarita, Pooja settle for bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom once again led the charge as she packed a powerful punch by assuring herself at least a silver medal in the fly weight category (48-51kgs) after beating Vietnam's Le Thi Bang at the 17th Asian Games, in Incheon on Tuesday.

Meet Ajay Devgn's new heroine

Meet Ajay Devgn's new heroine

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'I was always dancing in front of mirrors! I would dance in the shower too. My mother has to pull me out and make me stand still. I am that sort of girl.' Meet Sayyeshaa Saigal.

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

According to sources, a few hundred have been issued to Indian businessmen, celebrities and brand experts.

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

The star and the star child of Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'They can't be tampered with because of the very nature of the machines -- they are standalone, and not networked.' 'Also, they can't be rigged because of the kind of custodial security they are subjected to during the election process.'

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara fought back tears in an emotional farewell where the country's President Maithripala Sirisena stumped him by offering the High Commissioner's post to United Kingdom, in Colombo, on Monday.

No special plans for Kohli, says South Africa coach

No special plans for Kohli, says South Africa coach

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

South Africa coach Russell Domingo says India have a seriously good batting line-up and it's not the Proteas' style to target one individual player.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'After Indrani's arrest did you go to the police and say I did this kind of forgery?'

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The Volkswagen Polo GT TDI has been one of the most exciting cars.

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

At the Oscars: Politics inside and outside

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

J Jagannath on how he expects to see the Trump effect at the Academy Awards.

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Sonali Cable starts off as an intriguing story but disconnects itself from the point of the film incredibly fast, says Raja Sen.

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Review: Is the Suzuki Burgman Street better than the Access 125?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The Suzuki Burgman Street steps up the style quotient with its maxi-scooter looks, but is the same as the Access 125 in many ways. So, is it worth paying Rs 9,000 extra?

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Large-screen device focused on imaging, battery and multimedia fails to match peers in price segment, says Khalid Anzar.

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September. Haresh Pandya salutes the Master.

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Abhishek Bachchan's #RoadTo20

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Abhishek has been posting fond memories and interesting anecdotes on Instagram, recapping his #RoadTo20.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Laugh out loud, have fun and while away time talking to chatbots. They are all yours!

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Review: Lai Bhaari is awesome

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Full marks to Riteish Deshmukh and Nishikant Kamat for taking the plunge into Marathi cinema, says Prasanna D Zore.

Burn 200 calories in 2.5 minutes!

Burn 200 calories in 2.5 minutes!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

No matter how ludicrous it sounds, it is possible!

Blasts have to stop so that voices can be heard: Sushma to Pakistan

Blasts have to stop so that voices can be heard: Sushma to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 May 2014

India wants good relations with Pakistan but the neighbouring country must stop terror activities directed against it as talks will get subdued under the din of bomb blasts, Sushma Swaraj said after taking charge as External Affairs Minister on Wednesday.

Banned! Don't use these words in 2016

Banned! Don't use these words in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Presenting a list of words from 2015 that we should leave behind.

Is Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7's budget-friendly avatar?

Is Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7's budget-friendly avatar?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Despite its budget constraints, the Moto G5 Plus tries to match the mighty Samsung galaxy S7, but fails, says Himanshu Juneja

Khloe's sexy outing in lace!

Khloe's sexy outing in lace!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Read our weekly round-up that brings to you the latest news on models, designers and actors from the world of glamour and entertainment.