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Why should patriotic Indians be embarrassed by Mulk?

Why should patriotic Indians be embarrassed by Mulk?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Mulk questions the very principle, of good-Muslim exceptionalism.' 'That, of course, we adore Abdul Hamid, A P J Abdul Kalam and Bismillah Khan and if only more Muslims were like them.' 'Anubhav Sinha sticks his neck out to say that these are no exceptions.' 'Most Muslims are like them. It is the terrorists who are exceptions,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

She quit her career in financial services to pursue her passion for writing.

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

While filled with startling insights and questions, and buoyed by terrific performances throughout, Newton suffers from a lack of end-to-end clarity. It is a near-great film but one that for some reason doesn't express itself fully, feels Sreehari Nair.

The best sports car you can buy in India

The best sports car you can buy in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an extremely fun car to play with but at the same time you have to be careful with its tail happy nature.

'Why should I compare Raees's collections to Dangal or Sultan?'

'Why should I compare Raees's collections to Dangal or Sultan?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Shah Rukh Khan sets the record straight.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary speaks. The plot thickens

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Indrani called her personal assistant Kajal Sharma from the UK, May 3, 2012, and told her she had to sign Sheena's resignation letter as if she was Sheena signing it. But she had to first practice the signature and send Indrani proof of her proficiency in signing Sheena's name before sending the letter off. Sharma said she was reluctant and told the court that she told Indrani as much, but Indrani demanded it of her.

Would you read Shah Rukh Khan's book?

Would you read Shah Rukh Khan's book?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Tata Tigor looks to drive between two lanes

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Tata group bets on design and price. It looks to mark its spot in a highly cluttered category with its newest offering. Tata Tigor might drives between the lanes!

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.

Vijender wins WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

Vijender wins WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

In front of a packed arena, in his first pro bout that lasted all ten rounds, Vijender Singh beat Kerry Hopes 98-92-98-92 and 100-92 in a close contest to win the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title fight in New Delhi on Saturday.

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

If you think you should then please keep another Rs 42,000 handy to buy the modular camera, projector, speaker and battery pack, that will justify your purchase

Bike Review: Kawasaki Z800 vs Benelli TNT 899

Bike Review: Kawasaki Z800 vs Benelli TNT 899

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Kawasaki Z800 and Benelli TNT 899 are two motorcycles that look unalike, perform dissimilarly and probably are meant for enthusiasts with contrasting needs

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says Shekhar Gupta.

Champions League PICS: Spurs hold Real Madrid; Liverpool hit 7

Champions League PICS: Spurs hold Real Madrid; Liverpool hit 7

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's group matches in the UEFA Champions League.

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria. The car is the quintessential European luxury SUV with all the creature comforts one finds in the executive sedans of the company. Indian automobile website MotorBeam.comtests the mettle of the big-brawny SUV from BMW.

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Value investor Parag Parikh's sudden death has come asa big jolt to the fraternity.

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria.

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Top 10 Fastest Super Bikes In India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.

Why Settle on One Look When You Can Have Two?

Why Settle on One Look When You Can Have Two?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Why Settle on One Look When You Can Have Two?

Dr Patel, be a fox to Dr Rajan's lion and an Owl at all times

Dr Patel, be a fox to Dr Rajan's lion and an Owl at all times

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'It will be interesting to see how Dr Patel handles gadflies with the maturity of egregiously petulant three year olds.' 'That Dr Patel does not, in so far as we can tell, cause society matrons to gush like hormonal teenagers can only be a good thing for him.' 'Look where their febrile imaginations and breathless prose took his predecessor.'

'Ratan Singh's situation is similar to mine'

'Ratan Singh's situation is similar to mine'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Maharawal Ratan Singh's situation in Padmaavat is very similar to Shahid's situation in Padmaavat, as an actor. I was pitted against very high odds, in a very unlikely situation and I had to somehow come out with flying colours.'

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The much awaited OnePlus X is finally official and near-about ready for the Indian release. Here's what works and what doesn't for OnePLus X

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest flagship from Chinese company LeEco

Give us our gods back!

Give us our gods back!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor says the British Museum should change its name to Chor Bazaar because whatever it has within its portals is the result of 200 years of theft. The museum is once again in the eye of a storm for the possession of a statue of a god Hindus, across the world, worship as the Supreme Being.

The year India and China hoped high, delivered low

The year India and China hoped high, delivered low

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

India and China met and spoke a lot this year, but failed to produce any meaningful results.

'Yash Chopra said, Tumne haste, haste, sub kuch keh diya'

'Yash Chopra said, "Tumne haste, haste, sub kuch keh diya"'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The new Indian cinema has still not found its voice and identity. It's trapped under the deadwood weight of Bollywood and popular Indian cinema.'

'The untold story of MS Dhoni is...'

'The untold story of MS Dhoni is...'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'There is only one thing common between Dhoni and me: We take our work seriously, not ourselves.'

Sheena Bora Case: The Panchatantra continues

Sheena Bora Case: The Panchatantra continues

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

More noticeable than the hue of his shirt was his mast style in the witness box. He seemed to be reinventing the truth every few minutes. He yarned on and on, navigating his testimony further and further away from the facts, but he never lost his aplomb.

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

"We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe," the airlines said in statement.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

NaMo, will you surprise us all?

NaMo, will you surprise us all?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Will Narendra Modi bring to his appointment the vision and stature that the PM's job requires? Will he prove the worst fears of his detractors wrong, wonders Malavika Sangghvi

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Micro Drone is a palm-sized personal drone that works straight out of the box.

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

This man is helping fight India's mental health taboo

This man is helping fight India's mental health taboo

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

His anonymous online platform helps people seek help without disclosing their identity.

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.