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Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

How I Found Love Online: 4 Tips

How I Found Love Online: 4 Tips

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

"If you feel something is right, go for it," says Anamika who also found her match on a dating app.

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Wriddhiman Saha is making a comeback to his home state Bengal two years after a public fallout.

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

Recipe: Mushroom Tikka

Recipe: Mushroom Tikka

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Earthy mushrooms, stuffed, pair well with the fresh cream and hung curd-cheese sauce.

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya saw a decent weekend at the box office.

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

It's just two games into the tournament but Hardik Pandya already seems to have loads to worry about in his second stint with Mumbai Indians, the leadership part not quite falling in place thus far.

Recipe: Shumaila Chauhan's Malai Broccoli

Recipe: Shumaila Chauhan's Malai Broccoli

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Broccoli can make a yum starter when marinated and baked.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

CAA for starters: Piyush Goyal dines with Bollywood

CAA for starters: Piyush Goyal dines with Bollywood

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Bollywood celebrities like Prasoon Joshi, Bhushan Kumar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Anu Malik, Abhishek Kapoor, Kunal Kohli, Vipul Shah, Urvashi Rautela, Kailash Kher, Ranvir Shorey, and Anil Sharma were among the Bollywood personalities who attended a special meeting with Union minister Piyush Goyal and Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Bijayant Panda on Sunday as part of central government's Citizenship Amendment Act outreach programme. The dinner was organised at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was an invitation-only affair.

Unwell Gill not technically out for the first game, says Dravid

Unwell Gill not technically out for the first game, says Dravid

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Shubman Gill is set to be ruled out of the World Cup match against Australia after testing positive for dengue.

Box Office: Yodha Does Well, Shaitaan Is A Superhit

Box Office: Yodha Does Well, Shaitaan Is A Superhit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The next big releases -- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan -- will arrive during Eid, which leaves a lot of time for Shaitaan to earn lifetime collections in the range of Rs 140-150 crore (Rs 1.4-1.5 billion).

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mayank, who made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings this season, had taken six wickets from two matches before limping out in the third game.

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Democrats have elected a set of state representatives who will act as an electoral panel. These representatives will have to pick someone else. This could be Vice President Kamala Harris, who is widely seen as a top contender, but is not popular, points out Aakar Patel.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Chicken Kebabs With Apples

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Chicken Kebabs With Apples

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

What Gives Alia Goosebumps

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'When I saw Poacher, I couldn't stop watching it! It's a binge and how!'

Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Indian batters are not known for their sweeping skills but they made a conscious effort to practise that shot in their opening net session ahead of the second Test against England beginning in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians will aim to land the killer punch after fluffing an easy run-chase in their opener when they meet a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Will It Be Congress Out, BJP In For DMK?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The BJP's strategy seem to be to wean away allies from the Congress, in Dravidian Tamil Nadu, and maybe later in UP, Bihar and elsewhere, though in slow doses, but without wooing them into a new alliance. The idea seems to be only to weaken the INDIA bloc from within -- and leaving it at that, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

New Zealand's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Latham was just one of three players to have broken bones on the tour, with opening bowler Trent Boult sustaining a fracture in his right hand during the second Test in Melbourne.

'Rural demand for FMCG would come up in next quarter'

'Rural demand for FMCG would come up in next quarter'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'We are seeing signs of improvement in rural overall in terms of demand, but I would still keep my fingers crossed.'

Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Vidwath Kaverappa dismissed Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks but had Virat Kohli dropped twice off his bowling.

Recipe: Beetroot And Cabbage Soup

Recipe: Beetroot And Cabbage Soup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Tasty and filling, this soup is a bowlful of warmth on a winter evening.

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 begins, Shah Rukh Khan adds yet another milestone to his name.

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Injury blow: Is Shubha Satheesh out of Australia Test?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

India Women batter Shubha Satheesh has suffered both fracture and dislocation to her finger, informed captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday, which has made her a doubtful starter for the Test match against Australia to be played next week.

Can Shubman Gill overcome dengue for the epic clash vs Pak?

Can Shubman Gill overcome dengue for the epic clash vs Pak?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Shubman Gill to reach Ahmedabad on Wednesday but remains doubtful for Pakistan game

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'The game needs to look after the likes of Virat Kohli as well.'

Sukhee, Great Indian Family Are No Match For Jawan

Sukhee, Great Indian Family Are No Match For Jawan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Even though theatres saw new releases last week, they were simply no competition for Jawan.

EPL updates: United's Sanchez doubtful starter against Southampton

EPL updates: United's Sanchez doubtful starter against Southampton

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The injury to the Chile forward, who was left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League victory over Young Boys, "will require further investigation to confirm its severity", the club added.

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians have once again made a familiar disappointing start to their IPL campaign as they lost their first two matches.

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

How Jyothi Yarraji's disqualification turned into silver medal

How Jyothi Yarraji's disqualification turned into silver medal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Drama unfolded in the last event of the day at the 'Big Lotus' stadium when the women's 100m hurdles was stopped after the gun was fired.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'