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Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Box office: Phantom gets below average opening

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Review: Nanban is worth a watch

Review: Nanban is worth a watch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The 3 Idiots remake has shades of the original, but it has director Shankar's touches as well.

The Singh-Zardari Sunday lunch menu

The Singh-Zardari Sunday lunch menu

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

From mouth-watering kebabs to delicious biryani, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will get a taste of India's diverse cuisine as he settles down for lunch with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday.

Team India's weakness in foreign conditions more than apparent

Team India's weakness in foreign conditions more than apparent

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Mahendra Singh Dhoni landed in Australia leading a marquee Indian team but now, midway through the Test series, they look rather like a slice of Swiss cheese with more holes than possibly can be plugged.

India play catch-up again after sluggish start

India play catch-up again after sluggish start

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Just one Test into the four-match series against Australia and India are confronting the grim reality that they remain international cricket's slowest starters, especially on tour.

Agneepath music is quite promising

Agneepath music is quite promising

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The music is an upgrade from the uninspiring music of the Amitabh Bachchan original.

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

From Tata Motors to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's e-KUV for Rs 8.2 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With a single charge range of 150 km and a 55 min fast charging upto 80 pc, it was both a head-turner and a conversation-starter.

It's raining flops at the box office

It's raining flops at the box office

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Rivaaz and Jaana Pehchana sink expectedly.

A Budget for credibility

A Budget for credibility

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was saddled with a number of handicaps when he presented the Union Budget 2012-13 on Friday morning.

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'Trollers and controversies never bothered me.'

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

What makes KKR such a dangerous team...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik praised his players for their all-round clinical effort in his side's eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

MPs' visit to Sri Lanka set to be a damp squib

MPs' visit to Sri Lanka set to be a damp squib

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Colombo has seen to it that the MPs will have little time or opportunity to interact with the Sri Lankan Tamils, be they leaders from the Tamil National Alliance represented in Sri Lankan parliament or the local people who faced the brunt of the brutal war in April-May 2009, says S Murari

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

NBA: Bobcats crash and burn against Heat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat were without starters Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem but still feasted on the league's worst team, handing the Charlotte Bobcats a 15th consecutive loss in a 105-82 home romp on Friday.

Sri Lanka v India: KL Rahul to miss first Test

Sri Lanka v India: KL Rahul to miss first Test

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Rahul down with fever ahead of first Test

2nd Test: India aim for turnaround at SCG

2nd Test: India aim for turnaround at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Crushed in the series-opener, India aim to draw level when they go into the second cricket Test against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday amid growing concerns over their famed batting line-up's ability to deliver in overseas conditions.

10 things women SEE in your dating profile

10 things women SEE in your dating profile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

If your profile is not interesting and attractive, has multiple listing errors, has description typical for males dating online, you have least chances of meeting someone you like.

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

For starters, the Iran situation is sure to have an impact on crude oil prices, as the world has little spare capacity.

Third front? KCR meets Stalin in Chennai

Third front? KCR meets Stalin in Chennai

Rediff.com14 May 2019

While the DMK dubbed the meeting as only a 'courtesy visit', Rao did not meet the waiting reporters.

A break from chicken

A break from chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

My son and his wife are now spending a holiday in pursuit of chicken, says Kishore Singh.

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

ASK AJIT: Are these stocks good to hold for one year?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Lankan test awaits Dhoni-less India in tri-series

Lankan test awaits Dhoni-less India in tri-series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

India are grappling with a selection dilemma and a prolonged form slump of their batsmen as they go into the crucial tri-series match against Sri Lanka in Brisbane without the services of their in-form captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Pay insurance premium smartly and save extra money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Paying the insurance premium annually under this strategy will provide Rs 1 lakh extra by the time your policy matures.

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Search giant Google unveiled its Google Nexus 7 tablet PC on the very first day of Google I/O at San Francisco on June 27.

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The third day of Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Digvijay Singh go green with organic fabrics and a unisex line for both men and women. Showcasing for label Bhu:sattva, here is the Unimitable Unisex Collection.

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Wozniacki to be fit in time for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Caroline Wozniacki seems a certain starter for the Australian Open in Melbourne next week after a scan on the world number one's injured left wrist showed no serious damage.

Farewell to Bappa!

Farewell to Bappa!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Lakhs of devotees came out in processions to immerse the Ganesha idols on the last day of the festival.

Injured Maxwell doubtful for fifth ODI against India

Injured Maxwell doubtful for fifth ODI against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Australia's Glenn Maxwell is a doubtful starter for the fifth and final One-Day International against India to be played in Sydney on Saturday after the middle-order batsman injured his knee while batting in the fourth ODI.

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Variety brought refreshing change on WTA Tour in 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

If men's tennis in 2011 was about a one-man domination, the women's equivalent was anything but that.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

There's nothing Bollywood can't teach. Happy Halloween, everyone! :)

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Is BJP getting isolated over NRC?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Many political experts believe that the extent of protests has put the government on the defensive and highlighted its unpreparedness.

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rahul Dravid on how Team India can get back to No. 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Batting ace Rahul Dravid tells Harish Kotian India needs to sort out its bowling woes to get back to the top of the Test rankings.

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Meet Test cricket's 10,000 runs club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

When Sunil Gavaskar scaled the 10, 000-run mark, he must have felt he conquered Mount Everest. But, since then, there have been many who have gone past 10,000 runs, thanks to the number of games being placed nowadays and the heavy bats that bring runs aplenty. Manu Shankar presents the members of the elite field

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Soccer Roundup: Barcelona on verge of Liga title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Barcelona have one hand firmly on the La Liga title after winning 2-0 at Alaves on Tuesday, leaving them 12 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note a cut above the rest?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Big -- that's how you would summarise Samsung Galaxy Note, the latest smartphone that claims to be a tablet too. The question that needs to be answered is why there is a buzz about the Samsung Galaxy Note, when the Dell Streak 5 too tried the same thing and pretty much collapsed in the process.

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Twenty-one year old Durgesh Nandan, the founder and CEO of AutomotionAds, is an engineer who passed out in April 2011. And, he has been running a venture for the last one year.

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Spurs can push for the Premier League title: Walker

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Kyle Walker speaks about his recent good form and why he believes Tottenham Hotspur can go all the way and win the English Premier League title this season.

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Green top awaits India at Edgbaston

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Having never won a Test at the venue and with a tinge of grass on the wicket, India could well be in for a big challenge. Bikash Mohapatra reports from Edgbaston.

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

India looking beyond Kuldeep, Chahal?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said the team is trying out the likes of Rahul Chahar and Washington Sundar as it is looking to bat deep and post 200 plus totals consistently.

Why Mumbai Indians want to keep winning

Why Mumbai Indians want to keep winning

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Skipper Rohit Sharma says he wants Mumbai Indians to win most of its initial matches this IPL season, as some of his players will leave for World Cup preparations at the back-end of the tournament.