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Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Sonakshi looks to be pushing herself as she deals out roundhouse kicks in Akira trailer!

How to make money from stocks

How to make money from stocks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Do not worry too much about index levels, high or low. Over 15, 20 or more years, it does not matter.

Man who stole Nizam's slippers is spared

Man who stole Nizam's slippers is spared

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Crafted from gold thread in the early 1800s, the gem-encrusted slippers were insured at $160,000 but were considered priceless. In court, Petric had apologised for his actions saying: "I did a stupid thing".

Aishwarya, Aamir, Salman: Bollywood's OLDEST college students

Aishwarya, Aamir, Salman: Bollywood's OLDEST college students

Rediff.com6 May 2019

In the Bollywood scheme of things, age is as irrelevant as logic.

Ronaldo devastated by transvestite incident

Ronaldo devastated by transvestite incident

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Brazilian striker Ronaldo fears his reputation has been ruined forever after his "shameful" run-in with transvestites in Rio de Janeiro last week. "I've done something really stupid in my personal life," the AC Milan player said in an interview with Globo television on Sunday.

Review: Bang Bang is loud, dumb, exhausting

Review: Bang Bang is loud, dumb, exhausting

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Bang Bang is a B-grade film made on an A-list budget, says Raja Sen.

Beijing sprint 'explosion': Bolt says will silence Gatlin

Beijing sprint 'explosion': Bolt says will silence Gatlin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Usain Bolt says he is not yet ready for a duel with Justin Gatlin.

Only a govt job is considered real 'employment'

Only a govt job is considered real 'employment'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'...because of its permanent nature.' 'If you work for the private sector or for yourself, you are not regarded as being employed,' points out T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Trailer review: Singh is Bliing lacks the punch

Trailer review: Singh is Bliing lacks the punch

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Raja Sen is not happy with the new Singh is Bliing trailer.

Of FIIs, Budget and Brazil

Of FIIs, Budget and Brazil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Nilesh Shah aired his views on the sub-prime crises, after effects of the Budget and FIIs. He thinks Brazil is the best bet amongst upcoming markets due to its natural resources.

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Indian racer Arjun Maini made a strong start to his highly-anticipated debut in the European LeMans Series, recording the second fastest laptime in the qualifying session of the race.

Sunanda death row: Azad questions Gupta's credibility

Sunanda death row: Azad questions Gupta's credibility

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Breaking his silence, former Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday rubbished claims of the head of AIIMS' forensic medicine department that he was pressured to manipulate the autopsy report of Sunanda Pushkar and questioned Sudhir Gupta's credibility, saying he can "shoot his mouth off anytime against anybody".

UK vicars' yoga ban stems from ignorance: Ramdev

UK vicars' yoga ban stems from ignorance: Ramdev

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Reacting sharply to the ban imposed on yoga by two churches in England in their halls, yoga exponent Baba Ramdev and a Catholic priest on Saturday said the decision stems from "ignorance".

'Stopping Beckham was the key to German victory'

'Stopping Beckham was the key to German victory'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Germany coach Joachim Loew said preventing David Beckham from getting free kicks anywhere near Jens Lehmann's goal was the key to their 2-1 victory at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Of stock market investments and health

Of stock market investments and health

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Does full-time share trading show poor returns for health?

Rewards worth risks in Beijing, says Roethlin

Rewards worth risks in Beijing, says Roethlin

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Viktor Roethlin is well aware his health may never be the same if he runs in the marathon at this summer's Beijing Olympics. But for the Swiss medal hope, the potential rewards are well worth the risks

Bringing pyramid marketing at micro level

Bringing pyramid marketing at micro level

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Pyramid marketing model can work at all levels has been proved by the budding entrpreneurs of St. Joseph's College.

The Indian hat trick

The Indian hat trick

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

French hat maker Milliner Solenne Roland is planning to bring the bring the fashion of hats to Indians, as she sets up an enterprise in India.

Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone is confused

Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone is confused

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leoneis too boring to celebrate her, too dull to criticise, says Sukanya Verma.

Harbhajan rues missing century

Harbhajan rues missing century

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

'I played a stupid shot. When I returned to the dressing room everyone had a go at me, especially Sachin Tendulkar who said I had missed the second chance of a century against Australia,' said Harbhajan Singh the end of the second day's play in the fourth Test against Australia.

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Saare zameen par: Now jokes hit markets

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

In the middle of turmoil, the stock markets have become the butt of jokes being circulated across media such as the Web and mobile phones.

BCCI set to pay Rs 800 crore compensation to Kochi Tuskers

BCCI set to pay Rs 800 crore compensation to Kochi Tuskers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to pay a huge compensation of more than Rs 800 crore to disbanded Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating their contract in 2011.

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's flamboyant batting exploits have impressed Farokh Engineer so much that he wondered how the Indian selectors can afford to leave him out in favour of the seasoned Mahendra Singh Dhoni for this year's World Cup in England.

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

'Women entering Sabarimala will disturb devotees' mental peace'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Because of the Supreme Court judgment, I am being denied my freedom of religion.'

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Are the stars aligning for another Federer-Nadal final?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 Wimbledon men's final that is widely considered the 'greatest ever tennis match' it seems like the stars may be aligning for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to meet in another mesmerising epic.

Review: Dil Juunglee recycles rotten ideas of romance

Review: Dil Juunglee recycles rotten ideas of romance

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Just when it looks our film-making is moving away from idolising toxic archetypes for the sake of romantic fulfillment, Aleya Sen's Dil Juunglee comes along and squashes it in entirety,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Jailing people with old notes is ridiculous, unbelievable'

'Jailing people with old notes is ridiculous, unbelievable'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'You are unable to attack creation of black money.' 'You have not stopped that, but are now coming up with such rules.' 'It is so stupid and unbelievable.' 'This ordinance is a very scary way of going about it.'

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Modi also lashed at those "demeaning" the valour displayed by the armed forces after the Jaish-e-Mohammed attack against the Central Reserve Police Force in Kashmir.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

Knocked up: Delightfully raunchy

Knocked up: Delightfully raunchy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Knocked Up, directed by Judd Apatow is a delightful comedy of an unplanned pregnancy and its aftermath.

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Why City manager Pellegrini is fuming...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini could face disciplinary action from the English Football Association after the Chilean criticised referee Mark Clattenburg in the wake of his side's 2-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Mumbai is the most hard working city in the world. Mumbaikars work for an average of 3,315 hours annually. In comparison, a full-time employee in Beijing works for an average of 2,096 hours a year, says Shyamal Majumdar.

K.I.S.S.: Secret to strong portfolio

K.I.S.S.: Secret to strong portfolio

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Restraint and focus could help build a strong portfolio

Ranbir's BIGGEST worry about playing Sanjay Dutt

Ranbir's BIGGEST worry about playing Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'He decided that if the looks did not match, he would not do the film.' 'We did not want a 100 percent match, but we did not want to look completely stupid.'

Sports chief Caborn to raise Panesar issue

Sports chief Caborn to raise Panesar issue

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

"This is totally unacceptable and I'll talk to my colleague in Australia about the incident," said Britain's Minister for Sport Richard Caborn.

How ordinary people overcame their failures

How ordinary people overcame their failures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

It is not difficult to overcome failures. While greats like Thomas Alva Edison, Bill Gates and Walt Disney are well-known for learning from failures, here's the stories of ordinary individuals who too overcame failure and succeeded in their lives.

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It is bound to fail like the earlier ones, again causing Pakistan enormously more damage than to India, points out Shekhar Gupta.