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With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Review: Un Samayal Arayil is a gourmet's delight

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Prakash Raj's Un Samayal Arayil is a thoroughly enjoyable light romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an intense passion and love for food and cooking.

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Nitin A Gokhale, Co-founder, BharatShakti.in and long-time Rediff.com contributor, remembers a most unusual politician.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Amarinder to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

The scion of erstwhile Patiala Royal family refused to comment on the number of ministers who will be part of the new cabinet.

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Review: Saivam is worth a watch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The film is an extremely simple fun-filled family drama with a subtle message promoting animal welfare and encouraging vegetarianism.

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Leading the Indian-Americans on the list is 49-year old Aneel Bhusri.

'I don't want to be eye-candy'

'I don't want to be eye-candy'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Kung Fu Yoga actress Disha Patani is on the brink of international stardom.

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

For the first time in almost a quarter of a century, the cricket World Cup is back Down Under. For the traditionalists and newcomers alike, it is a long overdue return to one of the sport's spiritual homes.

Will Mumbai's batsmen come good against Bangalore?

Will Mumbai's batsmen come good against Bangalore?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Misfiring Mumbai Indians, struggling to get their team combination right, will take on the formidable batting might of Royal Challengers Bangalore in a potentially explosive Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. On Wednesday.

Tiger Shroff, Fawad, Humaima: The best Bollywood debuts of 2014

Tiger Shroff, Fawad, Humaima: The best Bollywood debuts of 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A look at the fresh faces in Bollywood that stood out this year!

When robots turn into surgeons

When robots turn into surgeons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.

Champions League Previews: City buoyant; Barca eyeing chance to make amends

Champions League Previews: City buoyant; Barca eyeing chance to make amends

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are not yet ready to compete with Europe's elite but his side will be confident of opening their Champions League campaign with victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Tuesday.

Review: Logan is a powerful finish to the Wolverine saga

Review: Logan is a powerful finish to the Wolverine saga

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Logan is a relentless and thrilling film, a film that takes things farther than you may imagine, writes Raja Sen.

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Hockey India League: Belgian Boon for Dabang Mumbai; fetches highest price tag

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Ranchi Rhinos' have retained most of the players.

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'I cried after my elimination from Indian Idol because I had got used to the lavish lifestyle, the good food, good hotels, good clothes and I was going to miss that.' Shivam Pathak returns to the good life, thanks to his hit music in Mary Kom.

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

There was an urgency in Modi's words, a sense of accountability, a feeling of transparency, a realisation that this man was here to do a job for us

When Arjun Kapoor would have told you, 'Chal jhoota'

When Arjun Kapoor would have told you, 'Chal jhoota'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Ishaqzaade released on May 11, 2012. It has been seven years. But if you had spoken to me on May 10, 2012, and said that I would do 13 films with so many good directors and actors, I would have said, 'Chal jhoota.''

IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!

IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Most of these incredible performances came against one team -- the Gujarat Lions.

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

'Every one of us can achieve what we set out to do, we just need to work in the right direction, and eventually we will succeed.' Wise words from Theri director Atlee.

'Hrithik is the dance icon of our country'

'Hrithik is the dance icon of our country'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant talks about the dancing sensation that is Hrithik Roshan, on his 40th birthday.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".' 'People want to show loyalty to the party.' 'There's no end to it.' 'How many people should I show the film to?' 'Where do we draw the line?'

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios ease into 2nd round, Bencic sends Venus packing

Aus Open PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios ease into 2nd round, Bencic sends Venus packing

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 1 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Monday

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Manchester United dropped further down the table after losing 5-3 against newcomers Leicester City. Barcelona and Real Madrid scored 13 goals between them during a memorable La Liga weekend, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick.

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Santi Cazorla scored a 94th-minute penalty as sub-par Arsenal beat Southampton on Saturday with Laurent Koscielny's overhead kick having earlier cancelled out Petr Cech's own goal.

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

As his latest, much-talked about venture, I, starring Vikram, is all set to hit the screens this Pongal, here is a look at the other heroes, who have been a part of this brilliant director's extraordinary journey of success.

Editors I have known

Editors I have known

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'There are different ways in which some are lucky through their lives. My great boon has been serendipity,' says Subir Roy.

'When the applause started, I blanked out. Then I started crying'

'When the applause started, I blanked out. Then I started crying'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

'I may sound snobbish but I am genuinely tired of responding and saying thank you on Facebook, on Twitter, on phone calls. People are calling from everywhere. There is all this excitement and different groups are throwing parties. I have to attend them or else they will think I am snooty.' Meet Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan.

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Euro 2016: How the last 8 teams measure up

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

With eight teams remaining at Euro 2016, a guide to the form of the quarter-finalists, looking at their strengths and weaknesses.

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

After IPL success, cricket stars to bag big endorsement deals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

New players from India and abroad have caught the attention of brand managers.

Arjun Rampal to the media: Mind your own business!

Arjun Rampal to the media: Mind your own business!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

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

Massa on pole as Williams celebrate Austrian sweep

Massa on pole as Williams celebrate Austrian sweep

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

It was the first time this season that Mercedes had failed to take pole and Sunday's race will be Williams's first start from the front of the grid since Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado in Spain in 2012.

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

We celebrate Farah Khan's 50th birthday by re-visiting some of her best choreography.

Why Ittefaq is (still) a compelling watch!

Why Ittefaq is (still) a compelling watch!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Can Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha bring back the magic created by Rajesh Khanna and Nanda in the 1969 original?

'No inhibitions about wearing a bikini'

'No inhibitions about wearing a bikini'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'I wasn't sure if I could carry off a bikini well. So I did a photo shoot and showed it Madhur Bhandarkar. He said it looked great. That gave me the confidence to carry it off.' Meet Calendar girl Avani Modi.

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Want to be a production designer? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'A production designer could earn Rs 10 lakh per film. It could be Rs 70 lakh for an established designer.'

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

US Open PIX: Sharapova, Shapovalov and Muguruza knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Maria Sharapova's contentious and captivating US Open run came to an end on Sunday when Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova beat her 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Flushing Meadows quarter-finals.

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

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

Rayudu's century lifts India to easy victory over SL in second ODI

Rayudu's century lifts India to easy victory over SL in second ODI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Ambati Rayudu slammed his maiden hundred as India produced yet another comprehensive batting performance to ease past Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second One-Day International, in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday.