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Spider-Man 2 spins a Strings tune

Spider-Man 2 spins a Strings tune

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

I too need rest, I am not a robot: Kohli

I too need rest, I am not a robot: Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Kohli has played seven Tests, 26 ODIs and 10 T20 internationals in 2017, the most by any player in the Indian team.

Neha Kapur is Miss India Universe

Neha Kapur is Miss India Universe

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

English folk take to Twitter to celebrate Ashes triumph

English folk take to Twitter to celebrate Ashes triumph

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

England discard Kevin Pietersen led the congratulatory messages for the triumphant England squad, posting his wishes on Twitter.

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received a whopping 48,000 submissions from photographers in 155 countries between March 27 to November 30 2018. The annual contest has gifted us breathtaking pictures from six different categories: Travel, Altered Images, Mobile, Natural World, People, and The American Experience. March 27 is the day when Smithsonian will announce the winner of the Grand Prize. Till then, enjoy some of the amazing work done by the photographers.

Why did India pay 350 mn euros for the Rafale?

Why did India pay 350 mn euros for the Rafale?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The IAF has paid French aerospace firms Dassault and Thales about Euro 350 million for 'performance-based logistics'. This requires the vendors to ensure that 75 per cent of the Rafale fleet is combat-ready at all times, notes Ajai Shukla.

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

US Open PIX: Serena in quarters; Mertens stuns Kenin

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the matches played at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday

Parents should not expect kids to fulfil their unfulfilled dreams: Modi

Parents should not expect kids to fulfil their unfulfilled dreams: Modi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The prime minister interacted with a number of students, teachers and parents in the second edition of "Pariksha pe Charcha".

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Sharapova sinks Serena in final

Sharapova sinks Serena in final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Box Office: Mirzya is a disaster

Box Office: Mirzya is a disaster

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'We may bite the bullet and draw up plans for privatisation.' 'If that is done now, the sale of the government stake will fetch money; a delay will see erosion in whatever value is left in these banks,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

So much the phone has taken away from us

So much the phone has taken away from us

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

'How did we get here?' 'How did utility morph into addiction?' 'Is this what Graham Bell intended?' asks Veenu Sandhu.

Needed: A new policy for the Indian Diaspora

Needed: A new policy for the Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

On matters relating to the Diaspora, the Centre needs to call the shots, suggests Ambassador T P S Sreenivasan.

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Bombay HC dismisses petitions against felling of trees at Aarey

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

On September 20, the Maharashtra government had told the court that Aarey cannot be declared a forest just because of its greenery.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

Shraddha, Kareena, Sunny: Bollywood's abs obsession

Shraddha, Kareena, Sunny: Bollywood's abs obsession

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Washboard abs for the win!

Somdev's victory helps India enter Davis Cup World Group play-offs

Somdev's victory helps India enter Davis Cup World Group play-offs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

India entered the Davis Cup World Group play-offs after a historic away triumph over South Korea following Somdev Devvarman's victory over Yong-Kyu Lim in the reverse singles of the Group I Asia/Oceania second round tie, in Busan, on Sunday. Somdev won the first reverse singles 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 to make the overall scoreline 3-1 in favour of India, rendering the second reverse singles inconsequential, leading to its cancellation.

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

When Love's Magic touched the Ghazal!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Beauty is woven into the ghazal with such deep feelings of love that the focus is always on seeking oneness with the other, notes Gopi Chand Narang.

'Andy will always be a titan'

'Andy will always be a titan'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Remarkable discipline for training, competition, sacrifice, perfection, a little crazy but a legend of a bloke. Bravo Andy'.

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

2017 F1 season may split the men from the boys, reckons Hamilton

2017 F1 season may split the men from the boys, reckons Hamilton

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton has warned that Formula One's new cars, while better looking and thrilling to drive, may not do much for the racing when the season starts in Australia on March 26.

Cueist Pankaj Advani creates history!

Cueist Pankaj Advani creates history!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani created history in Abu Dhabi by clinching the Asian 6-Red Snooker title.

Trailer: Aishwarya overacts her eyes out in Jazbaa

Trailer: Aishwarya overacts her eyes out in Jazbaa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Aishwarya looks as good as she always did, but those eyes look so brimming with hysteria that it seems like melodrama's just been building inside her, says Raja Sen.

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.

Box Office: 31st October flops

Box Office: 31st October flops

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The little known Thangarasu Natarajan's life changed in a matter of few minutes as Rs 10 lakh base price saw a quantum 30-time jump reaching Rs 3 crore.

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

For India startups, pulling in the reins now may enable them to live longer - even if it means shedding their unicorn status, says Una Galani.

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

India's billion dollar start ups face cash crunch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Though fundraisings for startups still rank amongst the biggest deals struck this year, the average ticket size has fallen sharply, says Una Galani.

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Box Office: Fuddu, Anna flop

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

First time voters say they expect political leaders to focus on "real issues".

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Wimbledon: Japanese teen wins historic junior title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The 16-year-old backed his aggressive backhand throughout the contest and went on to win 17 of his 23 points at the net to seal victory in 61 minutes.

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Box Office: MS Dhoni gets a bumper opening!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

Will be surprised if Dhoni leads India in 2019 World Cup: Ganguly

Will be surprised if Dhoni leads India in 2019 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Sourav Ganguly says he will be surprised if current limited-overs' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads India in the 2019 World Cup.

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly box office verdict.

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic hit all the right notes in a dominant 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 win over Kei Nishikori in the US Open final on Monday but it remains to be seen if the big Croatian is another one Slam wonder or perennial threat.

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Why Ajay Devgn didn't make a film on Shivaji

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'I have started a series called Unsung Warriors.' 'This time, the film is about Tanhaji. The next film will be on someone from Rajasthan or maybe Punjab.' 'I don't want to pick a warrior that everyone knows about.'

Is Priyanka more than a show-stopper?

Is Priyanka more than a show-stopper?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Can compassion, common courtesy or an 'emotional connect' win seats in the harsh realpolitik of UP, a state riddled with divisions of caste and religion, and confronted with a seemingly impregnable BSP-SP alliance? asks Sunil Sethi.