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The book-to-film debate, round one

The book-to-film debate, round one

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

I open up this space to you now, dear readers. Write in to me with examples, good and bad, of books being adapted to film, and your thoughts on the questions I'm currently thinking about. There is much I still want to discuss, and over the coming weeks this column will, from time to time, keep revisiting the subject at length.

Share your family's Christmas recipes

Share your family's Christmas recipes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Tell us what's special for Christmas in your hometown.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

"I can understand why he's upset because no one should be subject to taunts, they particularly shouldn't be subject to racial taunts. "Adam Goodes is a good bloke and he's a great player and I hope he'll be treated with respect and civility."

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

12 pieces every stylish girl should own

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

It's time to stock your wardrobe with the best ensembles from Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016.

'Why would Salman favour me?'

'Why would Salman favour me?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'I am just a two-bit actor.'

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Indra Narayan Das tells us how he went from 95 kg to weighing 73 kg with the right diet and exercise.

Where does Rajinikanth's politics go from here?

Where does Rajinikanth's politics go from here?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Indicators are that there has been little enthusiasm for Rajinikanth's entry into politics, owing possibly to his 'hide-and-seek' game over the subject since the early to mid-nineties. That was when Rajinikanth was already a superstar, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling welcome second child

Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling welcome second child

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

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

Bonus? Esop? Where to invest it

Bonus? Esop? Where to invest it

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

10 ways to spice your romance in 2017

10 ways to spice your romance in 2017

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

In 2017, make your partner feel that h/she is special.

'The first thing I missed after coming out of Bigg Boss 10 was...'

'The first thing I missed after coming out of Bigg Boss 10 was...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

'I am disappointed because I wanted to show much more of me.' Lokesh Sharma discusses her Bigg Boss stint.

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Over 10,000 km in a year but the bike still offers adequate amount of power on tap and a fuel efficiency figure to keep the pocket happy, says Naveen Soni

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Swiss-based Sauber have parted company with principal Monisha Kaltenborn, the first woman to run a Formula One outfit, the team's owners said.

SC to hear plea seeking team for treatment of kids hit by Encephalitis

SC to hear plea seeking team for treatment of kids hit by Encephalitis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The plea also sought a direction to the Centre for providing all necessary medical equipment and other supports for the effective treatment of the children suffering from the epidemic disease.

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan reflects on pariahs, small businesses, and blockchains.

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The eight-times Olympic gold-medallist sprinter has been enlisted to send the field off for the pre-race formation lap at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

Ileana, Jacqueline, Sonakshi click selfies for a cause

Ileana, Jacqueline, Sonakshi click selfies for a cause

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

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

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Homebuyers turn to God for help in getting flats

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Thousands of homeowners across housing projects owned by Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali Group are running out of options. Jaypee Infratech and Amrapali are among the 12 big corporate loan defaulters against which the RBI has ordered initiation of insolvency proceedings.

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

How this Mumbai boy is changing lives!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.

Italian Open: Federer, Nadal and Osaka through to last 16

Italian Open: Federer, Nadal and Osaka through to last 16

Rediff.com16 May 2019

With rain having washed out Wednesday's play, Federer along with champion Rafael Nadal and top seed Novak Djokovic all face playing back-to-back matches on Thursday if they want to reach the quarter-finals.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Soccer Extras: Spurs captain ruled out for rest of 2019

Soccer Extras: Spurs captain ruled out for rest of 2019

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

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

Upendra's Super Ranga releases today

Upendra's Super Ranga releases today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Kriti Kharbanda, who is paired opposite Upendra for the first time, is excited about working with Upendra.

Which of these Dussehra releases are YOU waiting for?

Which of these Dussehra releases are YOU waiting for?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Which of these Dussehra releases are YOU waiting for?

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

Meldonium prevalent in tennis, says former WADA chief

Meldonium prevalent in tennis, says former WADA chief

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'If you have an IQ higher than room temperature you should stop (using it). There is a test for it and you'll be bounced' 'The monitoring of substances is undertaken by WADA, and so tennis was not aware of the prevalence of meldonium use in 2015 (or before), prior to its addition to the Prohibited List'

PHOTOS: Kohli, Vijay hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

PHOTOS: Kohli, Vijay hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

India's run-machine Virat Kohli and in-form Murali Vijay smashed big centuries in a massive 283-run stand to deflate Sri Lanka on the opening day of the third and final Test on Saturday.

7 things Zaheer Khan wants you to know

7 things Zaheer Khan wants you to know

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Cricketer and fitness enthusiast Zaheer Khan shares his fitness mantras.

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

'Never were officers or airmen disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'

When a 7 year old took the government to court

When a 7 year old took the government to court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Navya Singh was protecting her sovereign right to play, says Aditi Phadnis.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.