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This plus sized comedienne lost 23 kg in a year

This plus sized comedienne lost 23 kg in a year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Sumukhi's fitness trainer Urmi Kothari reveals the techniques she used to help the artiste lose weight and get in shape.

Zokkomon :  Another dud for Darsheel

Zokkomon : Another dud for Darsheel

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

A lackluster script and an overdose of clichd situations turn this film into one more 'preachy affair'

Junaid Khan's maiden five-wkt haul wrecks Sri Lanka

Junaid Khan's maiden five-wkt haul wrecks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Left-arm paceman Junaid Khan took his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 197 in the first innings of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Samuels, Simmons steer Windies to easy win over Bangladesh

Samuels, Simmons steer Windies to easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Half-centuries by Marlon Samuels and Lendl Simmons eased the West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second one-day international on Saturday and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

LeT-ISI nexus tragetting Indians in Afghanistan

LeT-ISI nexus tragetting Indians in Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

In what clearly showcases Pakistan's wicked face, several Afghan and international intelligence officials and diplomats stationed in Kabul have confirmed that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, with the help of Pakistan's spy agency Inter Services Intelligence, has expanded its anti-India operations into Afghanistan and set up training camps, adding new volatility to the relationship between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Windies set Pak 219 for victory on spinning track

Windies set Pak 219 for victory on spinning track

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Pakistan recovered from losing three early wickets to reach 80 for three at the close on a remarkable third day of the first test against West Indies on Saturday leaving them 139 runs short of victory.

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

Munaf is one of Team India's unsung heroes: Simmons

Munaf is one of Team India's unsung heroes: Simmons

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

India's bowling coach Eric Simmons on Wednesday lavished praise on Munaf patel, saying the bowler was the team's unsung hero during the victorious World Cup campaign.

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the formidable female spirits of Bollywood.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Roddick survives ace barrage by Lopez at Queen's

Roddick survives ace barrage by Lopez at Queen's

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Andy Roddick's right shoulder survived a bruising examination by Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on Tuesday as the American opened his grasscourt season with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 victory in the second round at Queen's Club.

Nigeria crush depleted Argentina in friendly

Nigeria crush depleted Argentina in friendly

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Nigeria registered their biggest win over a major footballing country by thrashing a depleted Argentina side 4-1 in a friendly on Wednesday.

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In one of the clips, an unknown person accompanying Mahajan is seen taking selfie video as they rode through water in parts of Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on Friday when a freak second-minute goal by Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 win over gallant Senegal in the final.

Razzak and Shafiul bowl Bangladesh to easy win

Razzak and Shafiul bowl Bangladesh to easy win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak and paceman Shafiul Islam grabbed four wickets each on Monday to give Bangladesh a 65-run win over Zimbabwe in the third one-day international and a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Pakistan's Misbah, Azhar salvage draw vs SA

Pakistan's Misbah, Azhar salvage draw vs SA

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq shared a top-class rearguard partnership with Azhar Alias to help salvage a draw against South Africa in the second test as the series ended in stalemate on Wednesday.

What the kids are watching on TV

What the kids are watching on TV

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

To celebrate this Children's Day (November 28), we bring you some of the favourite cartoon shows as decided by the kids.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Review: Alienware laptops for a gamer

Review: Alienware laptops for a gamer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

A sneak peek into three Alienware gaming laptops: their specs, performance, ratings and price.

'Dilshan suggested Randiv to bowl no ball'

'Dilshan suggested Randiv to bowl no ball'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

It was Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan who suggested off-spinner Suraj Randiv to bowl a no ball to deny Indian opener Virender Sehwag his century during Monday's controversial tri-series match in Dambulla, according a newspaper report.

If we win the next match we'll qualify: Shakib

If we win the next match we'll qualify: Shakib

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The job is only partially done and Bangladesh have no choice but keep winning to stay in the hunt for a berth in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, said skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after his team beat the Netherlands in Chittagong on Monday.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

An Indian legend you probably don't know about

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

In a corner of Kolkata lived a man who made Latin American music cool before urban India became hip to salsa. Sumit Bhattacharya remembers Monojit Datta, ace percussionist, guru and unknown legend

South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double

South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

A goal in each half from Diego Forlan helped Uruguay to a 3-0 victory over hosts South Africa who finished with 10 men after keeper Itumeleng Khune was sent off in their World Cup Group A match on Wednesday.

Serie A: Sarri sent off as Napoli held at home by Milan

Serie A: Sarri sent off as Napoli held at home by Milan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Coach Maurizio Sarri was sent off as Napoli wasted a chance to return to the top of Serie A when they were held 1-1 at home by AC Milan in a tense encounter.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya said the presence of Wasim Akram as the specialist bowling coach will act as a big boost for the players of the Indian Premier League side.

Yuvraj guides India to victory over Ireland

Yuvraj guides India to victory over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Yuvraj Singh hit an unbeaten half-century after he took five wickets with the ball to script India's five wicket victory over Ireland in Bangalore, on Sunday.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Victoria's Secret: The angels are here!

Victoria's Secret: The angels are here!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Turning the spotlight on the gorgeous ladies who walked the ramp at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

UK honours NRI doctor with royal title

UK honours NRI doctor with royal title

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

Dr Pradeep Datta, based in Wick, Scotland started his career in the National Health Service in 1967. Many surgeons in the NHS and elsewhere owe their careers to the specialised training imparted by Datta. Datta established and funded a teaching programme to ease the difficulty, which many overseas doctors found in getting a place on a course that would help them pass the FRCS exam and its successor, the MRCS.

This engineer spins discs across the world

This engineer spins discs across the world

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Meet DJ Praveen Nair radio jockey and international DJ.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior review

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Tanhaji has so much fun recreating a bygone legend and fictionalising history, authenticity and spellings, it gets infectious,' feels Sukanya Verma.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

In defence of Satyam

In defence of Satyam

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

I would say it was unwise, but not necessarily wicked. I suggest that Satyam was ill-served by its M&A investment bankers and lawyers regarding the public-relations backlash such a move would cause

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Bundesliga: Lucky Schalke snatch 2-1 win over Gladbach

Bundesliga: Lucky Schalke snatch 2-1 win over Gladbach

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Schalke 04 needed Leon Goretzka's late deflected winner and an own goal to snatch a 2-1 win against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday and leapfrog them into fourth place in the Bundesliga in the battle for a Champions League spot.

China lights Paralympics torch

China lights Paralympics torch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Four days after closing the 2008 Beijing Games in triumph, China lit the 2008 Paralympic torch amid pomp and ceremony at Beijing's ancient Temple of Heaven, marking the start of a domestic relay for the September 6 Games. Hazey weather, making an unwelcome return after the Olympics ended on Sunday, cleared enough to allow the sun to light a wick placed in a concave mirror at the front of the circular Prayer Hall for Good Harvests.