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These women stood up to their tormentors

These women stood up to their tormentors

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Rediff.com brings you some recent cases where women have said enough is enough and gone after eve teasers with vengeance.

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.

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

At its core, Criminal Justice is a tale of small miscalculations leading to grave consequences, feels Sreehari Nair.

Mourinho plays the blame game after Chelsea exit; Blanc lauds PSG

Mourinho plays the blame game after Chelsea exit; Blanc lauds PSG

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho blamed a mystifying loss of focus and confidence among his players for their shock elimination from the Champions League.

Enough of Baahubali!

Enough of Baahubali!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'I hope against hope that Indian film-makers don't take their future cue from the creator of this insufferable franchise,' says J Jagannath.

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

A salute to the supremely sexy Mr Spock

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Leonard Nimoy let us all experience how sexy thinking could truly be, says Raja Sen.

Why India refused to back US on Syria

Why India refused to back US on Syria

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'How can we forget the hoax perpetrated on the UN and on all of us when it was stated in the security council, no less, that Iraq had nuclear weapons?' recalls Ambassador B S Prakash.

At sprawling Rio Games, even spectators are worn out

At sprawling Rio Games, even spectators are worn out

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Less than a week into the Olympics and people are looking tired around Rio de Janeiro.

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rahul Gandhi caught sleeping in Parliament YET again!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

While other parliamentarians were locked into heated debates over the Gujarat Dalits' protests, Rahul could be seen taking a power nap.

Review: Bombay Velvet is an epic misfire

Review: Bombay Velvet is an epic misfire

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Bombay Velvet is an obviously shallow film, an all-out retro masala-movie with homage on the rocks and cocktail-shakers brimming with cliche.

EPL PIX: Palace stun Chelsea, Man United held

EPL PIX: Palace stun Chelsea, Man United held

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Philippe Coutinho inspired Liverpool to a comfortable 3-1 home win over Everton in the 228th Merseyside derby on Saturday to move provisionally up to third in the Premier League.

Brazil GP: Rosberg takes his fifth pole in a row

Brazil GP: Rosberg takes his fifth pole in a row

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg swept to his fifth successive pole position on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton qualifying alongside on the Brazilian Grand Prix front row.

Should there be an emoji about periods?

Should there be an emoji about periods?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'Emojis were conceived to add a dash of pizzazz to our text lives.' 'That's what they do still.' 'Hoping that they will usher social change is optimism on steroids,' says Shuma Raha.

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Baahubali 2: A colossal bore

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Beneath its dazzling veneer, this emperor has no clothes, says J Jagannath.

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Pandering of so-called wilful defaulters is peculiar to India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Despite the Indian government's recent efforts anecdotal evidence indicates that there has been little change in the extortionist behaviour of a significant proportion of tax and police officials, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.

Brazil World Cup expenditure overshot budget limit by 50 per cent

Brazil World Cup expenditure overshot budget limit by 50 per cent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

'They said the World Cup would help Brazil take a huge leap forwards in terms of public transportation but all they did was the stadiums'

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

In 90-minute speech, Modi tears into Congress, Opposition

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"What is the hurry," Modi said, while referring to Gandhi's hand gestures when he came across to PM's chair.

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Big Hero 6 is all heart, says Raja Sen.

EPL: All-action Lallana returns to give Klopp selection headache

EPL: All-action Lallana returns to give Klopp selection headache

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Injuries have blighted Liverpool's start but Adam Lallana is back in full training after damaging his thigh pre-season and is expected to feature while another injury concern, Sadio Mane, also trained on Wednesday after tweaking a hamstring on international duty with Senegal.

MEA must apologise for l'affaire Vikas Mishra

MEA must apologise for l'affaire Vikas Mishra

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The action against the Lucknow passport officer was a hasty reckless decision taken by an establishment playing to the gallery to appease the pseudo-secular elite of the country, the Lutyens Delhi lobby intent on discrediting the Hindu identity, and an action that blatantly violated the basic tenets of justice, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ittefaq has a gagster attitude, plenty of light touches, and it announces Abhay Chopra as a mainstream talent to watch out for, says Sreehari Nair.

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

O Genie, My Genie: Waving goodbye to Robin Williams

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Raja Sen doffs his cap to Robin Williams, a comedian who believed in going all-out."

The diary of a traditional Indian wife

The diary of a traditional Indian wife

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'Odd thing: Parliament says this marital rape thing doesn't apply in India, but official reports say that 97 per cent of women are raped by people they know and intimate partners. Hmm. But that means... That means... Can it be true? Oh god'

'There are so many songs where they just wear a bra!'

'There are so many songs where they just wear a bra!'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Who will cast me?'
'It's all about how many Instagram followers you have, which ramp you're walking on,' the actress who is sensational in Sacred Games tells Rediff.com's Ronjita V Kulkarni.

Review: Dishoom is Varun Dhawan all the way

Review: Dishoom is Varun Dhawan all the way

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The first half of Dishoom is breezy and snappy, and the increasingly irrepressible Varun Dhawan is on point, feels Raja Sen.

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

A fortnight after launch, Vistara load factor at 56%

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Newly launched Vistara has a passenger load factor of 55% in the busy Delhi-Mumbai sector, compared with 80-85% in other airlines.

PHOTOS: Leicester reach last 16 but Spurs knocked out

PHOTOS: Leicester reach last 16 but Spurs knocked out

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Leicester City added another tale of remarkable success to an incredible year by reaching the last 16 of the Champions League in their debut season with a 2-1 victory over Club Bruges.

'We were breathless in fear'

'We were breathless in fear'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Only when you see it, you will understand how bad the situation is.' 'The soil in the entire mountain range is soaked with water now and that uproots the trees.' 'It is frightening to see the way the soil drags down the trees with great force.'

'Breastfeeding campaign should not stop'

'Breastfeeding campaign should not stop'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Rediff readers share why they support the breastfeeding campaign.

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

Padmaavat Review: Rajput pride played out on a loop

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical characters behave as though they are already aware of the chapters that will be dedicated to them and the sonnets that will be written in their memory.' 'And yet, they talk relentlessly about making and remaking history.' 'Can anything be more superficial?' asks Sreehari Nair.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 13 images.

EPL PHOTOS: City thrash hapless Palace 5-0; Morata 'tricks' for Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: City thrash hapless Palace 5-0; Morata 'tricks' for Chelsea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Game of Thrones devotee? Score the characters!

Game of Thrones devotee? Score the characters!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The wise Imp or the Mother Dragon? Take your pick!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Review: Akshay Kumar dazzles, Singh is Bliing does not!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Singh is Bliing proves all that glitters is not gold, says Sukanya Verma.

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Why Ronaldo won the Ballon D'Or again!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Factbox on the Real Madrid and Portugal forward who was voted FIFA Player of the Year on Monday.

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Will India ever lift the ban on 'sin' businesses?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The ban on liquor advertising is an example of policy hypocrisy at play.

Andhadhun Review: The most fun you'll have in a movie theatre this year

Andhadhun Review: The most fun you'll have in a movie theatre this year

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'Sriram Raghavan is mainstream Hindi cinema's greatest gift to us,' declares Sreehari Nair after watching the director's latest movie caper.

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

When will the SRK of Chak De and Swades return?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Fan gives Shah Rukh Khan space to exploit the actor in him and he tries hard, with a nod to his creepy characters in Baazigar and Darr.

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

'Rockstar' Modi charms Australian media

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

'A rockstar!' 'Absolutely fantastic' ... That's how media outlets in Australia have been describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he traversed through the continent, charming people and political leadership along the way.