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Haathi Mere Saathi review

Haathi Mere Saathi review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Between bad writing, hysterical acting and a shoddy blend of CGI and the real deal, Haathi Mere Saathi completely neglects the message of saving our elephants, feels Sukanya Verma.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

Top 10 buys of IPL Auction 2022

Top 10 buys of IPL Auction 2022

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the costliest purchase on Day 1 of the players' auction as Mumbai Indians shelled out a massive Rs 15.25 crore to get him back.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

The wizard rules the US BO!

The wizard rules the US BO!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The off-spin wizard said that the initial perception about spinners being cannon fodder in the shortest format has proved to be a myth.

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Meet the most fashionable pets of 2020

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Check out these stylish pets and their cool designer outfits.

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

Anand beats 39 chess wizards amid nationality row

Anand beats 39 chess wizards amid nationality row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Unfazed by the controversy surrounding his nationality, world champion Vishwanathan Anand on Tuesday defeated 39 opponents in a game of simultaneous chess in the International Congress of Mathematicians in Hyderabad.

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

These sports stars hung up their boots early...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A list of high-profile tennis players and other sportspeople who called time on their careers at a young age.

Sunil Chhetri relishing time with Kansas City Wizards

Sunil Chhetri relishing time with Kansas City Wizards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Sunil Chhetri signed for Kansas City Wizards last month. He is the first Indian footballer to play in Major League Soccer.

Warne pats 'inspirational' Kohli for laying emphasis on Test cricket

Warne pats 'inspirational' Kohli for laying emphasis on Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Kohli recently relinquished Test captaincy after his team's 1-2 defeat against a weak South African side but for the leg-spin wizard, Kohli's biggest contribution is being the foremost flag-bearer of cricket's hardest form.

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Zealand are better organised and clinical in terms of execution and hence could start as the favourites in the first semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

What Was The Secret Of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Success?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

His advice was to always start with small positions because we are bound to make mistakes; and remain humble because the markets can be merciless, remembers Debashis Basu.

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

Priyanka Shares a BEAUTIFUL Moment

Priyanka Shares a BEAUTIFUL Moment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Karisma has pizza for breakfast... Akshay shoots Raksha Bandhan...

HIL: Dhoni's Ranchi Rays on course for title defence

HIL: Dhoni's Ranchi Rays on course for title defence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Defending champions Ranchi Rays displayed their class and routed Uttar Pradesh Wizards 6-0 in a round robin match to seal their semi-final berth in the fourth edition of the Hockey India League, in Ranchi, on Saturday.

Lockdown quiz: Test your spelling skill!

Lockdown quiz: Test your spelling skill!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Are you a wizard at spellings? Test your skill here.

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Join us in celebrating Anil Kumble's birthday by posting your wishers here.

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Still in disbelief by Shane Warne's death, India off-spinner Ravichandran hailed the Australian legend for redefining bowling and bringing spin as an attacking commodity in world cricket.

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

Dravid will bring a lot of steel to the Indian team: Warne

Dravid will bring a lot of steel to the Indian team: Warne

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'You need someone that understands spin bowling, thoughtfulness and you needed to show empathy, and it's not easy bowling leg-spinners.'

NBA players to receive 25% less pay from May 15

NBA players to receive 25% less pay from May 15

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The NBA has reached an agreement with the National Basketball Players Association to withhold 25% of each player's salary from May 15 due to the shutdown of the sport because of the coronavirus pandemic. The deal would provide a gradual reduction in player salaries in case a "force majeure" event, such as the pandemic, wipes out the rest of the regular season.

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Debutants Ranchi Rays will face season's most consistent team Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the summit clash of the third Hero Hockey India League after both teams registered contrasting wins in their respective semi-finals in New Delhi.

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

This bookshop in China is beyond magical!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

A dreamlike bookstore that just opened in Sichuan, China has gone viral on social media and we can't help but call this book space nothing short of spellbinding. Take a look...

HIL: Dabang Mumbai, Kalinga Lancers storm into final

HIL: Dabang Mumbai, Kalinga Lancers storm into final

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Dabang Mumbai and Kalinga Lancers entered the finals of the fifth edition of Coal India Hockey India League by winning their respective semi-finals against Delhi Waveriders and Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Boxing legend Mary Kom to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Boxing legend Mary Kom to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian award, while world champion shuttler P V Sindhu will get the Padma Bhushan among eight sportspersons named for the prestigious honours on Saturday. She is one of seven eminent personalities to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan this year.

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.

Shilpa's son turned 7... and she made him Harry Potter!

Shilpa's son turned 7... and she made him Harry Potter!

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Happy birthday, Viaan!

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2020

His son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus.

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Hockey India League: UP eke out a draw against Punjab

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Uttar Pradesh Wizards and Jaypee Punjab Warriors finished 2-2 to register the first draw of the second edition of Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) at the Dhyan Chand Stadium in Lucknow.

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Google apologises for 'inadvertently' adding UIDAI helpline to Android setup

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Google said the numbers can be manually deleted from the phones. It also promised to fix the same in future editions of its setup wizard.

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Kalinga Lancers on Sunday edged out Delhi Waveriders.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Indian badminton team's chief coach Pullela Gopichand, multiple world title holder cueist Pankaj Advani, former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay were some of the prominent names who made financial contribution in country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.