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The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

What has Tehelka's greatness to do with an act of sexual assault by its editor-in-chief, asks Shivam Vij

'If Jihadis take over Pakistan...'

'If Jihadis take over Pakistan...'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

A jihadist takeover in Pakistan -- which is a 'real possibility today'-- would have devastating consequences not only for the country but the entire world, and particularly for India, says Bruce Riedel in his new book.

The man who stole India's past

The man who stole India's past

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

'It was only relatively recently that Subhash Kapoor was able to secure the sources in India, Afghanistan and Cambodia, that allowed him to get the really highest level objects, and that helped propel him in recent years up the ranks.'

New plagiarism charge against Fareed Zakaria

New plagiarism charge against Fareed Zakaria

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Indian-American journalist and author Fareed Zakaria, who has been suspended by CNN and Time magazine after he admitted to plagiarism, is now accused of publishing without attribution a passage from a 2005 book, a charge vehemently denied by him as "totally bogus".

Krrish 3 Review: Hrithik to the rescue again!

Krrish 3 Review: Hrithik to the rescue again!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Krrish 3 is a outrageous mishmash of Bollywood sentimentality meets E.T. meets Superman meets X-Men.

Don't lower the age of consent to 16!

Don't lower the age of consent to 16!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

A 16-year-old does not dream of becoming pregnant. She does not dream of becoming a mother. It's not an age when she can rationally decide whether she wants to sleep with any man or boy who asks her, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

Why Hazare's Hisar ploy is deliberately misunderstood

Why Hazare's Hisar ploy is deliberately misunderstood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

We don't know what kind of a beast the Lokpal Bill would turn out to be. Nor, for that matter, what shape it would take when processed by Parliament. It could well be constitutional, perhaps even draconian. It could even be useful to curb the widespread corruption that runs deep. The anti-corruption law is into the future. Whatever it turns out to be, we need to thank Anna Hazare for it.

Blake outruns Bolt in 200m Olympic trials

Blake outruns Bolt in 200m Olympic trials

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Yohan Blake set himself up as the man to beat in London with a stunning 200 meters victory, beating world record holder Usain Bolt for a second time in three days to bring the Jamaican Olympic trials to an explosive conclusion on Sunday.

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Yohan Blake shocks Usain Bolt to claim 100m title

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Yohan Blake delivered a shock that will be felt all the way to London by exploding past world record holder Usain Bolt to claim a stunning 100 metres victory at the Jamaican Olympic trials on Friday.

Karuna blames inner-party differences for DMK's rout

Karuna blames inner-party differences for DMK's rout

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

In a candid admission four months after his party's rout in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Friday said internal differences and the activities of some party men resulted in the "very huge defeat."

Do these celeb couples match up, lookswise? VOTE!

Do these celeb couples match up, lookswise? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

A recent study showed that partners who match up equally in the looks department tend to make a relationship work better. We take a look at a few celeb couples and ask readers to take tell us whether they're well-paired, appearance-wise!

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Directors of Best Film nominees like Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained and Argo miss out on Best Director nominations.

In the cult of violence, Pak has kept a place for India

In the cult of violence, Pak has kept a place for India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Both India and Pakistan need to exercise restraint, but we also need to lay down a threshold which says -- this far and no more, says Colonel (retired) Jaibans Singh

WikiLeaks founder may soon call it a day

WikiLeaks founder may soon call it a day

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Assange is currently under investigation in Sweden after two Swedish women separately accused him of rape and molestation.

Raja Sen's Chennai Express Review: Chen-nahin!

Raja Sen's Chennai Express Review: Chen-nahin!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Shah Rukh Khan yelps and squeaks and shrieks and bares fangs and pouts and, well, exhausts himself overcompensating at every step, despite nobody else in the film following this template.

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Society must share the blame with the police who have at least quickly identified and nabbed the culprits. Let us see how fast the other wheels of the criminal justice system grind to award the accused exemplary punishment, says retired Indian Police Service officer Anil Chowdhry.

Regaining No 1 Test spot not on our minds: Nielsen

Regaining No 1 Test spot not on our minds: Nielsen

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Australian cricket team coach Tim Nielsen has said that reclaiming the number one Test ranking is not a priority for the side, as it seeks to rebuild itself after last year's far from satisfactory performance on the international stage.

Rowling's Pottermore could be a gaming website

Rowling's Pottermore could be a gaming website

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Good news for Harry Potter fans, as a new project called Pottermore, involving a treasure hunt linked to an online game, is in the offing, according to The Times.

Review: Green Lantern is a huge let-down

Review: Green Lantern is a huge let-down

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

There's nothing innovative in Green Lantern that you may not have seen in films of similar genre.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

Did Musharraf know bin Laden's hiding place?

Did Musharraf know bin Laden's hiding place?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Former president Pervez Musharraf knew that Osama bin Laden was hiding in the garrison town of Abbottabad and the Pakistani intelligence itself had made the safe house that sheltered him, a former Inter-Services Intelligence chief has alleged, according to a media report.

Review: War Horse is schmaltzy but Superbly Shot

Review: War Horse is schmaltzy but Superbly Shot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Steven Spielberg's War Horse is a mixed experience. We would recommend it for the striking imagery

Should you buy the Moto Turbo for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Turbo for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Moto Turbo possesses a screen with class leading resolution but falls short on being a market leader. Should you be buying it then? Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest Moto...

Fabulous films coming up at a Mumbai theatre near you!

Fabulous films coming up at a Mumbai theatre near you!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The Mumbai Film Festival -- held from October 18 to 25 -- aims to be less of a niche event and more a genuine melting-pot.

Review: Rahman disappoints in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Review: Rahman disappoints in Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Something is sorely amiss in the songs of Jab Tak Hai Jaan. It has its moments of technique and finesse but not the soul that soars or stirs.

Most Memorable Bollywood Villains of the 80s

Most Memorable Bollywood Villains of the 80s

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

In memory of Bob Christo whom we tragically lost on Sunday, here's a look at the most memorable villains of the 1980s.

'I would like to work with Shilpa Shetty'

'I would like to work with Shilpa Shetty'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Alex Pettyfer talks about his movie I am Number Four and his Bollywood plans.

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

JLF 2011 Diary: Rajasthani charm and The Bookshelf

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Writer-director Suparn Verma, and Rediff.com correspondent Abhishek Mande are attending the Jaipur Literature Festival, billed as the 'the greatest literary show on earth'.

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Transcript of Nikhil Pahwa's chat with Rediff readers.

Review: Krrish 3 is a colossal waste

Review: Krrish 3 is a colossal waste

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Raja Sen says the only superpower Krrish has is that of boring the audience.

Conan O'Brien to exit The Tonight Show

Conan O'Brien to exit The Tonight Show

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Jay Leno is touted to take his place.

'When someone's a part of your journey, his problem is yours'

'When someone's a part of your journey, his problem is yours'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Priya Kumar's latest book 'I Will Go With You' takes you on an unexpected journey full of surprises and life lessons.

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

PIX: Animal art to help conserve wildlife

PIX: Animal art to help conserve wildlife

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Graphic artist Divya Thakur has undertaken to create a show, 'Animania', inspired by the animals venerated in Indian mythology as deities.

A date with eternal beauty: Everest!

A date with eternal beauty: Everest!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

What does one do when one day, out of the blue, one is told to go on a road trip to the Everest Base Camp?

How does a HOUSEWIFE make money in stock markets?

How does a HOUSEWIFE make money in stock markets?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Narendar Lokwani of StockFundoo answers readers' stock market queries.

Good God! Thou ate beef?

Good God! Thou ate beef?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'If policy-makers hold the lives of animals to be more significant than the welfare of a human populace, I can't believe that they're likely to do anything progressive for India.'

Tiger kills boy near UP wildlife reserve

Tiger kills boy near UP wildlife reserve

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

In the fourth incident of its kind in Bahraich over the recent past, a 18-year old boy was mauled and killed by a tiger in a village on the periphery of Katarniya Ghat wildlife reserve, along the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border, well-known for a fairly sizeable big cat population.

Review: Rise of the Planet of Apes is awesome

Review: Rise of the Planet of Apes is awesome

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The film has some breathtaking visuals.