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This Aloo Chaat is tasteless

This Aloo Chaat is tasteless

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Aloo Chaat is not as tedious as some other 'comedies' that have robbed us of valuable hours of our lives in the recent past, but it still feels like a single episode of a television sitcom was stretched to feature length.

Nothing appealing about Kedi

Nothing appealing about Kedi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

This Telugu film is old wine in a new bottle.

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Yet another 26/11 case against ISI in New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The case filed in New York city against the ISI chief by Linda Ragsdale on August 12 prompted the court to issue summons to the ISI and the officials named, following which it was decided to merge all the four cases in the city. Ragsdale was shot in her back by one of the LeT terrorist at the Oberoi Trident hotel.

Shooters open India's gold haul

Shooters open India's gold haul

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

India's shooters kicked off their much-awaited campaign in the 19th Commonwealth games in grand fashion, winning two gold and two silver medals, at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi on Tuesday.

Why Rushdie didn't make it to Booker shortlist

Why Rushdie didn't make it to Booker shortlist

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

India-born British novelist Sir Salman Rushdie, voted the best of the Bookers in a public poll in Britain for his Midnight's Children, has even failed to make it to the shortlist for the '2008 Man Booker Prize'.

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger and Amitav Ghosh's Sea of Poppies were among the six books shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. They will meet to decide on the winning novel on October 14, and the author will be awarded the 50,000 (about Rs 40 lakh) prize money at an awards ceremony later that evening at Guildhall, London.

Mohammed Hanif, Rushdie in Booker longlist

Mohammed Hanif, Rushdie in Booker longlist

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Debut writer Mohammed Hanif and former winner Salman Rushdie were among 13 writers selected for the longlist of this year's Man Booker Prize for fiction. The judges chose writers from Australia, India, Ireland, Pakistan and the UK from 112 entries.

DVD review: Sling Blade can still cut it

DVD review: Sling Blade can still cut it

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The Blu-Ray addition of the 1996 movie starring Billy Bob Thorton features plenty of engaging material.

'Bid to end birthright citizenship can trouble Romney'

'Bid to end birthright citizenship can trouble Romney'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Margaret Stock, the author of the report 'The Cost to America and Americans of Ending Birthright Citizenship,' in slamming this effort by conservative Republicans, has said that if such a proposal is enacted, "it would call into question whether (former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential front-runner) himself is eligible for the presidency," since his father George Romney was born in Mexico while his parents were living in a Mormon commune in that country.

Musharraf's family in US contributes to Obama

Musharraf's family in US contributes to Obama

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Naveed Musharraf, the president's brother, and Irum Bilal Musharraf, his daughter-in-law, have reportedly given donations to Obama instead of Bush's Republican Party's presumptive candidate Senator John McCain.

Mariah Carey gets married!

Mariah Carey gets married!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Rumours were right after all, for it has now been confirmed that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are indeed married. Family member Linda Cannon has made the confirmation that the couple is, in fact, wedded.

Here's how you can live to be a hundred!

Here's how you can live to be a hundred!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

A leading explorer and book author who has studied elderly Costa Ricans has found several basic threads that connect the longest-lived

Here's how you can live to be a hundred!

Here's how you can live to be a hundred!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

A leading explorer and book author who has studied elderly Costa Ricans has found several basic threads that connect the longest-lived. According to Dan Buettner, some of the several ways are: a plant-based diet; regular, low-intensity activity; an investment in family; a sense of faith; and purpose.

Obese staff cost US firms $45 bn

Obese staff cost US firms $45 bn

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Being obese is bad for your health as well as your company's. As large number of US citizens continue to battle obesity everyday, it's costing American companies an estimated $ 45 billion a year in medical expenditure and work loss, according to a new report.The report also found that more than 40 per cent of US companies have implemented obesity-reduction programs and another 24 per cent plan to do so this year.

10 terrific tea trips

10 terrific tea trips

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Pinkies up! Where to sip the world's best. Forbes Traveler surveys the top locations for the world's tea gardens and finds plenty to drink, from Sri Lanka to Bolivia.

CBI framing false charges: Dr Kidney

CBI framing false charges: Dr Kidney

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin of the multi-crore kidney transplant racket, on Thursday denied the charges framed by the Central Bureau of Investigation against him."I have not removed the kidney of any person on gun point. The kidneys were transplanted with the mutual consent of the donors and the beneficiaries", he told reporters.He alleged that the CBI had falsely implicated him in the case and now it was freezing his bank account in Canada without any justification.

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The film quickly drifts into the absurd and unbelievable, and stays there throughout, with a plot riddled with inconsistencies and gaps that otherwise would be fatal if Chadha hadn't set out to be so self-mocking.

The Terminator on TV!

The Terminator on TV!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the new show stars Lena Headey in the role of Sarah Connor, which was made famous by Linda Hamilton.

How to say yes to your employees in tough times

How to say yes to your employees in tough times

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Cash isn't always the best way to reward workers--especially these days, when it isn't available anyway.

Kidney scam: CBI searches nurses' hostel in Delhi

Kidney scam: CBI searches nurses' hostel in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The CBI team searched the room of Linda, a Manipuri woman arrested by the Haryana police on January 31 and took away some documents related to the case before sealing it, official sources said. Linda had come in contact with Kumar during her initial years in the nursing profession. Though she was working in RML Hospital as a staff nurse, she had been providing part-time services to Amit Kumar, the sources said.

'People still love me'

'People still love me'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Aftab Shivdasani talks about his new film, Aloo Chaat, and more.

Celine Dion is back with new album

Celine Dion is back with new album

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The Grammy award-winner is back with a new album, Taking Chances.

Business schools adopt gaming technology

Business schools adopt gaming technology

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

More than 30 universities and business schools have so far signed up with IBM to incorporate the computer giant's Innov8 "serious game" into their programme plans.

Obama's Inauguration costliest one in history

Obama's Inauguration costliest one in history

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

This weekend, America's capital city will welcome thousands of government officials and dignitaries from the US and around the world. Over 10,000 buses will carry 500,000 riders into Washington, DC, doubling the city's population. On Inauguration Day, the Metro is expected to have a 17-hour rush hour. District bars will be open 24 hours a day for five straight days.To manage an event of this scale, the District of Columbia will spend a mammoth $47 million. It is not enough.

Layoff fear: How to keep your job

Layoff fear: How to keep your job

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

How to avoid getting the boot when layoffs loom.

Robin Santra wins Young Scientist prize

Robin Santra wins Young Scientist prize

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Dr Robin Santra, a physicist at the United States Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, has been selected for the inaugural International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Young Scientist Prize for Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

An Open Letter to the American People...

An Open Letter to the American People...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Nobel laureates write to support Obama

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Review: Ignore this Premonition

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Sandra Bullock stars in a suspense drama that leaves you very bored.

Want a good workout? Go shoe shopping

Want a good workout? Go shoe shopping

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Trying on a pair of heels makes a woman's pulse rate nearly double -- to 120 beats per minute.

Termination Salvaged

Termination Salvaged

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

This movie does a good job of embracing the mythology of the franchise so while fans won't be disappointed, even newbies should be able to find satisfaction in the mayhem that unfolds onscreen.

Meet the only woman in Kabul Express

Meet the only woman in Kabul Express

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Linda Arsenio plays a journalist in the film starring John Abraham and Arshad Warsi.

You're the boss. Now what?

You're the boss. Now what?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Not everyone wants to move up. But how does a good employee become an effective manager?

India archers emerge champions

India archers emerge champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

India emerged champions in the second Commonwealth Archery championship bagging five gold, two silver and one bronze medals.

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return to face charges

Dubai's Better Homes sets up shop in India

Dubai's Better Homes sets up shop in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The company, a brokerage firm, will offer sales, leasing, short-term rentals, property management, commercial advisory\nand project sales and marketing services to its customers.

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Is 'Dr Death' trying to flee US to India?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Speculation that Patel, who is under investigation by Queensland police, was trying to flee US were fuelled by reports that he had severed his ties with his lawyers.

Gates Foundation sells India Fund pie

Gates Foundation sells India Fund pie

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Microsoft chief and software czar Bill Gates' charity organisation has offloaded its entire stake valued at nearly $23.1 million (over Rs 1 billion) in an India-specific investment fund.

Review: Dil Kabaddi

Review: Dil Kabaddi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Debutant Anil Senior's Dil Kabaddi is pretty much a hand-me-down version of Woody Allen's much-admired take on infidelity, Husbands and Wives. A fun ride.

Lying your way into a job

Lying your way into a job

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006