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2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

US brings 2 B-1B Lancer 'The Bone' heavy bomber jets to Aero India

US brings 2 B-1B Lancer 'The Bone' heavy bomber jets to Aero India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Two B-1B Lancer supersonic heavy bomber jets of the US Air Force on Tuesday joined the American exhibits at Aero India at the Yelahanka air base, in a reflection of the deeper strategic ties between the two countries.

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The US remained "watchful" over developments along India's frontier with China as it cannot take its eyes off the regional security issues, a senior American official said on Wednesday against the backdrop of the over 29-month border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly frayed ties between the two neighbours.

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Monday, September 5, and Tuesday, September 6, will mark 50 years after 11 members of Israel's Olympic team were killed in what is known as the Munich massacre in history.

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Race to replace UK PM Johnson gains pace after Sunak's announcement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Sunak joins fellow Indian-origin candidate Suella Braverman, the UK Attorney General who is among the early Tory MPs to announce her plan to contest.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Denmark too strong for Czech Republic and reach Euros semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg starred in the match as Denmark defeated the Czech Republic 2-1

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

Rediff.com28 May 2021

As an admirer of Japan for close to half a century, I care for Japan and expect Suga to respect the sentiment of his people and cancel the Olympics without further delay, says Rajaram Panda.

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Will Tokyo Olympics happen in 2021?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Japan's Asahi Shimbun, an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, called for the Summer Games to be cancelled in an editorial

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

In March 1972, The Godfather was first screened in a New York theatre. The movies were never the same again. Forty six years later, longtime Rediff film critic Raja Sen talks about why that film means that much, and how it led him to a unique tribute.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Watch: Amitabh talks about the book Aaradhya loves

Watch: Amitabh talks about the book Aaradhya loves

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Glimpses from the launch of Raja Sen's first book, The Best Baker In The World.

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Nobel Laureate Raghuram Rajan? We will know on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Sports Shorts: Shiva, Manoj strike gold at Czech boxing tourney

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The 89th Annual Academy awards saw some touching speeches. Here's a look at some of the best ones.

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Indians at US Open: Sania wins; Paes, Bopanna crash out of doubles

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

India's top doubles players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were dumped from the US Open men's doubles competition even as Sania Mirza progressed in the mixed doubles event with her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Drysdale wins close single sculls gold Also, check out late gold medal winners from Day 7...

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the American women's 4x100 metre medley relay team clinched victory at the Rio Games.

French Open: Bopanna-Mergea rally to reach doubles quarters

French Open: Bopanna-Mergea rally to reach doubles quarters

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea produced a spirited fight back as they have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the French Open at the Roland Garros in Paris on Sunday.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

10 movies you must see at MAMI

10 movies you must see at MAMI

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Satyajit Ray. Films from Italy, Iceland and Albania feature on Aseem Chhabra's list.

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Big Bang, Modern Family rule Forbes' highest paid list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

There is also an Indian actor in top ten!

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

FDI inflows into India were $34 billion in 2014, up 22%.

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

How e-commerce is making India a fashion republic

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Men and women from mofussil India are buying designerwear either on their laptops or their cellphones.

EPL PHOTOS: Red cards render dramatic derbies for United and Villa

EPL PHOTOS: Red cards render dramatic derbies for United and Villa

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Manchester United and Aston Villa paid a heavy price for having men sent off on in the Premier League on Sunday with United losing a tight derby to Man City and Villa surrendering a lead in defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Apple unlocks more cash for investors as profit slides

Apple unlocks more cash for investors as profit slides

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The new capital plan came as Apple's fiscal second quarter profit slid 18 per cent.

Apple unlocks more cash for investors as profit slides

Apple unlocks more cash for investors as profit slides

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The new capital plan came as Apple's fiscal second quarter profit slid 18 per cent.

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Argo, Life of Pi win at Oscars 2013

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Life Of Pi, Django Unchained bag Oscar nominations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

Lincoln leads BAFTA 2013 nominees

Lincoln leads BAFTA 2013 nominees

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Life Of Pi's Suraj Sharma lands a nomination as well.

Review: X-Men is First Class!

Review: X-Men is First Class!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

This is a film you should watch even if you aren't a comic book person at all.

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the winners of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards

IPL auction: The players, their price

IPL auction: The players, their price

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

As many as 350 leading cricketers from India and abroad will go under the auctioneer's hammer in Bangalore on January 8 and 9 when Indian Premier League franchises bidding for their services in the fourth season of the lucrative Twenty20 League. Here's the list of those to be auctioned with their base prise.

Review: Forget the books, enjoy this Sherlock

Review: Forget the books, enjoy this Sherlock

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Guy Ritchie brings us a film that -- despite character names and even lines of dialogue contextlessly scattered throughout -- has precious little to do with the original.

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