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Have we stopped responding to movies?

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'If you can tell the quality of a movie-watching experience, only and only by referring to set standards, you *aren't really* going to the movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Can Honda win this war against Hero?

Can Honda win this war against Hero?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Honda CD110 Dream is a motorcycle which is aimed at winning Hero Splendor customers

Review: Fast & Furious is great fun

Review: Fast & Furious is great fun

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Cars are smashed, blown up, driven into each other and there is so much metal-on-metal action that a car fetishist should be well and truly spent by the time the end credits roll on this bad boy starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and John Ortiz.

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Users will be allowed to write articles on their own areas of expertise on the new free service called 'Knol,' which stands for unit of knowledge.

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The company plans to bring more 4G-enabled devices in near future in a lower price range.

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A 32-year-old US-returned engineering graduate was arrested in Hyderabad when he was allegedly on his way to Dubai to join the Middle East terror group Islamic State, the Cyberabad police claimed on Friday.

Stars Congress is using to swing poll fortunes

Stars Congress is using to swing poll fortunes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

According to party sources, the Congress' hopes to regain power are pinned on the first and third phases of the election. The first phase (89 assembly segments) will cover the entire southern Karnataka along with Bangalore and Mysore. In the third phase, 69 constituencies of the northern part will go to polls.

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'Beijing is comfortable with Hasina's pragmatism -- perceived as 'pro-India', but staying out of Indian orbit and receptive to forging close ties with China and yet, siding with neither neighbour,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Basu, Surjeet not in politburo; Karat re-elected

Basu, Surjeet not in politburo; Karat re-elected

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

While Prakash Karat was re-elected as the general secretary of the CPI-M, veteran leaders Jyoti Basu and Harkishen Singh Surjeet will no longer be part of the party's politburo, but will stay on as senior figureheads. West Bengal ministers Nirupam Sen and Mohammed Amin, and Kerala home and tourism minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan are the new members in the politburo.

Review: Max Payne

Review: Max Payne

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

All in all, though Max Payne doesn't break any new ground, it manages to entertain. Check it out if you'd like a quick reminder of the fun you had playing the game. Then dust off that old disc and strap on the big guns for another session of virtually shooting up Mercenaries, Aesir Security Guards and Killer Suits. For old time's sake.

PM sells Modi-fied version of India in US

PM sells Modi-fied version of India in US

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

'Ever since this election concluded, aspirations have risen... political stability in itself is a big message. By deciding for stability, the people of India have laid the foundation for development.'

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Taking forward the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive dalit outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Nagpur to pay homage to Bhimrao Ambedkar at 'Deekshabhoomi'.

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Islamist arrested over Dortmund bus attack was IS member in Iraq

Inequality and the nation state

Inequality and the nation state

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The process of globalisation has been relentless historically, and though it may face occasional retreats, it is unlikely that it would ever face extinction.

Pirivom Sandippom, a sincere effort

Pirivom Sandippom, a sincere effort

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Even the Italian masters of neo-realism, who tried to make art as close to life as possible, never took realism so literally as director Karu Palaniappan does.

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Bal Thackeray hardens anti-Valentine's Day stand

Bal Thackeray hardens anti-Valentine's Day stand

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

'What is this Valentine Day? In what way it is related to Indian culture? It is a rotten imported culture thriving on the neo-rich with easy money to squander,' he said in a front page comment in the party mouthpiece Saamna on Thursday.

Rambo-kanth is getting old

Rambo-kanth is getting old

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Rambo is invincible, sure. The film, however, is not.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

Sikh man kicked out of Wimbledon queue for 'making people uncomfortable'

Sikh man kicked out of Wimbledon queue for 'making people uncomfortable'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A 20-year-old Sikh man was kicked out of an overnight queue to watch the Wimbledon tennis championships as he apparently made other people around him "uncomfortable".

28 Weeks Later is infectious

28 Weeks Later is infectious

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

28 Weeks Later is simply a ruthless, edgy and refreshingly sick piece of apocalyptic horror.

Deve Gowda is the man of the moment

Deve Gowda is the man of the moment

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

With the Congress unable to make up its mind, Deve Gowda's in power once again.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

Rupee rise may hurt margins of IT majors

Rupee rise may hurt margins of IT majors

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The rising rupee has become a major cause for concern among software exports firms. The IT industry, especially tier-II firms, which are not adequately hedged, will take a hit.

GoAir seeks Airbus instructors as 35 pilots resign

GoAir seeks Airbus instructors as 35 pilots resign

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

GoAir has 19 Airbus A320 planes and operates around 140 daily flights.

Can the US escape from Empire?

Can the US escape from Empire?

Rediff.com9 May 2007

'America's latest post-Cold War tryst with neo-con global political evangelism in Iraq is nearing the end of the trail.'

Advertisers make hay as Sun shines on Team India

Advertisers make hay as Sun shines on Team India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

As the Men in Blue flew home to a hero's welcome in Mumbai, advertisers are betting over Rs 250 crore in the next 90 days on cricket TV broadcasts -- a hefty 16 per cent of average advertising spends in the festival season.

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

'Indian economic growth still lopsided'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The pattern of economic growth in India is lop-sided, leaving a vast section of the society vulnerable, says an economist from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

'Indian batsmen a scared lot'

'Indian batsmen a scared lot'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Former pacer Rodney Hogg and Ray Bright -- a left-arm spinner of the 70's -- felt the Indians would not get much of a home advantage in the seven-match series starting September 29.

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

ULFA feels the heat

ULFA feels the heat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A senior police official said it was a lethal blow to the outfit when Prabal Neog, the most- wanted commander of the outfit's highly active 28th battalion was apprehended

Sports academy with a difference

Sports academy with a difference

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Neo International Sports Academy aims to provide complete sporting solutions from training to management to event execution and infrastructure consultation.

Why Modi appeals to Hindus

Why Modi appeals to Hindus

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

'For large sections of Hindus he gave them a sense of pride in their identity as Hindus.'

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

GST on under-construction flats slashed to 5%

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

The council also cut GST rates on affordable housing to 1 per cent from the current 8 per cent.

Indian farmer: A competent manager

Indian farmer: A competent manager

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The neo classical economists will have great pleasure in knowing that the Indian farmer has now acted in accordance with the basic assumptions of their theory.

RP Singh gifted a Mercedes Benz

RP Singh gifted a Mercedes Benz

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Neo Sports gifted the Indian paceman a Mercedes Benz for his performance at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.

Ashley Cole and Tweedy to tie the knot on Saturday

Ashley Cole and Tweedy to tie the knot on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The England footballer will be putting aside any World Cup disappointment when he marries his pop singer fiancée on Saturday.

Nimbus plans Rs 300 crore IPO

Nimbus plans Rs 300 crore IPO

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Broadcaster Nimbus Communication, which operates sports channel Neo Sports, is in talks with banks to float an initial public offer for nearly Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Arundhati Roy refuses Sahitya Akademi award

Arundhati Roy refuses Sahitya Akademi award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

She turned down the award in protest against the Indian government toeing the United States line.