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Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Cyril's Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition will premiere on June 17 at 8.30 pm on AXN.

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The great actor on some of his memorable roles.

Review: <I>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</I> looks dated

Review: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag looks dated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Farhan Akhtar's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag does not offer anything new

UK: Radical cleric freed, but 'chained'

UK: Radical cleric freed, but 'chained'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

A radical Muslim cleric described as Osama bin Laden's right hand man in Europe has been released by a local court in London, but has to wear a 'electronic tag'.

New pricing plan has drug cos in a tizzy

New pricing plan has drug cos in a tizzy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

A government committee is looking at going beyond mere economic considerations and recommend an essentiality-linked pricing structure, it is learnt.

'Kohli never hesitates to play his shots against any bowler and in any situation'

'Kohli never hesitates to play his shots against any bowler and in any situation'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'It shows his confidence in his own ability,' Geoff Boycott tells Haresh Pandya.

5 memorable Indian wins against England at home

5 memorable Indian wins against England at home

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Starring Mankad, Bedi, Siva, Azhar and Sachin.

Gandhi is 'myth', Churchill 'made up'

Gandhi is 'myth', Churchill 'made up'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

According to a survey carried out in Britain, many believe that Mahatma Gandhi and Churchill are just mythical figures like Florence Nightingale, popularly known as the 'Lady with the Lamp'. In fact, almost a quarter of the population has the popular notion that Churchill, who has often been hailed as "the greatest Briton of all time", was made up.

Brown lauds India's rising prowess

Brown lauds India's rising prowess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

British PM Brown asked IMF and World Bank to reflect India's rising contribution to world economy.

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'She adds value to life in many commendable ways. Apart from her many contributions to our consumer products business and Godrej Properties, she dedicates her energies and resources to charity, to philanthropic causes and most of all how she has managed her time as a wife, mother and entrepreneur brilliantly,' says Adi Godrej.

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Ashwin: On his way to becoming the greatest

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

What makes Ravichandran Ashwin the world's premier Test spinner?

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The success of internal communication depends on its utilisation.

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home.

Review: The Hobbit is visually mesmerising

Review: The Hobbit is visually mesmerising

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Sukanya Verma feels The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a visually mesmerising.

'Iran issue may be a train wreck for Indo-US ties'

'Iran issue may be a train wreck for Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Richard Fontaine, director of the Task Force convened by the Centre for New American Security, fears that India's abstentions of key votes at the United Nations Security Council and a divide on the issue of Iran when it does come up may dissipate Washington's enthusiasm to push for India's bid for a permanent seat.

Review: Skyfall is the best Bond film in decades

Review: Skyfall is the best Bond film in decades

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Skyfall is fabulously refreshing.

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

Rediff.com20 May 2009

A bi-partisan group of some of the most influential US Senators has called on the Sri Lankan government to expeditiously alleviate the suffering of thousands of Tamil refugees and return them to their homes by the end of the year.

Cairn to invest $90 mn in Ravva oil field

Cairn to invest $90 mn in Ravva oil field

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Oil explorer Cairn Energy Ltd has said it would invest $90 million, along with its joint venture partners, over the next nine months toward drilling activity at Ravva, the offshore oil and gas field in the KG Basin.

Dick Motz: A truly tragic hero

Dick Motz: A truly tragic hero

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The New Zealand fast bowler, who passed into the ages last week, was popular with fans because of his flamboyant batting and ability to hit towering sixes.

Did India export The Kiss to the West?

Did India export The Kiss to the West?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Behaviour analysts are also divided on where the habit originated. Some believe that kissing, in fact, is a Vedic habit. Vaughn Bryant, an anthropologist from Texas quoted in the International Herald Tribune, believes that the first recorded kiss, around 1500 BC, is in scriptures which mention people sniffing with their mouths; later Vedic texts describe lovers "setting mouth to mouth".

Owen: legs go numb in penalties

Owen: legs go numb in penalties

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

England striker Michael Owen has questioned the value of practising penalties, saying spot-kick shootouts were more nerve-racking than anything else in the game.

Next Diwali in UK may be a national holiday

Next Diwali in UK may be a national holiday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Archbishop Rowan Williams, leading a remembrance service on Tuesday to commemorate the victims of July 7 bombings in London, gave the practical workings of Diwali message 'light over darkness'

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Admiral Walter F Doran (retd) of the United States Navy, whose association with India goes back 34 years reminisces his time and the friendships he built during his days at the Indian Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Is Virat better than Sachin?

Is Virat better than Sachin?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'This was Kohli's veneration for his master: The man who had inspired him to pick up a cricket bat in the first place, the man he had grown up watching. Just that now, he was exactly like him, or, dare it be suggested, maybe a shade better while chasing down daunting totals,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Lazy Sunday mornings in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Of all the other cities in India, Bangalore is one city, where you can actually walk around and take in the crowd and confusion, says Sumit Ganguli.

Review: Iron Man 3 soars higher than ever

Review: Iron Man 3 soars higher than ever

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Iron Man 3 boasts of the headiest of action setpieces, writes Raja Sen.

'Nixon's tilt towards Pak, China led India to first nuclear test'

'Nixon's tilt towards Pak, China led India to first nuclear test'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Japan was the only nation that had any serious inkling as India was preparing for its maiden nuclear test under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in May 1974 in Pokhran, according to a recently declassified Intelligence Community Staff post-mortem posted by the National Security Archive and the Nuclear Proliferation International History Project

US slams Myanmar convention

US slams Myanmar convention

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Without the full participation of the democratic opposition and ethnic minority groups, the National Convention lacks the legitimacy necessary to draft a constitution, the State Department said.

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

New Zealand have never appeared so well-united as they do currently. 'Individually and collectively, under Brendon McCullum's astute leadership, they seem a formidable lot.'

Is the LoC attack part of America's plan B?

Is the LoC attack part of America's plan B?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The US will be secretly happy if Pakistan is forced to fight on two fronts (Indian and Afghan) in 2014, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

South Africa did not respect India enough

South Africa did not respect India enough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Graeme Smith and his men, says Allan Donald, were secure in the presumption that the first Test would be a one-sided affair.

Your own private getaway @ $485

Your own private getaway @ $485

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Indo-French joint exercises

Indo-French joint exercises

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

Review: Angadi Theru is a must-watch!

Review: Angadi Theru is a must-watch!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Credit goes to Vasantha Balan for coming up with this realistic Tamil movie without getting caught in cliched situations; for sticking a camera into reality and capturing a slice of life.

US envoy: 'Human rights, religious freedom are issues we are going to raise'

US envoy: 'Human rights, religious freedom are issues we are going to raise'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'We are encouraged by what the prime minister said recently on these issues... We will keep a close eye on these issues. They are very important and as are other elements of our human rights and religious freedom.' 'So, absolutely, we'll keep a focus on them.'

Sampras, Federer prepare to battle

Sampras, Federer prepare to battle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The current and former world number ones face-off in Malaysia on November 22 in an exhibition match called 'The Clash of Times'.

Why is the Congress aggressively defending Chidambaram?

Why is the Congress aggressively defending Chidambaram?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

It is no longer about A Raja alone. It is not even truly about P Chidambaram. It is about rescuing Dr Manmohan Singh, says T V R Shenoy.

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Close on the heels of a blistering missive by Congressman Tom Lantos, warning the TSA not to indulge in religious profiling of Sikhs several other lawmakers, both in the House and Senate, have also slammed the agency.