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Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Sheena Bora Trial: The strange matter of the dusty shoes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

One always ponders over why the witnesses should not have poor memory when answering cross examination questions or recounting events that occurred six years ago. Too many witnesses seemed to have drunk some Harry Potter-esque Philosopher's Stone magic elixir that has Botoxed their fading memory to make it as good as new again.

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Ather 450: An electric scooter that's super-cool

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

How much more gray or bald would Inspector Alaknure have become when we see him next? Will Peter still be wearing white shirts and khaki trousers and eating large lunches? Will Judge Jagdale be still in charge of the case? Who will be the prime minister when Alaknure appears in court next?

Management entrance tests: A big farce

Management entrance tests: A big farce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

They may actually be a test of what most candidates don't know!

Pakistan deserve ranking: Gatting

Pakistan deserve ranking: Gatting

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

Former England captain Mike Gatting says they deserve to be ranked number two in the world.

How the BJP made inroads in West Bengal

How the BJP made inroads in West Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Indrani Roy/Rediff.com explains what strengthened the saffron party's foothold in this eastern region of the country

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the West Indies squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Willing Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Willing Witness

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Singh and Badami subsequently took Waghmare to a corner of the corridor outside, where others have no access, and gave him a lecture. The conversation was largely inaudible, except for a phrase here or there. The thrust was unmistakable. Waghmare had to learn not to give such detailed answers to the defence.

'National Awards are not corrupted'

'National Awards are not corrupted'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

That makes winning the National Award for Arjun Rampal even more special...

Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Eight-times Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi left the tennis world in a state of shock on Wednesday when he admitted using the recreational drug crystal meth and lying to men's governing body the ATP to escape a ban.

Review: Blue -- shaken, stirred and stylish

Review: Blue -- shaken, stirred and stylish

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The music of this multi-starrer is as global in its influences and execution as can be expected from Rahman and the scale of the film.

'Opening batting a specialised job'

'Opening batting a specialised job'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

'I made Abhimanyu after reading Abdul Kalam's book'

'I made Abhimanyu after reading Abdul Kalam's book'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Arjun Sarja talks about his Kannada directorial debut that hit the marquee last week.

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Daas Dev Review: A soap opera classic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Sudhir Mishra takes us into the dreams and fears of our politicians, into their self-deceiving pitches, and he shows us their demons and angels,' says Sreehari Nair.

'I think Ash deserved the award'

'I think Ash deserved the award'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Sarvvam is lacklustre

Sarvvam is lacklustre

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Though inspired by several Hollywood flicks, Sarvvam should have been a gripping emotional drama with well-placed action but for the second half that has lackluster performances and logic-less scenes. Plenty of Arya-worship also tends to be tedious.

One year on, the Thackeray legacy needs strong shoulders

One year on, the Thackeray legacy needs strong shoulders

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

As Uddhav Thackeray consolidates his hold over the Shiv Sena, conflict within the ranks seems inevitable, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Bernard Tomic is set to sit out the Australian Open after Tennis Australia (TA) decided not to award him a wildcard to the main draw, the organisers said on Thursday.

Johnson leads at British Open, India's Kapur tied fourth

Johnson leads at British Open, India's Kapur tied fourth

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Zach Johnson's putter was as red-hot as the weather at Muirfield on Thursday, the 2007 US Masters champion scorching his way to a five-under-par 66 to set a blistering pace in the British Open first round.

The Brilliance of Pran

The Brilliance of Pran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Millions of kids and young adults were terrified of Pran and believed him to be a villain in real life, writes Arthur J Pais, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

Famine looming large, high time to react

Famine looming large, high time to react

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Many schools across the world received breakfast or lunch for their students under World Food Program. But even this aid is under serious threat. UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has put the priority on feeding the hungry by closing a $755m funding gap for the UN's World Food Programme this year.

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

She wants to be India's next secret superstar

She wants to be India's next secret superstar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

Love-all! They found each other on court

Love-all! They found each other on court

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally. But the tennis courts have often been the venue for for blossoming romance as love-struck couples decide it is game, set and match.

Why is Mumbai abandoning its civic hospitals?

Why is Mumbai abandoning its civic hospitals?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

By deserting public hospitals we are dismantling our public health-care system, says Dr Sanjay Nagral.

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Tuesday was the last that Courtroom 51 saw of Shyamvar Rai, accused No 3 and approver in the Sheena Bora murder trial. True to form, Rai's final hours in the witness box were rather acrimonious. His cross-examination at several points turned downright ugly.

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Moses not suprised about Lewis's positive test

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

The legendary hurdler called for stricter measures to curb drug abuse in sport.

Welcome packs in a lot of masala

Welcome packs in a lot of masala

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The extraordinary camaraderie between the actors, completely consumed by the foolhardiness that surrounds them, that tickles the bone. And hard.

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.

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

If cricket was only about emotions and passion...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'...then Bangladesh would have been the world champions a long time ago!'

'Mulayam is an outdated ticket in the SP'

'Mulayam is an outdated ticket in the SP'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

'If you interpret Akhilesh's statement, he is clearly saying Shivpal wants to become chief minister.'

Saawariya music review

Saawariya music review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Saawariya starts off superbly, showcasing the ethereal texture of its strain. Sadly, somewhere towards the end it loses some of its steam. In entirety, however, the soundtrack is a superior product.

Foreign films, made in India

Foreign films, made in India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

For the animation industry, the share of domestic demand is just 10 per cent of the total market.

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

'India has the highest number of hungry people'

'India has the highest number of hungry people'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

'Food grain availability for India's poorest is now approaching levels that haven't been seen since the British left. This has everything, sadly, to do with the rapacity of India's elites,' says Raj Patel, author, Stuffed and Starved.

World Cup: The sinking of Old Europe

World Cup: The sinking of Old Europe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

'France and Italy were finalists in 2006, but both left at the end of the first round in 2010. It is only the third time that a champion has said bye before the knockouts.'

Sharing the Idol stage with Asha Bhosle!

Sharing the Idol stage with Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Missed out on the latest Indian Idol episode? Here's a recap.