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Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Chris Morris says leading the Rajasthan Royals' pace attack in the absence of injured Jofra Archer in the upcoming IPL will be an added responsibility

Sushant's family should keep quiet for some time: Raut

Sushant's family should keep quiet for some time: Raut

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Bring Mossad and KGB too. There is nothing to hide. We are not opposing the CBI. When the Mumbai Police is already on the job, what will the CBI do?'

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

Bayern defender urges players to take a knee in Champions League

Bayern defender urges players to take a knee in Champions League

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The German defender, who has been the victim of racial abuse in the past, said he had spoken to his Bayern team mates about the issues raised by the BLM movement.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'Art has no religion. An artist is an artist.'

Taking a knee to protest racism is cosmetic: Brathwaite

Taking a knee to protest racism is cosmetic: Brathwaite

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite believes sportspersons taking a knee to protest against racism in sport is "cosmetic" and a change in law is needed to fight racial discrimination. Taking a knee has become a popular symbol to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which gained momentum following the killing of George Floyd by police in the United States of America.

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'From March 2020 to November 2021, the combined wealth of the billionaires of this country has doubled.'

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, charged the government with not delivering on its various promises, including generating two crore jobs per year.

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

India completes construction of bridge over Galwan river

India completes construction of bridge over Galwan river

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The 60-metre bridge is around four kilometres east of the confluence of Shyok and Galwan rivers, and links the narrow mountainous region to the Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road.

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Participating in the debate on the budget, leaders of parties like the Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Left launched an all-out attack on the BJP government for allegedly selling off the country's assets and PSUs to big industrialists.

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Cricket without pressure is boring for Morris!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's all-rounder Chris Morris talks about playing cricket in a bio-bubble environment.

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'People are just putting the mask below their nose.' 'They are only protecting the mouth, but not the nose.' 'People need to understand that it is the nose which has to be protected.'

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'A good 30 per cent of people will still get infected after getting the Covishield vaccine.'

Rahul relieved after Kings reign over Delhi

Rahul relieved after Kings reign over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Kings XI Punjab skipper K L Rahul was relieved to see his team finally get over the line comfortably, but said the top-four batsmen must consistently close out games in the remainder of their IPL campaign.

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Oppn in RS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Participating in the discussion on the Motion on Thanks to President's Address to the joint sitting of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress member Ghulam Nabi Azad suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself should make the announcement on repeal of the laws. Modi was present in the House at the time.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

Watch Bumrah talk about his success mantra

Watch Bumrah talk about his success mantra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Bumrah sealed India's 28-run victory against Bangladesh on Tuesday with two trademark yorkers to claim the last two wickets in successive deliveries and finish with figures of 4-55.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Farewell, Major Saab

Farewell, Major Saab

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1. After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television. An old friend salutes a wonderful human being.

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Addressing a press conference in Patna, All India Congress Committee general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said the party would like the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its inquiry in three months and favoured setting up of a special court to facilitate expeditious trial.

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'The PM cannot give a single reason why farmers should trust him.'

Nehru isn't in-charge: Priyanka slams Centre on Covid

Nehru isn't in-charge: Priyanka slams Centre on Covid

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'The Modi government's lack of foresight has compelled India to become an importer of vaccines today and even now, their "vaccine strategy is flawed and discriminatory'

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

1,074 COVID-19 patients recovered in 24 hrs, highest in single day

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The outcome ratio of COVID-19 -- the ratio of recoveries and deaths of closed cases -- was recorded at 90:20.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Why is India witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases?

Why is India witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The country has been registering over 70,000 cases for the last four days.

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

How this star woman batter is spending lockdown hours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

From watching movies to enjoying long sleep hours, India openers Smriti Mandhana reveals that the Indian women's team also keep in touch through online Ludo games.

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Oxford vaccine set to get UK clearance by year-end

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, which had been formally tasked by the UK government last month with the process of clearance after the jab emerged "safe and effective" against the novel coronavirus in human trials, is expected to authorise the vaccine by December 28 or 29 after the final data is provided on Monday, 'The Daily Telegraph' quoted senior government sources as indicating.

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Holding to hang up broadcasting mic next year

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

West Indies bowling legend says age is catching up with him and he can't go beyond 2021.

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'If one believes that the Indian stock market will go up 70 per cent every year for the next 10 years, I wish you good luck!'

Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Belgium's Pro League on Thursday cancelled the remainder of the season, which has been suspended from last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The IPL dilemma amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI cancels con call with franchise owners

The IPL dilemma amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI cancels con call with franchise owners

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

IPL is staring at a possible cancellation due to the deadly outbreak, which has led to more than 16,000 deaths globally. India, which has reported over 400 cases and nine deaths so far, is in a lockdown till March 31 to contain the pandemic.

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

For the first time in seven years the prime minister finds himself at his most vulnerable, observes Virendra Kapoor.