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Indian consumers show renewed festive optimism

Indian consumers show renewed festive optimism

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Indian consumers are entering the festive season with renewed confidence and financial optimism, outpacing global benchmarks, according to Deloitte India's latest Consumer Signals: India Chapter. "With inflationary pressures easing and the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) revisions enhancing purchasing power and festive cheer among consumers, this brings a new wave of consumption.

'Laapataa Ladies Right Film To Represent India

'Laapataa Ladies Right Film To Represent India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'Indian life is full of chaos. So it captures the cultural chaos quite beautifully and lightly.'

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

This Film Will Represent India At Oscars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

2018: Everyone Is A Hero is India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2024.

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Newton: India's official entry to the Oscars 2018

Newton: India's official entry to the Oscars 2018

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Congratulations, Team Newton!

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'I could have never imagined such a day would come and bring light and celebration of light.'

Lara Dutta celebrates daughter's birthday

Lara Dutta celebrates daughter's birthday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

THIS FILM is India's official Oscar entry

THIS FILM is India's official Oscar entry

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Jallikattu, the Malayalam feature film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars.

Exclusive! How Court was selected for the Oscars

Exclusive! How Court was selected for the Oscars

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The vote was tied 7-7 until... Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com reveals how Court was chosen as India's nominee for the Academy Awards.

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A look at the other contenders that were passed over for The Good Road this year.

Liar's Dice is India's official entry to Oscars 2015

Liar's Dice is India's official entry to Oscars 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The two National award-winning film is directed by Geetu Mohandas.

'Gully Boy' is India's official entry for the Oscars

'Gully Boy' is India's official entry for the Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Gully Boy", produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, featured Ranveer as an up-and-coming rapper who sets out to achieve his dream by rhyming about his life on the Mumbai streets.

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma.

Is Eklavya a good choice for the Oscars?

Is Eklavya a good choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Tell us!

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Ritesh Batra: If an apology is what you demand, you have it

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The Lunchbox director responds to the FFI letter.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The 88th Academy awards event will take place in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016.

'Court for Oscars is undeniably a great decision!'

'Court for Oscars is undeniably a great decision!'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.