Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Stories by Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2008

Bhairavi Goswami on how she closely missed being held hostage in Trident hotel, even as her friends were not as lucky.

Slain constable's daughter stood tearless

Slain constable's daughter stood tearless

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2008

Head Constable Murlidhar Laxman Chaudhary of the Rapid Action Force was killed on Wednesday in the gunfire at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus station.

The man who survived two terror attacks

The man who survived two terror attacks

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2008

Raj Kishore Partho, has been in Mumbai for the past 12 years, and he has survided two terror attacks.

He did not realise he was shot

He did not realise he was shot

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2008

Sadhashiv Khole was hit by bullet at CST station when he went to drop his friend at the station.

Review:  Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi

Review: Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2008

Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi is an entertainer to those who like weepy movies. Too many songs and three weddings can be a bit muchy, even for die-hard romantics.

'All my friends have gone'

'All my friends have gone'

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2008

Music composer Ravi pays tribute to B R Chopra.

Obama and the four-letter word

Obama and the four-letter word

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2008

Few leaders in contemporary world history have embodied hope and inclusiveness as much as the 44th President of the United States.

Hulla could have been better

Hulla could have been better

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2008

A watchman's whistle may seem to be a trivial thing to base an entire film upon. But the way the director has executed his vision makes it such an important issue that you would want to stand up for Raj's cause.

Review: Rock On

Review: Rock On

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2008

Rock On rocks big time. If you liked Dil Chahta Hai and if you ever thought music can change the world, don't miss this new movie.

Watch Money Hai if you're a Govinda fan

Watch Money Hai if you're a Govinda fan

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2008

After an offbeat debut in Swami, choreographer-turned-director Ganesh Acharya has tried his hand at comedy. And his new film, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, starring Govinda and a host of actors, sure is funny in parts.

And the winner is: Jaane Tu

And the winner is: Jaane Tu

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2008

Trade Analyst Vinod Mirani and Taran Adarsh give their verdict of last week's releases: Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Love Story 2050.

Man's need and greed in God's playground

Man's need and greed in God's playground

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2008

These men are on their way up to collect what they call keeda jadi, which is basically a kind of caterpillar mummified by a fungal infection found at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 metres, which goes by the scientific name of cordyceps sinensis, a prized ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, and most reports say it sells at prices more expensive than gold.

Rabbi's rock star ambition

Rabbi's rock star ambition

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2008

In 2003, a guitar-playing Sardar sang his way into the nation's charts and hearts with an unlikely mix of rock music and Punjabi lyrics. Rabbi Shergill was then a breath of fresh air.

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2008

Haal-E-Dil doesn't impress. Average performances, bad music and terrible director make this film a disaster.

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on!

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on!

Rediff.com   27 May 2008

Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra talks about his biopic on Sonia Gandhi and other forthcoming movies.

'Vijay Tendulkar could read the human mind'

'Vijay Tendulkar could read the human mind'

Rediff.com   21 May 2008

Dr Jabbar Patel talks about knowing Vijay Tendulkar from his college days.

From Mohanlal to Hollywood

From Mohanlal to Hollywood

Rediff.com   20 May 2008

The winner of Gateway to Hollywood Bejoy Nambiar speaks to rediff.com about winning and about himself.

'Vijay Tendulkar was playwright of the millennium'

'Vijay Tendulkar was playwright of the millennium'

Rediff.com   20 May 2008

Dinesh Thakur pays homage to playwright Vijay Tendulkar.

Salman's 10 Ka Dum launches music video

Salman's 10 Ka Dum launches music video

Rediff.com   15 May 2008

Salman Khan is going all out to promote his upcoming television show, 10 Ka Dum, on Sony Entertainment Television.

'No creepy creatures in this Fear Factor'

'No creepy creatures in this Fear Factor'

Rediff.com   12 May 2008

Akshay Kumar, who was conferred a PhD degree last Friday, is all ready for his new television, Khatron Ke Khiladi, the desi version of Fear Factor. Apart from hosting the show, Akshay will also perform stunts and train the 12 participants.