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'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

'Investing in girls is about the smartest thing you can do'

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Over Dosas in Mumbai, Oscar winner Megan Mylan tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel why she chose India and girls empowerment as the subject of her new documentary.

Arjun Kapoor: Tevar wasn't designed to display my strengths

Arjun Kapoor: Tevar wasn't designed to display my strengths

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

'I could have debuted with my father but that would have been the most cliched way to enter films. I want to be his strength, not his problem.' Tevar star Arjun Kapoor was determined to prove himself as an actor before he worked in a home production.

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'

'Exposing has become very challenging'

'Exposing has become very challenging'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

'I would love to do an item number every day,' Action Jackson heroine Manasvi Mamgai tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

'I'm not related to Narendra Modi!'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

From the hilariously funny Harold and Kumar series, Kal Penn moves on to the more serious Bhopal: A Prayer For Rain, his first Hindi film. On the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the actor discusses his movie with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor where he talks about his character Andaz Apna Apna.

'Modi is a human being and human beings want to do good'

'Modi is a human being and human beings want to do good'

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

'Modi has said he has been made the PM of India not to do small things but big things. What bigger thing can there be than to have peace with Pakistan and in the neighbourhood?'

Review: Angels is forgettable

Review: Angels is forgettable

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Angels has a disappointing story and shoddy film-making, says Paresh C Palicha.

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorists have entered West Bengal to carry out subversive activities.

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

'I see the genius of the Indian people'

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

'Never lose your optimism. Never lose your aspiration and never -- even if India becomes a prosperous consumer society -- never ever lose that shining light in your eyes,' advises Dr Peter McLaughlin, headmaster of the Doon School.

'Because she was born on 26/11, I want her to grow up strong'

'Because she was born on 26/11, I want her to grow up strong'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2014

Goli is a special child, born on 26/11 at the Cama hospital in Mumbai while the terrorists were raining bullets outside. Six years later, Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com finds a family determined to give their children the best life they can afford.

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Almost everything about Zid can be best described as botched, says Nishi Tiwari.

Review: Ungli begins with a bang and that's about it!

Review: Ungli begins with a bang and that's about it!

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Much as you try to like this film, you end up feeling sad as the Ungli turns limp, says Prasanna D Zore.

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is an extremely frustrating film, feels Paloma Sharma.

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Review: Kaaviya Thalaivan is worth a watch

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Tamil film Kaaviya Thalaivan is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, says S Saraswathi.

Review: Zed Plus doesn't insult your intelligence

Review: Zed Plus doesn't insult your intelligence

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Zed Plus allows a bunch of talented actors to rise above second rung roles and take centre stage, says Sukanya Verma.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Take your pick!

Review: Dr Cabbie is all about Being Human

Review: Dr Cabbie is all about Being Human

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Dr Cabbie never takes itself too seriously, says Joginder Tuteja.