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Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot.

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'

Bangladesh govt weighs President's fate amid protests

Bangladesh govt weighs President's fate amid protests

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday said it is 'consulting all stakeholders' to decide the fate of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, as authorities beefed up security around his residence in the wake of protests demanding his removal over comments that raised questions on prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Farah's fangirl moment with... Sonam celebrates Vayu's 2nd birthday... Sidharth turns chef...

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

FIR registered over screening of banned documentary in New Delhi

FIR registered over screening of banned documentary in New Delhi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Police on Friday registered an FIR in connection with the screening of banned documentary, India's Daughter, in south Delhi's Sant Ravi Dass camp area in New Delhi.

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Media trials tend to influence judges by subconsciously creating a pressure, the Delhi high court observed.

In Parliament, intense debate over Delhi gang-rape documentary

In Parliament, intense debate over Delhi gang-rape documentary

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on Wednesday after Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government that a restraining order has been order against the broadcast of BBC documentary 'India's Daughter' on the December 2012 Delhi gang rape.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Sri Lanka Army to produce final battle documentary

Sri Lanka Army to produce final battle documentary

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Sri Lankan Army, accused of human rights violations will produce a video film covering the last phase of the battle with the LTTE to counter 'false propaganda' against it by a British media outlet, Army chief Jagath Jayasuriya said on Monday.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

How a sports documentary scored an Oscar win

How a sports documentary scored an Oscar win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Undefeated, directed by Daniel Lindsay and T J Martin, was on a handful of screens in the USA before it won the Oscar and can be expected to be shown in about 100 theatres across the country.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

'To Have Your Husband Beside You As A Pillar Is Most Important For A New Mother'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'Mental and physical health is very important as far as new mothers are concerned. You cannot ignore it.'

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Is One Nation, One Election A Ploy?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

What India needs more than one simultaneous election is better governance both at the central and state level. Yes, we need reforms, but our priority should be to make elections less expensive, make it more democratic, do away with freebies which are actually bribes before elections, allow only those who are educated to contest, and bring in a bill to make it impossible for criminals to contest, advocates Ramesh Menon.

Gang-rape documentary fallout? NO entry for scribes, filmmakers in jails

Gang-rape documentary fallout? NO entry for scribes, filmmakers in jails

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Entry of journalists, non-government activists and filmmakers into jails for writing articles or taking interviews of inmates has been banned by the government, except under special requests.

Nitin Desai Remembered At The Oscars

Nitin Desai Remembered At The Oscars

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Desai, 57, was found dead at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai last August.

Lay down arms or else...: Amit Shah warns Naxals

Lay down arms or else...: Amit Shah warns Naxals

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to Naxals to give up violence, lay down arms and surrender, saying an all-out operation will otherwise be carried out against them.

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The BJP accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded organization's activities. The ruling party also attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "pawn" for his protests against the Adani issue.

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'

BBC telecast of documentary: Govt says action will be taken

BBC telecast of documentary: Govt says action will be taken

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

An upset government on Thursday said necessary action will be taken after BBC ignored its advice and broadcast the controversial interview of Delhi gangrape convict even as it asked video sharing website YouTube to remove the documentary as it is "very sensitive".

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The claims made in his video reflect a widespread anger in India, especially among nationalists, who believe the BBC's India's Daughter unfairly maligned the country and made false generalisations about the attitudes of its men.

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'Your activities are not in the interest of the nation. Being a public institution, TISS cannot permit or tolerate its students indulging in such activities which are anti-national and bring a bad name to the nation. Hence all such activities fall under the category of serious criminal offence'

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Ensure that all property-related documents are up-to-date.' 'Relying on outdated documents can create legal complications.'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Modi will do himself a favour if he starts studying about Mahatma Gandhi.' 'I feel pity that we have a PM who has no idea of our own history.'

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

September OTT Releases: Watch Ishaan's Hollywood Debut

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

There's also Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday's OTT debut.

Forced to cancel seminars of envoys from West Asian countries: JNU official

Forced to cancel seminars of envoys from West Asian countries: JNU official

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

She has also demanded security from the JNU citing safety concerns, after her personal details were allegedly leaked by a university official.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

JLo Or Kareena? Who Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Flight attendants, football coaches, renegade robots, underwater superheroes, it's all there on OTT this week.

Govt bans broadcast of Delhi gang-rape documentary

Govt bans broadcast of Delhi gang-rape documentary

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The government on Wednesday said it would not allow broadcast of a controversial documentary featuring a convict as members of the December 16 Delhi gang rape as members of Parliament, cutting across party lines, expressed outrage over the incident.

Djokovic set to tell life story in short documentary series

Djokovic set to tell life story in short documentary series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic is set to reveal never before told stories about his life in a short documentary series in partnership with Australian winery Jacob's Creek.

Top 10: INSPIRING documentaries you must watch!

Top 10: INSPIRING documentaries you must watch!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The documented lives of these personalities that make for essential viewing. Here's why

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A poignant political play, needed for today's times, is being staged in Mumbai.

Smile Pinki wins an Oscar for Best Documentary

Smile Pinki wins an Oscar for Best Documentary

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Smile Pinki: A real world fairly tale, which celebrates the work of the plastic surgeon Subodh Kumar Singh in providing free surgery to fix the cleft lip of poor young children, won the Oscar in the best documentary (short) category on Sunday night.