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Panchakshari is archaic

Panchakshari is archaic

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The Telugu film is outdated in terms of theme at least in the urban context. It may appeal to the rural audience. It's like the social-devotional films which came in the 80s. Anushka stands out for her performance.

Mixed reactions to Mamata's Rail Budget

Mixed reactions to Mamata's Rail Budget

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Mamata Banerjee's Railway Budget evoked mixed reactions. While corporate India welcomed the moves made by the railway minister, opposition political parties flayed the budget calling it a fantasy and opoortunistic. Read on...

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Saif is a hoot, applauds Sukanya Verma.

When prime time is not for prime news

When prime time is not for prime news

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A free press is not necessarily an unbiased press. The media curates what it presents to the public, and that curation is driven by multiple considerations, argues Devangshu Datta.

Review: Avoid Baywatch if you are looking for logic!

Review: Avoid Baywatch if you are looking for logic!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

The story line of Baywatch is like a Hindi movie!

Eclipse: For Twihards only!

Eclipse: For Twihards only!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The saga of conveying eternal desire by means of overwhelming looks, quivering lips and picture-perfect kisses continues in Eclipse, the third edition of the Twilight mania.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

English sitcoms catch desi youth's fancy

English sitcoms catch desi youth's fancy

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Western television shows set based on friendships and independent young people have touched a cord with urban India

The book that Barack Obama enjoyed reading

The book that Barack Obama enjoyed reading

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Spanish-born Canadian author Yann Martel allegedly received a handwritten letter of thanks and praise from the US president, who wrote that he and his daughter had just finished reading the novel, Life of Pi.

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

McLaren aim to overtake glamour team Ferrari as Formula One's leading brand within the next 20 years, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said.

Inglorious Basterds' DVD sales give film new high

Inglorious Basterds' DVD sales give film new high

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film, featuring an excellent cast led by Brad Pitt, has started climbing to the top of the sales and rental charts.

Five sparkling movies to lighten up a dull weekend

Five sparkling movies to lighten up a dull weekend

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

A look at 5 weekend watch movies.

Tumbbad Review: A fairytale for grown ups

Tumbbad Review: A fairytale for grown ups

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'What seemed missing in Tumbbad was that screwiness, that kinkiness, which shades so many of our best parables,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Women who worry about sex enjoy it less

Women who worry about sex enjoy it less

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

A new study has confirmed what many women already knew: paying too much attention on performance during sex could inhibit sexual desire.

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Gurugram-based company had acquired Lucknow-based drone manufacturer and consultant start-up TechEagle in December, to expand food delivery using drones

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Lootcase: Realisation of the secret middle-class dream

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'It's also a movie-crazed kid's idea of a great time,' discovers Sreehari Nair.

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

...A hate letter to our system, feels Sreehari Nair.

Want to watch Iron Man 2? See this first

Want to watch Iron Man 2? See this first

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Watching the complete 1994 animated TV series Iron Man provide many insights that will enhance the pleasure of seeing Iron Man on the big screen.

This Mumbai girl penned a slogan, won Rs 50 lakh!

This Mumbai girl penned a slogan, won Rs 50 lakh!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Maria Islam completed a slogan for Pepsi and won a whopping Rs 50 lakh.

Sridevi's IMMORTAL onscreen avatars

Sridevi's IMMORTAL onscreen avatars

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi's memorable filmi avatars...

More Movies To Watch Out For In 2019!

More Movies To Watch Out For In 2019!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Keep your Fridays free this year!

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Is Shekhar Kapur losing his touch?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The Shekhar Kapur-directed ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Arjun Rampal and Slumdog Millionaire's Rubina Ali, doesn't make any sense.

Can you identify this celebrity?

Can you identify this celebrity?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

'I was skeptical about playing a married woman'

'I was skeptical about playing a married woman'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Nag Sir is so chilled out. I did not see him get angry,' Lavanya Tripathi tells Radhika Rajamani.

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Tavish, author of the fantasy book Cren and the War of Seven Days, and Hemant, founder of the climate change awareness Web site CarbonNeutralVolunteers.org, were among the 12 national winners of the scholars program selected from 100 regional winners.

Companies explore game-based learning

Companies explore game-based learning

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

A number of companies are coming out with learning modules and solutions, either as complete game-based educational courses or part of a larger learning module. This connects learners into environments that closely represent the actual environment within which they need to apply their learning, including related real-life problems or complexities.

Review: Sarvam's music is appealing

Review: Sarvam's music is appealing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

It looks like Yuvan Shankar Raja, after a couple of not-so-memorable efforts, is on his way to finding his groove again. Sarvam manages to snag your attention, in a good way.

Mumbai a Global City? Not in this lifetime!

Mumbai a Global City? Not in this lifetime!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Everyone is resigned to inefficient and corrupt governance. The contempt of authorities for the public at large is almost palpable. Everyone jokes how the municipal corporation is easily the world's biggest wastrel. But no one seems prepared or capable to do anything about it. How did these guys get so autocratic? Isn't India a representative republic? Can nothing be done at the ballot box?

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

#LforLove: A campaign that tackles homophobia against lesbians

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Redefining the portrayal of lesbian relationships in India.

Music review: Aladin rescued by genie's rap

Music review: Aladin rescued by genie's rap

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Aladin's charm lies in its genie. It is not an album you would want to listen to repeatedly, save for Bachchan's rap, which makes all the right noises. Literally.

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This is the most fun Sukanya Verma has had since Wonder Woman.

Will not relent in fight against Islamic State, says fearless Obama

Will not relent in fight against Islamic State, says fearless Obama

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Obama said he refused to accept terrorism as the 'new normal' even after the recent attacks in Paris and the subsequent hostage situation at a hotel in Mali.

LFW: A conch-blowing sadhu, a live band and Indian magic

LFW: A conch-blowing sadhu, a live band and Indian magic

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

Designer Krishna Mehta pulled out all the stops on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week, with a conch-blowing sadhu opening her show and a live band providing music all through. Here's how it all went down.

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Luka Chuppi Review: Formula film-making at its lamest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Luka Chuppi is as much about live-in as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was about pigeons.

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Magadheera is technically brilliant

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Rajamouli has effectively directed this Telugu reincarnation story starring Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja.

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Review: 2.0 forgets to have fun

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'2.0 ends up looking like a downgraded version of a promising idea,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Yogi serves up a predictable fare

Review: Yogi serves up a predictable fare

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Kannada film is painfully long and unbearably tedious.

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Megan Fox: The queen of science fiction

Megan Fox: The queen of science fiction

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Transformers' star was voted as the best sci-fi actress at the Spike TV Scream 2009 festival.

The story behind Mindy Kaling's TIME cover with Oprah & Reese

The story behind Mindy Kaling's TIME cover with Oprah & Reese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The magazine's latest cover features Storm Reid, Mindy Kaling, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.