Search results for ' Fantasy'

Review: Latest Harry Potter is the best ever

Review: Latest Harry Potter is the best ever

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, even in its unfinished state, is masterfully structured into three acts that fulfills the expectations of action-packed wizardry.

Ramp fashions: Glam, futuristic style

Ramp fashions: Glam, futuristic style

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Called 'Let's Play a Game -- Again', Swapnil Shinde's line at the LFW was all about futuristic fashion. In the designer's own words, his creations were all about "space age fantasy and robo-glamazons".

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Freida Pinto to play Greek priestess in epic movie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The actress is reportedly picked up for a Canada-based movie, Dawn of War.

Now, a car that travels faster than a bullet

Now, a car that travels faster than a bullet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

British scientists have claimed that they are inching closer to develop by 2012 a car that can travel at 1,000 miles (or over 1,600km) per hour.

Bringing vampires & witches to life

Bringing vampires & witches to life

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Here's looking at significant Hollywood adaptations of popular fantasy novels other than Twilight.

John Lennon albums reissued for 70th birthday

John Lennon albums reissued for 70th birthday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

John Lennon's eight solo albums have been remastered to celebrate the singer's 70th birth anniversary.

Ten things we love about Mallika Sherawat

Ten things we love about Mallika Sherawat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

A look at the list of 10 things we love about Mallika Sherawat

Karthik Calling Karthik review: Lots of static!

Karthik Calling Karthik review: Lots of static!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Films like Karthik Calling Karthik are all about winding up right. This one fails to make a connect.

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...

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The Telugu film is outdated in terms of theme at least in the urban context.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.

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Is Dileesh Pothan our finest film-maker?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

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.

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.

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

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.

Tiger Shroff's BEST SUPERHERO kicks

Tiger Shroff's BEST SUPERHERO kicks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

He flies. He fumbles. He's A Flying Jatt.

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.

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.

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

Brands scramble to play the GoT game

Brands scramble to play the GoT game

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

With deals close to Rs 70 crore, GoT could turn out to be the most merchandised entertainment property of the year in India.

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.

Can you identify this celebrity?

Can you identify this celebrity?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Why is the stockmarket reacting like this?

Why is the stockmarket reacting like this?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'If the epidemic is sharply contained in a month or two, we have a huge buying opportunity. 'If not, we are staring at a serious economic crisis, the contours of which we are totally unaware of,' warns Debashis Basu.

South Park: Not for those who are easily offended

South Park: Not for those who are easily offended

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Though it revolves around a couple of eight-year-olds, the game is certainly not for children.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Nagarjuna hosts a star-studded reception for his son and daughter-in-law.

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.

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Zero Review: Shah Rukh Khan stands tall

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This time he spreads more than his arms. He finds wings,' declares Sukanya Verma.

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

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.

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Bukhari, who was elected president of the JKAP, said the party's core agenda would be the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and its residents' domicile rights in land and jobs.

Bollywood goes back in time

Bollywood goes back in time

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Bollywood goes back in time.

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.

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?