Search results for ' Fantasy'

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rani Mukerji's 10 Most Unusual Roles

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Rani!

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

What Bollywood wears to work

What Bollywood wears to work

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

From bikinis to superhero spandex, it's all in a day's work for these film folk!

Coming soon, a stairway to heaven!

Coming soon, a stairway to heaven!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2009

A team of UK researchers has taken the first step on what could be a stairway to heaven.

Meet 'the tiny literary giant'

Meet 'the tiny literary giant'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Aged 11, Adora Svitak is not just another primary school kid; she teaches in one.

Avengers Endgame: An emotionally draining, exhilarating, electrifying goodbye

Avengers Endgame: An emotionally draining, exhilarating, electrifying goodbye

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Did I cry? Yes. Did I smile? Yes. Did I get goosebumps? YES! Do I want to watch it again? Of course! Do I believe this is the end? Not quite. Sukanya Verma gets emotional watching Avengers Endgame.

Heard about the invisible car?

Heard about the invisible car?

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Well, Sara Watson of University of Central Lancashire has managed to make her vehicle invisible by spray painting it to match the car park and entrance to her art studio, a unique concept which many say is "amazing".

Gaming: There's never a dull moment in God of War III

Gaming: There's never a dull moment in God of War III

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Make no mistake, there's never a dull moment in God of War III, but you can help feel the momentum drop a bit during certain parts of the game.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

'Super' Kochhar makes journey from trainee to CEO

'Super' Kochhar makes journey from trainee to CEO

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

A diligent student, Kochhar was busy collecting gold medals in management studies and cost accountancy when others were wiling away time -- all of which she channelised to get to the top post of India's largest private sector bank ICICI Bank.

Cheers, Terry Pratchett, who christened me a dragon

Cheers, Terry Pratchett, who christened me a dragon

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

'Pratchett's work mocked the very idea of literary limitations, going from police procedural in one book to Christmas adventure in the next, from vampires to football, from the birth of motion pictures to the examining of religion itself.'

Would you like Sridevi's portrait in Lamhe?

Would you like Sridevi's portrait in Lamhe?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Or would you prefer the lovely turquoise blue chiffon sari that Sridevi wore in Mr India?

Mammootty's comic act

Mammootty's comic act

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Mammootty's new comic act in Ee Pattanathil Bhootham directed by Johnny Antony remains just that.

Depp to finish Ledger's last role

Depp to finish Ledger's last role

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The actor is among two others playing Ledger in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus.

Soon, a car that drives on its own

Soon, a car that drives on its own

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

With a glass-walled-like seating area on four hidden wheels, Mike and Maaike's electric car drives on its own. 'Summoned by phone, your ATNMBL arrives. You enter from the curb side through an electric glass sliding door into a standing-height entryway. Upon entering, you are presented with a simple question: 'Where can I take you?' There is no steering wheel, brake pedal or driver's seat,' the duo described the experience.

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Family plans to bury MJ in Neverland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The family had earlier held a meeting to plan the pop icon's last rites and they want to bury Jackson at the California ranch.

Love, sex but no magic

Love, sex but no magic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Despite collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Missy Elliot and Ludacris, not to mention a little help from A R Rahman, Ciara's third album, Fantasy Ride remains just that -- a fantasy.

Now, 'pong-proof' innerwear

Now, 'pong-proof' innerwear

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Well, here's some good news, ladies -- a 'pong-proof' underwear has finally been developed.

Review: Drona falls short

Review: Drona falls short

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Goldie Behl's attempt to keep it interesting is conspicuous even if not brilliantly executed. And while Drona falls short of being an irresistible experience, it sure had the makings of one.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Karthi stuns in first poster of Kashmora

Karthi stuns in first poster of Kashmora

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Madhavan to team up with Vijay Sethupathi

Madhavan to team up with Vijay Sethupathi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Proteas pick Pitbull's 'Fireball' as theme song in quest for WT20 glory

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.

Panchamirtham is a laugh riot

Panchamirtham is a laugh riot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

For all those who've felt that Tamil moviedom hasn't really made use of fantasy and mythology elements in a modern set-up, or come up with a fun movie for children in recent times, Abhirami Ramanathan's maiden Tamil film Panchamirtham, directed by Raju Easwaran, has roped in mythological characters by the bucket-load for the kiddie-club.

Ranbir, Hrithik, Big B: Your favourite superhero? VOTE!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Big B: Your favourite superhero? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hrithik as Krrish or Anil Kapoor as Mr India? Take your pick!

Kannada outfits call off protest against Baahubali 2 release

Kannada outfits call off protest against Baahubali 2 release

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

The announcement comes a day after Sathyaraj, who plays the role of Kattappa in the movie, apologised.

Kung Fu Panda is a Dream

Kung Fu Panda is a Dream

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Not only is it the year's top animated film thus far, it's the top Kung Fu offering as well, and an effort that will doubtless bring a smile to fans of both genres. Lord knows, it's the best film to star Jackie Chan in ages.

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Here's why Serena Williams is trending...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

It all started when JK Rowing decided to lend her support to 33-year-old Serena Williams.

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Tumbbad may be the scariest movie you see this year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When we make such stories, that's when we see how tough it is.' 'Our grandmother may narrate a story of a rakshas, but to create that is like chewing peanuts made up of iron!'

Do we have your attention?

Do we have your attention?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Snapshots from the most expensive Victoria's Secret Runway Show!

'I just loved myself as the Chudail'

'I just loved myself as the Chudail'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Achint Kaur, who made a mark on television playing negative characters, plays a witch in NDTV Imagine's fantasy story, Raajkumar Aaryyan.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nano: The myth of the people's car

Nano: The myth of the people's car

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Too much symbolism and emotion is invested in making cars for the masses.

Dakota Fanning in Twilight sequel?

Dakota Fanning in Twilight sequel?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Teen actress Dakota Fanning may star along Robert Pattinson in the sequel of the romantic-fantasy film Twilight.

'Drona reminded me of my childhood'

'Drona reminded me of my childhood'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Every film has its own villain and Drona is no exception. The villain in this fantasy film directed by Goldie Behl and starring Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra is the charismatic Kay Kay Menon. Critically acclaimed for his performances in films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd and Corporate, Kay Kay comes from a theatre background. He tells us what we can expect from Drona.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Flying carpet? Yes, IIT alumnus almost makes it!

Flying carpet? Yes, IIT alumnus almost makes it!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

An Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai (IIT) alumnus has come up with instructions on how to make a flying carpet, just like the one in Walt Disney's creation 'The Arabian Nights'.

Yes, these are sand sculptures; YES, they are amazing!

Yes, these are sand sculptures; YES, they are amazing!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A team of 30 carvers from around the world spent four weeks building 150 giant sculptures based on Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Pixar movies in Ostend, Belgium.

Drona music: Not very enchanting

Drona music: Not very enchanting

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

A subject like Drona, high on make-believe and enchantment, screams for adventure and surreal in its compositions. And while the soundtrack has its moments, in entirety it's too average to achieve any of these elements.