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The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

He Makes Ranveer's Hair Look So GOOD!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'There is an unsaid bond between Ranveer and me.' 'We just have to look at each other to know if something is not working.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

'Success hasn't changed Shah Rukh one bit'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 56 on November 2, the Men In White Abbas-Mustan talk to Rediff.com Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya about the time when Khan would keep them sleepless for several nights.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Champions League: Orange is the new Red as Liverpool run riot in Porto

Champions League: Orange is the new Red as Liverpool run riot in Porto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The strip made a memorable debut in the 7-0 thrashing of Maribor in the Champions League group stage, marking Liverpool's biggest ever away win in European competition.

Pagalpanti review

Pagalpanti review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.

10 Films You Must Watch

10 Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

50 years on... 'Fight of Century' still packs a punch

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Any shortlist of contenders for the greatest of all-time events must include the first fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Share your memories of the incredible Irrfan Khan

Share your memories of the incredible Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Tell us: What did Irrfan Khan mean to you?

Things We No Longer See In Hindi Movies

Things We No Longer See In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

When was the last time you saw a face in a letter?!

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

First Look: Sunil's Poolarangadu

First Look: Sunil's Poolarangadu

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The actor built up a six-pack body for this action film.

World soccer toasts Thai cave boys' rescue

World soccer toasts Thai cave boys' rescue

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Some of soccer's biggest names are cheering the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their coach from a flooded cave

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

U-19 World Cup: Showcasing cricket's brightest young stars

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From Brian Lara to Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes to Steve Smith, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has never fallen short of showcasing cricket's brightest young stars. More than 30 years have passed since the world's top talents first announced themselves on the big stage, with the 1988 Youth Cricket World Cup a ground-breaking step in bringing ability to the fore.

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

Why you should watch The Test

Why you should watch The Test

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If there were ever a PR exercise to fix the seemingly irreparable image of Australian cricket in the aftermath of the most notorious on-field scandal in recent memory, then this is it,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

Salman Khan to launch bodyguard Shera's son

Salman Khan to launch bodyguard Shera's son

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Tiger will be launched after Loveratri releases.

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

HWL semis: Misfiring India lose to Canada, finish a lowly sixth

HWL semis: Misfiring India lose to Canada, finish a lowly sixth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

A misfiring and inconsistent India finished a disappointing sixth in the Hero Hockey World League Semi-finals after being stunned 2-3 by lowly Canada, in London, on Sunday.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Fadnavis dismissed his appointment as the party's election in-charge for the state was to do anything with Sushant case.

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Economy will determine Modi's political future

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Mr Modi has a huge opportunity before him.' 'Whether he grabs it the way Mrs Gandhi did in 1969 or squanders it as he did in 2014 will determine his economic legacy,' notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

India-Pak joint winners of Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Heavy rain since evening delayed the start of the final and even though the skies relented later, but by then the damage had already been done.

BIG Malayalam movies, coming up!

BIG Malayalam movies, coming up!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The last two months of 2015 have some big Malayalam movie releases coming up.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

PIX: Salman, Priyanka, Shilpa watch Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Take a look at star arrivals!

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Washington reveals strategy used to down Aus in Tests

Washington reveals strategy used to down Aus in Tests

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The all-rounder also speaks of how coach Ravi Shastri has inspired him and the challenge of opening in Test matches.

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Pacer Mukesh Kumar took six wickets to help Bengal beat Karnataka by 174 runs and enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 13 years, in Kolkata, on Tuesday. Chasing 352 for victory, Karnataka were bowled out for 177 in their second innings with Mukesh taking 6-61 in 21 overs, while Ishan Porel and Akash Deep took two wickets each.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.