Search results for ' Satire'

What if Leonardo wins an Oscar? We predict his emotions!

What if Leonardo wins an Oscar? We predict his emotions!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Getting inside the mind of Hollywood's superstar Oscar-wannabe!

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The writer and producer died "peacefully" on Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

LOL: Iraq's new strategy to fight the ISIS

LOL: Iraq's new strategy to fight the ISIS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Humor and silly puns are being used as the latest weapons in the fight against extreme militants who now control large swathes of Iraqi territories. Playing on the words Kalifa (Caliphate) and Kurafa (myths or superstitions), the new Iraqi comedy show 'Dawlat al-Khurafa' (State of Myths), began airing on Iraqi state television early this month.

The women who won Cannes

The women who won Cannes

Rediff.com29 May 2017

And other top moments from the closing of the 70th Cannes Film Festival.

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

The first rules of central banking

The first rules of central banking

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Never allow financial capital to dominate over the real economy.

Ranbir: Rajneeti is my first mature role

Ranbir: Rajneeti is my first mature role

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The actor on his new movie and why he can't stop gushing about his stunning co-star Katrina Kaif.

City Of Fraud

City Of Fraud

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The basic problem with films that attempt to recreate the marvelous lunacy of Kundan Shah's classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron is that they don't realize that genius can't be stumbled upon via formula.

Mumbai editor arrested for reprinting Charlie Hebdo cartoon

Mumbai editor arrested for reprinting Charlie Hebdo cartoon

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The editor of a local Urdu daily 'Awadhnama' has been granted bail.

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Himesh Reshammiya and the 50 Shades of Teraa Surror

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

What if Jamie Darnon got into a conversation with Himesh Reshammiya?

What the Great Grand Masti cast is *really* thinking!

What the Great Grand Masti cast is *really* thinking!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

We took a little liberty to have some clean fun.

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Gunman takes hostages at post office near Paris, arrested

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A gunman has taken at least two people hostage in post office northwest of Paris, French media reported.

The Peter Principle lives

The Peter Principle lives

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Now 40, The Peter Principle resonates even more today, when a lust for accomplishment has led an unprecedented level of incompetence.

First look: A cowboy film in Tamil!

First look: A cowboy film in Tamil!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Chimbudevan is back with his third Tamil film, Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam, a full length comedy starring Ragavara Lawrence, Padmapriya , Lakshmi Rai, Sandya, Sai Kumar and Nazzer.

7 signs that you are a bad boss

7 signs that you are a bad boss

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

While goodness tends to be monochromatic, badness comes in every color of the rainbow.

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

French prosecutors say they are treating the hostage-taking as terror incident.

Review: Welcome to Sajjanpur

Review: Welcome to Sajjanpur

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

It would be unfair, even impossible not to compare Welcome to Sajjanpur with Benegal's previous Mandi, which has its own share of issues, idiosyncrasies and intended comedy. While Mandi it's not, Welcome to Sajjanpur is worth a trip, flaws inclusive, for its nifty funniness and curious concept.

Woman biker hits a pothole, run over by truck

Woman biker hits a pothole, run over by truck

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

This is the fourth death this year caused by vehicles skidding on potholes on the Jawhar-Dahanu road.

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Why Cheat India Review: Emraan turns Robin Hood

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'A jumbo mess of warped notions and random ambition, Why Cheat India trivialises education and shows sympathy for deceit,' says Sukanya Verma.

Lisa Ray: I'm Myeloma Girl

Lisa Ray: I'm Myeloma Girl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The 37-actress actress speaks about her cancer, films and why over the top Bollywood films are not for her.

When our newsmakers became movie stars

When our newsmakers became movie stars

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

As the year winds down and we start to look forward to the coming year, there are some personalities and events that shaped 2016 -- some struck the right chord whilst others triggered debates, controversies and set rumour mills churning. This year, we, at Rediff.com, have imagined our this year's newsmakers as movie stars and here's them as the stars of some of Hollywood and Bollywood's finest (in some cases, not really).

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

LOL! 5 wacky ways NaMo can make UK yatra memorable

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A few things NaMo could do to make his England yatra unforgettable.

Paris gunman claims to be Islamic State member in video

Paris gunman claims to be Islamic State member in video

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

A man identified as Amedy Coulibaly, who took hostages at a kosher supermarket on Friday and killed a policewoman a day earlier, claimed to be a member of the terror outfit -- Islamic State -- in a video that was released on the Internet on Sunday.

Where is France's most wanted woman?

Where is France's most wanted woman?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The suspected female accomplice of Amedy Coulibaly, the man behind the shooting at a Jewish supermarket in Paris, is believed to have left France last week to travel to Syria via Turkey, said sources.

When God lived in Room No 305!

When God lived in Room No 305!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Tamil director, Chimbudevan on his new film.

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Modi's 'Gujarat model' debunked during polls: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The Congress chief took a swipe at the ruling party saying if it had a film franchise it would be called "Lie Hard".

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Bhaiaji Superhit Review: Downsizing Deol

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Bhaiaji Superhit is bah baloney! sighs Sukanya Verma.

7 signs that employees hate the boss

7 signs that employees hate the boss

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

And the real world, sadly, is full of lousy bosses

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Tell us!

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

In 1996, Asok, an ex-IITian, debuted as a summer intern in the satirical script that dwells on high pressure workplaces. Scott Adams, the creator, named Asok after an Indian colleague.

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil story: LEAKED!

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil story: LEAKED!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

So before you watch the film when it releases in theatres on October 28, here's a look at what we've pieced together.

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

France is mourning the deadliest attack in the country in four decades in which at least 12 people were shot dead by heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans at the office of Charlie Hebdo, a controversial satirical magazine, in Paris.

Every party has corruption in its DNA

Every party has corruption in its DNA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'You cannot win an election without putting together a massive war chest.' 'It is impossible to put a war chest together, without giving and taking favours from India Inc, with a large dose of extortion thrown in,' says Devangshu Datta.

The joke is always on the public

The joke is always on the public

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

When the Congress, BJP, or the Left begins to talk of 'morality' you can be sure the ultimate joke will be the befuddled Indian public.

It must be true...I read it on Wikipedia!

It must be true...I read it on Wikipedia!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

The online research staple for millions of users may or may not be a valuable source of information, but it has definitely become an inspiration for many a comic strip and talk show.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Bring on the one-liners

Bring on the one-liners

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Aasif Mandvi has been making waves.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akash Malik won India's first silver medal in archery at the Youth Olympic Games, providing a fitting finale to the country's best-ever campaign at the marquee event, in Buenos Aires. The 15-year-old son of a farmer lost a one-sided final to Trenton Cowles of the USA 0-6 as India concluded its campaign with three gold, nine silver and one bronze medal at the event, launched in 2010.