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Centre gives go-ahead to films and TV shoots

Centre gives go-ahead to films and TV shoots

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Shooting of films and TV serials can be started using these SOPs issued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the minister said.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Within rural markets, the viewership share of Dangal TV, which is a free-to-air channel, is at 33%.

What makes Bidaai so popular

What makes Bidaai so popular

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Bidaai, being aired on Star Plus is perhaps the only one to have held on to its ground firmly and become the only success story. In fact, it has managed higher TRP than the mother of all soaps Kyun Ki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Mukesh Ambani is stringing in new partnerships within the Reliance ecosystem with the best in global business -- from Facebook, Google and Microsoft to umpteen sovereign wealth funds and a soon-to-be-declared strategic partner in a big global retailer, notes Shailesh Dobhal.

When Rajeev Khandelwal got lost!

When Rajeev Khandelwal got lost!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

A still from the actor's debut film, Aamir.

Meet Kasamh Se's new Bani

Meet Kasamh Se's new Bani

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The long hunt for Kasamh Se's Bani is finally over. Taking over the role made popular by Prachi Desai in Ekta Kapoor's popular soap, is Gurdeep Kohli. This also marks a return to acting for the actress, famous for her work in soaps like Sanjeevani and Sindoor. Gurdeep has been keeping a low profile after her wedding. She was last seen as a host for the breakfast show, Good Morning Zindagi, on 9X and a cameo in the afternoon serial Bhabhi.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Zindagi shows are worth a watch

Zindagi shows are worth a watch

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Television's new channel Zindagi has some beautiful stories from across the border.

Coronavirus can last on face masks for a week: Study

Coronavirus can last on face masks for a week: Study

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'If you want to protect yourself just maintain good hygiene, wash your hands often and try not to touch your face, your mouth or nose without cleaning first'

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

YOUR favourite television actor/actress? TELL US!

YOUR favourite television actor/actress? TELL US!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

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'What will happen to people who work for daily wages?'

'What will happen to people who work for daily wages?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'As for people like me, if the virus doesn't get us -- the measures being taken against it definitely will.'

The elusive search for truth in media

The elusive search for truth in media

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PHOTOS: Brazilian fans bring carnival to Moscow square

PHOTOS: Brazilian fans bring carnival to Moscow square

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Latin Grammy award nominee Diogo Nogueira, himself a soccer player until a knee injury ended his sporting career, sang from an open-top bus as the square turned into a sea of green and yellow, Brazil's national colours.

Television's Top 10 Shows

Television's Top 10 Shows

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

From Mahabharat to Comedy Nights With Kapil, these are 10 of the most popular shows on the small screen.

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Migrants are no longer sure if they would be able to live by Modi's mantra of "Jaan Bhi Jahaan Bhi".

Dear '80s kids, we just met your teenage fantasies!

Dear '80s kids, we just met your teenage fantasies!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Sandhya Mridul and Maria Goretti in one frame!? We are already dizzy!

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Ravi Dubey: Won't do a film just for the sake of it

Ravi Dubey: Won't do a film just for the sake of it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Television actor Ravi Dubey discusses his new show Jamai Raja.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

'Stand-up is like a muscle in your body'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Like every other job, if you do it enough, you get practice.' 'If you don't, things get rusty.'

Demonetisation haunts HUL Q3 as consumers become cautious with cash

Demonetisation haunts HUL Q3 as consumers become cautious with cash

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A Nielsen report found that biscuits, salty snacks, toilet soap, shampoo, washing powder and skin creams were reporting a sharp decline in sales due to demonetisation, reports Viveat Susan Pinto from Mumbai.

Traditional products to make a comeback in India

Traditional products to make a comeback in India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

To not miss out on emerging opportunities, Cholayil also extended into deodorants this year.In talcum powder, however, certain sub-segments like the baby talcum powder market are still registering five per cent growth.

'Ashwini Nakshatra changed my life'

'Ashwini Nakshatra changed my life'

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Kannada actor Jayaram Karthik talks about his film debut and the daily soap that catapulted him to instant stardom on television.

What your skin needs this winter

What your skin needs this winter

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

You may have dry, oily or combination skin, but skincare expert Dr Parul Kohle has the right solution for you.

HLL loses ad case against Reckit & Benckiser

HLL loses ad case against Reckit & Benckiser

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Hindustan Lever Ltd has suffered a setback with the Delhi high court dismissing its plea to stop rival Reckit Benckiser India Ltd from running an advertisement of Dettol soaps, which HLL had alleged disparaged its popular brand Lifebuoy.

'Didn't expect to end up in the bottom two on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'

'Didn't expect to end up in the bottom two on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

"There are quite a few good dancers. Mouni Roy might be a dark horse. There is a lot to come out from her. We have amazing dancers in Shakti Mohan, Akshat Singh and Ashish Sharma. Ashish has a huge fan following too because of his daily soap." Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa contestant Purab Kohli lists his favourites on his way out.

Gauri Pradhan: If Kyunki gets a sequel, I'll be a part of it

Gauri Pradhan: If Kyunki gets a sequel, I'll be a part of it

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The actress, who rose to fame with shows like Kutumb and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, discusses work ahead of her acting comeback.

Amitabh Bachchan: The audiences will decide the fate of Yudh

Amitabh Bachchan: The audiences will decide the fate of Yudh

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

'I am no game-changer, nor do I ever aspire to be one. I just want to do my stipulated work.' Amitabh Bachchan, in Yudh mode.

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'If we are forced to be confined indoors for a month or two months, it's not such a big deal. It's not like we are in jail.'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Dettol came to India in 1932.

The DDLJ Quiz

The DDLJ Quiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.

A Kannada film made by a few techies

A Kannada film made by a few techies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Kannada film Nan Lifeall is the result of hard work put in by a group of like-minded techies who spent their weekends scripting and discussing the subject that they wanted to bring to the big screen.

'The real heroes are the bachaas'

'The real heroes are the bachaas'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'My son is six-and-a-half years old.' 'The way he has adapted to this lockdown is much better than the adults.'

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Star to axe two serials to make way for KBC-III

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The soap operas of Ekta Kapoor and Ravi Chopra are likely to be axed to make way for Kaun Banega Crorepati-III because Star Plus intends to reserve the one-hour primetime slot for the show that will be anchored by Shahrukh Khan.

PIX: TV star Ram Kapoor celebrates birthday with fans

PIX: TV star Ram Kapoor celebrates birthday with fans

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The Bade Achche Lagte Hain actor turned 39 on September 1.

'We have won Nach Baliye because of our fans' votes'

'We have won Nach Baliye because of our fans' votes'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Television actors Rithvik Dhanjani and girlfriend Asha Negi talk about their big win.