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Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Farhan Akhtar In Sam Mendes' Beatles Film, Plays Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'The closure of Don 3 was the best thing to happen to Farhan. If he was committed to directing Don, he wouldn't have been able to take on Pandit Ravi Shankar's role in The Beatles.'

Zap! Why We Generate Static Electricity Causing Shocks

Zap! Why We Generate Static Electricity Causing Shocks

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, usually caused by friction between two different materials. This charge stays in one place (static) rather than flowing like current in a wire.

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'His understanding of human nature and emotions can never be matched by me.'

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

'I Feel I Fail Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm happy piggybacking on his stardom.'

Those Magnificent Women Riders

Those Magnificent Women Riders

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Sari-clad women ride their Bullet bikes across the streets of Nagpur.

'Never seen Dhoni as bulked up as this'

'Never seen Dhoni as bulked up as this'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2023 and we were zapped by his bulging biceps at one of the net sessions in Chennai.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

'The music had to be zip zap zoom!'

'The music had to be zip zap zoom!'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Recipe: Creamy Nutty Kulfi

Recipe: Creamy Nutty Kulfi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Can you think of a better way to end your meal?

'Bappida was an unstoppable meteor'

'Bappida was an unstoppable meteor'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Faadu: A Love Story Review: Half-Baked Show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Faadu: A Love Story looks like one of those old movies with a socialist bent that glorified honest poverty and looked down upon ambition and enterprise, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Hot pix: Beyonce's sensational looks from Africa

Hot pix: Beyonce's sensational looks from Africa

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Trust Beyonce to bid a stylish farewell to 2018.

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Instead of mulling over their behaviour, here's what you can do to overcome the situation.

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

5 ways to deal with an unpleasant colleague

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Instead of mulling over their behaviour, here's what you can do to overcome the situation.

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Video: Mandira sizzles in a sari

Video: Mandira sizzles in a sari

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Puneet Nanda showcased yet another mesmerising array of sparkling saris, elegant lehengas and chic cocktail numbers from his label Satya Paul to mark the close of Day Four of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

In PHOTOS: On the surface of Mars

In PHOTOS: On the surface of Mars

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

NASA's new rover blasted off for an eight-month, 570 million-km journey to Mars.

The Worst Hindi Movies of 2010

The Worst Hindi Movies of 2010

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

These films did not impress at all.

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Puneet Nanda showcased yet another mesmerising array of sparkling saris, elegant lehengas and chic cocktail numbers from his label Satya Paul to mark the close of Day Four of the LFW. And performing the showstopping honours were Mandira Bedi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sarah-Jane Dias and Amruta Patki. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic finale for the day.

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Reeve's widow has lung cancer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Your regular dose of Hollywood Scoop.

Maradona's boys have come a long way

Maradona's boys have come a long way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

'Maradona, who had the unique 'privilege' of having been expelled by his federation as a player and as a coach, seems to be doing well with his players. And they have a genius amongst them. It makes the difference.'

Denzel Washington's inside story!

Denzel Washington's inside story!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The actor will star in Universal's Inside Man.

Kalyan, the new doc on Nip/Tuck

Kalyan, the new doc on Nip/Tuck

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The star of the American television sitcom Aliens in America will be seen on the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning medical drama Nip/Tuck in a recurring part.

Neve Campbell in Partition

Neve Campbell in Partition

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Daniel Craig unsure about playing Bond

Daniel Craig unsure about playing Bond

Rediff.com10 May 2005

All the latest Hollywood gossip.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

'Without Akshay PadMan has no reach'

'Without Akshay PadMan has no reach'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'I am zapped by what an incredible actor he is.' 'He does his work bindass, but he understands films better than anybody else.'

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Mars used to be like Earth, but...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered high levels of manganese oxides in Martian rocks, which may indicate that the red planet was once more Earth-like than previously believed.

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Room prices rocket in Rio as landlords dig for Olympic gold

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

With hotels mostly booked, landlords are charging a pretty penny for tourists still seeking accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics in August -- asking as much as $2,305 per night for a three-bedroom apartment far from venues and beaches.

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

Dhadak Review: Ishaan, Janhvi show promise. Not the film.

Dhadak Review: Ishaan, Janhvi show promise. Not the film.

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'As a remake of Sairat, Dhadak is a travesty.' 'As a standalone, Dhadak is standard Bollywood boy-meets-girl drivel.' As a showcase, Dhadak is a promise that will take some more effort to fully fulfil,' says Sukanya Verma.

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Amitji called me after he watched the film and spoke for half an hour.' 'He said, "According to me, this is your best performance till date".' '"I feel like seeing the film two-three times just to watch your important scenes".' 'I was really thrilled.'

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

'My true association with Salman began through Katrina'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Filmmaker Kabir Khan recalls how his association with Salman Khan began!

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'I think cricket is there in Usain Bolt's blood. Since I got to watch from close quarters, it was amazing to see him run-up to bowl. The perfect delivery stride is understandable because he is a world champion athlete,' Harbhajan Singh said.

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Chappell tried to finish my career: Zaheer Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

India's premier speedster Zaheer Khan revealed that Greg Chappell had told him back in 2005 that the fast bowler "would never play for India" till the time he would remain at the helm and termed the period under the Australian as the "darkest phase of Indian cricket".

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

To ease the process of decision making while buying a house, we have put together important factors you need to consider.

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Review: Gurgaon is supremely entertaining

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Director Shanker Raman, with an appetite for noir and a natural temperament for fast-cutting, takes you so swiftly and so deeply inside Gurgaon's anomie that you may mistake his vision of the city for some dystopian view of the future, feels Sreehari Nair.