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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!'

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

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.

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.

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

Do we have your attention?

Do we have your attention?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC Women's World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains.

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.

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.

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'.

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'We began foolishly bragging about Saudi-Emirati investment plans as indicative of the sheikhs 'distancing' from Pakistan, including on Kashmir,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Superheroes are like us and more

Superheroes are like us and more

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'When we walk around wearing Batman t-shirts, buy posters of Green Lantern and collect little vinyl figurines of Hulk, such actions remind us that these heroes deal with the realities running rampant in our own lives,' says Kumar Abhishek.

How Brick Lane was made: Director's cut

How Brick Lane was made: Director's cut

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Filmmaker Sarah Gavron tells us how she made Brick Lane with Tannishtha Chatterjee and Satish Kaushik.

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

In Pics: Celebs' day out at Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Behind the scenes at Cannes 2016.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

'Do not compare Kaashmora with Bahubali'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.

Take the Narnia Quiz

Take the Narnia Quiz

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Three years after the first C S Lewis' adaptation of the children's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe enthralled audiences worldwide, the second titled The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is all set to hit theatres this Friday.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Review: Guddu Ki Gun is hilarious

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Guddu Ki Gun is a sex comedy with funny one-liners and great performances from Kunal Khemmu and Sumit Vyas, writes Prasanna Zore.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?