Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Bollywood horror flicks to mark Friday the 13th.
There is nothing new or original about the storyline but loyalists may continue to be swept away by Emily's high-fashion escapades against the sun-drenched backdrops of Rome and postcard-perfect Venice, notes Divya Nair.
Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?
'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.
There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.
'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'
If you have not been to this beautiful city of water, on 118 islands, that looks straight out of a painting, here's why you need to visit!
From traditional suits to bomber jackets and solid coloured bralettes, Sara Gurpal's candid and well-curated looks have an instant youth appeal.
The masquerade parade on the Grand Canal in Venice is part of the Venice Carnival, an annual festival which began in 1162.
Venice became a luxe witness as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot; their starry guestlist included A-listers, royalty and designers.
Raveena Tandon enjoys a beautiful bond with her daughter, Rasha Thandani. They are each other's favourite travel companions, visiting exotic destinations and temples together.
'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.'
When Amazon's Billionaire Boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say 'I do,' the world's glamorous power circle RSVPs yes.
The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'
IndianAmerican entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel joined the ultraglamorous guest list at JeffBezos and LaurenSnchez's lavish prewedding celebrations in Venice.
Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.
'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'
Varanasi, Detroit, and Venice have been selected to host a global initiative aimed at creating sustainable transportation solutions for cities as part of the 'Toyota Mobility Foundation's Sustainable Cities Challenge'. The initiative is a $9 million programme that will see these cities collaborate with innovators to develop and implement new mobility solutions. The cities, located in the US, India, and Italy, were chosen from a shortlist of 10 cities announced in November 2023.
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics on Monday released the first look at the Olympic competition schedule, highlighting a historic reshuffling of key events and the most ambitious sports lineup in Games history.
Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced in Dubai on Tuesday.
Glimpses from the Carnival of Venice, which first began in 1162.
'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'
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Meet the best-dressed celebs from the 79th Venice International Film Festival.
Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.
'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'
Flooding reached historic levels in Venice leading to rain-soaked tourists being asked to leave the historic St Mark's Square, as large swathes of Italy experienced heavy winds and flooding, leaving at least five people dead. Reports said that three-quarters of Venice was flooded. Take a look.
Venice has experienced some of the worst flooding in its history this week, with flood levels of over six feet submerging the city's most revered and trafficked historical sites. More than 80 per cent of the city, a UNESCO world heritage site, was under water when tides hit their highest, leading Mayor Luigi Brugnaro to declare a state of emergency. Images show roads and famous attractions submerged in floodwaters. Here are some of the famous landmarks and tourist favourites that have been affected by the high tides during the current flood:
The mask is now a frontline fashion accessory.
Venice has been hit by the second worst floods on record, leaving an 'indelible wound' on the historic Italian city. Water flooded the city's historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways deep underwater. City officials said the tide peaked at 187 cm (6.14 ft) at 10.50 pm (local time), just short of the record 194 cm set in 1966.
Actor Vikram and director Mani Ratnam were present at the screening of the film at the 67th Venice Film Festival on Monday.
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