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.
Six children with thalassemia in Madhya Pradesh, India, have tested positive for HIV, suspected to be transmitted through contaminated blood transfusions. An investigation has been ordered, and the opposition Congress party is demanding accountability.
Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.
Waheeda Rehman and Jaya Bachchan attended the prayer meet for Kamini Kaushal at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.
Farhan Akhtar held the doors open for *everyone* at the special screening of his new film, 120 Bahadur.
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After Hema Malini posted her touching tribute to her husband Dharmendra, she followed it with more pictures of their beautiful life together.
Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani is all set to make her Telugu debut opposite Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, in a film to be directed by Ajay Bhupathi.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone took time off to enjoy a musical evening in Gujarat.
'He is a different personality, maybe that's why I married him.'
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Mumbai witnessed an event dipped in heritage and glamour as Nita Ambani unveiled the Swadesh flagship store, a space built to honour India's finest master artisans and their craft legacies.
Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, has been redefining maternity fashion, one stunning look at a time.
Film folk hoped to end their week with a laugh, and lined up for the special screening of Mastiii 4 in Mumbai.
The Supreme Court extended the stay on proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a case concerning alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry.
Rohit Sharma has returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.
Nishanchi actor Aaishvary Thackeray has signed up to play one of the leads in Yash Raj's new film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics.
All of a sudden, the Ramayana is a much sought-after source for epic movie makers.
'It feels like the universe gently whispered, 'Pause, don't rush away yet, there's a story waiting for you here'.'
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Kamini Kaushal was one of the top three heroines of the 1940s, alongside Suraiya and Nargis. Dinesh Raheja lists 10 songs that defined her career.
India's first lifestyle and music festival -- Myntra GlamStream Fest 2025, where fashion, beauty, music, and pop culture come together -- was held on November 16 at the MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.
'The audience has accepted Tere Ishk Mein with all its flaws. My film doesn't need any other validation.'
JioStar's SouthUnbound event served as the launchpad for several new original projects on the streaming platform.
'Your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages and your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter and shayaris.'
'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'
Aneet Padda is enjoying the French life, even as she misses her family back home.
The year had a variety of films to choose from. Not all of them were successful at the box office, but had merit.
The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified, amid speculations about chief minister change in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, in the backdrop of an alleged "power-sharing" agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.
Film folk said their last goodbyes to Dharmendra, who passed into the ages on November 24.
'He had a terrific sense of what works at the box office and what doesn't.'
Rashmika's double bill drama, Tom Cruise on a deadly mission and lots more thrills on OTT this week.
After being unwell for several days, Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24.
Siddhant Chaturvedi is all set to play the doyen of Marathi and Hindi cinema, V Shantaram.
Vampires, murders, superheroes and romantic reunions galore, it's quite a package of emotions on OTT this week.
'We have been struggling with problems, but we want to elect Tejashwi to see him as the next chief minister.'
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