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Pay hike: How to spend your money wisely

Pay hike: How to spend your money wisely

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The Pay Commission's award will provide a windfall that can be used to both spend and invest wisely.

Aamir: Talaash is more realistic and sensitive than Singham

Aamir: Talaash is more realistic and sensitive than Singham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The actor talks about his new film Talaash and whether it has met with his expectations.

When Aishwarya romanced younger men

When Aishwarya romanced younger men

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has worked with younger heroes in her career, but it's hard to guess!

'Not once did Aamir step on my toes during Talaash'

'Not once did Aamir step on my toes during Talaash'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Talaash director Reema Kagti talks about her second film, her lead actor Aamir Khan and her equation with co-writer Zoya Akhtar.

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

14 hours inside Taj on 26/11 in a tell-all book

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

On November 26 in 2008, a trainee at Mumbai's Taj Hotel witnessed one of the biggest terror attacks in the country. The over 14 hours he spent battling fear and terror and in rescuing and securing the safety of hotel guests are now documented in a new book by that management rookie, Ankur Chawla.

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Having grown swiftly since the acquisition of Flipkart by Walmart in 2018, it was looking at a valuation of $10 billion. However, factors such as lack of diversification, new e-commerce and data policies, as well as the overall investment environment, have slowed the process.

Burqa Boxers represents India at Locarno

Burqa Boxers represents India at Locarno

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Ankur Pathak brings all the action from the ongoing Locarno Film Festival.

Emotions dominate Locarno's brilliant films

Emotions dominate Locarno's brilliant films

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Here's the Day Seven recap of the film festival, held in Switzerland.

Locarno turns in quite a few surprises

Locarno turns in quite a few surprises

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Here's a recap of Day 3 at the Locarno International Film Festival.

PIX: The Hottie Who Thinks She's A Nerd

PIX: The Hottie Who Thinks She's A Nerd

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The Forest costars Nandana Sen and Ankur Vikal recently caught up with their fans on Rediff Chat.

Review: Ajab Gazabb Love is outdated

Review: Ajab Gazabb Love is outdated

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Ajab Gazabb Love is reminiscent of the bad films of the bad 1990s.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Review: Bloody Isshq is bloody insane

Review: Bloody Isshq is bloody insane

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The film is as bad as its title.

Review: This is no Blairwitch Project

Review: This is no Blairwitch Project

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The film ? has no spooks.

Review: The Forest's serious flaw is its characterisation

Review: The Forest's serious flaw is its characterisation

Rediff.com11 May 2012

If only director Ashwin Kumar had established and probed more of the beastly side of man, The Forest could have been something.

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The Indian duo edged the Chinese pair of Liu Jiangchi and Gao Jianmei 28-27 in the gold-medal match.

Spotted: Aamir Khan in Canada

Spotted: Aamir Khan in Canada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Reader Mayank Kashyap has sent us a photograph.

Taish review

Taish review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Bejoy Nambiar's gripping slice-of-mess about things spiraling out of control find an expression in a striking ensemble and volatile scenery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: New Year's Eve is inconsistent

Review: New Year's Eve is inconsistent

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The film doesn't boast of a single distinctive performance, New Year's Eve does have a warmth about it, which is largely to do with the New York setting, and that friendly feeling, fake though it may be, that occurs in the month of December.

'There are two heroes in Kahaani: Vidya Balan and Kolkata'

'There are two heroes in Kahaani: Vidya Balan and Kolkata'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Director Sujoy Ghosh is quite excited about his new film, Kahaani.

Review: The Help shines with strong performances

Review: The Help shines with strong performances

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The film conveys lucidly the disturbing racial injustice in 1960s America without melodrama or too many clichs.

Review: The Lion King has never been better

Review: The Lion King has never been better

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film goes far beyond the confines of just being a cartoon, and attains a much higher epic status.

Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film leaves little for it to be recommended.

Assam: 2 killed in landslide after heavy rains

Assam: 2 killed in landslide after heavy rains

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A mother and her youngest son were killed when their house caved under the pressure of a landslide in Kahilipara hill area of Guwahati city late on Tuesday night after a heavy downpour. According to the police, Anita Saikia, 38, and her youngest son Krishna Saikia, 3, were killed when their house was damaged due to the landslide that occurred at around 10.30 pm.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

Review: Tutiya Dil is an honest film

Review: Tutiya Dil is an honest film

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The film is well written and catches the viewers off-guard.

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Great performaces from the remarkable cast will get you hooked to this one.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

Review: Rivaaz is tragically funny

Review: Rivaaz is tragically funny

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Nothing in the film makes much sense.

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The Rajasthan anti-corruption bureau has registered a case against the son of former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Madan Dilawar and three others for procuring commercial pilot licenses by allegedly furnishing fake documents.

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'There is so much you learn on a Mira Nair set.'

Review: Ragini MMS is terrifyingly real

Review: Ragini MMS is terrifyingly real

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The film is immensely watcable for the cold fright it inspires.

Video: Skydiving in Italy's oldest drop zone

Video: Skydiving in Italy's oldest drop zone

Rediff.com3 May 2011

We invited readers to share their vacation videos with us. Share yours too!

Review: Source Code is an amusing mind bender

Review: Source Code is an amusing mind bender

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The film chooses to go for an audience-stimulating climax.

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Ankur Agarwal, a guest author and an IIM Lucknow alumnus discusses the implications of the new CAT exam pattern.

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'My advice to all young musicians/artists out there would be to keep working hard.' 'Be humble, be grateful that you all are blessed with this beautiful art of music.'

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

India football coach Bob Houghton denied the racial abuse charges leveled against him by the All India Football Federation, terming them 'baseless', in a written submission made before a three-member panel of the national federation.

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

It's best to stay away from Himesh's latest attempt at acting.

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sanjay Dutt talks about playing the devil in Agneepath, and much more.