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The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star studded show on OTT this week.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

"I am a son of Assam and if a single person who has not applied for NRC in the state gets citizenship, I will be the first to resign," the chief minister said on the sidelines of a programme at Sivasagar.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.

What Did Dada And Didi Discuss?

What Did Dada And Didi Discuss?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Dada present at event bringing La Liga to India.

'I never think of how old I am'

'I never think of how old I am'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'There is no knowing what will happen tomorrow. Make the best of today.'

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Sided with Mir Jafar to protect Hinduism: BJP's royal nominee

Sided with Mir Jafar to protect Hinduism: BJP's royal nominee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

In an interview with PTI, Roy praised the Union government for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, stating that it would benefit the refugee population, including the Matua community, who had fled neighbouring countries to escape religious persecution.

RS MP files police complaint against Himanta for 'Miya' remark

RS MP files police complaint against Himanta for 'Miya' remark

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

An Independent Rajya Sabha MP on Monday lodged a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has made a "hate speech" against the 'Miya' community on the previous day.

The Top Performers Of 2023

The Top Performers Of 2023

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.

IPL PIX: Salt, Starc power KKR to comprehensive 8-wicket win over LSG

IPL PIX: Salt, Starc power KKR to comprehensive 8-wicket win over LSG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Watch Kate Winslet's Regime On OTT

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?

Himanta says Muslims causing veggie prices to soar

Himanta says Muslims causing veggie prices to soar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Sarma, while responding to reporters' questions on high price of veggies in Guwahati, had said, "Vegetables are not priced so high in villages. Here the Miya vendors charge us more. Had it been Assamese vendors selling vegetables, they wouldn't have fleeced their own people."

'Parineeta was an important film to me'

'Parineeta was an important film to me'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'Dada only shot my left side because he loved that profile. He encouraged the Bengali side in me.'

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'Just Mamata Didi. And it was a pleasant reference, not a nasty one.'

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

'Stop Pitching Urdu Against Hindi'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Urdu is the language of Hindustan.'

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

'Bollywood has not tapped me properly'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'But Telugu has done that.' 'The film that I'm doing right now is called Tiger Nageswara Rao, where I play a villain.' 'After this film releases, I guess things will be different.'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Recipe: Komola Kheer From Fresh Oranges

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.

'I want to play the villain'

'I want to play the villain'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.

INSIDE Bipasha's Baby Shower

INSIDE Bipasha's Baby Shower

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Bipasha Basu has a traditional Bengali baby shower.

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jottings on torn pages of a diary with sketches of elephants, fish and sun on the other side, were probably written during the leisure time of a passenger whose identity is not known as yet.

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Parl security breach 'kingpin' Lalit Jha a quiet man: Kolkata neighbours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Kolkata connection of Lalit Jha sparked a political debate in the state, with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar accusing TMC MLA Tapas Roy of being in "convenience" with Jha.