Here's what you must know if you want to join the Indian Armed Forces.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.
As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.
'We (Shefali and I) really got along but we never crossed the line by getting inside the same blanket or getting cosy or getting into the pool together. We tried to make a point that two people can like each other without showing any PDA and being an embarrassment to the family.'
Yudh is worse than a show with flaws, rants Raja Sen.
'If luck favours you, with your hard work and your karma, nothing is impossible.'
Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Piku, on the other hand, is a big hit.
The death of his beloved wife was a blow Shashi Kapoor never recovered from, reveals Aseem Chhabra.
'I got a very simple one-line brief from Ekta Kapoor that this character is like the Ramayan's Ram -- ideal husband, son and maryada purushottam.'
Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.
The ULFA is outsourcing explosives and improvised explosive devises from the jehadi elements, he said.
'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'She was in London in association with a promotional campaign,' writes reader Ranjeet.
A look at the hits and misses of the week.
'When a woman gets married, she leaves her village, her friends and family.' 'In her new home, she will make friends, but they can never replace those she left behind.'
Celebrity nutritionists Niti Desai will be available to provide diet tips for a healthy heart Wednesday October 8, 2014, between 3 pm and 4 pm.
Gift and greetings major Archies Ltd is on an aggressive expansion mode with plans to open 120 company-owned stores across the country in the next two years with a total investment of Rs 30 crore (Rs 300 million).
'He kept instigating me and there came a point where I had to stop this nonsense.'
Rajan Raheja Group's apparel retail chain Globus is planning to invest up to Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) over the next three years to take the number of its exclusive outlets to 50.
Justices M R Shah and K S Jhaveri ordered, "Not before me", withdrawing themselves from hearing appeals of around 29 convicts.
'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'
Ismail Merchant was known for his persuasive powers and his ability to mold difficult situations in his favour.
Kangana Ranaut still reigns supreme!
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.
Pankaj Tripathi speaks to Rediff.com about his amazing journey from a village in Gopalganj in Bihar, which had no electricity, to Bollywood's blinding lights.
'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.
'We felt like we were a part of something bigger than just a film.'
The hits and misses of the week.
'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'
Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly verdict.
Hygienic owns Super Vasmol and Streax brands of hair colour products.
In a bid to attract more viewers, public broadcaster Doordarshan is relaunching its National Channel with a "new look and feel", while positioning it as the country's "own channel".
Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.
