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25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'You're going to have your own journey and that can be very beautiful.' 'It can also be very terrifying because there is no precedence.'

Want to be a craft designer?

Want to be a craft designer?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Indian Institute of Crafts & Design, Jaipur invites application for its four-year undergraduate and two-year post-graduate diploma programmes in craft and design.\n

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.' 'She said, "I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi".'

What Keeps Anushka Busy In The Mornings

What Keeps Anushka Busy In The Mornings

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manushi puts on her... Raveena's Cleopatra vibes... Kajol has a question...

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.

Fast attack craft inducted into Indian Navy

Fast attack craft inducted into Indian Navy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

This is the third indigenously built extra fast attack craft, named INFAC T-83.

The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

The Biggest Joy Of Priyadarshan's Life

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'I don't know where this acting keeda came into her. One day she just announced she was going to be an actor. And that was it.'

Williamson's men target group stage qualification

Williamson's men target group stage qualification

Rediff.com30 May 2024

New Zealand look to experience and adaptability at T20 showpiece

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Parisian love: Tsitsipas-Badosa rekindle romance

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'So to have a person by your side that you love and can comfortably and mutually and reciprocally talk about tennis in our case, I think it's a breath of fresh air.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.' 'But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'

Meet Kuldeep Yadav, The Painter

Meet Kuldeep Yadav, The Painter

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Kuldeep disclosed a lesser-known passion for art during the nationwide lockdown four years ago.

Sakshi Dazzles In Pichora In Jamnagar

Sakshi Dazzles In Pichora In Jamnagar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Draped in an exquisite traditional ensemble, she tastefully paired it with a Kumaoni Pichora from Uttarakhand. Enhancing her attire, Sakshi adorned herself with intricately crafted traditional jewellery from her wedding collection like the Pahari guloband (choker), completing an elegant appearance.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

'For Me, Light And Shade Is The Melody'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Santosh Sivan Sivan is the first Asian to receive the prestigious Pierre Angénieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour at the Cannes Film Festival, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the field of cinematography.

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

'I Don't Think I've Made It'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon and Manish Malhotra visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi to offer prayers over the weekend.

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

'I'm just hoping and praying I get lucky'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'I'm already grateful for whatever's happened in my life and I'll continue to be grateful for whatever life holds for me in the future.'

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Even while bringing the curtains down on his T20I stint, Jadeja was in the shadows of the icons.

'Diageo India focuses on value rather than volume'

'Diageo India focuses on value rather than volume'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'Our approach has been to work with consumers and help them drink better, not more.'

Munjya Review: Watch Out For Abhay Verma!

Munjya Review: Watch Out For Abhay Verma!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Despite its horror movie momentum, what draws us to Aditya Sarpotdar's narrative is Bittu's homely universe and sweet struggle to confess his feelings to Bela, not Munjya's malevolent antics.

The craft of effective management

The craft of effective management

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

For those aspiring to be super-managers, the journey is exciting and rewarding

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Why She Is Worth A Kill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'I rammed so hard in the grills that I couldn't move my arm. I had to be taken in for an X-Ray -- everything turned out fine! -- but right after that was my action bit with Raghav Juyal. So it was quite an experience.'

Surajkund crafts fair 2011 is on!

Surajkund crafts fair 2011 is on!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The many colours of India came alive as the famous Surajkund crafts fair began near Delhi on Tuesday with ethnic wares from all over the country on display and Department of Posts releasing a commemorative cover and stamp to mark the event's 25th anniversary.

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Rohan crafted ring for Lakshmi: Murthy

Rohan crafted ring for Lakshmi: Murthy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Infosys chief mentor N R Narayana Murty's son Rohan Murthy, a qualified engineer, also seems to know the craft of jewellery making, as he spent seven-and-a-half hours to make a platinum ring for fiance Lakshmi Venu.

'Kirana Stores May Adopt Quick Commerce'

'Kirana Stores May Adopt Quick Commerce'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'Traders must adopt digital payments as soon as possible within a set timeframe, as the nation is moving rapidly towards digitisation.' 'Ignoring digital systems is not an option for strengthening trade.'

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Deepfakes And The Threat To 2024 Elections

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

If left unchecked, the 2024 elections may be infamously remembered as the election of deepfakes. The ECI has a tough task ahead, but, more importantly, it has an opportunity to become a global model for scores of countries going to polls this year, notes Ajay Kumar.

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.' 'It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.'

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Problem With Ullozhukku

The Problem With Ullozhukku

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.

Are You In A Delusionship?

Are You In A Delusionship?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Delusionship is a state of mind; it is that mental rollercoaster where someone crafts a whole love story in their mind, from a dazzling proposal to happily-ever-after with kids, all without even uttering a 'hello' to their crush in reality, explains rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Breweries stir up barrels with mercury rising

Breweries stir up barrels with mercury rising

Rediff.com6 May 2024

For all the livelong years it has been around, beer has been associated with leisure and relaxation. Of late, it has become more than just a beverage. Both amateurs and aficionados prefer an uncorked chilled beer to unwind on a sweltering hot day. As the temperature rises, the breweries gear up to capitalise on this growing trend.