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Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

Ouch! Did Victoria's Secret just copy Triangl's designs?

Ouch! Did Victoria's Secret just copy Triangl's designs?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The lingerie giant has come under fire for apparently copying designs of an Australian bikini brand.

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

PM biopic a hagiography, will affect polls: EC to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The EC said 'there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers'.

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Will Prashant Kishor fail Didi?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

If the BJP wins Bengal, would Kishor's indiscretions have played a significant role in that victory? Victory for the TMC would be another badge of honour in his CV, but defeat would raise an unsavoury question: Which party was Kishor actually working for? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Diljit Dosanjh: Sardar with Swag

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

For Dosanjh to stand by his faith, retain the turban and beard, and yet not trivialise himself in the roles he has essayed, is really his biggest achievement, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Meet Dia Mirza 2.0

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'It broke my heart when Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein did not work at the box office but little did I know that one day, it would become a cult film.'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The cricketer launched an online cult streetwear brand.

'I will never repeat my old mistakes. I will make fresh ones'

'I will never repeat my old mistakes. I will make fresh ones'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Saeed Mirza's advice for young India

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Have you got your Footbal World Cup stickers?

Have you got your Footbal World Cup stickers?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The World Cup is around the corner and millions of fans are putting down their iPads to collect and trade soccer stickers, a decades-old hobby that has defied the digital age.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to take pangas!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to take pangas!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma gives 10 ways our stars engaged in them.

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

UNFORGETTABLE Opening Movie Scenes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma offers some amazing opening scenes in Hindi films that fuels an excitement for what happens next.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Bal Thackeray became a cult in his lifetime. Does Thackeray show this picture of him? Yes, it does, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Bollywood seems to be in remake mode.

Bollywood's 10 Most Successful Cop Movies

Bollywood's 10 Most Successful Cop Movies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Meet Bollywood's top cops!

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,

The Top 10 Tamil Gangster Films

The Top 10 Tamil Gangster Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

From Billa to Soodhu Kavvum, we look at the best.

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Xiaomi Mi 3: Incredibly good value for money smartphone!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Priced at Rs 13,999, the it comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Love Stories that FLOPPED in Bollywood

Love Stories that FLOPPED in Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Sahir Ludhianvi's priceless notes, poems found in scrap shop!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit NGO, found these items recently amid a dump of newspapers and magazines at the scrap shop in Juhu and now plans to preserve and exhibit "the archives".

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

On Wednesday, tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to mourn him, leaving flowers and messages at his childhood home and former soccer club Boca Juniors.

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 10 Recent Hits

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 10 Recent Hits

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

At 71, Amitabh Bachchan is still a money-spinner.

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Pranutan talks about her debut film, Salman sir, her dad and her illustrious grandmother.

Lighting up the Valley: Celebrating Diwali in Kashmir

Lighting up the Valley: Celebrating Diwali in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Santoor artiste and composer Abhay Rustum Sopori remembers the festive days of his childhood.

How old were these stars when Andaz Apna Apna released?

How old were these stars when Andaz Apna Apna released?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

These popular Bollywood stars were still children when this cult film released. And today, they are sharing the screen with the Andaz Apna Apna actors.

'As a leader, Dhoni's not accessible to his teammates'

'As a leader, Dhoni's not accessible to his teammates'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Former India cricketer Bishen Singh Bedi has alleged bias in BCCI's remuneration policy and questioned skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cult status and leadership skills.

This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan

This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

They say if you really need to get a feel of vibrant India, head to Vrindavan during Holi. Here's why

This 'satanic' couple has killed 23 people

This 'satanic' couple has killed 23 people

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

A Pennsylvania woman, who along with her husband is facing death penalty for killing a man, has claimed she has killed at least 22 other people as a part of her involvement with a satanic cult.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

Royal Enfield Continental GT: Go retro!

Royal Enfield Continental GT: Go retro!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Available at Rs 2.14 lakh in Mumbai, Continental GT looks like a million bucks thanks to its retro design

Box Office: Shuddh Desi Romance opens well, Zanjeer flops

Box Office: Shuddh Desi Romance opens well, Zanjeer flops

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

What's your favourite '90s film? Bollywood tells us!

What's your favourite '90s film? Bollywood tells us!

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Twitter India launched a new emoji and asked everyone to list their favourite 1990s movie and tag their friends to continue the chain. Bollywood responded right away!

The magic that was Suchitra Sen

The magic that was Suchitra Sen

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

An iconic figure of Bengali cinema, we take a look at how she became a legend.