News for '-cult'

Missing the gym? Set up one at home!

Missing the gym? Set up one at home!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Typically, you can create a basic gym for Rs 50,000, a mid-end for Rs 5 lakh and an advanced one for Rs 10 lakh

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them. He's the most complete player I have seen and his work ethic, as I mentioned, is unmatched.'

Kamakhya Temple gears up for annual Ambubachi fair

Kamakhya Temple gears up for annual Ambubachi fair

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The ancient 'shakti sthal' called Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hills overlooking the magnificent Brahmaputra River in Guwahati is gearing up for the annual Ambubachi festival that will begin from next Friday.

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually. Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup! Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

RARE PIX: Yash Chopra directs Dilip Kumar in Mashaal

RARE PIX: Yash Chopra directs Dilip Kumar in Mashaal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The Sound Of Music director Robert Wise captured some interesting moments during the making of Yash Chopra's Mashaal.

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Selectors face questions over life after Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Finding a replacement for Dhoni will top the agenda when India's selectors meet in Mumbai on Sunday to pick the squad for the tour of West Indies.

IN PHOTOGRAPHS: When bodies became canvasses!

IN PHOTOGRAPHS: When bodies became canvasses!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Rediff.com presents some amazing photographs from the 'Mecca of Bodypainting'.

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

The hype over Gujarat's economic performance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Gujarat's so-called superior performance, relative to its own history, and its present peer group, is being used to assiduously promote a personality cult around Modi together with a fascist ideology, say Sonali Ranade and Shaelja Sharma

Is there an alternative to Narendra Modi and his policies?

Is there an alternative to Narendra Modi and his policies?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Narendra Modi has been in power in Gujarat for a decade now. Has the time not come to discourage the trend towards a personality cult by trying an alternate leader, asks B Raman

Newsmaker of the year: Cyrus Mistry

Newsmaker of the year: Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Like JRD Tata, Mistry also loves Cantonese-style Chinese takeaway from Colaba's cult restaurant Ling's Pavilion.

PHOTOS: Kamakhya temple door shuts for mega fest

PHOTOS: Kamakhya temple door shuts for mega fest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Seventy-two closed circuit cameras, over 300 volunteers of the National Cadet Corps and Scouts and Guides in addition to police and paramilitary personnel speaks volumes about the elaborate security arrangements that have been put in place in and around the temple -- seat of the Shakti cult -- for the safety of lakhs of devotees and pilgrims.

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Unhappy with the recreation of his song Masakali, A R Rahman has asked fans to listen to the original track, saying his team put in a lot of hard work and sleepless nights in composing it.

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Delhi Belly remake to be called Naughty in Tamil

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Tamil remake is set to release early next year.

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Personal trainers Austin Cagley and Bree Banks inspire PeeCee to go beast mode in the gym.

Bollywood loves Agneepath!

Bollywood loves Agneepath!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite stars are tweeting.

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Are you looking forward to Rajnikanth's biography?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The book will be released on 12-12-12, the day the Tamil Superstar turns 63.

Like the title of Yash Chopra's SRK-Kat starrer? VOTE!

Like the title of Yash Chopra's SRK-Kat starrer? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

After being known as 'Yash Chopra's yet untitled film' for the most part of it's time under the public eye, the SRK-Katrina starrer has got a name!

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Pak army chief promotes four major generals

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

These promotions will allow General Bajwa to shuffle the deck on the top, but this is likely to be a limited reshuffle, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Barca defender Abidal to have liver transplant

Barca defender Abidal to have liver transplant

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal is to have a liver transplant, the Spanish and European champions said on Thursday.

Celebrating 40 Years of Pakeezah

Celebrating 40 Years of Pakeezah

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Director Kamal Amrohi's son Tajdar takes us back in time.

How Pulp Fiction happened: The Real Story

How Pulp Fiction happened: The Real Story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Roger Avary is currently serving as a jury member at the 65th Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland.

Review: Unnam is off target

Review: Unnam is off target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Most of the actors in the film seem to be sleepwalking through their parts.

Bollywood's youngest blockbuster directors

Bollywood's youngest blockbuster directors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Some of Bollywood's top directors started very young.

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The actor died of a heart attack in Shimla.

Which BAD films do you LOVE watching? Tell us!

Which BAD films do you LOVE watching? Tell us!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Some films are so bad that they're good. Which ones figure on your list?

RARE PIX: The Making of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

RARE PIX: The Making of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Here's looking at the film's cast, way back in 1983.

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Meet the Bhootnis of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the formidable female spirits of Bollywood.

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The British government has condemned the BBC's decision to keep using the term 'Islamic State' in reference to the terrorist outfit, days after Prime Minister David Cameron asked media outlets to avoid using the misleading term which gives undue credibility to the "poisonous death cult".

Dalai uses suicides for political gains: Chinese media

Dalai uses suicides for political gains: Chinese media

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

As China grappled to deal with recurring suicides of Tibetan Buddhist monks calling for return of The Dalai Lama, its official media accused the spiritual leader of trying to build a cult similar to that of "Falun Gong", which Beijing managed to contain years ago.

Satish Shah: I owe my success to Kundan Shah

Satish Shah: I owe my success to Kundan Shah

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

'Naseeruddin (Shah), me and others weren't typically good looking actors as was the demand then but he (Kundan Shah) saw something in us. I can never forget that.'

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Sholay, through the eyes of Salim Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

One of the most successful screenplay writers of his time, Salim Khan looks back at his most popular work.

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'If the BJP thinks it is going to overnight transform Bengal into Madhya Pradesh, sorry, that's not going to happen because I have faith in our ethos and culture.'

Now, a temple for Anna Hazare in MP

Now, a temple for Anna Hazare in MP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

As Anna Hazare's campaign for a strong Lokpal Bill gathers pace in rural India, people in a non-descript village in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh have gone a step further in extending their support to him by establishing a make-shift temple, idolising the Gandhian.