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'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Aamir is deeply patriotic and cares for the country.'

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The reopening of schools and colleges has sparked a crisis in the edtech sector with falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment. In a totally altered, post-pandemic landscape where students are back at school and colleges, companies are scrambling to revert to bricks-and-mortar tuition centres and adopting a hybrid model of offline and online education. Demand for online tuition has fallen, affecting the revenue of edtech companies in recent months. After two years of booming revenues, some experts say the sector is looking at a possible meltdown.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Check out the red carpet.

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.

Edtech: What Parents Need To Know

Edtech: What Parents Need To Know

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

'Why is the government asking parents to be careful rather than coming up with strict rules and regulations for the companies?'

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tiger. Akshay. Ajay. Hrithik. Ajay again. Akshay again. Kartik...

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

PIX: Emraan Hashmi, Maanyata, Farah Khan watch Beauty And The Beast

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Coming your way: The Saina, Sindhu, Mithali biopics...

Coming your way: The Saina, Sindhu, Mithali biopics...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Bollywood's obsession with biopics is getting stronger with each year. The focus seems to be on Indian sportswomen.

PIX: Shahid Kapoor's star studded wedding reception

PIX: Shahid Kapoor's star studded wedding reception

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Ilaiyaraaja turns 1000-films-old with Shamitabh

Ilaiyaraaja turns 1000-films-old with Shamitabh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

'Wrong to expect that Pak will understand the language of peace'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Seeking stringent action against the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack, India Inc said 'now we have to make sure that the world knows that they can't mess with us'.

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

SPOTTED! Katrina, John, Madhavan at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Actress Katrina Kaif wanted to participate in her first-ever Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on Sunday, but things don't go as planned.

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 4 week online learning programme is available in English and Hindi, and will soon be offered in some regional languages.

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I think we can agree she was the lucky one there?'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

PIX: Aamir, Ranbir, Kriti, Katrina at KJo's party

PIX: Aamir, Ranbir, Kriti, Katrina at KJo's party

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Take a look.

'What if a two-year-old kid gets stuck at home?'

'What if a two-year-old kid gets stuck at home?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'I feel bad for our audience that they see films like Race 3.' 'But audiences are getting mature.' 'In spite of a big film release a week before, people have showed interest in Pihu.' 'That is a huge achievement.'

PIX: Alia, Sunny Leone party with Aamir

PIX: Alia, Sunny Leone party with Aamir

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

After breaking records at the box office with its super successful run, it was time for team Dangal to celebrate!

Why Sara took up Simmba

Why Sara took up Simmba

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Prernaa Arora lets go of Kedarnath... What Varun Dhawan insists on... Check out Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz.

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Netflix has already released 8 and the rest 14 will be out over the next 18 months, starting with the Abhay Deol-starrer Chopstick this month.

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Chinese government is imposing severe restrictions on their tech companies - whether it is on data security, marketing practices or floating an IPO. Should this be music to the ears of Indian start-ups and home-grown private equity (PE) funds? Ask Indian start-ups and the answer is a resounding "yes".

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Hrithik, Aamir, Ranveer refused Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When the top stars refused to play Milkha Singh, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra went down another route. A riveting excerpt from the director's memoir The Stranger In The Mirror.

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Edtech brands are offering discounts, adding fresh content and engaging more frequently with users during the lockdown, reports Vinay Umarji.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

Why IT firms are not hiring for empty posts

Why IT firms are not hiring for empty posts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'The world has changed and nobody has the patience to start a project and wait for six months to look at the outcome.'

Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Pro Kabaddi League goes biannual after early success

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Stadiums across eight cities have often been packed and the second season witnessed a 20 percent rise in viewership, and the third edition which concluded last month saw a further 35 percent increase.

Happy Anniversary, Abhi-Ash!

Happy Anniversary, Abhi-Ash!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

'Indian media needs the next Raghav Bahl or Prannoy Roy'

'Indian media needs the next Raghav Bahl or Prannoy Roy'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

More people from the content side should be running the business of media if the industry has to grow, Bloomberg's Parry Ravindranathan tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'

Azim Premji is the most generous Indian for third year running

Azim Premji is the most generous Indian for third year running

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

He is followed by Nandan Nilekani and Narayan Murthy in Hurun India Philanthropy List

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Over the past two years, Tata has invested in over 20 start-ups

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Kabaddi's captain cool Anup Kumar retires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The iconic player concluded a historic 15-year career, where he has led several teams to victory and grown the sport in the country.

The other Kapoor, Abraham, Dhawan: Meet Bollywood's BROTHERS

The other Kapoor, Abraham, Dhawan: Meet Bollywood's BROTHERS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

We'd certainly love to see more of them!

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Photo diary: Netanyahu's final day of India visit

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Netanyahu will cap his hectic schedule by attending the 'Shalom Bollywood' event.

'Irrfan is sounding good'

'Irrfan is sounding good'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'He is optimistic and brave.'

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Review: Sonali Cable wastes a good heroine

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Sonali Cable starts off as an intriguing story but disconnects itself from the point of the film incredibly fast, says Raja Sen.