News for '-sivan'

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Review: Thuppaki is dull

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

The hype around Thuppaki just isn't justified.

Chandrayaan 2: Technical glitch leaves spectators dejected

Chandrayaan 2: Technical glitch leaves spectators dejected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Despite the odd time, hordes of enthusiasts had reached the island, some of them travelling long distances on two wheelers, to witness the historic moment.

Perfect lift off! ISRO launches 2 foreign earth observation satellites

Perfect lift off! ISRO launches 2 foreign earth observation satellites

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The polar satellite launch vehicle-C42 launch vehicle carrying the two satellites blasted off from the first launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 10.08 pm.

ISRO hasn't given up on regaining link with Vikram

ISRO hasn't given up on regaining link with Vikram

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The ISRO had apparently suspended those operations 10 days ago following night fall on the Moon.

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

'I am an outcast in Bollywood'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'

Review: Idiots is idiotic

Review: Idiots is idiotic

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The film is a brainless comedy and not the kind audiences may like.

ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

ISRO's rocket technology to help heart patients

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It offers a lease of life to terminally ill patients since heart transplant still remains out of reach for most.

10 Kashmir Stories

10 Kashmir Stories

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Bollywood has told quite a few stories about Kashmir.

10 Kashmir Stories

10 Kashmir Stories

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Bollywood has told quite a few stories about Kashmir.

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Review: Watch Urumi for the effort

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Santosh Sivan's directorial film is visually enticing.

Malayalam films to dominate at IFFI

Malayalam films to dominate at IFFI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Among the 24 feature films chosen for the Indian Panorama section in IFFI 7 of them are Malayalam films.

First Look: Simbu-Varalakshmy in Poda Podi

First Look: Simbu-Varalakshmy in Poda Podi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A romantic story, the film capture two different seasons of London

First Look: Prithviraj's Indian Rupee

First Look: Prithviraj's Indian Rupee

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

The actor will be seen playing the role of a small-time real estate broker.

PIX: Shah Rukh floors fans at Don 2's Berlin premiere

PIX: Shah Rukh floors fans at Don 2's Berlin premiere

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Thousands of fans thronged the Berlin film festival to catch a glimpse of the star at the Don 2 premiere.

Makara Manju is intricate

Makara Manju is intricate

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Lenin Rajendran's Makara Manju is watchable but you have to brush up your knowledge of mythology and history to fully appreciate it.

Debt profile worsens for V G Siddhartha's unlisted private companies

Debt profile worsens for V G Siddhartha's unlisted private companies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The financials of six privately held companies associated with Siddhartha show an increase in debt and falling ability to meet short-term obligations.

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Karthika: I'm the hero of Ko, along with Jiiva

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Actress Karthika talks about her upcoming Tamil movie Ko.

'Vikram' lander tilted after hard hit, but unbroken: ISRO

'Vikram' lander tilted after hard hit, but unbroken: ISRO

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

An ISRO official said: "Unless and until everything is intact (lander), it's very difficult (to re-establish contact). Chances are less. Only if it had soft-landing, and if all systems functioned, then only communication can be restored. Things are bleak as of now."

'Chandrayaan-2 achieved 95% of objective'

'Chandrayaan-2 achieved 95% of objective'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

"Already, orbiter is in space and it should do an excellent job of mapping," Nair said.

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Raavan is Mani, Abhi, Ash's best work

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Strong performances, brilliant use of technology, stunning cinematography and incredible direction make Raavan a must-see.

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Vikram Moon Lander, named after the father of India's space mission Vikram Sarabhai on his birth centenary year, is scheduled to touch the lunar surface near its south pole on September 7 about 1.55 am.

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver on the spacecraft.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There will be two more orbit manoeuvres to make the spacecraft enter into its final orbit passing over the lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface.

Making sweet music for Deepika, Neil

Making sweet music for Deepika, Neil

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Meet the engineer behind Lafangey Parindey's music.

'I owe it to Prithviraj for believing in me'

'I owe it to Prithviraj for believing in me'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Urumi scriptwriter Shankar Ramakrishnan shares his experience of being a part of the historical adventure.

Arya: 'Urumi will be a landmark film'

Arya: 'Urumi will be a landmark film'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Arya seems to have had a great time on the sets shooting for his upcoming film Urumi as he shares his experience.

Looking at Moscowin Kaveri

Looking at Moscowin Kaveri

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Check out Ravi Varman's directorial venture which is touted as an ode to love.

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Centre undertakes mega review of VIP security; Lalu, Akhilesh lose cover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.

ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

India is all set to script history by launching a record number of 22 satellites, including a number of micro and nano ones from foreign countries, in a single mission in May this year.

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Will the latest development see a marked break from the way the case has been going?

Raavanan revealed!

Raavanan revealed!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Mani Ratnam's Tamil version of Ravan was launched at a gala function in Chennai on Friday.

When Bollywood went to Kashmir

When Bollywood went to Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

With Piyush Jha's Sikandar releasing this week, lets take a look at ten memorable Kashmir movies.

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Get a low down in the Malayalam Industry.

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vikram (with rover 'Pragyan' housed inside) is expected to touch down on the lunar surface on September 7, between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

Varnam, a film to look out for

Varnam, a film to look out for

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Varnam is the latest film to join the group of Tamil films like Veyil, Subramaniapuram, Paruthiveeran, Pasanga, etc that are taking an offbeat path. S. M. Raju, one of the producers of Santhosh Sivan's Malayalam film Anathabhadram is turning a director in Tamil with this film.

FINO: Bank to the poor

FINO: Bank to the poor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Mumbai-based FINO, a multi-bank promoted company, is engaged in providing financial and non-financial products and services to the unbanked rural and urban population. It has enrolled 6 million customers since its inception in 2006.

Shooting a Hollywood film in Munnar

Shooting a Hollywood film in Munnar

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Santosh Sivan has become truly an international filmmaker. His eighth directorial venture, Before the Rains, a Hollywood film made in Kerala has made it to a number of international film festivals namely Edinburgh, Toronto, Pusan and Palm Springs. Now, the latest feather in his cap is a feature on the film which appeared in the prestigious American Cinematographer magazine.

Review: Sultan offers nothing new

Review: Sultan offers nothing new

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The film starts as a campus caper and ends up as an action thriller.

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Since Pakistan has 'opted out' of the project, it is now being called South Asian satellite.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'