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The 100 Best Films, RANKED

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

It's Raining Hollywood Biggies On OTT!

It's Raining Hollywood Biggies On OTT!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Featuring 007 among others.

We have got a title winning squad: Punjab Kings skip Mayank

We have got a title winning squad: Punjab Kings skip Mayank

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Mayank Agarwal believes that the franchise has built a title-winning squad for the IPL beginning March 26.

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Bumrah's spell was the real turning point: Root

Bumrah's spell was the real turning point: Root

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'He's (Bumrah) is a superb bowler and at times we need to be realistic and accept that he bowled really well, that was world-class bowling.'

Radio days are back

Radio days are back

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

India Inc has been quick to spot the value-for-money brand promotion opportunity on radio.

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Why I haven't let my husband buy me a wedding ring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Because it costs a shit-ton of money. Full disclosure: I won't accept a wedding ring that costs Rs 1L or less. But Rs 1L and more seems like a LOT of money. Enough for me to think about better ways to spend it. Stocks? Mutual Funds? SIPs? *GASP* NFTs and Crypto?

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

ScarJo brings classic actors to life with photoshoot

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Get your lowdown on the world of Hollywood, right here!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Action, animation, drama, documentary, there's plenty to watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes it easy for you.

Who are these new players in Toy Story 3?

Who are these new players in Toy Story 3?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Here are the new toys who will be coming aboard the toytrain.

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Break Point review

Break Point review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis' ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson's lesbian act

Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson's lesbian act

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Woody Allen aims on making the erotic scenes one of the biggest in movie history.

Johansson turns director

Johansson turns director

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The actress is amking her directorial debut with a five-minute film, New York, I Love You.

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, "Would you like to win Wimbledon?" and the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India.

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

England star all-rounder Ben Stokes says losing a tight game like the fourth Twenty20 International against India on Thursday and going into a 'winners-take-all' contest will only prepare them better for the World Cup as they will get used to pressure situations.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Oscars 2018: Who's going to win. And who's not.

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma makes her predictions for the top awards at the 90th Academy Awards.

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

So while Halep went about dominating Serena, here are some famous people who got a ringside view of the action

Cannes Diaries: Boos, and the perfect murder!

Cannes Diaries: Boos, and the perfect murder!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

All the action at the 68th Cannes Film Festival, right here!

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Nebraska is not merely a black comedy, but one laced with light, with hope, with brightness. Black and White, then. Sometimes they do make 'em like they used.

Smell Fantastic Everyday - 12 Perfumes for Every Budget

Smell Fantastic Everyday - 12 Perfumes for Every Budget

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Smell Fantastic Everyday - 12 Perfumes for Every Budget

'An Oscar just for Cate Blanchett's speech'

'An Oscar just for Cate Blanchett's speech'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Archer closer to recall after impressing in nets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Archer would likely thrive on a pacey pitch in Johannesburg and if he is fit that would pose a selection dilemma for coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root.

Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow: A day out in Hollywood

Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Love books? Top ten places to travel to!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

From Tolkien's Middle Earth to Shantaram's Mumbai -- these are places you've read about in books. Now visit them!

Will controversy cost Cate Blanchett her Oscar?

Will controversy cost Cate Blanchett her Oscar?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Looking at the contenders for the Best Actress, at the Oscars 2014.

'You don't discard blokes with 500 Test wickets lightly'

'You don't discard blokes with 500 Test wickets lightly'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Former off-spinner Graeme Swann slammed England's selectors for splitting the country's most successful new-ball pairing of Stuart Broad and James Anderson during the recently-concluded Test series against the West Indies, saying "you don't discard blokes with 500 Test wickets lightly".

Legendary singer Pete Seeger dies at 94

Legendary singer Pete Seeger dies at 94

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

We shall overcome, singer Pete Seeger no more.

The scent of Blue Jasmine

The scent of Blue Jasmine

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Aseem Chhabra savours Woody Allen's latest film, Raghu Dixit's show in New York and MoMA's Rain Room.

These flower recipes are too pretty to eat!

These flower recipes are too pretty to eat!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Chef Ananya Banerjee shares four recipes made with flowers.

Review: To Rome With Love is magical

Review: To Rome With Love is magical

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

There is much joy to be found in watching the stories unravel in their wonderfully unpredictable ways in To Rome With Love, writes Raja Sen.

7 tips to manage your money smartly

7 tips to manage your money smartly

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finding yourself often cash-strapped? Can't seem to save up to buy that cell phone or cute shoes? Here's a guide on how not just to save money, but also make more with little effort.

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Bryan brothers beat Paes-Stepanek to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek lost to the Bryan brothers in a lopsided men's doubles final at the US Open on Friday.