News for 'Ankur'

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Ankur Agarwal, a guest author and an IIM Lucknow alumnus discusses the implications of the new CAT exam pattern.

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

India football coach Bob Houghton denied the racial abuse charges leveled against him by the All India Football Federation, terming them 'baseless', in a written submission made before a three-member panel of the national federation.

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

It's best to stay away from Himesh's latest attempt at acting.

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sanjay Dutt talks about playing the devil in Agneepath, and much more.

Jhunjhunwala-backed firms plan share sales

Jhunjhunwala-backed firms plan share sales

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Revival in demand for IPOs has prompted the companies to tap primary market.

Taish review

Taish review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Bejoy Nambiar's gripping slice-of-mess about things spiraling out of control find an expression in a striking ensemble and volatile scenery, notes Sukanya Verma.

Actors we'd like to see in these Hollywood remakes

Actors we'd like to see in these Hollywood remakes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

We recreate Hollywood magic with Bollywood masala.

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Jagrat Desai and Sasha Goradia both complement each other, for appalling acting.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

We don't know how a film like this makes it to the theatres, without the exercise of any quality control.

Review: Chatur Singh Two Star is so bad it's good

Review: Chatur Singh Two Star is so bad it's good

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The film makes The Pink Panther seem like the Godfather of slapstick.

How to benefit from low expense ratios of ETFs

How to benefit from low expense ratios of ETFs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

One risk of investing in a very low-cost ETF is if a fund house runs it at below cost, it could close it if it fails to attract institutional money

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Stay away from this film.

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Sitting in his hotel room, Sushil Kumar re-lived all his emotions of winning Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5.

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

It's a big day for India today as medals will be few good ties away from the athletes at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Remo D'souza's level-headed direction keeps the film uplifted.

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'There is so much you learn on a Mira Nair set.'

Review: Bheja Fry 2  is hollow and brain-numbing

Review: Bheja Fry 2 is hollow and brain-numbing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Misidentifying the film's seductive wrapping to contain a bustling firecracker would be inviting dissatisfaction.

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

The musician who sold his AC to buy a guitar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'My advice to all young musicians/artists out there would be to keep working hard.' 'Be humble, be grateful that you all are blessed with this beautiful art of music.'

Omi Vaidya: I am in a very exciting phase

Omi Vaidya: I am in a very exciting phase

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Omi Vaidya talks about his upcoming film, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

Review: Bubblegum is sweet

Review: Bubblegum is sweet

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film refrains from becoming a victim of Bollywood's fast and fabricated version of teenage crisis.

SEE: Dalip Tahil sings and tells some secrets

SEE: Dalip Tahil sings and tells some secrets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dalip Tahil has worked on stage, in the films, television and now on the digital platform, and he's not slowing down anytime soon. Continuing our series: Actors We Love.

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Shyam Benegal, whose films like Ankur, Bhumika and Mandi have celebrated women trying to take control of their destinies, delivered the keynote speech at the 20th anniversary gala of Apna Ghar on November 14.

'I don't want to make cutesy, candy-floss romance'

'I don't want to make cutesy, candy-floss romance'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The Dev D actor talks about his upcoming film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

SheetalBhabhi.com is ridiculous

SheetalBhabhi.com is ridiculous

Rediff.com30 May 2011

The film is a shoddy attempt at conveying any kind of message, or anything sensible.

'I would not go to Mallika Sherawat's extent'

'I would not go to Mallika Sherawat's extent'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Actress Shraddha Das talks about her romantic comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Veteran director Shyam Benegal discusses with P Rajendran how corporate funding has helped transform the Indian film industry.

Monsoon pics: Chasing rainbows

Monsoon pics: Chasing rainbows

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Readers share their monsoon pics. You can share yours too!

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday released its list of 125 candidates with caste names for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Is my portfolio looking good?'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Best pics 2010: Day's first catch

Best pics 2010: Day's first catch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

Should you invest in passive funds?

Should you invest in passive funds?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.

Will drive-in theatres replace the multiplex?

Will drive-in theatres replace the multiplex?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

are in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex where the Maker Maxity building used to be. "This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to open sometime in January or February next year.

Age is just a number for this woman mountaineer

Age is just a number for this woman mountaineer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

At 46, on December 31, 2011, Sangeeta Sindhi Bahl did something extraordinary. She scaled her first peak, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet), the highest mountain in Africa.

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Vice Admiral Singh is scheduled to take charge as the new Navy chief from incumbent Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is set to demit office on May 31.

How this startup simplifies law for the common man!

How this startup simplifies law for the common man!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Ankur Singla's Akosha is an Internet-based company that helps people tackle consumer complaints, draft rental agreements and wills, etc.. all from the comfort of their homes.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.