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Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.

'People can't keep talking about Kangana Ranaut'

'People can't keep talking about Kangana Ranaut'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'People can't keep talking about Kangana Ranaut. They have better things to do.' And yet, Aditya Pancholi can't stop talking about her.

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Give us 72 hrs to prove EVM tampering: Kejriwal dares EC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Election Commission, however, termed the allegations 'baseless'.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

'If I am offered a film with Salman, I would ask the world to pinch me'

'If I am offered a film with Salman, I would ask the world to pinch me'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'I didn't think a person with my body type would be acceptable (in the film industry) even though I was comfortable with my weight.' Dum Laga Ke Haisha's Bhumi Pednekar gets ready for showbiz.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

'I have done so many films but even today when I walk on the road, people call me Kaalia. I don't feel bad. I feel proud that people have seen me in Sholay and remember me.'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Jahnavi Patel/ Rediff.com chats with Mowgli when he comes to Mumbai.

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

'Women have no way to express their pain and sorrows'

'Women have no way to express their pain and sorrows'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'When a woman gets married, she leaves her village, her friends and family.' 'In her new home, she will make friends, but they can never replace those she left behind.'

'It was like a little boy's dream come true!'

'It was like a little boy's dream come true!'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'We felt like we were a part of something bigger than just a film.'

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Ginger's battle plan: bed, bath, breakfast & broadband

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The Tata group-owned budget hotel chain is going back to drawing board to reboot the brand. Is it too late?

Is she the Next Big Thing in Bollywood?

Is she the Next Big Thing in Bollywood?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Make way for Anya Singh and Aadar Jain!

'Kareena gives 6 expressions in 30 seconds!'

'Kareena gives 6 expressions in 30 seconds!'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Sridevi touched my feet.' 'Kajol is magical.' 'You will feel Salman is not paying attention, but when the camera rolls, he does the step you just showed him.'

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Sinha said the violence in Akuluto constituency in Zunheboto district left one dead and two injured.

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

Terror threat looms over R-Day celebrations

Terror threat looms over R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Intelligence agencies have warned of a possible terror threat ahead during the Republic Day celebrations by Pakistan-based terror groups who may use Afghan IDs to sneak into India and carry out attacks.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Arun, 24, is from Kolkata. He's a bartender. Vidya, 8, studies in an English medium school. Her father is a chaiwala. Purvika, 9, has big, bright eyes. Her father works in a beer bar. All of them are united by one cause alone: To become actors and join the film industry.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Patcy N/ Rediff.com had spoken to Mubarak Begum back in 2011. We republish the interview.

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs.

Meet Bollywood's Next Big Thing, Saiyami Kher

Meet Bollywood's Next Big Thing, Saiyami Kher

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Meet the Mirzya girl.

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Dyslexic and successful: Meet the victors

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

From memorising things to managing anger, these icons found the perfect way to overcome dyslexia.

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'When my school principal heard that I took science in college, he slapped me hard.' 'I had once told him I was interested in arts.' 'He asked me if I wanted to be a doctor.' 'When I said no, he asked why I took science then.' 'My father said he would change his name if I survived science for more than two months.'

SC sends 3 Amrapali directors to police custody

SC sends 3 Amrapali directors to police custody

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The court said the conduct of the directors was in 'gross violation' of its order.

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Football Briefs: Uruguay win China Cup with Cavani strike against Wales

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'I badly want to do an action film'

'I badly want to do an action film'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

India's elusive toilets goal

India's elusive toilets goal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

An NSSO survey has revealed that some are using the new toilets as store rooms.

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Villain, victim or scapegoat?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'NiMo having skipped, the next best bet is a high-profile banker.' 'Ms Usha happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.' 'Ms Usha's crime? That's as thin as it gets.'

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

'I was asked to get physical with the designer'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Karnal-born model Lakshya Lathar, 20 speaks about his early struggles.

Robert De Niro tells you how to deal with rejection

Robert De Niro tells you how to deal with rejection

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

"When you feel you can't fight it, just go with it." said Robert De Niro's commencement speech to students graduating from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts!

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The EC again rubbished the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that EVMs could be tampered with

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.