News for 'Barun Roy'

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Review: Entertaining Crime Saga

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Review: Entertaining Crime Saga

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

An upright police officer fighting wrongdoing is something we have seen umpteen times before, but Khakee: The Bengal Chapter holds our interest, thanks to a layered and complex story with a dozen of well-detailed characters, observes Mayur Sanap.

Singapore's pride: 'Skyrise' gardens that save energy, water

Singapore's pride: 'Skyrise' gardens that save energy, water

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Vertical gardens are a cornerstone of the state's development plan and can be a game-changer in its quest for greater sustainability, says Barun Roy.

Darkness beyond 'Bharat Nirman' and 'India Shining'

Darkness beyond 'Bharat Nirman' and 'India Shining'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Mutual suspicion and prejudice hang over India and its neighbours, says Barun Roy.

Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities

Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Most of the ill-planned Asian cities need a more creative plan aimed at weaning people away from using personal cars for commuting.

Japan's superfast trains will be able to touch 500km/hour

Japan's superfast trains will be able to touch 500km/hour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Japan will start building the world's first long-distance magnetic levitation railway that can hit a top speed of over 500 km an hour.

Mamata's dream: Turning Kolkata into London

Mamata's dream: Turning Kolkata into London

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

It will take a lot more than just tinkering with the city - it's a whole new urban challenge.

Polls okay, but when will the two Indias merge?

Polls okay, but when will the two Indias merge?

Rediff.com15 May 2014

This year is supposed to be a year of change, and change there will be of political leadership and alliances.

'The world no longer calls at Tagore's Visva Bharati'

'The world no longer calls at Tagore's Visva Bharati'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

The greatest disservice to the poet's memory would be to leave his beloved institution Visva Bharati to rot

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

From Copenhagen to Mexico: The cycle continues

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

If India wishes to lead the environmental battle for the developing world, it must come out in the open with a clear outline of goals.

Why we must 'speed up' India

Why we must 'speed up' India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The environment minister doesn't focus on India needing more roads to ensure the Nano brings mobility to millions.

This is the only solution to India's traffic woes

This is the only solution to India's traffic woes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

More and more Asian govts are focusing on public transport that's both mass-scale and rapid, and, generally, subsurface for better connectivity.

During WB polls, masks came off the 'bhadralok'

During WB polls, masks came off the 'bhadralok'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

West Bengal had a democratic election, but the build-up to it can hardly be called so, says Barun Roy

Why globalism is the new villain

Why globalism is the new villain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

In this era of numerous invisible fences, globalism is the new villain and patriotism the new virtue.

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

Review: Roy is slow torture

Review: Roy is slow torture

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Roy is so tangled in its inflated, erratic ideas of a pseudo mystery around parallel lives and loves that it ceases to make sense even before it takes of

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

COMING UP In June: Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Things are heating up in the OTT space this June, especially with Jio Cinema going full throttle with their release plans.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

It's time for smart villages

It's time for smart villages

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

India's neglect of villages shows up in many other ways.

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

Will India become a major printing hub?

Will India become a major printing hub?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Americans wear garments made all over the English-knowing world.

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Smart cities okay but where are the smart citizens?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Are Indian citizens mindful of their responsibility?

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Life wasn't easy for Li Ka-shing, who fled China in 1940.

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

John Abraham to cameo in Satrah Ko Shaadi Hai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The film will be produced by the actor, and directed by Shootjit Sircar.

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

ADB has often expressed its interest in promoting sub-regional integration in South Asia and perhaps could be involved as a facilitator.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Any additional effort to assuage the growing worldwide hunger for infrastructure funding is more than welcome, says Barun Roy.

My Father, Satyajit Ray

My Father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

With a population of more than 60 million, the delta region accounts for nearly 30 per cent of China's exports.

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Why do Indian cities need a complete redesign

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

We need a comprehensive redevelopment plan that seeks to redesign our overgrown cities in terms of connectivity, mobility and liveability.

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Why big infra projects get delayed in India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The NHAI says non-availability of funds from private developers and financial institutions is also responsible for major delays.

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

For people like me, all these fast-moving gadgets are not only costly and confusing but emotionally barren as well notes Barun Roy.

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.