News for 'Big Picture'

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins BIG!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A quick look at the winners of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, listed in bold.

Q1 results: India Inc profit surges 65% but shows lopsided growth

Q1 results: India Inc profit surges 65% but shows lopsided growth

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

There has been a sharp recovery in the headline corporate earnings in the April-June 2023 quarter (Q1FY24), after a dismal showing by early bird companies. The combined net profit of the 983 listed companies that have declared their quarterly results, so far, was up 64.7 per cent year-on-year to record a high of Rs 2.68 trillion in the first quarter, but growth in earnings remained lopsided because most of the incremental gains came from a handful of companies. Moreover, the quarterly numbers showed a continued slowdown in revenue growth.

What Made Bipasha's Birthday So Special

What Made Bipasha's Birthday So Special

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Bipasha Basu's 44th birthday on January 7 was extra special this year: It was the first time her baby girl Devi was a part of it.

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

From land of hockey to cricket stardom, Vidwath Kaverappa takes seven-star route

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

One mad, mad evening in 15 pictures

One mad, mad evening in 15 pictures

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Femina hosted its annual Style Diva pageant in Mumbai on Sunday and it seemed like one big mad, stylish party!

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'90 is not impossible because if I am getting close, I can go beyond 90, maybe 92 or 93.' 'My main focus will be to first cross the 90 mark and then stay consistent in that score.'

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major agricultural states, such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat, have witnessed a deficit of 30-80 per cent in southwest monsoon rainfall in August compared to the long-period average for the month. Meteorologists see no big revival in monsoon rains from hereon, though they forecast "some activity" over the Bay of Bengal on September 5-6.

Shami or SKY? Dravid keeps everyone guessing

Shami or SKY? Dravid keeps everyone guessing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Surya was hit just above right wrist by a throwdown from Raghavendra and immediately left the nets writhing in pain.

Rs 3 lakh cr recovered from big corporate loan defaulters, says Goyal

Rs 3 lakh cr recovered from big corporate loan defaulters, says Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The interim finance minister said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was helping in recovery of non-performing loans.

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Meet a Mumbai couple whose hearts are so big that they emptied out their entire savings to help feed the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sara, and her co-star Vicky Kaushal, could not stop grinning throughout the success party of their film, as they blew balloons, sang, cut cake and pulled each other's leg.

'Entrepreneurship needs a lot of resilience'

'Entrepreneurship needs a lot of resilience'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'We all face challenges in life. It's our approach towards them that absolutely decides what you become.'

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Some of our favourite looks of girl who will soon be riding the Band Baaja Baaraat juggernaut.

Taimur, Jeh, Inaaya Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Taimur, Jeh, Inaaya Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Social media saw some of the cutest pictures of star kids celebrating Raksha Bandhan on August 11.

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The number of active terrorists in the valley is at its lowest in the last 34 years, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla said.

How Kajal Celebrated Children's Day

How Kajal Celebrated Children's Day

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

There are so many ways to celebrate Children's Day, and Bollywood knows that.

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Is Navratri Inspiring Shanaya Kapoor?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Katrina wishes Sunny... Plabita's pretty pictures... Laxmi Raai glows...

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Sharvari Gets Caught!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Amruta is in Nashik... Karisma returns to work...Raveena tours Madhya Pradesh...

Aishwarya's life in pictures

Aishwarya's life in pictures

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Aishwarya!

'Happy Rakhi to the light of my life'

'Happy Rakhi to the light of my life'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

On Raksha Bandhan, film folk post happy pictures with their siblings.

'I became fearful of everything'

'I became fearful of everything'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'I started losing sleep.' 'I started having trust issues.' 'I knew that actors sometimes go through this and I thought I'll be able to step in and step out of the character.' 'But it took me a while to feel good again.'

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Varun Makes Politicians Do Nach Punjaban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The International Film Festival of India kicked off in style on November 20 in Goa.

Why is Radhika Talking In #Hashtags?

Why is Radhika Talking In #Hashtags?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Ananya introduces you to her #DostAstra... Hina's world is upside down... Mrunal glows in yellow...

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

Richa-Ali's Mehendi Ki Raat

Richa-Ali's Mehendi Ki Raat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Pictures from Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's week-long wedding keep pouring in.

From cricket field to big screen: Mithali Raj biopic in works

From cricket field to big screen: Mithali Raj biopic in works

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

"I am extremely happy on this association with Viacom18 Motion Pictures. Hoping that this movie inspires more people, especially young girls to take up sports as a career," a statement from the cricketer read.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

When Big B lost brownie points from Aaradhya

When Big B lost brownie points from Aaradhya

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The indulgent grandfather explains.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Why There's So Much Global Love For RRR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Like Slumdog Millionaire, RRR will remain a one-time phenomenon until another big, larger-than-life, Indian film connects with the critics in the West, predicts Aseem Chhabra.

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

'Indian manufacturers are making good-quality EVs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'I'm very much against petrol and diesel....'' 'I travel in an electric car.' 'I have had a really good experience with it.'

Fan at Australian F1 GP left bleeding after hit by car debris

Fan at Australian F1 GP left bleeding after hit by car debris

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A spectator at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix suffered a cut to his arm when struck by a piece of debris from Kevin Magnussen's car.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of caste census captures socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India to make big splash in 'Big Apple'

India to make big splash in 'Big Apple'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The India@60 event seeks to attract the world's attention, particularly that of the global Inc, to India by portraying its strengths -- democracy, diversity and demographics -- which have powered the sub-continent nation's development.