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The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

'The most difficult performance of my life'

'The most difficult performance of my life'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Shahid Kapoor is aware how important a film Kaminey is for him.

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

10 reasons why we still love Top Gun

10 reasons why we still love Top Gun

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Can Top Gun 2 -- now officially in the works -- even hope to live up to the original?

10 reasons why we still love Top Gun

10 reasons why we still love Top Gun

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Can Top Gun 2 -- now officially in the works -- even hope to live up to the original?

'Peace for Paris' symbol goes viral in solidarity with terror victims

'Peace for Paris' symbol goes viral in solidarity with terror victims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

A "Peace for Paris" symbol, combining the city's beloved Eiffel Tower with the peace sign of the Sixties, has gone viral following the Paris terror attacks.

Injured Anderson to miss Bangladesh tour

Injured Anderson to miss Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England pace bowler James Anderson has been ruled out of the team's Test series in Bangladesh next month after the 34-year-old failed to recover fully from a shoulder injury.

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I think I have been lucky that I have found directors who take me for what I am and what they think I am capable of, rather than go on my previous films and see what I have done.'

Defence Minister Parrikar commissions 4 Coast Guard ships

Defence Minister Parrikar commissions 4 Coast Guard ships

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday commissioned four Indian Coast Guard vessels at port town of Vasco in Goa, which will be mainly used for patrolling and interception.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former England star footballer David Beckham has reportedly landed a cameo role of 'Blackleg leader' in Guy Ritchie's new upcoming movie, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur.

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

Rediff.com4 May 2015

About 200 people were inside the conference centre at the time and were moved to the back of the building before being evacuated using school buses.

SEE: Sprinter Hima takes to cricket to stay fit

SEE: Sprinter Hima takes to cricket to stay fit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Star sprinter Hima Das is not losing her sleep over qualifying for the Olympics, having included cycling and a bit of cricket in her "medium-intensity" training regime while taking care to avoid the sweltering summer heat in Patiala.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

ICC approves Agarwal as replacement for injured Shankar

ICC approves Agarwal as replacement for injured Shankar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Originally picked to play at the number four batting spot, Shankar has managed scores of 15 not out, 29 and 14 in his three matches in the World Cup.

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'Today, Shekhar Kapoor is offended because no one has consulted him about this new project. Why should they?'

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

He was 83.

The Top 5 scorers in the English Premier League

The Top 5 scorers in the English Premier League

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Take a look at the top scorers of the English premier league!

US, French intelligence were aware of Paris suspects' terror links

US, French intelligence were aware of Paris suspects' terror links

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Cherif Kouachi, 32, and his brother Said, 34, accused of carrying out the massacre at the Charlie Hebdo office in Paris, managed to slip under the radar despite them being on counterterrorism agencies' radar for years before Wednesday's attack.

Sochi Games: Ice dancers glide to centre stage and more...

Sochi Games: Ice dancers glide to centre stage and more...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The climax to the Olympic ice dance competition will be a showdown between the United States and Canada in what should be the most captivating of seven medal events in Sochi on Monday.

'Precious' Dhawan down but not out yet...

'Precious' Dhawan down but not out yet...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Forced out of at least three World Cup matches, injured Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday hinted that it is not yet over for him.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump thinks Paris is in Germany... and this guy wants to be US president

Trump thinks Paris is in Germany... and this guy wants to be US president

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, has triggered an online rage with his tweet after a man wielding a meat cleaver tried to enter a police station in France claiming to avenge French military action in Syria, on Thursday, a year to the day since the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Stars we should get on Bigg Boss 8 instead of Kim K!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

No Kim? No sweat. These Hollywood stars would do just fine too.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Hollywood's HIGHEST PAID TV actors of 2013

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Charlie Sheen makes it to Number 10. Find out who tops the list.

EPL: Chelsea thrash West Ham; Burnley beat Wolves

EPL: Chelsea thrash West Ham; Burnley beat Wolves

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham scored a late opportunist double to secure a 3-0 home win for Chelsea over West Ham United in the English Premier League on Monday.

Prabhas gets 50 crore! Deepika gets 20 crore!

Prabhas gets 50 crore! Deepika gets 20 crore!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Deepika apparently asks for a pay cheque on par with the film's leading man.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

These heart-warming cartoons pay homage to victims of the Paris attacks

These heart-warming cartoons pay homage to victims of the Paris attacks

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

As the world watched terror unleashing in Paris from afar, cartoonists from all over the world have picked up their pen and paid tributes.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

When Bollywood stars were inspired by real life icons

When Bollywood stars were inspired by real life icons

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Sonakshi Sinha's character in Holiday in inspired from boxing legend, Muhammad Ali's daughter Laila Ali.

Twitter, twitter on the wall: The best hashtags of 2015

Twitter, twitter on the wall: The best hashtags of 2015

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the great moments on Twitter in 2015, from single Tweets that captured our imagination to hashtags that sparked global conversations.

What's a young actor's home like?

What's a young actor's home like?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shashank Arora's home is a neatly done bachelor pad...

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

EPL: QPR charged by FA for failing to control their players

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Queens Park Rangers have been charged by the English FA for failing to control their players during their Premier League game at home to Manchester City last Saturday.

Ice dancing's supreme coach Zoueva guides gold and silver winners

Ice dancing's supreme coach Zoueva guides gold and silver winners

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Marina Zoueva faced the ultimate test of her loyalties at the Winter Olympics on Monday as, in a bitter-sweet twist for ice dancing's supreme coach, she found her allegiances torn three ways.