News for 'Chetan Bhagat'

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former India cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi said the appointment "defies all logic".

No state can deny implementation of CAA: Kapil Sibal

No state can deny implementation of CAA: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

"People in India are showing their angst, their concerns, their worries about the future of India. Everybody wants development, what has Modi done? He has done his own development rather than development of the country," he added.

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Kerala did disastrous thing by electing Rahul: Ramachandra Guha

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'If Rahul Gandhi disappears, Modi has to talk about his own policies and why they failed'

'Kai Po Che' child star Digvijay ready to realise IPL dream

'Kai Po Che' child star Digvijay ready to realise IPL dream

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Six years hence, that child artiste, Digvijay Deshmukh, now all of 21, got picked at the IPL auction by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh.

8 times Salman-Katrina enthralled us

8 times Salman-Katrina enthralled us

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Salman-Kat have major chemistry to live up to in Bharat!

'People still don't call me a superstar'

'People still don't call me a superstar'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'People like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth are superstars. In my eyes, I am not a superstar.' Modest talk from Aamir Khan.

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The episode occurred when she took a supportive stand on the Delhi firecrackers ban.

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Priyanka takes Quantico to Paris!

Priyanka takes Quantico to Paris!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

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

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Esha Gupta: Navin Tyagi sounds more Talibani than Hindu

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

First Thing People Subconsciously Notice - Your Shoes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

What is the first thing people subconsciously notice - Your Shoes. Find here why it is important to wear the right shoes at the right time.

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Apart from Modi, Jaggi Vasudev to address 2-day tax officers' conference

Just how well are Karan Johar's films doing?

Just how well are Karan Johar's films doing?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Karan Johar keeps his hit run intact with Student of the Year 2.

Modern or shockingly regressive? The 2 States of mind

Modern or shockingly regressive? The 2 States of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

2 States, for all its modern touches, is a very regressive film, deeply rooted in old fashioned values that surely make no sense in the India of 2014.

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

Love him, hate him, Dan Brown is a rockstar!

Love him, hate him, Dan Brown is a rockstar!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Bestselling author Dan Brown spoke at the Penguin Annual Lecture in Mumbai on November 12. Snapshots from the evening

Crossword book awards: Karan Johar, Sudha Murty, Sadhguru win big!

Crossword book awards: Karan Johar, Sudha Murty, Sadhguru win big!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The country's oldest book awards saw some interesting wins.

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Sonam Kapoor, in holiday mood!

Sonam Kapoor, in holiday mood!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

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

Review: Half Girlfriend is a full-fledged fiasco!

Review: Half Girlfriend is a full-fledged fiasco!

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Stupidity is responded with equal, if not more stupidity, in Half Girlfriend.

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

British Airways incurs wrath of Tendulkar and his fans. Here's why...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

When the 'god' is angry, look what happens. Sachin Tendulkar, 'God of Cricket' was annoyed and expressed his displeasure on Twitter. Since then, the social networking site is buzzing.

How to create a bestseller

How to create a bestseller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Shuma Raha finds out how writers are using social media to produce bestsellers.

Top leader Teltumbde among 26 Maoists killed in Gadchiroli, say police

Top leader Teltumbde among 26 Maoists killed in Gadchiroli, say police

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Top Maoist leader Milind Teltumbde was among the 26 Maoists killed in an encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, a senior police official said on Sunday.

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

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

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

A force, a firefly. Shine on Sushant

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput came, sparkled and left for a world that will hopefully understand and treat him better, hopes Sukanya Verma.

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'On her birthday, I decided to meet her and dressed up for it.' 'Then I saw her walking towards me with a boy. I thought it could be her brother.' 'But when she came close, she asked, "Have you met my boyfriend?"' 'That day I realised the value of sad songs in India.' 'That was the first time I was heartbroken.'

Yakub Memon hanging is revealing of the bumbling Indian liberal

Yakub Memon hanging is revealing of the bumbling Indian liberal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The 'bumbling liberal' and the 'neo-fascist' are two sides of the same coin. Neither has place in a moderate India, says Nikhil Inamdar

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Needless to say, coaching institutes are unhappy with suggestion.

STUMPED! What do Masaan, Jaanisaar, Drishyam mean?

STUMPED! What do Masaan, Jaanisaar, Drishyam mean?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

What these movie titles mean!

'Nach Baliye helped me bond with my wife on a different level'

'Nach Baliye helped me bond with my wife on a different level'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Nach Baliye 7 winners Himanshoo Malhotra and Amruta Khanvilkar discuss their big win.

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Condemning the police crackdown inside Jamia Millia university, several film industry insiders, including one from Hollywood, on Monday rallied behind the university's students and said the government is trying to stifle voices of dissent against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Vijay joins the Rajini club

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Mersal is the first Vijay film to make Rs 200 crores. Some say credit for the star's most successful film goes to the BJP and its opponents.

Teacher's Day Special: What Bollywood has taught us!

Teacher's Day Special: What Bollywood has taught us!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

This year on Teacher's Day, we take a tongue-in-cheek look at the 10 invaluable lessons Bollywood has imparted.

DU admissions: First list out, 100 pc cut-off in 3 colleges

DU admissions: First list out, 100 pc cut-off in 3 colleges

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The first cut-off list of Delhi University for its undergraduate courses has for the third time touched the 100 per cent-mark with three rank outsider colleges this time putting the ceiling at maximum for admission to its B.Sc (Computer Science) course.

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Sonakshi Sinha holidays in Miami!

Rediff.com25 May 2016

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