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A film named Bastards!

A film named Bastards!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Geethu Mohandas's third film will look at gangsterism from a female gaze.

Readers Pick: Indian Films That REALLY Deserve Oscar Entry

Readers Pick: Indian Films That REALLY Deserve Oscar Entry

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Here's your pick!

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The 67-year-old Patel had played 21 Tests for India with little success but was a stalwart for Karnataka at the first class level.

BCCI to put out advertisement for Indian team coach job: Thakur

BCCI to put out advertisement for Indian team coach job: Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Newly-elected Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Sunday, said the Board will advertise for the post of the coach of the Indian team.

PIX: Mahie Gill's HOTTEST Avatars

PIX: Mahie Gill's HOTTEST Avatars

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The actress appears on the latest cover of Maxim magazine in a sensational new avatar.

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

A look at film releases affected by coronavirus.

Review: Shaitan is more SprayTan than Satan

Review: Shaitan is more SprayTan than Satan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Bejoy Nambiar may have directed the film but it has Anurag Kashyap's pawprints all over its treatment.

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Why is BJP so divided in in Himachal?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

If the bribe-for-PPE-supply controversy in Himachal escalates, the BJP could have a lot to lose.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Watch out for Sobhita, folks!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I didn't want to be the bottom-most in the food chain of a commercial film.' 'I'd rather do something experimental and learn and hope that this translates into somebody noticing me.'

Pahlaj Nihalani: 'I will see Mr Prasoon Joshi in court'

Pahlaj Nihalani: 'I will see Mr Prasoon Joshi in court'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Everybody knows about Prasoon Joshi's friendship with Aamir Khan.' 'No one is surprised that Thugs Of Hindostan was given an all-clear censor certification out of turn.'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut with Raman Raghav 2.0.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

Priyanka Chopra's cousin goes topless

Priyanka Chopra's cousin goes topless

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

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

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

A third of the total restaurant market in India - valued at Rs 4.25 trillion - could be wiped out in the current financial year, since many players have simply been unable to sustain operations in the absence of customers.

Thakur becomes second youngest BCCI President

Thakur becomes second youngest BCCI President

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 41-year-old Thakur replaced Shashank Manohar who quit the position to take up the ICC chairman's job. The Maharashtra Cricket Association chief and business magnate Shirke expectedly filled in the Secretary's post which was left vacant by Thakur's resignation on Saturday.

Kings' announcement of Dharamsala as venue puzzles BCCI, HPCA

Kings' announcement of Dharamsala as venue puzzles BCCI, HPCA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

There seems to be no end to confusion with regards to shift of Kings XI Punjab's three Indian Premier League home matches after the franchise issued an official statement naming Dharamsala as their second home venue.

'I am definitely a grey character'

'I am definitely a grey character'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't find characters that are not grey that exciting.'

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced that former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly have been entrusted with the task of selecting the next Indian coach.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The actor's star father reacts to his son's recent spate of flops.

What the BCCI can learn from Jungle Book

What the BCCI can learn from Jungle Book

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The fictional characters in the movie knew that water was of utmost importance. This is something that the BCCI continues to ignore as they insist that IPL matches, be played in the drought-hit state, writes Rediff com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke will relinquish office as president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association since the "parent body will need him more" in a situation when it is going through major structural reforms.

Shastri's contract ends, India set to get a new coach

Shastri's contract ends, India set to get a new coach

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'Ravi Shastri's contract has ended. We are looking at a full-time coach.'

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

''Bombay' won't be allowed in films at all, unless it's a period drama'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'If filmmakers and song-writers continue to use the unconstitutional name for the city, we have no choice but to delete it,' explains the CBFC chairperson.

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

2018's Top 10 Hindi Movies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma lists the 2018 films that impressive her.

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'After Gully Boy, many interesting projects started coming my way.' 'But things really changed with the Filmfare. Now, people notice me.' 'It's a good space, where you don't have to tell people who you are.'

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

This is a moment when the leaders at the Centre and states must show true leadership for the sake of the country. And it is the top political leaders, not attorney generals or bureaucrats, who should be sitting together and settling this thorny issue of compensation, says Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Why Taapsee is feeling the PRESSURE

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I have a goal that one day, before audiences walk into a theatre, they will think that it's a Taapsee Pannu film and so, it will be worth their time and money.'

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'It got boring after a point.'

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Manmarziyaan is a meaty slice of Tinder-day relationships where love is a libidinous explosion that is unafraid of consequences and flies in the face of discretion,' says Sukanya Verma.

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Some fun trivia!

India to host 2018 Asia Cup, 2016 edition in Bangladesh

India to host 2018 Asia Cup, 2016 edition in Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The next year's Asia Cup T20 tournament will be held in Bangladesh in February with India hosting the 2018 edition of the marquee event, said Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur.

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Srini to remain ICC chairman till BCCI's Sept AGM: Thakur

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur says former president Narayanswami Srinivasan will continue as ICC chairman till September after which the Board will chalk out a way forward at its Annual General Meeting.

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Despite the Delhi police's tarnished reputation in recent months, viewers find themselves rooting for Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary because he displays both vulnerability and remorse, observes Ranjita Ganesan.

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

'I am glad I am getting to live my dream.' Anushka Sharma, on a career-high, talks about her films.