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Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Remo D'souza's level-headed direction keeps the film uplifted.

LFW: Riya Sen sizzles for Arpan Vohra!

LFW: Riya Sen sizzles for Arpan Vohra!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Arpan Vohra has opted for a nautical theme with his latest offerings at the LFW.

Jai Bolo Telangana is uni-dimensional

Jai Bolo Telangana is uni-dimensional

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Jai Bolo Telangana may attract only the supporters of the cause to the theatres.

It's the leadership vacuum that Anna has filled

It's the leadership vacuum that Anna has filled

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The tremendous response, especially from the youth of the country to a 74-year-old Gandhian, has put paid to many political dreams. It is the leadership vacuum that Anna Hazare has filled, write Col Anil Athale

Modi has lost the battle on farm laws

Modi has lost the battle on farm laws

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

This crisis requires political sophistication and governance skills. This BJP has neither, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Trailer Watch: Baahubali 2 disappoints

Trailer Watch: Baahubali 2 disappoints

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf gives his reasons for disliking the trailer of the most anticipated mega movie of the year, Baahubali: The Conclusion.

Listen to the ordinary Congress worker,Sonia exhorts Congress

Listen to the ordinary Congress worker,Sonia exhorts Congress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

When Congress President Sonia Gandhi asked her ministers and people in authority in the 125-year-old Congress Party to take ordinary workers seriously, she immediately struck an chord with thousands of grassroots workers who have come from across the country to attend the 83rd plenary session of the party.

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

These advertisments struck a chord with people because of their creativity and innovation.

It's pucca! Sara to make her debut opposite Sushant

It's pucca! Sara to make her debut opposite Sushant

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Here's looking forward to Saif's little girl making her big Bollywood debut!

When a movie has India, Bharat, Hindustan in the title...

When a movie has India, Bharat, Hindustan in the title...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

There are many patriotic movies lined up in the months ahead. What makes some of these films special is that these have the country's name right in the title itself, what with 'India' and 'Hindustan' finding prominence.

How will media companies make money

How will media companies make money

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The online audience will attract only a fraction of the ad rates the one on television gets.

How CRPF is winning over tribals in Naxal-hit Sukma

How CRPF is winning over tribals in Naxal-hit Sukma

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The jawans are helping farmers in ploughing their fields

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Is BJP's criticism of Obama a publicity stunt?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday criticised United States President Barack Obama's speech at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, for not mentioning Pakistan as the perpetrator of the terror attacks in 2008, which had targeted the luxurious hotel.BJP's national spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy had termed Obama's speech a disappointment, claiming that by omitting to name Pakistan, he had missed an opportunity to strike a chord with the people of India.

Will Coke Studio work for the cola major?

Will Coke Studio work for the cola major?

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Given that teens as a segment forms a critical part of Coca Cola's spend, a significant part of the annual budget will be spent on Coke Studio.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Shreya Ghoshal mesmerises New Zealand

Shreya Ghoshal mesmerises New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Reader Perdy Mohindru from Auckland, New Zealand, sent us this article and picture of Shreya Ghoshal's concert in New Zealand recently.

Michelle makes up for missed date with Amritsar

Michelle makes up for missed date with Amritsar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Michelle Obama hits it off yet again with children, reports Sahim Salim.

Michelle makes up for missed date with Amritsar

Michelle makes up for missed date with Amritsar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Though she does not speak a word of Hindi, Michelle Obama struck an instant chord with school children who waited for over three hours to meet her at the National Crafts Museum on Monday.

Shoojit Sircar's daughter makes acting debut in Piku

Shoojit Sircar's daughter makes acting debut in Piku

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Shoojit's daughter Anannya is nine years old. She's keenly interested in music, and is a fan of her father's cinema.

Who dresses bride Deepika Padukone the best?

Who dresses bride Deepika Padukone the best?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

In photos: Her best off-screen desi looks and the designers who got it right.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The opposition parties also alleged that the gangster was killed to protect the UP government.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.

'I don't do movies from a political angle'

'I don't do movies from a political angle'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

'We are talking about history, about things that transpired.' 'If we don't know our history, we will never be able to evolve as individuals.'

Special: Red, White and Blue Diwalis

Special: Red, White and Blue Diwalis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Shobhan Bantwal says her Diwalis have taken on a different glow.

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Obama, Trump, Theresa May not on Prince Harry's wedding guest list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).' 'This would mean that there has been no change in India's climate of doing business across two regimes.' 'This is exactly consistent with the reality on the ground,' observes Debashis Basu.

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Meet 2020's New Debutant Directors

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists those who are expected to score big with their Bollywood debuts in the months to come.

Cellphone vendors look to catch 'em young

Cellphone vendors look to catch 'em young

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Handset vendors like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Spice and now Microsoft too have launched phones targeted solely at young users of social networking sites.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

How to make Indian babus more productive

How to make Indian babus more productive

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The best solution is to appoint a top flight management consultant, study the working of each of the ministries, and ask the consultant to submit a detailed report that should be made public for a national debate.

Dharavi rocks to a different beat

Dharavi rocks to a different beat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Blue Frog and NGO Acorn (India) have teamed up for a six-event Dharavi Rocks live music festival. The first act performed on April 29 in Dharavi.

Sonu Nigam creates magic in Kannada

Sonu Nigam creates magic in Kannada

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

After belting out chart busters for director Yograj Bhat in Mungaru Male, Sonu Nigam is looking to create the same magic with his number Udisuve Belakina Seereya... in Pancharangi.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST HITS of 2019

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST HITS of 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As many as 17 films entered the Rs 100 Crore Club in 2019.

Teens shine at SAYA! annual do

Teens shine at SAYA! annual do

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The skit was part of SAYA!'s annual event to showcase the efforts of the youth, held in the First Presbyterian church in Elmhurst, the basement of which serves as the SAYA! office. The program included skits and performances by various groups, including those from Middle School 137, Richmond Hill High School and Flushing High School. Desi Girls, one of SAYA!'s own groups, had a skit on stereotypes and the South Asian girl;

Maoist fury in Jharkhand, Bihar during shutdown

Maoist fury in Jharkhand, Bihar during shutdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

About 12 armed Maoists set fire to three trucks at around 1 am in Giridih's Isri area and cut down trees to block traffic on the Dumri-Giridih road, Giridih Superintendent of police Ravi Kant Dhan said.

London Olympics mascots: Neither cuddly nor cute

London Olympics mascots: Neither cuddly nor cute

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The London 2012 organisers unveiled its Olympic and Paralympic mascots. Moulded from steel left over from the last girder on the Olympic stadium, the mascots are neither cuddly nor cute.

World's top 10 brands

World's top 10 brands

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The business of building brands is a tough one. And no one knows it better than corporate majors. In today's ever-changing economy, entrepreneurs seek specialists' help to launch their products and create brands.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is not so much a homosexual romance as it is an exuberant appeal imploring conservative Indian parents to accept and respect their children's choices, gay or straight, notes Sukanya Verma.

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Having struck the right chord with the buyers with FM radio-equipped and multimedia phones, the cell phone makers are now concentrating on a new trend -- dual SIM phones.