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Dress for success: Fashion tips to show you mean business

Dress for success: Fashion tips to show you mean business

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Tips to pick the right business attire.

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Take a bow, Manish Malhotra!

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

Ladies, hold your breath!

Ladies, hold your breath!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Actor Fawad Khan is the new face of Giovani, a leading apparel brand.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

For the love of vintage

For the love of vintage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Stunning cars from the Mumbai International Motor Show.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

A 58-year-old film that speak to Indians of 2015

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'India was 10 years old when Guru Dutt made Pyaasa, but even at that young age, its poets -- including the film's lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi -- appeared disappointed with the direction the country was taking.'

Trailer Watch: Is Craig man enough for the great new Bond film?

Trailer Watch: Is Craig man enough for the great new Bond film?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

SPECTRE promises to be a twisty tale of reveals and double-crosses, and Sam Mendes is the right filmmaker for the task.

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Shriya Saran is the queen in power!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Bollywood actor Shriya Saran ruled the ramp at Amazon India Fashion Week Fall 2016.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Sharman likes to give people some sunshine

Rediff.com19 May 2020

''The OTT platform has been taken over by dark dramas and thrillers.' 'So Baarish 2 is a enjoyable breeze.'

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma could not resist Vinod Khanna's charms, and salutes him in her tribute.

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

25 years of Pretty Woman!

25 years of Pretty Woman!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic has aged remarkably well.

Why John le Carre will never die

Why John le Carre will never die

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

He will be remembered not only as a writer but as one of the great chroniclers and interrogators of the history of our times, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some of the dance-offs that regaled us in the past.

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Can a man and a woman be 'friends' without having sex?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

As Imtiaz Ali's Jab Harry Met Sejal releases, Aseem Chhabra feels it's the best time to revisit the Hollywood classic When Harry Met Sally, which tries to answer the question in the title of this feature.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.

Fan could be SRK's best birthday present

Fan could be SRK's best birthday present

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Bring it on, Shah Rukh, raves Raja Sen.

Jacqueline, Sonam, Deepika: Silver gals of Bollywood

Jacqueline, Sonam, Deepika: Silver gals of Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Learn to wear silver like the ladies of the silver screen.

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Should Deepika do this role? VOTE!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

For fun's sake, Sukanya Verma puts together an ambitious, star-studded wish list of actors we'd love to see in all the key roles just in case someone decided to do a Hindi version.

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

A cinematic experience like this one doesn't come by too often, raves Kshamaya Daniel.

10 Things We Love About Govinda

10 Things We Love About Govinda

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The 53-year-old makes his return as a leading man in the upcoming Aa Gaya Hero.

Like the poster of Cabaret?

Like the poster of Cabaret?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

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

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Sushhh, so SEXY!

Sushhh, so SEXY!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Move over the models. It was Sushmita Sen who truly stole the show.

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Review: Romeo Juliet is too predictable

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Director Lakshman pitches love against money in Romeo Juliet and there are no prizes for guessing which one wins, writes S Saraswathi.

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors review

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors is not a great show, but an efficient one, notes Sreehari Nair.

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

What if Aladdin was made in Bollywood?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Here are the actors who can totally play Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie!

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

'Don't make the industry a soft target'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I have never had a foul experience in the industry.' 'There are rotten apples everywhere, in your family, relatives, friends circle, colleagues...' 'It's very vulnerable because of the glamour, but it's very heartbreaking to hear bad things about the industry.' 'It's not such a bad place.'

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

Readers' Pick: The 10 MOST WATCHED Hindi Films

Readers' Pick: The 10 MOST WATCHED Hindi Films

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

And here are your responses...

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.