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Riding Retro in Delhi

Riding Retro in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital

When Elli Avram wanted to scream

When Elli Avram wanted to scream

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'When I went home to Sweden after Bigg Boss, people recognised me. They were following the show!' 'In New York, they were calling out my name on the streets!'

A prince who walked on the wild side

A prince who walked on the wild side

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'A Life With Wildlife is a must for all who are concerned about how a billion Indians will coexist with over 500 mammals and 1,300 birds, not to mention 25,000 flowering plant species in the new century,' says Mahesh Rangarajan.

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Review: Budhia soars on the strength of its fine actors, honest efforts

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Budhia Singh: Born To Run is not so much a film as it is a passionate appeal to remind and regain an opportunity for Odisha's erstwhile Wonder Boy, now a forgotten teenager, writes Sukanya Verma.

When Hrithik, Dharmendra ROBBED Diamonds!

When Hrithik, Dharmendra ROBBED Diamonds!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Bollywood's grand diamond heists!

Why there isn't a perfect formula for a dream job

Why there isn't a perfect formula for a dream job

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

A change in career is really not as bad as it seems and not getting into your desired career line doesn't mean you're a failure.

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

'Girls are curious about my sexual orientation'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

India's first male ballet dancer began learning the dance form at the advanced age of 19. Eleven years later, his passion for ballet continues to shine brightly.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

Review: Fan is a brilliant film with SRK at his best

Review: Fan is a brilliant film with SRK at his best

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Take a bow, Shah Rukh Khan, raves Raja Sen.

The 10 best places to have chai

The 10 best places to have chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the mood for chai?

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Shah Rukh Khan: The King's Speech

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Satyajit Ray's fabulous use of fantasy to condemn fascism and Shah Rukh Khan's gift of enthralling oratory, Sukanya Verma's fantastic filmi week.

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

The BRILLIANCE of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

On Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 91st birth anniversary on September 30, we bring back a Rediff Special done on the brilliant filmmaker in December 2002.

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Want to know about the hidden lakes in the urban sprawl of the National Capital Region? The author, Geetanjali Krishna goes on a trail in their search.

My grandfather Somnath Chatterjee

My grandfather Somnath Chatterjee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Shashwata Chatterjee on watching the football World Cup, spending days in the MP's Delhi home and the day his Dadu came to visit him in his college in Los Angeles.

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Christopher Nolan's next, Gulzar's gussa, Shyam Benegal's Shivaji and RD's Lawrence of Arabia connection, catch all this and more in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

Drape with attitude

Drape with attitude

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

With the "#100sareepact" trending, saris have come back into focus as a garment that is contemporary yet comfortable. Ritika Bhatia identifies four labels leading the funky revolution.

10 clever ways to refashion old silk saris

10 clever ways to refashion old silk saris

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Here's how you can lend a new look to your old silk sari.

Review: Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya

Review: Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Raja Sen feels Dedh Ishqiya is a genuinely smart film.

My father, Satyajit Ray

My father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com3 May 2016

One of India's top filmmakers Satyajit Raj would have been 95 on May 2. We celebrate him by re-publishing a special series of articles through the week.

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Ranbir-Ranveer, sigh sigh!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

From Feroz Khan-Danny Denzongpa's bare skin to Ranbir Kapoor-Ranveer Singh bare soul, Sukanya Verma's super filmi week saw it all!

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Rishi Kapoor-Sridevi-Vinod Khanna starrer Chandni.

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

We celebrate the brilliant actor by looking back at his classic works.

Try these exciting tea recipes

Try these exciting tea recipes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Ginger and tulsi flavoured tea is passe. Exotic ingredients are now finding their way into the kettle.

Raveena: Aamir has a right to his opinion

Raveena: Aamir has a right to his opinion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

What your favourite celebrities are saying on social media.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!

Valentine's Day: What the stars foretell

Valentine's Day: What the stars foretell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

These predictions will ensure you have the perfect romantic day.

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

The BEST Moments in Hindi Films in 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The author revisits Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and finds them to be a medley of the old and new

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

'Rahul Gandhi was not wrong in invoking the 2002 Gujarat riots but when Arnab Goswami threw the curve ball of judicial clean chit to Modi, he did not know what to say. A better-prepared man would have come back that it was not a question of judicial clean chits but about owing up moral responsibility, would have even cited AB Vajpayee's own rajdharma plea,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Anil Kapoor!

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rock and roll revelry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Avengers: Age Of Ultron is one madly indulgent film says Raja Sen.

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Jobs fails to meet expectations, writes Paloma Sharma.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday after battling cancer. He was 70.

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Of toilet tales and Bollywood masti!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!