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Stories On The Next Page Review

Stories On The Next Page Review

Rediff.com10 May 2022

If the television remote clicks on Stories On The Next Page, it's perhaps worth a look. But it does not merit active seeking in the hunt for watchable content, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Dhaakad Review

Dhaakad Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Kangana Ranaut ticks off all the boxes of the poker-faced spy model in Dhakaad, observes Sukanya Verma, but the the movie needs real rescuing.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As good as Mammootty is playing Sundaram, we see this facet of his performance through two lenses: That of Sundaram being an offset to whatever we know about James, and that of Mammootty doing quintessentially Tamil tics, including enacting scenes from old Tamil movies like solo plays, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

When Kangana didn't have money to get her first award

When Kangana didn't have money to get her first award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

On the 14th anniversary of her debut, Kangana revealed how she won the best actress award for Gangster, but didn't have the money to travel to Singapore to collect her prize.

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Before going to Kashmir, we were apprehensive because of what we had heard.' 'But what we saw when we reached Kashmir was altogether different.'

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

CBI boss wants to drop charges against Lalu in fodder scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

In a surprise move, Central Bureau of Investigation director Ranjit Sinha has advocated the dropping of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the three pending cases which are offshoots of the infamous fodder scam in which the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader has been convicted in one of the cases.

Why are these stars smiling?

Why are these stars smiling?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

What are film folk up to?

'Happy anniversary!', says Kiara to Shahid

'Happy anniversary!', says Kiara to Shahid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Kabir Singh turns one!

'Money and power, nothing worked'

'Money and power, nothing worked'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'There's no point making grand plans all our lives when life itself is so fragile.'

Postal Dept incurs loss of Rs 7 a postcard, Rs 5 on inland letter

Postal Dept incurs loss of Rs 7 a postcard, Rs 5 on inland letter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Most of the services of the postal department are incurring losses.

Thar Review

Thar Review

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Thar fails to ignite any excitement on screen, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood cinematographer shoots Steve Jobs biopic

Bollywood cinematographer shoots Steve Jobs biopic

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Cinematographer Aseem Bajaj of Son Of Sardar fame was quite overwhelmed by the experience.

Govt ramps up Remdesivir production to 74 lakh vials

Govt ramps up Remdesivir production to 74 lakh vials

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The Union home ministry said several steps have been taken to augment the production and supply of Remdesivir injections from 38.80 lakh units per month to 74 lakh units per month by early next month, and asked the states to ensure its seamless supply and transport.

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Under the new model, the IT services firm will replace the current structure of its various strategic business units, service lines and geographies with four strategic market units and two global business lines.

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I can't direct more than one film every two years, but I didn't want to lose out on the Baaghi vibe.'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Centre to induct more private sector specialists in govt departments

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online application, the statement said.

Jersey Review

Jersey Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Jersey is a sweet little drama that hits a home run on the strength of its heart and hero, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The situation is severe in North India as most of the logistics operation was manned by migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The problem with manpower is not only in courier and delivery services, but also at a shop level.

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

India Post may be keen to apply for payment bank licence.

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

'Grateful to be alive, I want to work'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'All my life, I have made expensive films. This time, I want to make the least expensive film ever made in Bollywood.' 'It's an honest attempt to climb Mount Everest without knowing if I will reach the peak.'

Bihar issues postal stamps on Narendra Modi

Bihar issues postal stamps on Narendra Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A set of four postal stamps and a special cover on Prime Minister Narendra Modi conceptualized by a philatelist from Bihar has been issued by the department of posts.

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

GPS devices will enable real-time money transactions

Draft ecommerce policy to ensure goods sold online meet standards

Draft ecommerce policy to ensure goods sold online meet standards

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Conformity assessment procedures will be put in place to verify that goods and services sold on e-commerce platforms meet required standards and technical regulations, according to the draft e-commerce policy. The policy, which is under discussion, also stated that actions and things which cannot be done by the online platform entities "can also not be done" by any of its associates and related parties. Government may, from time to time, notify parties which fall in the definition of associates and related parties, it said.

India Post calls to say you've got mail

India Post calls to say you've got mail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Changing with the times and in compliance with social distancing norms, customers are now picking up their parcels, speed posts and registered letters within the city themselves after they are informed on phone.

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Weddings And Movies: Match Made In Heaven

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

I remember a showbiz wedding during which guests had to sit through several painstakingly rehearsed but awkward dances performed by the bride's and groom's relatives. When Karan rolled his eyes, I smiled and said to him, 'You started it, now you suffer it.' An enchanting excerpt from Anupama Chopra's A Place In My Heart.

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

'Friends tell me I am like a 5 year old'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'I'm a very positive and optimistic human being.' 'You put a pile of garbage in front of me and I will find a flower in it.'

Medical devices industry eyes Rs 70,000 cr investment in 5 years

Medical devices industry eyes Rs 70,000 cr investment in 5 years

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The government is targeting 1,200 technical collaborations between Japanese companies and Indian investors for over Rs 42,000 crore, 200 joint ventures with overseas investors for Rs 14,000 crore, and another Rs 14,000-crore investment from about 50 multinational companies.

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Plan panel objects to govt funding for India Post bank

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The DoP has moved a Cabinet note for the government to provide Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) as initial capital to India Post towards starting a bank.

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The department of pharmaceuticals turned down a review petition by drugmaker Cipla against a price fixation order by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, slashing the price of Dytor Plus, a medicine for kidney and heart ailments.

Should drug prices be regulated?

Should drug prices be regulated?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Medicines are not commodities.

'I got rejected because I came from TV'

'I got rejected because I came from TV'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'I was supposed to fly out for a film, and just a few days before, they figured out that I was on TV for seven-eight years.' 'So they said it was not going to work out.' 'That was heartbreaking.'

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

'We are 50-plus and still working hard'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'I have been hearing this for the last four generations, that this is the last generation of superstars.' 'We will not leave it for the younger generation to take it easily.' 'We will not hand it over to them.'

Govt to undertake massive rollout of ATMs in post offices

Govt to undertake massive rollout of ATMs in post offices

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

DoP has 25,000 departmental post offices and 1,30,000 rural post offices across the country.