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'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.'

Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Planning To Freeze Your Eggs? What You Must Know

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Dr Sulbha Arora, clinical director and fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility, explains everything you need to know about egg freezing in India, including the process, the cost and the risks involved.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

'A majority of filmmakers cannot truly understand the city because they don't live here,' says Anusha Rizvi, Director, The Great Shamsuddin Family.

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.'

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty, on Wednesday announced an investment of $11 billion till 2030 for building 1 gigawatt (Gw) state-of-the-art AI-native, purpose-built data centres in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Mothers Against Vaping Launches Edu Toolkit

Mothers Against Vaping Launches Edu Toolkit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The kit is aimed at building awareness among children about the hazards of new-age gateway nicotine devices such as nicotine gums, pouches and vapes.

'Dhurandhar Is Not Just A Project For Me'

'Dhurandhar Is Not Just A Project For Me'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

'It feels like the universe gently whispered, 'Pause, don't rush away yet, there's a story waiting for you here'.'

Isha Ambani Dazzles At UK's Pink Ball

Isha Ambani Dazzles At UK's Pink Ball

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Isha Ambani looked stunning in a custom phulwari ensemble while hosting the maiden Pink Ball in London.

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The photographs showcase the different emotions of India and power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic event, the pictures take me there.'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in the global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals (learners) to realise their full potential, suggests N Ravichandran.

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.

'National Awards Are Compromised'

'National Awards Are Compromised'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'Files are getting awards', Prakash Raj said in an apparent reference to The Kashmir Files< receiving national honours.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Now, Watch Kaantha On OTT

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Vampires, murders, superheroes and romantic reunions galore, it's quite a package of emotions on OTT this week.

''It's Very Explosive Material'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.'

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Word Of The Year: Vibe Coding

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

How familiar are you with Vibe Coding? Aura Farming? Broligarchy?

How The Action Was Shot In They Call Him OG

How The Action Was Shot In They Call Him OG

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This film had many weapons, car chases, blasts, katana action, Japanese fighters, fire and fist fights...'

Janhvi, Diipa, Priyanka Were All About...

Janhvi, Diipa, Priyanka Were All About...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Mumbai turned into a stage of power and poise as Harper's Bazaar India hosted the second edition of the Women of the Year Awards 2025, celebrating trailblazing women across film, fashion, art and business.

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Aditya Pancholi has claimed he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab, a role that eventually went to Anil Kapoor.

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Bollywood Scores Huge In Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Indian films are set to cross A$39 million at the Australian box office in 2025, outperforming local cinema and becoming the third-largest after the US and UK.

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

OpenAI Trains ChatGPT To 'Think in Indian'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The aim is to have curated datasets that create cultural and historical nuances that help us make our models understand these better.'

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models.

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

What Democrats Can Learn From Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

His victory means that his party will have to learn from him, because after the rise of Donald Trump, the Democrats have been in disarray. They have had no real answer to the Trump phenomenon and Zohran, with his emphatic and clear policies aimed at working class Americans offers them a national path for a return, asserts Aakar Patel.

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is one of the best films of the year.

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey. An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday struggles and spin magic from it, one who understood that to reach the masses you needed to communicate with them in their language and context -- he was all of this and more.

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India -- he represents both a challenge and an opportunity, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

'Shah Rukh Is Always Cracking Jokes'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Back then, Shah Rukh Khan had no style, but he understood his strengths.' 'He knew he was appreciated for his energy and that boosted his confidence.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

'Gabroo, Chooza, Sometimes Nalayak'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'

Rosatom To Expand Non-Nuclear Footprint In India

Rosatom To Expand Non-Nuclear Footprint In India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Extending its nuclear power plant supply relationship with India to the non-nuclear sector, Russia's integrated atomic power major Rosatom State Corporation is in talks for a 50:50 additive technology joint venture.

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

WATCH: Art director Nitin Desai designs Uddhav's stage

WATCH: Art director Nitin Desai designs Uddhav's stage

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com spoke to art director Nitin Desai about designing the swearing-in stage.

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

'When Lataji Called Me Mahalaxmi'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'If I'm proud to be single it's because Lata was so blissfully single.'