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Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

'High-speed rail is a mistake for India'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Hyperloop concept was first released in 2013 by Tesla and SpaceX's Elon Musk as an alternative to high-speed rail

Dusky and beautiful! This Indian beauty is breaking stereotypes

Dusky and beautiful! This Indian beauty is breaking stereotypes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'Small, petite desi girl' Hamel Patel is breaking boundaries for herself and for women around her.

How long will OTTs survive?

How long will OTTs survive?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The argument that the pandemic has given a boost to streaming video is fallacious. Only three OTTs saw a rise in viewership; the others fell.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Unusual summer pics: Standing in the fountain!

Unusual summer pics: Standing in the fountain!

Rediff.com9 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amazon Prime has reportedly bought the film's exclusive premiere rights at a whopping Rs 30 crore.

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sanjeet Das, director at Words Infocom one of India's prominent dubbing and voice production houses in Mumbai tells Abhishek Mande how you can become a voice over artistes and busts myths about the industry.

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Jahnavi Patel/ Rediff.com chats with Mowgli when he comes to Mumbai.

Guess who made the cutest Cannes debut?

Guess who made the cutest Cannes debut?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Her gorgeous mother stunned the red carpet at Cannes!

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

How Dangal TV beat Star and Zee

How Dangal TV beat Star and Zee

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Is Dangal TV a flash in the pan?

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

US President-elect Trump had recently said that he would not allow Americans to be replaced by foreign workers, in an apparent reference to cases like that of Disney World and other American companies wherein people hired on H-1B visas, including Indians, displaced US workers.

The Jungle Book gets hi-tech avatar

The Jungle Book gets hi-tech avatar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The BBC will broadcast the new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic The Jungle Book, which has been made in India at the cost of 8 million pounds.

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

How Mukesh Ambani plans to expand his empire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Its trajectory in telecom is well known but now it is pushing for a similar leap into the ranks of the top players in its other businesses: media and entertainment, e-commerce, a series of online businesses ranging from health to education, and retail.

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Will coronavirus topple Trump?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'It is perplexing to see the leader of the First World with a first rate medical infrastructure come up short on its foresight to handle the pandemic,' notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates -- a measure of how much data is being transferred -- to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure.

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Should Tata be ranked India's best brand?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Amazon Prime leads the race to buy digital rights for Bollywood blockbusters with Hotstar and Netflix trailing far behind.

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

'When you walk to a Mira Nair set, you need to bring your A game to the table

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'There is so much you learn on a Mira Nair set.'

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Branded homes, latest toys of India's super rich

Branded homes, latest toys of India's super rich

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Branded residencies, designer-stamped homes have a snob value and are sold at a high premium, to willing buyers

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

These include Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, and Harman International Chairman Dinesh Paliwal.

ESPN-Star bags Champions League T20 rights

ESPN-Star bags Champions League T20 rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The bid includes a commitment by ESPN Star Sports to spend $75 million to market the tournament, which is the international version of the popular Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

Foreign brands eye Indian kids

Foreign brands eye Indian kids

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Zapp, Whoopy and many other international names too have big plans... kids retailing is growing by leaps and bounds in India and those in the industry say it is likely to see 30-35 per cent growth per annum.

US studios get taste for Bollywood

US studios get taste for Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

International investors are preparing to make an unprecedented onslaught on Bollywood this year, with several Hollywood studios and a group of London-listed funds looking to take a share of the world's most prolific movie-making market.

Toon channels to toy with books

Toon channels to toy with books

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Leveraging the popularity of their cartoon characters, all the top Indian children's channels - Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Disney - are getting aggressive in the area of publishing for children as well.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

From Shanti to Rang De, UTV has come a long way

From Shanti to Rang De, UTV has come a long way

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Over the years, UTV has added businesses to become an integrated media house. UTV's Ronnie Screwvala shares his vision in this interview describing UTV's itinerary to success.

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'As an actor, the excitement for me is to step into those shoes and see what keeps that man going and what has made him what he is today.'

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Trailer review: Ranbir enters a deliciously madcap world with Jagga Jasoos

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

For the sake of children's cinema in India, Raja Sen genuinely hope this film is a solid step forward.

Celebs in ads kill ideas: Experts

Celebs in ads kill ideas: Experts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005