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Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'And as we sit (or sleep) out the nightmare, there is feverish speculation about what the post-Corona world might look like,' mulls Hasan Suroor.

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Anil Ambani turns to Hollywood

Rediff.com19 May 2008

After acquiring 200 theatres in America the Anil Ambani group, on Sunday will now co-produce Hollywood films, a territory which until now was dominated by UTV. Some of the films benefitting from the Reliance alliance is Nicolas Cage's Saturn Productions, Jim Carrey's JC 23 Entertainment, George Clooney's Smokehouse Productions, Chris Columbus 1492 Pictures, Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Jay Roach's Everyman Pictures.

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Om Puri appointed NFDC chairman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Veteran actor Om Puri has been appointed as the chairman of the National Films Division Corporation. He will formally take charge on April 23, after holding a press conference.

We want cricket, not cellphone commercials

We want cricket, not cellphone commercials

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Raja Sen rants against the unending ads that spoil our cricket games.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

Your say: The Simpsons get racist?

Your say: The Simpsons get racist?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Voice your opinion.

Tiger Woods back on the prowl

Tiger Woods back on the prowl

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Tiger Woods got a sneak preview of the venue for the US Open, playing his first round of golf since having knee surgery seven weeks ago.

The face is your password

The face is your password

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

This 40-second TV commercial for Lenovo's Y300 and Y500 notebook ranges was shot at a small island near Mumbai by director Rajesh Krishnan to popularise the Lenovo Y series with the 'face recognition technology'.

A da Vinci Code sequel?

A da Vinci Code sequel?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Should Da Vinci Code be banned?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Or should it have a proper release in India, like the rest of the world? Have your Say!

Irrfan gets ready for Japan!

Irrfan gets ready for Japan!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Irrfan plays a pivotal role in a television series entitled The Tokyo Trials

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Vatican takes on Da Vinci Code

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

the Vatican has asked a senior cardinal to debunk the novel, which it believes was deliberately written to discredit the Roman Catholic Church through "absurd and vulgar lies".

Windies pacer trains at MRF Pace Foundation

Windies pacer trains at MRF Pace Foundation

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Hank Hall of West Indies is the first player from the land of fast bowling to train at the Chennai-based academy.

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Spielberg's Lincoln film!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

More pretty faces on Oscars duty

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Phir Milenge: Sensitive attempt

Phir Milenge: Sensitive attempt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

How the US box office was won

How the US box office was won

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Fast, fizzy, fun!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The smile stays on long after you've left the theatre, says Sukanya Verma.

Amitabh among world's greatest actors

Amitabh among world's greatest actors

Rediff.com6 May 2003

The poll, conducted by Channel 4, also names Al Pacino, Tom Hanks and Harrison Ford.

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'It might not be supercalafragilisticexpialidocious, sure, but at least it points us in that direction,' Raja Sen says after watching Saving Mr Banks.

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

PIX: Lisa Ray holidays in Lebanon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

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

Neecha Nagar, The King's Speech, Burn Notice: What's the Link?

Neecha Nagar, The King's Speech, Burn Notice: What's the Link?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

An occasional series featuring unusual movie connections.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

There is a group of La La Land haters -- especially jazz aficionados who feel the film gives too much importance to a white man who sets out to save the musical genre associated with the African American community, points out Aseem Chhabra.

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Raja Sen's favourite bits from what was, overall, a glitzy but forgettable awards show.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The fashion police fell in love with the yellow Emilio Pucci gown the US First Lady wore for Modi's White House visit. But then the former Slovenian model rarely gets it wrong.

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Roma, The Favourite lead 2019's Oscar nominations!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Which films are *you* rooting for?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

How I survive in a family of actors!

How I survive in a family of actors!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Everyone at home has a very strong point of view about how it should have been.' 'So opinions clash, points of view clash.' 'Everyone will have their favourites, and that '"I didn't like that moment in your performance".' '"This was such a kaam-chalao thing you did".'

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2018: Gal Gadot, Sharon Stone on the Red Carpet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

A look at the glamorous brigade on the red carpet.

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

As millions of passengers stream through Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport, heading off on holidays or returning home to loving families, all Hassan Al Kontar can do is watch. And wait. Stuck at the airport since March 7, 2018 that's all Kontar has been able to do. The airport has become his home. And for all those who wonder what it must be like to live at an airport, the stranded 36-year-old tells us via Twitter exactly what his story is and what's happening to him.

Irrfan: Deepika Padukone wants to flourish as an actor

Irrfan: Deepika Padukone wants to flourish as an actor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Irrfan Khan talks Piku and his next Hollywood film, the Tom Hanks starer Inferno.

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, passes away at 89

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

To Kill a Mockingbird is considered one of the great classics of 20th century American literature, and is standard reading in classrooms across the world.

Meet the judges of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8

Meet the judges of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.