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The Mehta Boys Review: Sparkles In Moments

The Mehta Boys Review: Sparkles In Moments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

As it meanders along The Mehta Boys can't decide what it wants to be -- a comedy, an emotional family drama or just a slice of life in the city, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Proteas add young pacer to squad for Aus ODIs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Bavuma said his hamstring was 'feeling good' ahead of his return, and the South African skipper also confirmed he would bat at number three for the opening match of the three-game series behind openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram.

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL.

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that chemistry one bit, it's more like SRK babysitting a bunch of clueless kids running helter-skelter in a garden believing the grass is always greener on the other side.

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Obama urged the girls to get into science and math in school, to push back on the idea that it is 'more of a boy thing'.

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

How June 25, 1983 Changed India Forever

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

The boy from Rameswaram who became President

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Dr Kalam, the scientist with the poet's heart, started the journey of his life from a small town in Tamil Nadu.

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

As Laal Singh Chaddha, the official remake of Forrest Gump, awaits release, we look at other remakes and how they have fared at the box-office.

I Am Bihar: 'It's a boy!'

I Am Bihar: 'It's a boy!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Among the better painted buildings in rural Bihar are hospitals run by the state government. Archana Masih travels to a village in north Bihar to find out what lies within. As Bihar goes to the polls, Rediff.com looks at the state through the lives of its people.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Web monkeys

Web monkeys

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ashish Sharma remembers a time when he set up the Web Monkeys to save the still new internet from doom.

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

PIX: Beeba Boys, Julianne Moore, Clooney at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The annual Toronto International Film Festival began on September 10.

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

'I go to India and every time people go 'Ah Diee Haard''

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Jeremy Irons considered maths 'very boring' till he read G H Hardy's A Mathematician's Apology. The actor, who plays the British mathematician in The Man Who Knew Infinity, talks numbers, acting and his legacy with Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com.

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Review: The Nice Guys is the funniest film in ages

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The circuitous plot spins around the narrative like a yoyo gone berserk, keeping things tight but loopy, writes Raja Sen.

First look! Ranveer nails Kapil Dev's 'Natraj' shot

First look! Ranveer nails Kapil Dev's 'Natraj' shot

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Dressed in white cricket jersey and a sweater, Ranveer, with gloves and knee pads on, bears a striking resemblance with the ace cricketer as he is clicked in action.

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Here's a wishlist for great pairs we'd love to see back on the big screen together.

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

'The Chinese claim on our land is wrong'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Our boys are very patriotic.' 'They say Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Jai Hind in front of the Chinese.' 'We have never accepted their claims, we are Indians and proud to be Indians.'

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.

Talvar is a smart film

Talvar is a smart film

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film, this very fine actor continues to surprise us and delight us.'

10 things we miss this Children's Day

10 things we miss this Children's Day

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Holidays, slurping on ice golas, fights in the school bus for the window seat and visiting grandparents are some of the things Rediff.com's Anita Aikara misses dearly.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The film which is dedicated to India's mathematical prodigy, Ramanujan, is a well researched, well-written and brilliantly directed.

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney passes away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The actor was 93.

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.

'I never think of my films as mindless'

'I never think of my films as mindless'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'I do drama with the same intensity as any comedy.'

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Arunachal: Where Elephants Roam at 10,000 feet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'This is the only place on earth where Elephas maximus climbs to these heights.'

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner.

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Infra sector is neglected by the Modi govt.

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

The Revenant, Mad Max, Star Wars sweep Oscar nominations

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A quick look at the Oscar 2016 nominations.

Dev Patel: I have always felt like an outsider

Dev Patel: I have always felt like an outsider

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

How things have changed for Dev Patel!

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.