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HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

There are as many as three films and a Web series premiering on October 2.

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

BJP Barking Up The Wrong Tree In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJP continuing to look at the Dravidian polity through the religious prism has not worked in Tamil Nadu whereas it has yielded political and electoral results across much of the rest of the country, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

India and China: What Lies Ahead

India and China: What Lies Ahead

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Chinese mindset and approach to India is far different from that in Pakistan.' 'This reality makes it possible for us to follow an engagement policy with one, while militating against engagement with the other.'

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Kiara is NOT GUILTY for this award!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The winners and attendees at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021.

Declare NEET medical exam results, orders SC

Declare NEET medical exam results, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The apex court order comes as a relief for 12 lakh medical aspirants who had given the exam.

'People have started doubting one another'

'People have started doubting one another'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

'I hope people in other parts of the world watch my show'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'While assisting on Made In Heaven, Ritesh Sidhwani asked me if I had anything I wanted to make.' 'Luckily, I had this script. I was working on the script of Eternally Confused And Eager For Love for four years.' 'Excel pitched the show to Netflix, and that was it!

Rahul writes open letter to farmers, promises support in future struggles

Rahul writes open letter to farmers, promises support in future struggles

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written an open letter to farmers, congratulating them on their 'historic victory' after the Centre announced its decision to repeal three contentious farm laws, and assured them of his party's support in their future struggles.

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at Bollywood's patriotic films, coming up.

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Onscreen Couples We LOVE!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma lists some of Bollywood's delightful reel-life husband and wife jodis in the last few years.

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Tamil Nadu will never allow the Centre's three-language policy'

Who will replace Paresh Rawal in OMG 2?

Who will replace Paresh Rawal in OMG 2?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

In the proposed sequel to the 2012 film Oh My God, Pankaj Tripathi will play the lead while Akshay Kumar will reprise his cameo appearance as Lord Krishna.

The MOST WATCHED FILMS of 2020

The MOST WATCHED FILMS of 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

These movies may or may not have got critical acclaim, but when it comes to sheer eyeballs, these films did their job rather well.

10 OTT Shows You Must Watch!

10 OTT Shows You Must Watch!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma handpicks 10 new interesting movies and shows from India and abroad just for you.

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Informing about his decision, Maurya said in a tweet in Hindi, 'Due to the attitude of gross neglect towards Dalits, backwards, farmers, unemployed youth and small and medium-sized traders, I am resigning from the council of ministers of Yogi (Adityanath) of UP.'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Why the industry is cheering for Padmavati, Tiger Zinda Hai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

We saw Judwaa 2, Golmaal Again and Secret Superstar drive box office collections. Now, watch out for Padmavati and Tiger Zinda Hai in December.

'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.'

Lockdown not an attack on coronavirus, but on poor: Rahul

Lockdown not an attack on coronavirus, but on poor: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

"The lockdown was an attack on labourers, farmers and small shopkeepers. It was an attack on our unorganised sector. We have to understand this. We all have to stand against this attack," he said.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

The Politics Of Majboori

The Politics Of Majboori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Demonetisation and Agniveer reveal the two mindsets India has become. In both these government schemes, one sees a desire to play the country like an orchestra anchored by conductor/conductors, argues Shyam G Menon.

Modi's name enough to win UP polls: BJP's new UP VP

Modi's name enough to win UP polls: BJP's new UP VP

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Known for delivering time-bound results, Sharma earned Modi's confidence as his secretary during his tenure as the Gujarat chief minister by successfully handling the Vibrant Gujarat campaign to get investments to the state.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?

'Our film is not about Ram or Ravan'

'Our film is not about Ram or Ravan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'If sentiments of a certain section of society are hurt, we don't mind changing the name if that satisfies them.'

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Why Tamannah Bhatia is trying to change

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I'm trying to move away from what I've done before, not because I'm not happy with what it was, but because I have already done that.'

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

'Most critics don't know difference between good and bad film'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'It's time to change this system of randomly giving stars and the right to bad critics to run down our products.' 'Two films, even if both get three stars, are very different from each other.' 'I can understand if these stars indicated a level of enjoyment or engagement, but the current rating system is flawed because there are no parameters.'

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

News broadcasters demand exemption from new IT rules

News broadcasters demand exemption from new IT rules

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) Thursday urged the government to 'exempt and exclude' the traditional television news media and its extended presence on the digital news platforms from the ambit of the IT Rules 2021, saying it is already 'sufficiently regulated' by various statutes, laws, guidelines, codes and regulations.

The Triumph of English, and why it's good for our youth

The Triumph of English, and why it's good for our youth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'No other language can now take its place. English is the language of professional education, which gives you a passport to a bright future,' says T N Ninan.

'We will do another film up there soon'

'We will do another film up there soon'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Our onscreen chemistry was always special.'

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actresses, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

Lockdown pushes up TV viewership to record levels

Lockdown pushes up TV viewership to record levels

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

News viewership was the biggest gainer during the first full week of lockdown, growing 298 per cent versus the pre-COVID period between January 11 and 31. Ramayana, whose rerun has begun on Doordarshan, was the top-rated show on Saturday and Sunday.

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Probably 35 bps. There could be even an encore in February 2023 to take the policy rate to 6.5% before the financial year ends, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

'I am blessed to be an Indian'

'I am blessed to be an Indian'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Swadesh Kumar Kesarwani, 67, from Hyderabad, shares his life lesson.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'