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How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The amount millenials spend on eating out is changing everything about the eating-out business.

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

'Baseless': Anurag Kashyap on sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Saturday, Ghosh took to Twitter and wrote that the Gangs of Wasseypur director was sexually inappropriate towards her. The 30-year-old actor tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in her tweet, requesting him to take action against Kashyap.

Sairat to be remade in four South Indian languages

Sairat to be remade in four South Indian languages

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The remake rights have been bought by Rockline Venkatesh and the film is expected to go on floors by August.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Buddhadeb Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'A great loss for the fraternity. Your work will be missed & cherished.'

Indian magic on the international red carpet

Indian magic on the international red carpet

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Hindi films that are making their presence felt at film fests abroad.

Indian Lunchbox wows west, and other gems from Telluride

Indian Lunchbox wows west, and other gems from Telluride

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

India scored at the recently-concluded Telluride Film Festival, reports Aseem Chhabra.

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

'Freedom of expression is not a freedom to abuse those who do not agree with you.' 'It is also about being liberated from prejudices and intolerance.' 'To me, freedom is the right to be who I am and what I am without hurting the same rights of others.'

Indian student gets Commonwealth award

Indian student gets Commonwealth award

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Avantika's film centres on the events that take place during Hat Day at a London school.

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Here are the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Over 180 celebs slam FIR against 49 who wrote to Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

In a new letter issued on Monday, October 7, the eminent personalities questioned how writing an open letter to the prime minister could be called "an act of sedition".

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Why every Indian must watch Newton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'The Maoists want the tribals to boycott the election while the police think the election is a farce and do not want to risk going deeper in the conflict zone.' 'Newton (played with sincerity and deep felt passion by Rajkummar Rao) wants to make sure that the locals cast their vote, a right given to them by the Constitution.'

'Stallone was very impressed with Indians'

'Stallone was very impressed with Indians'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Sajid, who flew back to Mumbai to be with his wife, who just delivered a baby boy, chats with Nithya Ramani, and talks about the Los Angeles shoot with Sly last week.

Govt leans on social media giants to remove Covid misinformation

Govt leans on social media giants to remove Covid misinformation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The government has asked social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, to remove content and posts that were spreading misinformation and public panic around the pandemic, according to sources.

An Indian's first-hand account of Japan's disaster

An Indian's first-hand account of Japan's disaster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Parmesh, brother of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, spoke to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt about his personal experience of natural calamities in a telephonic conversation from Tokyo.

Was Naseer upset with Dilip Kumar?

Was Naseer upset with Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'I don't consider acting to be a contest or a game of one-upmanship and I was far from happy with all the talk of Dilip Kumar Versus Me.'

'Let the holidays begin,' says Taapsee

'Let the holidays begin,' says Taapsee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Rajkummar wraps up Bheed... Huma is proud of Saqib...Farah gets nostalgic...

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Aditi Rao Hydari were among the prominent faces from the Hindi film industry to join the public protesting against the Citizenship Act at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on Thursday. The gathering included workers of political parties, students and also a smattering of Bollywood personalities, who made out a strong case against the Act and the National Register of Citizens.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Interstellar's Indian Connection

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Venugopal talk about his life as a matte painter and compositor and his work on Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning film.

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

It's love-all for Paes-Bhupathi at 'Break Point'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The upcoming non-fiction series Break Point will give fans an insight into his fractured but successful professional pairing with doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, revealed Leander Paes, on Friday.

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Resul Pookutty spoke to Aseem Chhabra about his favorite directors and the reasons why he would work with them again.

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

How Paes-Bhupathi 'brotherhood' conquered the world

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, "Would you like to win Wimbledon?" and the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India.

Shah Rukh Khan is the richest Indian celebrity, says Forbes

Shah Rukh Khan is the richest Indian celebrity, says Forbes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A look at the richest Indians on the list.

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Review: Rajinikanth deserves applaud for Kochadaiiyaan

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Despite the technological hype, it is still extremely tough to connect with the virtual characters, especially Rajinikanth, whose larger-than-life persona cannot be captured by any path-breaking technology

Manisha Koirala to play Meena Kumari in biopic

Manisha Koirala to play Meena Kumari in biopic

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The film will be produced by Meena Kumari's step son Tajdar Amrohi.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

#ResignModi blocked by mistake, weren't asked to: Facebook

#ResignModi "blocked by mistake", weren't asked to: Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The Indian Films and TV Directors' Association, along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes to protect the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field.

Anupam Kher gets Hindu studies doctorate from US univ

Anupam Kher gets Hindu studies doctorate from US univ

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Renowned actor Anupam Kher has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in Hindu studies by the Hindu University of America.

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

India's colourful heritage comes alive in R-day Google doodle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company's name in blue emblazoned in the middle, in a nod to the tricolour.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

PIX: Rishi Kapoor, Meera Chopra watch Satish Kaushik's play

PIX: Rishi Kapoor, Meera Chopra watch Satish Kaushik's play

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Let's take a look at the celebs at Satish Kaushik's play, Mr & Mrs Murarilal...

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani blasts Dibakar Banerjee

Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani blasts Dibakar Banerjee

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

'The National award that Dibakar has returned for Khosla Ka Ghosla belongs to the producer of the film. So, basically Dibakar is protesting with a gesture over which he has no claim,' says Nihalani.

Bollywood, Tollywood stars congratulate world champ Sindhu

Bollywood, Tollywood stars congratulate world champ Sindhu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Leading the congratulatory messages from the film industry for the ace shuttler were Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

The man who wanted to save cinema

The man who wanted to save cinema

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

P K Nair dedicated his life to restoring and archiving films.

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

'One cannot believe there are two Constitutions in India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'India is called the largest democracy in the world, and one cannot believe that there are two Constitutions, two penal codes and two sets of laws.'