As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.
Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.
The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for nearly 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.
According to a statement, the move follows rigorous monitoring of digital platforms to combat the spread of fabricated information and artificial content intended to incite public disorder and undermine general stability.
An Indian Navy officer has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering and dismembering a 31-year-old woman after meeting her on a dating app.
Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal are set to reunite on screen in Mahesh Narayanan's espionage thriller 'Patriot' after 18 years, with Mammootty in the lead and Mohanlal in an extended cameo.
Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.
Varun Chakravarthy defends his recent form, attributing his struggles to unhelpful pitches rather than any flaws in his bowling, after a match-winning performance for Kolkata Knight Riders.
The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.
As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.
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A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2019 murder of his cousin based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, while acquitting his alleged accomplice due to lack of proof of common intention.
A first-year IIT-Delhi student was found dead in his campus apartment, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
As the sun sets in a riot of colours during the days of Ramzan, the call to prayer is heard and Indian streets are transformed into places of both faith and feasting.
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
A Delhi court acquitted three men accused of a 2015 murder, citing material inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and unreliable witness testimonies.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.
Vrusshabha feels like a ChatGPT prompt gone wrong, where the lazy ask for a sure-shot 'Pan Indian' blockbuster formula gives us a flimsy period epic in the guise of an incompetently drawn 'reincarnation drama', observes Arjun Menon.
He chose what was best for India, not for himself. Few can deny that when god took Shastri away so soon, they did India an injustice, points out Harishchandra.
Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur Sanap.
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'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'
'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.'
rediffGURU Shalini Singh explains how to manage your emotions when you are ghosted by someone you love.
'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'
After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.
India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.
Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.
But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
John Abraham releases his long delayed Tehran on OTT. Naveen Kasturia and Pratik Gandhi star in spy thrillers...
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has shared details about his journey from film stardom to becoming a successful global entrepreneur. In an article for Rolling Stone, which he also posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Oberoi explained how stepping away from fame helped him focus, grow, and build a lasting legacy.
'Just as we cannot surrender the interests of our farmers and dairy industry, Trump is also looking for markets for the produce of the farmers in the Midwest, which are his support base.'
The pacer wasn't going to let strict Covid protocols get in the way of a life-changing moment.
The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.
'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'
'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'
Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.
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