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Review: Talvar is a bloody sharp film

Review: Talvar is a bloody sharp film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Talvar is a cleanly-crafted film, says Raja Sen.

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.

SC allows Centre to provide security for Ambanis, quashes case in Tripura HC

SC allows Centre to provide security for Ambanis, quashes case in Tripura HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Centre to continue with the security cover for industrialist Mukesh Ambani and his family members in Mumbai.

Review: Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is naive

Review: Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is naive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is insipid, terribly made, and yet a Warm Enterprise, feels Sreehari Nair.

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Have Naxals abducted CoBra commando in Chhattisgarh?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Security agencies are working to ascertain a claim made by Naxals that they abducted a CoBRA commando after the ambush in Chhattisgarh on Saturday that left at least 22 security personnel dead, official sources said

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'He is evil in its most hypnotic, powerful, persuasive, expressive and exonerated avatar,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

From the blood and tears that flowed in the first half, the narrative takes a 'U' turn and becomes a comic caper post interval, giving us a feeling that we watched two different films that were merged together midway, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Actioned" content refers to the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) where action has been taken for violation of standards. Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Russian troops have targeted areas where civilians are present, including apartment buildings, schools and hospitals.

Review: Simple Agi Ondh Love Story is sweet

Review: Simple Agi Ondh Love Story is sweet

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

'Simple Agi Ondh Love Story is a must-see film for all those in love, for the freshness in narration and dialogues' says Srikanth Srinivasa

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

An intense thriller that sheds light on the deadly war between powerful drug cartels and the police.

B S Prakash: 'A good man left us well before time'

B S Prakash: 'A good man left us well before time'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

'Those who worked with him or came to know him rated him as one of our best, with a sharp intellect, unfailing courtesy and ready wit.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan fondly remembers Ambassador B S Prakash, wonderful human being, unusual diplomat and long-time Rediff.com columnist, who passed away into the ages on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Review: Nawazuddin's worst film

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Review: Nawazuddin's worst film

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

By the time the film hits half time, Prasanna D Zore wanted to run away.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

However, no casualty was reported in the blast that took place late on Sunday night in front of Triveni gate of the cantonment.

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for the setting up of a high-power police technology mission under the leadership of the Union home minister to adopt future technologies for grassroot policing requirements.

Review: Aiyaary feels like unending punishment

Review: Aiyaary feels like unending punishment

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Aiyaary is a bloated, prolonged mess of misplaced purpose that digresses from military misdeeds to animal cruelty, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: Circus is a good thriller

Review: Circus is a good thriller

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Ganesh gives his best performance in Dayal's well scripted Kannada film Circus, which is one of the best thrillers to hit the screens recently. Archana Gupta looks good on screen, but fails in her acting abilities. Good camera work by Shekhar Chandru, but Emil's music is inconsistent.

COMING UP: November's OTT Releases

COMING UP: November's OTT Releases

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series and films coming up this month.

Review: The Avengers is a spectacular hero sandwich

Review: The Avengers is a spectacular hero sandwich

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Avengers is an absolute blast.

Over 22 lakh Indian WhatsApp accounts banned in Sep

Over 22 lakh Indian WhatsApp accounts banned in Sep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

"WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services. Over the years, we have consistently invested in Artificial Intelligence and other state of the art technology, data scientists and experts, and in processes, in order to keep our users safe on our platform," a WhatsApp spokesperson said.

US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine

US issues another warning to Russia over Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that the United States is actively working to reach a diplomatic solution to de-escalate the crisis.

Review: Rudhramadevi is unremarkable

Review: Rudhramadevi is unremarkable

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Director Gunasekhar deserves applause for his attempt to capture history on screen, but the melodramatic screenplay, never-ending battle scenes and highly exaggerated performances give an unreal quality to this real-life account.

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Protesters go on rampage during Bihar bandh, BJP leaders get security

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

A railway station and a police vehicle were torched and several law enforcers injured in stone-pelting incidents on the fourth consecutive day of protests against Agnipath scheme on Saturday when a bandh was also called to press for the demand for rollback of the new scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ace filmmaker Balu Mahendra makes a sensational acting debut in Thalaimuraigal.

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.

Separatist leader Geelani laid to rest in a quiet funeral

Separatist leader Geelani laid to rest in a quiet funeral

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The 91-year-old was buried at a mosque near his residence according to his wishes, his close aides said.

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.

Review: Kodi is worth a watch

Review: Kodi is worth a watch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The plot is refreshing and there are no unnecessary twists or excessive melodrama, writes S Saraswathi

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Hichki's greatest handicaps are its predictability and sentiment, feels Sukanya Verma.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'This is a film that trumpets out its sex -- it is content in being a girl's version of the archetypical boy's locker-room picture.' 'And if it was just that, that would have been fun too, but Lipstick Under My Burkha doesn't want to affect your senses, it wants to control your mind!' Sreehari Nair comes away unimpressed.

Review: Bombay Velvet is marred by weak storytelling

Review: Bombay Velvet is marred by weak storytelling

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Bombay Velvet spends too much time on period details and loses focus, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar's Baby looks intense

Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar's Baby looks intense

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The actor seems to be in full form as well.

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Are You At Risk Of LOSING Your JOB?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Remember, the security of your job primarily depends on two major factors -- how relevant you are for the organisation and how the organisation is aligned to its stakeholders (investors, clients and employees)

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

It ticks all the boxes for a flagship, but...

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Pegasus maker slams criticism, but concedes 'some mistakes'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

An undeterred Chief Executive Officer of NSO Group, Shalev Hulio, in an interview to Israeli Channel 12 on Saturday, strongly defended the company's operations, though he also conceded that some 'mistakes' may have happened over the years.

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Village Rockstars Review: Too good for the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'This is a movie, which if you allow it to, will wash itself all over you, so that you emerge from it a little drenched but wide awake,' says Sreehari Nair.

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rukh Review: The stories we don't tell

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rukh may be lit like a YouTube Short Film, and may have its share of other technical problems, but there's something disturbingly original about director Atanu Mukherjee's vision, Sreehari Nair feels.