News for 'John Biswas'

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

No shade or genre was a roadblock for Nana Patekar. In fact, some of his movies only age well because we associate them with his terrific presence.

Bob Biswas Review

Bob Biswas Review

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

This poorly paced movie is too dull to be a drama and shows no signs (or intrigue) of a thriller, observes Sukanya Verma.

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists what's up on OTT this month.

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The thrilling Web series The Night Manager bagged an Emmy nomination and its cast met up to celebrate the big event.

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Review: TE3N is a weak remake

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Amitabh Bachchan is excellent, no question. Only his mystery involved an elusive bottle of Isabgol, says Raja Sen.

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Still don't know much about Shah Rukh: Himanta after saying 'SRK called me'

Still don't know much about Shah Rukh: Himanta after saying 'SRK called me'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The CM also said that he harbours little knowledge about the Hindi film industry.

Border row: Assam CM booked by Mizoram Police

Border row: Assam CM booked by Mizoram Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

They have been booked under various charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarter) John Neihlaia told PTI.

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Supriyo, Nusrat not in TMC list for bypolls campaign

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are among the star campaigners of the party for the October 30 bypolls to four Assembly seats in the state, but interestingly, the names of actor-turned-MP Nusrat Jahan and former BJP leader Babul Supriyo, who recently joined the TMC camp do not feature in the list.

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for 5th term

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

State BJP chief Temjen Imna Along, widely popular on social media across the country for his sense of humour, and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, one of the two women elected to Nagaland assembly for the first time, were among those who were sworn-in as members of the council of ministers.

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

BIG Releases COMING UP in APRIL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

As many as six major films are set to arrive in theatres even as OTT continues to thrill us with new content.

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Babul Supriyo to leave politics; to quit as MP

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

He hinted the decision was partly due to losing the ministerial berth and also differences with the state BJP leadership.

Can ChatGPT Really Replace Humans?

Can ChatGPT Really Replace Humans?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

AI will continue to grow in capacity, and the newer versions will keep us in a state of hypnosis. But there would still be a shadow of uncertainty, predicts Atanu Biswas.

Indian diplomat's daughter to sue NYC, school

Indian diplomat's daughter to sue NYC, school

Rediff.com25 May 2011

An Indian diplomat's daughter is suing the New York City government for $1.5 million for what she alleges is a wrongful arrest on the suspicion of sending threatening e-mails to teachers at her school in Queens, a New York borough.

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

When Bollywood explored TABOOS...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at films which have explored taboo subjects in an entertaining manner.

Beware of SERIAL KILLERS!

Beware of SERIAL KILLERS!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at just how much audiences have loved Bollywood's serial killers.

TMC juggernaut rolls on, sweeps West Bengal 4-0

TMC juggernaut rolls on, sweeps West Bengal 4-0

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The TMC, in total, bagged 75.02 per cent of the votes cast, whereas the BJP got some 14.48 per cent votes, in the four assembly segments.

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rahman gives sweet music to Water

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Water's music is worth a listen.

Oscars: Water loses out

Oscars: Water loses out

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Deepa Mehta's film loses out to Germany.

'Gandhi is the real hero of Water'

'Gandhi is the real hero of Water'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Deepa Mehta talks about her film, Water.

Lisa Ray in Kolkatta

Lisa Ray in Kolkatta

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Reader Omar Sharif bumps into the petite actress.

Dempo beat East Bengal

Dempo beat East Bengal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

Title aspirant Dempo pumped in three second half goals on their way to a thrilling 5-3 win over East Bengal in the National Football League.

Easy for Mohammedan Sporting

Easy for Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

They beat Tollygunge Agragami 3-0 in the All Airlines Gold Cup football tournament.

Why exit polls go wrong

Why exit polls go wrong

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Exit polls often go wrong in India because pollsters don't sample voters in the poorest parts of the country or the core support bases of different political parties, explains Professor Atanu Biswas of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.

Cyberbullying case: Indian diplomat's daughter gets $225,000

Cyberbullying case: Indian diplomat's daughter gets $225,000

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'We have vindicated Krittika's honour, Indian diplomats' honour, and India's honour in the United States,' her attorney Ravi Batra said, announcing a $225,000 settlement won from New York City.

'I never felt I was 'somebody''

'I never felt I was 'somebody''

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Saurabh Shukla, one of our finest character actors, on his life and movie career.

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Here's what went down in the curtain raiser episode.

Modi's 'Americayan' will be a success

Modi's 'Americayan' will be a success

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Unlike Japan and China, the US has a long relationship with India. He is going there to fly the Indian flag in a gesture of friendship. This is a journey like none other, meant to signal that the two democracies are in a defining relationship of the 21st century.'

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

'I have never wanted to distance myself from India'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The more I lived in India, the more I realised that America was my home too.'