News for 'Kannada New Year'

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty worries that India has still not learnt its lessons from history.

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The portfolios were cleared by Congress president Rahul Gandhi as the exercise had turned out to be tricky for the party state leaders.

'I have even performed a stunt in B3 that any girl wouldn't try'

'I have even performed a stunt in B3 that any girl wouldn't try'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Two films Advaita and B3 of Harshika Poonacha are releasing simultaneously.

It's 'tigers vs monkeys' in 2019: BJP minister animal analogy stirs row

It's 'tigers vs monkeys' in 2019: BJP minister animal analogy stirs row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"On one side crows, monkeys, foxes and others have come together, while on the other side we have a tiger. In 2019, choose to elect the tiger," Hegde said.

Family bastions which have fallen

Family bastions which have fallen

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Amethi, Guna, Rohtak.... These were believed to be easy seats to win but as they say in politics, anything's possible. This election has seen a few family bastions fall and one could attribute it to the TsuNaMo that has swept the country.

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Of Fiat car, father and filmdom

Of Fiat car, father and filmdom

Rediff.com24 May 2018

M D Riti recalls her first encounter with Karnataka's next chief minister.

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

November releases: Bala, Marjaavaan, Commando 3

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Various state governments had announced free transportation and accommodation, including West Bengal that ran special metro service for candidates.

A Don Who Rose as Bengaluru Rose

A Don Who Rose as Bengaluru Rose

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

With Muthappa Rai's death ended a life that highlighted the dark side of Bengaluru's often delirious growth to become India's IT capital

Indian origin musician Ricky Kej wins Grammy

Indian origin musician Ricky Kej wins Grammy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A self-taught musician Kej, 33, has previously composed soundtracks for Kannada films.

President Kovind confers Padma awards

President Kovind confers Padma awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

This year's Padma awards took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Monday. Mohanlal Viswanathan, Prabhu Deva and Shankar Mahadevan have been conferred with honours. Take a look.

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

'People were whistling while watching Raam'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Priyamani talks about her debut Kannada film Raam.

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Bigg Boss 13: Salman's STARTLING REVELATION

Bigg Boss 13: Salman's STARTLING REVELATION

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan reveals a startling fact about Arhaan Khan.

south slideshow

south slideshow

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The National award-winning Kannada filmmaker is back with his latest movie titled Olave Jeevana Lekkachara.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

With Jordan's mind coach, Sreesanth readies for redemption

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'The only place through which I can give an answer is through IPL even if I play for India. I want to face the fear and that's the only way to live life.'

'Kamal Haasan is a delight to work with'

'Kamal Haasan is a delight to work with'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'The best way to carry on that good man's legacy is to make films like he did, love cinema like he did, and unearth talent like he did. K Balachanderis frozen forever in Uttama Villain on celluloid,' Uttama Villain director Ramesh Arvind tells Rediff.com contributor Praveen Sundaram.

Bandhe Barthaale is boring

Bandhe Barthaale is boring

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The dull Kannada film is marked by listless narration and uninspiring performances.

TN polls: Parties bet on Hindi to woo voters

TN polls: Parties bet on Hindi to woo voters

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Tamil Nadu parties are using Hindi to woo north Indian voters in the upcoming elections.

House Full is a laugh riot

House Full is a laugh riot

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Kannada movie is a comedy of errors that works.

Review: Eddelu Manjunatha is a laugh riot

Review: Eddelu Manjunatha is a laugh riot

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Guru Prasad hits bull's eye once again with a perfect film in Eddelu Manjunatha.

Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted

Kishore Sarja: A talent wasted

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

A tribute to the well known Kannada director who passed away on June 26.

Rationalist Bhagwan booked for 'outraging' religious feelings

Rationalist Bhagwan booked for 'outraging' religious feelings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Police said the FIR was filed at a police station in Dakshina Kannada district based on a complaint against the writer whose utterances on Hinduism and Hindu Gods have come under vicious attacks from fringe rightwing outfit.

Indian airports named after leaders, personalities

Indian airports named after leaders, personalities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Bangalore has decided to name its international airport after Kempe Gowda, the founder of the city.

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

COVID-19: Grieving the loss of a dear one? Help is here

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'How many people have died in India so far due to Covid?' 'Multiply that by at least four, and that many people in intense grief are there in the country.'

'Ulidavaru Kandanthe is not an experimental film'

'Ulidavaru Kandanthe is not an experimental film'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Actor Achyuta Kumar shares his experience of working in Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

PeTA has opposed the upcoming Kambala festival on grounds of cruelty to animals. Calling for banning the sport, it said the agitators have taken a leaf out of the pro-Jallikattu protesters' book.

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Popular Kannada comedian Sadhu Kokila talsk about the success of his latest directorial venture, Super Ranga.

Navya Nair's Boss

Navya Nair's Boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Navya Nair shooting of the songs of her third Kannada film Boss. She is paired opposite Darshan.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Why voting is the new cool these days

Why voting is the new cool these days

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Modi vs Kejriwal duel has triggered a spike in voter turnout, says Aparna Kalra

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Perceived as kingmaker, Kumaraswamy's kingship short-lived

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy had proved right the adage that politics is the art of the possible, but the science graduate failed to get his chemistry right in keeping the coalition legislators together to ensure his government's longevity.

PIX: Meet Akshay Kumar's HOT new costar

PIX: Meet Akshay Kumar's HOT new costar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Kannada actress Nidhi Subbaiah makes her Bollywood debut with this wekk's release Oh My God.

Globalisation, English and 'other' languages

Globalisation, English and 'other' languages

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

U R Ananthamurthy on the importance of keeping alive our regional languages.

'The day I get engaged I will announce it'

'The day I get engaged I will announce it'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Kannada actress Aindrita Ray talks about her latest release Rajani Kantha and spills the beans about her relationship status.

'Ugramm has given me some satisfaction'

'Ugramm has given me some satisfaction'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Srimurali gets candid about his career, and the success of his family production Ugramm.

'If fans want to see me in glamorous roles, I will do them'

'If fans want to see me in glamorous roles, I will do them'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

'I want to strike a balance between performance-oriented and glamour roles,' Kannada actress Amulya tells Srikanth Srinivasa/ Rediff.com