News for 'Kannada New Year'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Now, learn to invest in mutual funds with 'Suppandi'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Suppandi has evolved over the years from being a household help to having a variety of office jobs.

Review: Dheemaaku

Review: Dheemaaku

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Dheemaaku ends up as an ordinary fare because of a weak script and poor directorial work. However Naveen Krishna shines. Arjun's music has some catchy tunes.

From films to Miss India pageant

From films to Miss India pageant

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Bangalore-based 19-year-old Raagini Dwivedi is an exception among beauty pageant winners turning actresses.

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

#StopHindiImposition: TN opposes Centre's 3-language policy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Twitter users flooded the social network with messages against the move, making #StopHindiImposition and #TNAgainstHindiImposition the top trends on platform.

Make way for Shilpa, The Big Don

Make way for Shilpa, The Big Don

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Bollywood gossip from the Bombay Bitch.

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

'Vaastu Prakaara is an out-and-out commercial film'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

One of the busiest actors in Kannada cinema, Rakshit Shetty collaborates with director Yograj Bhat in Vaastu Prakaara which releases this week.

Avoid Zindagi at all costs

Avoid Zindagi at all costs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Zindagi is a big disappointment -- the script does not make sense, the comic sequences are terrible, the editing is shoddy, and the lead actors are miscast.

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander died in Chennai on Tuesday at a private hospital after prolonged illness.

Pune college run by Suresh Kalmadi accused of 'extortion'

Pune college run by Suresh Kalmadi accused of 'extortion'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Student organisations of three political parties on Saturday held a demonstration in the office of the Deputy Director of Education, Pune, Suman Shinde to demand action against the Shamrao Kalmadi College for allegedly extorting money for admission.

Ram looks for a hit with Nenu Sailaja

Ram looks for a hit with Nenu Sailaja

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

It will also star Malayalam actress Keerthi Suresh.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Now, Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Khayal returns literary award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

"I have decided to return the award. The minorities in the country are feeling unsafe and threatened. They feel their future is bleak," Khayal said.

Foe turned friend, Siddaramaiah offers crown to Kumaraswamy

Foe turned friend, Siddaramaiah offers crown to Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com15 May 2018

12 years after he was sacked form JD-S, Siddaramaiah, offered Karnataka's CMship to his political foe Kumaraswamy.

Review: Budhdhivantha

Review: Budhdhivantha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Upendra shines as an actor and a writer in this thoroughly entertaining film with five heroines. Vijay Anthony's exceptional music and Giri's photography are the major highlights. Go and watch the film for Upendra.

Review: Thaayi is average

Review: Thaayi is average

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Thaayi, Prof Baragooru Ramachandrappa's new Kannada film is an adaptation of Russian Author Maxim Gorky's novel Mother written a hundred years ago. Barogooru who has written the script, dialogues and the lyrics has taken liberties in changing the backdrop of the story to suit Indian conditions.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

Vikram's daughter to get engaged in July

Vikram's daughter to get engaged in July

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil industry.

<I>Arjun</I>: Not even for Darshan fans

Arjun: Not even for Darshan fans

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Kannada film Arjun should serve as a warning to popular star Darshan, who has become very repetitive in the last three years -- he has featured in films with the same story, same dances, same fights and same one-liners.

Remembering M P Shankar

Remembering M P Shankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Shankar, who breathed his last on Thursday in Mysore after waging a relentless battle against bone cancer, was known for his kindness and his trademark frankness. A producer of sixteen films including Gandhada Gudi which still remains one of the best films made in the industry, Shankar took risks by making films on wildlife and forests thereby proving that a good story can make big money at the box office.

Review: Prachanda Ravana

Review: Prachanda Ravana

Rediff.com26 May 2008

While we appreciate the efforts of making a film like Prachanda Ravana, it takes more than technology to present a play differently on the big screen.

Khushbu's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Khushbu's SUPERSTAR life in pictures!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Khushbu!

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'I was studying for my grade 10 examinations and shooting for Balika Vadhu at the same time. That's when I got the script of Uyyala Jampala. So I was carrying my Physics book in my hand and the script in the other!' Avika Gor takes on Telugu cinema.

Gauri Lankesh murder: Muthalik denies link with accused Waghmare

Gauri Lankesh murder: Muthalik denies link with accused Waghmare

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The SIT has summoned the district president of fringe right-wing outfit Sri Ram Sene.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Spotted: Rahul Dravid in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Reader Girish sent us a picture of Rahul Dravid from Bengalooru.

First look: RGV's Killing Veerappan

First look: RGV's Killing Veerappan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Nandadeepa is illogical

Nandadeepa is illogical

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Nandadeepa has a story based on a folklore about a stepmother's exploitation of her stepson. The narration is amateurish though Master Manoj is impressive. Devaraj and Shruthi, on the other hand are passable.

ADAG gets into online video fray

ADAG gets into online video fray

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's entertainment division today launched BigFlicks.com, a video-on-demand portal.

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The arrest of an Indian Army Major for allegedly killing a fellow officer's wife he was "obsessed" with is not the first incident of alleged inappropriate conduct in the history of the country's armed forces. In the past, a number of such cases have hogged the limelight at different points in time. Here are some of such cases.

After Nayantara, Ashok Vajpeyi returns Sahitya Akademi Award

After Nayantara, Ashok Vajpeyi returns Sahitya Akademi Award

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Voicing displeasure over the Dadri lynching incident and a string of killings of rationalists, he also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's continued silence on these.

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Hindi language dailies are the highest selling, at 22 million copies a day, followed by English at 8.55 million, Malayalam (4.55 million) and Marathi (4.33 million).

There's no stopping Kamal!

There's no stopping Kamal!

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Now, 48 years and innumerable awards later, the talented actor is taking on ten roles in his Tamil film Dasavatharam, which incidently was written by him and directed by K S Ravikumar.

Odia set to become classical language

Odia set to become classical language

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Following demands, the Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval for putting Odia in the list of classical language.

First look: Mussanje Maathu

First look: Mussanje Maathu

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

After playing an action hero in the hugely successful Gooli, Sudeep will be seen as a young radio jockey in his latest Kannada movie, Mussanje Maathu (Talk in the Evening). Giving him company is the film's heroine, Ramya. The pair was last together four years ago in Yogaraj Bhat's Ranga S.S.L.C.

Magic Ajji holds promise

Magic Ajji holds promise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Shukra falls flat!

Shukra falls flat!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Vinod Raj plays double role in this film with poor technical values and an insipid script. Priya Dikshit is just okay. Director Mudduraj fails once again to make a neat commercial film. If you still prefer to watch it you may enjoy Vinod Raj's action.

Meet Tabu's co-star Abbas

Meet Tabu's co-star Abbas

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

In conversation with Telugu actor, Abbas.

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Which of these young talents will YOU vote for?

More Americans learning Indian languages

More Americans learning Indian languages

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Most of the students come here to meet their academic requirements.