News for 'Komal'

'I don't create controversies to sell my movies'

'I don't create controversies to sell my movies'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Kannada actor-director Hemanth Hegde's film Nimbehuli is Subhash Ghai's foray into the South under his Mukta Arts banner.

No IPL blues for Bollywood

No IPL blues for Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Thanks to the unexpectedly big success of David Dhawan's Chashme Buddoor, the fear of the Indian Premiere League has been exorcized from the minds of filmmakers, who, until recently, were fearful of losing out a part of their audience to cricket.

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

Review: Nandisha is a mediocre film

Review: Nandisha is a mediocre film

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The film doesn't live up to the original film's standards.

Review: Govindaaya Namaha is entertaining

Review: Govindaaya Namaha is entertaining

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The film is worth a watch.

Sports Shorts: Rankireddy-Shetty enter semis of Thailand Open

Sports Shorts: Rankireddy-Shetty enter semis of Thailand Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Govindaaya Namaha song goes viral online

Govindaaya Namaha song goes viral online

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada cinema.

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

When home is under a flyover & life's belongings fit on a cycle

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The family of nine, Mukesh, his parents, wife and five children, the youngest less than a year old, set out from their 'home' under a flyover in Palam in southwest Delhi on the long walk to their village. While he pushed the cycle, the others walked alongside, some holding bags, others unwieldy bundles on their heads, some barefeet as they walked on the hot tarred road under a scorching sun and others wearing flimsy footwear.

5 labourers killed in factory blast in Raipur

5 labourers killed in factory blast in Raipur

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Five labourers were killed in an explosion inside a factory manufacturing electrical fuses at a village near here in the wee hours of Friday.

India's first unique solar plant

India's first unique solar plant

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

For the first time in the country, Tata BP Solar India Ltd, a joint venture of Tata Power and BP Solar, has installed and commissioned a megawatt-scale solar power plant under the rooftop and other small solar power generation plant scheme as part of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Unnao rape victim wrote to CJI about 'threat' before accident

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The letter narrates the incidents of July 7-8 when some people allegedly associated with Sengar, the sitting BJP legislator, threatened the victim's family with dire consequences.

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

'#HappyRakhi to my army of brothers!'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Bollywood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with their siblings over the weekend, and posted lovely pictures on Instagram.

Harry Potter scores over Hrithik's ZNMD

Harry Potter scores over Hrithik's ZNMD

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Here's the first box office report.

Lockdown effect: Rs 3,500 crores stuck in Hindi/Telugu/Tamil movies

Lockdown effect: Rs 3,500 crores stuck in Hindi/Telugu/Tamil movies

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Maybe it's time for Plan B for the film industry.'

'I am the Ugly Betty in Patiala House'

'I am the Ugly Betty in Patiala House'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Hard Kaur talks about her upcoming film Patiala House.

Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers

Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Premism, Thipparalli Tarlegalu and Satya will fight it out at the box office this week.

Mary Kom in final; 7 medals assured for India at Polish boxing tourney

Mary Kom in final; 7 medals assured for India at Polish boxing tourney

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Five-time world champion Mary Kom, who got a direct entry into the 48kg category semi-finals due to the small size of the draw, defeated Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in the semi-finals to be assured of at least a silver.

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

'I was 18 when India won Miss Universe': Sushmita's throwback post

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Sushmita Sen looks back at the day that changed her life.

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

Cops confirm assault in IA molestation case

Cops confirm assault in IA molestation case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

The Delhi Poice has confirmed the molestation of the cabin crew by Air India pilots Commnader Ranvir Arora and his co-pilot Aditya Chopra. This was confirmed by Joint Commissioner of Police (Operations) Satyendra Garg according to Delhi Police PRO, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Rajan Bhagat.

Endhiran takes the world by storm

Endhiran takes the world by storm

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Endhiran/ Robot stands at either number one or number four in the world its first weekend, depending on who is talking.

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Aghonibora, a new rice variety being developed at the Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, requires only half-an-hour soaking in water to render it fit to be eaten.

Review: Thipparalli Tharlegalu is a letdown

Review: Thipparalli Tharlegalu is a letdown

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The Kannada film is a disappointment despite its noble theme.

Comedy vs Kabaddi this week

Comedy vs Kabaddi this week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Two hugely awaited Kannada films Chamakaayisi Chindi Udaayisi and Kabaddi are releasing on July 3

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Nowshera martyr cremated, family criticises government

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Singh is survived by his wife Jasbir Kaur, a daughter, two sons and elderly parents.

'There is more to India than just Slumdog Millionaire'

'There is more to India than just Slumdog Millionaire'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Two young students of Indian origin from Chile and the United States of America, who attended the 8th Bharatiya Pravasi Divas as part of Know India Program, reveal how their current tour of India has helped them cleanse themselves of their prejudices spurned by Bollywood movies and how they wish to further strengthen their relationship with India by working with the country's underprivileged.

Sangama is ordinary

Sangama is ordinary

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Ganesh's emotional performance and the dialogue delivery save an otherwise weak film. Vedhika looks glamorous. Devi's music is the strong point while directorially the film is weak. Just an okay film.

'I'm a fearless actor now'

'I'm a fearless actor now'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Having lived through cancer, through so many ups and downs, I'm not particularly attached to attention or success -- it's lovely if it's there, it's fine if it's not.'

NCW gives clean chit to pilot in molestation case

NCW gives clean chit to pilot in molestation case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

"There is no sexual harassment by the commander," NCW member Wansuk Syiem, who was a part of the probe committee, said. "It is just misbehaviour from both sides. I must say some arguments were there, which caused the commander to physically push her," she said

Two original Kannada films this weekend!

Two original Kannada films this weekend!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Mooru Guttu Ondhu Sullu Ondhu Nija and Parichaya are coming to a theatre near you this Friday.

NCW seeks more time for molestation probe report

NCW seeks more time for molestation probe report

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The National Commission for Women has sought more time to bring out the report on alleged molestation of Air India airhostess Komal Singh, saying that some of the passengers on the flight, who are witnesses, are yet to depose.

Molestation case: AI gives clean chit to pilots

Molestation case: AI gives clean chit to pilots

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

An Air India probe panel on Friday gave a clean chit to two pilots who were charged with sexual harassment by an airhostess, in the wake of a mid-air scuffle between them, during a flight from Sharjah earlier in October. A senior Air India official said the five-member enquiry committee, which probed her complaint about the incident on board a Sharjah-Lucknow-Delhi flight IC-884 on October 3, has concluded that whatever complaint the airhostess made was 'an afterthought'.

Minnesota adoption controversy raises questions

Minnesota adoption controversy raises questions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Komal, who was allegedly 21 in 2006, was deported in 2008 to India along with her younger sister Shallu, who said she was 11 but was 15. This is perhaps the first time the US has deported two orphans. The adoptive parents, Maria Melichar and her husband Carl of Meyer, Minnesota, are demanding $ 50,000 as compensation from Crossroads Adoption Services of Edina, Minnesota, for misleading them. The parents claim to have spent $30,000 to adopt the girls.

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India go down to US in opener

PHOTOS U-17 World Cup: India go down to US in opener

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Hosts India struggled on their debut as they were outclassed 3-0 by United States in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group A match in New Delhi on Friday.

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Indian women lost momentum and subsequently conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead against England.

AI airhostess approaches NCW

AI airhostess approaches NCW

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Air India airhostess Komal Singh on Monday moved the National Commission for Women in the case of her alleged molestation and assault by two pilots on board a flight from Sharjah to New Delhi.

Pilot dead, 4 injured after air ambulance crash-lands near Bangkok

Pilot dead, 4 injured after air ambulance crash-lands near Bangkok

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

An air ambulance of the Medanta hospital on Monday crash-landed near Bangkok after it caught fire, resulting in the death of its pilot and injuries to four crew members, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

Chamaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is an average fun film

Chamaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is an average fun film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Kannada film is entertaining, especially in the first half.

MNIK: After record opening comes the slump

MNIK: After record opening comes the slump

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

'At this moment, it appears the film will not be able to recover the cost because it has been sold at a high price,' says a trade analyst.