News for 'Komal'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terror hits Bollywood in big way

Terror hits Bollywood in big way

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Last week's collections hit a new low at the box office.

'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.'

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.

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Understanding the movie business -- why some films work and others don't -- is tough, almost impossible. For example, why did Jodhaa Akbar, which boasted of a brilliant Hrithik Roshan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not become a big hit? Did Shah Rukh Khan's aggressive publicity help make Om Shanti Om a blockbuster? Trade analyst and editor of trade magazines, Film Information and The Film Street, Komal Nahta tries to explain.

 6-yr-old Dalit girl beaten up by police

6-yr-old Dalit girl beaten up by police

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

In a shocking case of brutality, a six-year-old Dalit girl was beaten up and scolded by police officials for allegedly stealing Rs 280 from a woman. The incident happened on Monday when Komal, the victim, had gone to a market near Lohamandi in Jaswantpur area.

Nepal: Prince Paras suffers heart attack

Nepal: Prince Paras suffers heart attack

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Prince Paras, son of Gyanendra, suspended king of Nepal, was admitted at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, after he suffered a heart attack today, an official said.

Mast Maja Maadi is timepass

Mast Maja Maadi is timepass

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

The success of a comedy depends on good timing, dialogues and comedy sequences. But Mast Maja Maadi fails on all three counts.

Man behind Ash's glow

Man behind Ash's glow

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Cinematographer Ayananka Bose shares the tricks of his trade.

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om has got an extraordinary opening and while Saawariya's opening is good too, the reviews are very bad.

Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror: Death toll rises to 12

Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror: Death toll rises to 12

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The sterilization botch up at a state-run camp in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, which has evoked hue and cry from all corners, has claimed the lives of four more women, taking the total toll to 12.

You voted: The most popular Chak De girl!

You voted: The most popular Chak De girl!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Last week, asked readers to vote for their favourite Chak De girl. Here are the results!

When will Daya Nayak be arrested?

When will Daya Nayak be arrested?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The Bombay high court deferred his bail hearing to Tuesday.

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Zoya Akhtar talks about her involvement in every kind of filmmaking.

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Jemimah steers Supernovas to T20 final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Teenager Jemimah Rodrigues struck an unbeaten 77 to help Supernovas beat Velocity by 12 runs and enter the final of the Women's T20 Challenge.

Choosing Hrithik over Shah Rukh

Choosing Hrithik over Shah Rukh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Dhoom 2 director Sanjay Gadhvi reveals casting secrets.

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.

'I don't want to make a DDLJ'

'I don't want to make a DDLJ'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Executive producer Rajat Kapoor talks about his latest film.

Ujjain: Eyewitness fears for life

Ujjain: Eyewitness fears for life

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

"If they cannot speak out for their own colleague, there is no doubt that no one will protect me either," Sengar said.

Meet the DID Super Moms

Meet the DID Super Moms

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Watch DID Super Moms every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm on Zee TV.

Daya Nayak's bail plea hearing adjourned to Monday

Daya Nayak's bail plea hearing adjourned to Monday

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The Bombay High Court adjourned Nayak's petition seeking anticipatory bail in a disproportionate assests case.

Daya Nayak's arrest stayed, plea to be heard Fri

Daya Nayak's arrest stayed, plea to be heard Fri

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

The Bombay High Court has stayed Nayak's arrest until it hears his bail plea on Friday.

Prof's killing: Key witnesses turn hostile

Prof's killing: Key witnesses turn hostile

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Komal Singh and Manohar Dodia were the witnesses who turned hositle

'Indian advertising can be world's best'

'Indian advertising can be world's best'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Interview with Sumanto Chattopadhyay, group creative director of Ogilvy & Mather Mumbai and creative director of its Kolkata unit.

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Why is Rahman UPSET?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Unhappy with the recreation of his song Masakali, A R Rahman has asked fans to listen to the original track, saying his team put in a lot of hard work and sleepless nights in composing it.

Independent directors: Govt to revise law

Independent directors: Govt to revise law

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The government will introduce the revised company law for legislation in April in Parliament that will mandate one third independent directors in a company's board.