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Silence review

Silence review

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The plot goes from annoying to unconvincing in no time and as a viewer, you feel like a mute scapegoat, taken for granted, notes Divya Nair.

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Chennai Open chess: Nitin posts 7th straight win, in top spot

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

A hard-fought 99-move win on the top board against B Vignesh has put Nitin on 7 points, a full point ahead with three rounds remaining.

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Does the "story" of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its "spirit" asks Sreehari Nair.

Spotted: R Madhavan at Hyderabad airport

Spotted: R Madhavan at Hyderabad airport

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Reader Khalil Abhyankar has sent us a photograph.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

Have You Seen These Top Cops?

Have You Seen These Top Cops?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

OTT has seen some of the grittiest and quirkiest cops in its Web series and original movies.

Irrfan's son stars in YRF's The Railway Men

Irrfan's son stars in YRF's The Railway Men

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Saluting the people who saved scores of life, YRF announced this project on the same day that the tragedy struck Bhopal 37 years back.

For family, Aryan's bail has come 'just in time'

For family, Aryan's bail has come 'just in time'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Gauri collapsed on the floor when she heard her son was finally free.

Air Force gives RFP for basic trainer HTT40 to HAL

Air Force gives RFP for basic trainer HTT40 to HAL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said it has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air Force for basic trainer HTT-40.

My Favourite KK Songs

My Favourite KK Songs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

KK, you will be missed, but your music will always, always, live on.

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

December OTT: Akshay, Salman, John...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

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

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15, the weather office said on Thursday.

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

'Aamir's heart bleeds for the people of India'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Aamir is deeply patriotic and cares for the country.'

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Your OTT Menu: Mothers. Vampires. Politicians.

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Fascinating new offerings from beloved auteurs as well as a steady supply of remakes and biopics colour the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma lists her picks.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nishkant Kamat passed into the ages too soon, at just 50, but he left behind a repertoire of films which will carry on his legacy.

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are many movies coming up titled after their protagonist.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Anushka party with Maddy

PIX: Shah Rukh, Anushka party with Maddy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

R Madhavan turned 48 on June 1.

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Suriya's 10 BEST Films

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

As we celebrate the actor's much deserved award, Divya Nair presents 10 landmark films in Suriya's career, ranked in order of performance.

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'What we have done is a symbol of new India; that is what a small start-up can do, a few hundreds of people coming together, developing a rocket and launching to space and succeeding at the very first attempt.'

Spotted: R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi in Ladakh

Spotted: R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi in Ladakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Reader Satyadeep Sarvaiya has sent us a photograph.

Katrina also tests Covid positive

Katrina also tests Covid positive

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'I have tested positive for Covid-19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I'm following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors.'

Shah Rukh Khan's SPECIAL Touch

Shah Rukh Khan's SPECIAL Touch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Sukanya Verma lists SRK's special avatars in the movies.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

It's business as usual at Thomas Cook India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The collapse of Thomas Cook in the UK has no impact whatsoever in terms of ownership, business, people, technology or processes to us at Thomas Cook India: Madhavan Menon, chairman & managing director, TCIL.

'Trudeau does the most awesome bhangra!'

'Trudeau does the most awesome bhangra!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

R Madhavan comes away charmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

LCA Tejas to get Rs 2,400 cr airborne electronic systems

LCA Tejas to get Rs 2,400 cr airborne electronic systems

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

According to HAL, "this is the biggest ever order that HAL has placed on any Indian company boosting 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign."

The 2021 Bollywood Line-up

The 2021 Bollywood Line-up

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Vikram Vedha Review: Whistle-Worthy Film

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A screenplay and superstar in perfect tandem, it doesn't get better than this, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

J Deepa, niece of late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, officially received the keys to the Poes Garden residence of her aunt on Friday, bringing to close a protracted legal battle to obtain the custody of the palatial building.

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Burned by the shooting down of a MiG-21 aircraft and the capture of its pilot after a dogfight over the India-Pakistan border in February 2019, CATS eliminates the need to send pilots into enemy air space.

Mani Ratnam's hunger has not ended

Mani Ratnam's hunger has not ended

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If you take the credit when it works, you have to take the blame when a film flops.'

The HOTTEST South Actors

The HOTTEST South Actors

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 hottest south actors, who carry a pan-India appeal.

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the patriotic movies coming up in 2022.

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Medieval heroes, cursed heroes, monsters, scamsters, there's no dearth of action on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma tells us.

V-Day: My crush influences who I date

V-Day: My crush influences who I date

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Model, dancer and entrepreneur Sheela Tiruchi shares the romantic secrets of her life with Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

India can't remain dependent on other countries for defence: Rajnath

India can't remain dependent on other countries for defence: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence and that the indigenously developed Tejas was better than its foreign equivalents on several parameters and also comparatively cheaper.

Video: Watch Akshay-Twinkle party with Sonali Bendre

Video: Watch Akshay-Twinkle party with Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

When director Goldie Behl turned 45 on January 24, his gorgeous wife Sonali Bendre threw a birthday bash for him.

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

15 Reasons Why We Love Aanand L Rai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the film-maker's work over the years.