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The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Will Maggi stage a comeback?

Will Maggi stage a comeback?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The road ahead is not expected to be easy for one of India's best-loved brands.

'I didn't expect to be tagged the next best thing'

'I didn't expect to be tagged the next best thing'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Kingfisher calendar girl Tena Desae talks about her first Hollywood film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Chat@4: Connect with Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actress Tina Desai

Chat@4: Connect with Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actress Tina Desai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Join in the conversation.

Private labels challenge Maggi's dominance

Private labels challenge Maggi's dominance

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Players such as Food Bazaar, Reliance, More and Vishal have already launched their private labels in this category. Names such as Tasty Treat, Disney, Ching's, Smith & Jones from the Future Group stables and Reliance Select from Reliance Retail among others are challenging the market dominance of Maggi in terms of in-store purchases in these retail formats.

Aamir Khan's Rising: A sneak preview

Aamir Khan's Rising: A sneak preview

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

ITC has provided retailers with leaflets to assure customers of Yippee noodle's quality and safety standards

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

We are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards, says Abheet Singh Sethi/IndiaSpend.com.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Not only Maggi, many other Nestl products faced queries

Not only Maggi, many other Nestl products faced queries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Food regulator has closed more than 15 files.

After Delhi, Maggi banned in 4 more states: U'khand, Gujarat, J&K, TN

After Delhi, Maggi banned in 4 more states: U'khand, Gujarat, J&K, TN

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

After Delhi, four more states -- Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand - on Thursday banned the sale of Maggi noodles, as the popular instant snack came under mounting scrutiny over food safety concerns.

Review: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is too preachy

Review: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is too preachy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel loses the plot somewhere in the first 15 minutes, says Nishi Tiwari.

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Tena Desae, Judi Dench at Second Best Marigold Hotel premiere

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The film releases in North America on March 6.

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Women's U-19 T20 WC: Australia hand India a thrashing

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Australia put themselves squarely in the hunt for an ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup semi-final spot, after they outclassed India by seven wickets in their Super Six clash.

PIX: Marigold Hotel actress Tina Desai visits Rediff

PIX: Marigold Hotel actress Tina Desai visits Rediff

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Here's what the stunning actress did in Rediff.

BAFTA 2016: The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road win big

BAFTA 2016: The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road win big

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

Judi Dench: I love being in Rajasthan

Judi Dench: I love being in Rajasthan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

"I love being in Rajasthan and am doubly happy that I have been able to come so soon after doing the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 's first version. I would like to go to Udaipur again and see how the lakes are there now," Judi Dench, who has been shooting in Jaipur for the sequel of her hit film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, says. P B Chandra reports.

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

STUNNING! Jessica Chastain on the Oscars red carpet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

PIX: Nicki Minaj's curves and Jaden Smith's hair take centre stage at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Some celebrities followed the theme while some put on their elegant outfits...

Neecha Nagar, The King's Speech, Burn Notice: What's the Link?

Neecha Nagar, The King's Speech, Burn Notice: What's the Link?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

An occasional series featuring unusual movie connections.

'I wanted the Marigold Hotel films to give very strong sense of India'

'I wanted the Marigold Hotel films to give very strong sense of India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Arthur J Pais interviews John Madden, director of the Marigold Hotel films, on the difficult task of creating an equally hilarious and as feeling a sequel.

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Dev Patel: I have always felt like an outsider

Dev Patel: I have always felt like an outsider

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

How things have changed for Dev Patel!

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

<I>Game Of Thrones, Horror Story</i> lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Game Of Thrones, Horror Story lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The 65th Emmys will be held on September 22 in Los Angeles.

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Golden Globes 2022: West Side Story wins

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. A quick look at the winners.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

'It is important for women to be brave'

'It is important for women to be brave'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Sangeeta Talwar, one of India's first women bosses, tells women how they can succeed in the cut-throat word of business.

How women can succeed in a man's world

How women can succeed in a man's world

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'You must remember that a career is something you can craft for yourself.' 'But if you want to be a successful leader, you need the organisation and your team to support you.' 'In order to make it all work, you need to be cognisant of the team.' 'You can't be a prima donna. These days, people don't accept that.' 'You can't ride roughshod over people.'

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Guruspeak: How you can become a leader

Guruspeak: How you can become a leader

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'I believe that to be a successful leader, you need to develop fly vision.'

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Golden Globes 2015: Julianne Moore, Michael Keaton win

Golden Globes 2015: Julianne Moore, Michael Keaton win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

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