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Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com12 May 2026

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Amma Ariyan: The 40-Year-Old Malayalam Classic In Cannes

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 40-year-old lost Malayalam cinematic gem, John Abraham's Amma Ariyan, has been meticulously restored in 4K by the Film Heritage Foundation and is now set to grace the prestigious Cannes Classics section

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

The return of John Mathew Matthan

The return of John Mathew Matthan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The director talks about his new film, Shikhar.

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

'Sarfarosh 2 Banni Chahiye'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary special premiere of Sarfarosh, actor Aamir Khan treated fans with a big update on the sequel of the film.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

T20 WC: Bangladesh look to seal Super Eight spot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

New Zealand eye consolatory win over PNG

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The bishop, in his order, alleged that though Puthiyaparambil was appointed as vicar of a local church, he didn't accept the appointment and suddenly left after publishing a note on social media.

How to get that beard your girl loves

How to get that beard your girl loves

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Mathew John reveals the secret to keeping it stylish and sexy.

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Revenge. Wars. Zombies. And NAYANTHARA!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Kidnapping, revenge, wars, zombies, manhunts -- things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers everything you can watch.

Himesh, looking out for heroines

Himesh, looking out for heroines

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The actor-singer-composer has signed three movies.

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

U-19 WC: Sri Lanka, South Africa secure quarter-final spots

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Sri Lanka sealed their qualification for the Super League stage with a dramatic victory over West Indies, while South Africa defeated Ireland to also book their place in the quarter-finals at the Under-19 World Cup.

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

The most impressive debuts in Malayalam Films, 2013

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Here is our list of impressive debuts in Malayalam last year.

Fixing of petro price: SC declines plea

Fixing of petro price: SC declines plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The high court had declined to entertain the petition after it was informed that the apex court had on November 18, 2011, refused to hear a PIL filed by an NGO on the same issue.

Fastest WC centurion Davison to quit after Aus match

Fastest WC centurion Davison to quit after Aus match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Veteran Canada batsman John Davison will bow out of international cricket after his side's last World Cup match against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Australia thump Sri Lanka in 4th ODI to claim series win

Australia thump Sri Lanka in 4th ODI to claim series win

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

John Hastings claimed six wickets before Aaron Finch and George Bailey's attacking half-centuries powered Australia to a series clinching six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international in Dambulla on Wednesday. Australia rode on Finch's 19-ball 55 and an unbeaten 90 from Bailey to chase down 213 in 31 overs and take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

'Jagjit Singh didn't ask for money for his Sarfarosh song'

'Jagjit Singh didn't ask for money for his Sarfarosh song'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Director John Matthew Mathan pays a tribute to the late singer.

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Every actor has a vehicle to convey a gamut of emotions.' 'My next film, Kun Faya Kun, doesn't have a single body shot.'

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Njan, Vellivelichathil release today

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Dulquer Salmaan plays a character from the 1930s in Ranjith's Njan, and media person John Brittas makes his big screen debut in Madhu Kaithapram's Vellivelichathil.

Reiterations, not revelations

Reiterations, not revelations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The US State Department's reply to Chairman Tom Lantos covered by the Washington Post is not a revelation, but only a repetition of what was plain as noon-day sun for anyone with a modicum of political savvy. In that sense, again, US Ambassador to India David Mulford is spot on when he says that all that the letter says had already been conveyed in an open and transparent manner to New Delhi and was already known to those whose business it was to keep track of developments

Column: OSO is just kitsch

Column: OSO is just kitsch

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om works well as a spoof, but can't smoothly transition from bling to bhoot.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Kunchacko Boban vs Prithviraj in the theatres!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Which film would you like to watch this weekend?

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's 159* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper outside the subcontinent, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Review: Avatharam is average

Review: Avatharam is average

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The film lags mostly in the second half.

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Malayalam film industry.

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Theatre director, Joy Matthew has made a comeback to films after 26 years and he is busy like never before.

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Review: Kaanchi falls short of expectations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The hit pair of Indrajith and Murali Gopy combined with the writing talent of Jeyamohan could not save Kaanchi

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'He is evil in its most hypnotic, powerful, persuasive, expressive and exonerated avatar,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi disappoints

Review: Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi disappoints

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi is a tiring watch, warns Paresh C Palicha.

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Virat Kohli is the lone Indian male cricketer to be shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014 after he was nominated for the ODI Cricketer of the Year category.

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.