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'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

'Acting Is A Very Luck-Dependent Business'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Your family doesn't want you to come to this field because there's no direction, no formula.' 'It's not as if your career is settled and you will get work consistently.'

Varun Dhawan's Body Double Becomes A Star

Varun Dhawan's Body Double Becomes A Star

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'I've had a 10-and-a-half year journey behind the camera and people don't know who I am.'

Tennis star Danielle Collins adopts injured dog she rescued

Tennis star Danielle Collins adopts injured dog she rescued

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Danielle Collins will depart the Miami Open with a new friend in tow after rescuing an injured dog near the Hard Rock Stadium last week.

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Coolie is expected to be an unabashed celebration of the larger-than-life ethos of Rajinikanth, predicts Arjun Menon.

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

When Pritish Nandy passed into the ages, both journalists and film folk expressed their genuine sorrow. Many took to social media to pay their heartfelt condolences.

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

England left frustrated by Akash Deep!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 107-run partnership between Jaiswal-Akash Deep was a turning point in India's second innings.

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Amit Shah seemingly encouraging AIADMK dissident Sengottaiyan after party boss Edappadi K Palaniswami had removed his one-time mentor from all party posts has not gone down well with party cadres. They are now ready to buy Team EPS' theory that the BJP and Amit Shah are out to liquidate the AIADMK, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

SEE: Vamika's sweet Father's Day note to dad Virat

SEE: Vamika's sweet Father's Day note to dad Virat

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

And on the occasion of Father's Day on Sunday, movie star and Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma dropped a cute post on her Facebook page.

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

Kanikka Kapur's Style Game Is Pure Fire

Kanikka Kapur's Style Game Is Pure Fire

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

She's rewriting the rules of glam, one stunning look at a time -- all sophistication and serious slay!

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

What Made Joe Root Lose His Cool?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Joe Root was at the center of an unexpected on-field spat with India's Prasidh Krishna, as tempers flared during a high-stakes second day at The Oval.

Ex-MI, RCB Pacer Mills Joins OnlyFans

Ex-MI, RCB Pacer Mills Joins OnlyFans

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Tymal Mills has joined social media platform OnlyFans -- a subscription-based site known for hosting adult content.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the camera zooms in on her, you'd momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair.

Russian skating stars on doomed plane

Russian skating stars on doomed plane

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The couple were reported to have been returning from the competition and travelling with a group of young skaters.

'I'm Scared Of What's Next, Scared I Won't Be Enough'

'I'm Scared Of What's Next, Scared I Won't Be Enough'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'If it makes you laugh, or cry, or remember something you thought you'd forgotten,if it makes you feel a little less alone -- then maybe that's what I'm here for.'

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Kolkata Police stopped the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files', a film based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed, sparking controversy and allegations of censorship.

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Amid the applause, there's a rising chorus of concern: Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi stay grounded and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed other prodigies?

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Sindoor: Pakistan Air Force Was No Match For IAF

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'Operation Sindoor had three objectives.' 'One, destroy the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters at Muridke and the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Bahawalpur.' 'Second, deter and defend any counterstrike by Pakistan.' 'And third, if they persist, demonstrably deliver counterforce punishment.' 'All of the three boxes, the IAF checked,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Before They Parted...Saina-Kashyap's Love Journeys

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Before they went on their separate paths, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap were avid explorers, chasing sunrises and stories across the globe.

Babar to take up 'keeping to revive T20 career?

Babar to take up 'keeping to revive T20 career?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The seasoned Kiwi coach came under criticism from several former players such as Rashid Latif, Basit Ali, Mohsin Khan, Moin Khan, and Sikander Bakht when media reported said he had asked Babar to keep wickets in the shortest format.

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

With the players then facing a quick turnaround ahead of the Indian Wells main draw beginning on Wednesday, Pegula offered to fly all of them to California for the WTA 1000 tournament.

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'

2 detained in Bihar for carrying tricolour with 'crescent moon, star'

2 detained in Bihar for carrying tricolour with 'crescent moon, star'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The flag was immediately seized by the police and two persons have been detained in connection with the case, police said.

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Whose Wedding Is Alia Bhatt Attending?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

After completing her duties at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt jetted off to Costa Brava in Spain to attend a wedding.

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

When Dhawan wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood film!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan's memoir bares all about his personal life and professional career.

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

LS passes Bill to ban online money games, proposes 3-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money, aiming to curb addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill also targets advertisements and financial transactions related to such games.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Gill, Siraj mock Bazball in cheeky jibes at England batters

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

England's scoring rate of 2.91 runs per over during the second session was the second-slowest in a home Test in the Bazball era, only behind their 2.72 per over effort against New Zealand at Lord's in 2022.

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Talking about your ex can be healing, reflective, even helpful. But if your ex lives rent-free in all your conversations, you need help.

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the state to campaign for candidates of the party or an alliance, highlights N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jaiswal's emotional gift for visually impaired fan

Jaiswal's emotional gift for visually impaired fan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In a touching gesture, dashing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal gifted an autographed bat to Ravi, a visually impaired child, who cherished the dream of meeting the latest Indian batting star.

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rajasthan Royals' owner Badale sues Raj Kundra for 'blackmail'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

IPL side Rajasthan Royals' majority owner on Wednesday accused his former co-owner of trying to blackmail him by alleging he was defrauded out of his minority stake in the club.

Jio Platforms finds the right signal with 'non-connectivity' ventures

Jio Platforms finds the right signal with 'non-connectivity' ventures

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Jio Platforms' quietly sustained investments in building its "non-connectivity" service business - which included a bevy of acquisitions of companies and platforms in media, entertainment, and technology startups - are slowly generating revenues. Non-connectivity revenues of Jio Platforms have now risen 36 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024-25 (FY25) to about Rs 3,968 crore, compared with Rs 2,912 crore in the same quarter the previous year.

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A cloudburst in a remote village in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four fatalities and six injuries. Rescue operations are underway, and the district administration is monitoring the situation.

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Don', passed away on Sunday due to cardiac arrest at a hospital in Mumbai. He was 86.