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Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine Sebi's challenge to a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) decision that cleared Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia, Bombay Dyeing, and others of allegations of fraudulent financial reporting.

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Two women and an 11-year-old girl are missing after a boat carrying around 10 people capsized in a river in Bihar's Darbhanga district due to strong currents. Seven occupants swam to safety, while search operations are underway for the three untraced individuals.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Indian police have apprehended three more individuals, including a juvenile and a woman, allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan via parcels through Dubai and WhatsApp.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The accused are suspected of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

The Family Man Is Coming On...

The Family Man Is Coming On...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'On the run, Srikant must navigate uncharted territories while confronting threats and enemies from both within and beyond the nation's borders.'

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced it will contest all 243 seats in the Bihar assembly elections and released its first list of 11 candidates.

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of a compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap.

Why Jaideep Ahlawat Is Chasing Manoj Bajpayee

Why Jaideep Ahlawat Is Chasing Manoj Bajpayee

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

After a four-year wait, The Family Man 3 returns with Shrikant Tiwari facing his most personal battle yet.

Shivraj Kumar-Meera Jasmine combo returns

Shivraj Kumar-Meera Jasmine combo returns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Looking at Sai Prakash's upcoming Kannada film featuring the duo as siblings.

Idli Kadai Review: Dhanush Delivers!

Idli Kadai Review: Dhanush Delivers!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Idli Kadai wears its heart on its sleeve, embracing nostalgia and roots with both hands. Dhanush is in top form as an actor and director here, mining most of the material,' recognises Arjun Menon.

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

With a better script, Test could have been a compelling relationship drama. Instead, it only tests your patience, complains Mayur Sanap.

Meera Syal receives a CBE from Prince Charles

Meera Syal receives a CBE from Prince Charles

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The actress-writer was elated to win the prestigious title.

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Now, you can visit Alia's shop... Tara is festive-ready... Kangana is on holiday...

Installing a Dalit as PM to be Cong's next gimmick: Maya

Installing a Dalit as PM to be Cong's next gimmick: Maya

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Accusing the Congress of playing gimmick after gimmick to woo dalits, Bahuijan Samaj Party supremo and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Friday predicted that the next game of the party would be to install a Dalit as the country's prime minister.

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

However, in 950 booths, voting will end at 4 pm, though people standing in the queue at that time will be able to exercise their franchise.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Why increase in MPLAD funds irked Hamid Ansari

Why increase in MPLAD funds irked Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's bonanza to Members of Parliament of increasing their Local Area Development funds from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore has come as a shot in the arm for members of the Parliament cutting across party lines. All are happy except one leader, the chairman of the Rajya Sabha Hamid Ansari.

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

On Saturday, some Hindu outfits protested against the school administration after which a probe was ordered into the matter.

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

'My Heart Yearns For Dilip Sahib'

'My Heart Yearns For Dilip Sahib'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'How do we truly measure a life? Is it in milestones or the fleeting moments we cherish later?' 'Or perhaps in the anniversaries that come each year, like an old friend?'

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With all 29 under its belt, the BJP became the first political party to achieve such a feat after 40 years in Madhya Pradesh.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

First Look: Sarath Kumar's Oridathoru Postman

First Look: Sarath Kumar's Oridathoru Postman

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The Tamil actor who made his Malayalam debut with a bang in Pazhassi Raja is currently shooting for his second Malayalam movie.

Mistry, Meera among Sahitya Akademi winners for 2015

Mistry, Meera among Sahitya Akademi winners for 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Playwright and novelist Cyrus Mistry's English novel Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer and K R Meera's Aarachar in Malayalam are among the works that have won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi award for this year.

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

How Much Madhuri's Devdas Lehenga Weighed

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Mrunal wraps up a Mumbai schedule... Mouni starts a restaurant...Sunny takes a nap...

PIX: It's date night for Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal

PIX: It's date night for Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

A special screening of Section 375 was held for film folk in Mumbai.

What are John, Akshaye, Richa up to?

What are John, Akshaye, Richa up to?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Musical Fiesta on his birthday at his residence. Many film folk, who have worked with him, made sure to attend.

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

'We just have to give them a good film and they will give you the numbers'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'

Ed Sheeran gets a slice of Danny Boyle's India

Ed Sheeran gets a slice of Danny Boyle's India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Yesterday was premiered in London, and quite a few celebrities made sure to attend.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

The Charming Faces of Vidya Sinha

The Charming Faces of Vidya Sinha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma remembers the star in some of her significant movies.