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Chennai celebrates Rahman's Grammy win

Chennai celebrates Rahman's Grammy win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Chennai erupted into spontaneous celebrations as the music maestro bagged two Grammies.

A taste of India through tea vacation

A taste of India through tea vacation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Your top choices for a vacation destination that could whip up a storm in your cup are Darjeeling in West Bengal, Munnar in Kerala, Palampur in Himachal Pradesh, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, and Assam.

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Review: Foxcatcher is the most overrated Oscar nominee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Foxcatcher is deathly dull and far too graceless.

Kerala's Padma awards list sparks controversy

Kerala's Padma awards list sparks controversy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The names of Oscar winner Resul Pookutty and eminent Ayurvedic physician P K Warrier, selected for Padma Shri award, had not been recommended to the centre by the Kerala government, according to the state information commission.

Meet Tony Fernandes, pioneer of low-cost flying in Asia

Meet Tony Fernandes, pioneer of low-cost flying in Asia

Rediff.com18 May 2010

AirAsia's irreverent chief talks about his India connections and how he dodged the medical and auditing professions before he built his budget airline.

I Dream: Of owning a home

I Dream: Of owning a home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

In the third part of the 'I Dream' series Anil Rego explains how you can not only dream but actually plan and buy your dream home.

The Most Beautiful People

The Most Beautiful People

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Slumdog Millionaire stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have made it to US magazine People's list of '100 Most Beautiful People'.

Why we admire Satyajit Ray so much

Why we admire Satyajit Ray so much

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

April 15 to 30, the Lincoln Center celebrates iconic Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray with a retrospective of his films.

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Freida: I'm too young to play Bond girl

Freida: I'm too young to play Bond girl

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The 25-year-old actress is convinced she would be the wrong choice for a role in the superspy franchise.

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

AR Rahman plans free concert in Australia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The Oscar winning music composer hopes music can relieve the ongoing tension between India and Australia following racist attacks.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

SRK wants to marry Megan Fox!

SRK wants to marry Megan Fox!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Shah Rukh Khan talks about the tie up with Fox productions and marrying the sexy Megan Fox.

PHOTOS: Kyrgios prevails in stormy epic to set up Nadal clash

PHOTOS: Kyrgios prevails in stormy epic to set up Nadal clash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Nick Kyrgios lost his temper and blew a two-set lead but still managed to win a five-set thriller to storm into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 10-8 victory over Karen Khachanov in the super tiebreaker on Saturday. The 24-year-old Australian raged at the umpire, raged at himself and raged at his box but ultimately prevailed 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-7(6), 6-7(7), 7-6(8) in the longest match of his career to set up a last-16 date with 19-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.

India's wealthiest are the least generous

India's wealthiest are the least generous

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The wealthiest have the lowest level of giving at 1.6 % of household income.

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Freida Pinto denies Bond girl rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The actress' official spokesperson in India, Divya Tejuja, has said that the Slumdog Millionaire star will not be playing Daniel Craig's love interest in his third 007 installment, Bond 23.

Freida Pinto to become the next Bond girl

Freida Pinto to become the next Bond girl

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The Slumdog Millionaire star will play the suave spy's love interest in the 23rd James Bond movie after being approached by director Sam Mendes.

Slumdog kid pens her autobiography

Slumdog kid pens her autobiography

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Rubina Ali describes Nicole Kidman as 'strange' in her autobiography.

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

Budget: Just who saves how much tax!

Budget: Just who saves how much tax!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

A back of the napkin calculation will tell us that people having a taxable income of Rs 500,000 will be paying a tax of Rs 34,000 in 2010-11 as against Rs 54,000 in 2009-2010. A saving of 37.04%!

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to shoot for Blue

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to shoot for Blue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to record a music video for the forthcoming Bollywood movie Blue which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan.

Slumdog's lessons for Hollywood

Slumdog's lessons for Hollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Long before the Oscars and many other awards Slumdog Millionaire received in the last six weeks, director Danny Boyle was emphasizing the importance of smaller distributors and moaning their decline.

Taking Americans to see Slumdog

Taking Americans to see Slumdog

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Aarti Iyer is proud to take her American friends to see Slumdog Millionaire.

Slumdog child stars risk losing trust fund

Slumdog child stars risk losing trust fund

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

The film's director Danny Boyle had to fly down to India to warn the children's parents to stop demanding flash homes and cars.

Longi dances to MJ's Dangerous

Longi dances to MJ's Dangerous

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The choreographer shows us his cool moves.

From Mumbai's slums to Oscars' red carpet

From Mumbai's slums to Oscars' red carpet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Meet Sagar Salunke, who stars in the Oscar-nominated film, Kavi.

Zakir Hussain wins a Grammy

Zakir Hussain wins a Grammy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

While Slumdog Millionaire picked up seven BAFTA awards in a ceremony in London, the Indian presence was also felt at the Grammy awards with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain winning in the Contemporary World Music Album category for his collaborative album Global Drum Project.

Freida Pinto turns life saver

Freida Pinto turns life saver

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The Slumddog actress rescued a fan from an oncoming car.

Slumdog star in M Night Shyamalan's next

Slumdog star in M Night Shyamalan's next

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

M Night Shyamalan has signed Dev Patel for his adventure film, The Last Airbender.

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

This is the first arrest under the Act which came into force in July 2017, replacing the 1982 vintage law, according to which an accused can face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment till death and his properties can be confiscated, police said.

This Pretty Woman turns 20

This Pretty Woman turns 20

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The Julia Roberts-Richard Gere-starrer is still weaving its magic.

Poverty has killed all dreams in this young heart

Poverty has killed all dreams in this young heart

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

With an alcoholic father to look after, Kiran Vaghela just wants to make it to the next day.

Danny Boyle eyes Maximum City

Danny Boyle eyes Maximum City

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Slumdog director wants to make another film in Mumbai.

World's most expensive curry for 2,000 pounds!

World's most expensive curry for 2,000 pounds!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Amidst recession and dwindling restaurant revenues, a prominent Indian restaurant in London has launched what is billed as the 'world's most expensive curry' priced at 2,000 pounds a portion.The upmarket Bombay Brasserie, owned by Taj Hotels, announced the new dish called 'Samundari Khazana' to coincide with the DVD launch of Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

A whole new ballgame

A whole new ballgame

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Lakshman Somasundaram applauds Indian villagers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel for making baseball history.

Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile

Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is well-trained in dealing with the whims of multi-millionaire footballers and club owners despite often coming across as shy and reserved. The 49-year-old won two Champions Leagues and a Serie A title during his eights years at AC Milan and is as qualified as anyone to take the reins at Stamford Bridge.

India's highest paid CEOs

India's highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Recession or not, the number of CEOs earning more than a crore is rising with hundreds of new names in India's millionaire club.

Congratulate Rahman on his Grammy wins!

Congratulate Rahman on his Grammy wins!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Wish the musical legend.

Danny Boyle to rescue Slumdog kids

Danny Boyle to rescue Slumdog kids

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The director, who cast Azaharuddin, 10, and Rubina Ali, 9, as young Latika and Salim, is saddened by the reports that the young children have lost their shanty homes in a demolition drive in Mumbai.