'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'
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'I did not grow up watching Bollywood movies because I don't understand Hindi. The only Bollywood movie I have watched is Piku. I may have seen Hindi films with my mother when I was younger, but otherwise, I haven't sat down to watch a Bollywood film.' Andrea Tariang gets ready for her big Bollywood debut.
Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.
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Shuddh Desi Romance conveys a simple but underrated philosophy in the most fun way possible.
Prakash Jha delivers a potion that is but a terrible hodgepodge of his earlier films.
Ganesh Chaturthi no longer has the power that Lokmanya Tilak had seen in it way back in 1893 -- the power of bringing people together. This, say 83-year-old Vinaysheela Govilkar and 19-year-old Arnav Thakker, is the festival's biggest tragedy.
R K Studios is not just another piece of real estate; it is part of India's movie history.
Since its launch in 1985, Frooti has been an instant hit with kids.
It takes approximately one to two months to write your SOP with an ideal length of 750 to 1000 words.
At least 129 people were killed and 350 wounded -- of whom 99 were said to be in critical condition -- in a series of coordinated attacks by suicide bombers and gunmen in Paris at a concert hall, restaurants and the national sports stadium claimed by Islamic State jihadists.
Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com recaps emotions on a day that Bihar waited with bated breath.
Writers from across the country gathered at Shri Ram Centre near Mandi House and marched towards Sahitya Akademi in the capital, wearing black ribbons on their heads as a sign of protest.
At an on-road price of Rs 36.89 lakh, the exclusivity offered by the Indian Chieftain doesn't come cheap. But it does offer some amazing features.
...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.
There will remain those, though, who will remain in opposition to this massive endeavour for world peace with an aim not to improve, but to scuttle the project. But for the rest of us, a cultural and spiritual event of this significance and scale is a feast for the mind and soul, say Sankrant Sanu.
This and more news from the world of showbiz in this latest edition of our glamour round-up.
'When I started off the process for Kaabil, we were making the character sympathetic as he is blind.' 'Just looking at him and his environment, you would say, 'Arrey bechara'.' 'But meeting blind people, I realised there is no essence of helplessness in them.'
The much-awaited event is finally over. And here is what you need to know about it!
A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.
On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.
'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.
This Teacher's Day, we chronicle the stories of such amazing teachers who inspire by example. Some of them you have perhaps heard of. Others are much more obscure.
This and more in our weekly round-up of news from the world of glamour and fashion!
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The streets of Mumbai spilled with enthusiastic devotes as they welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes.
'In Angamaly Diaries, dreams, kinks, small corruptions, cheap lives, and hopes are all given their due and that attitude frees us up to believe that perhaps there is more good than bad in the sum total of us.' 'This is a coming-of-age tale taken straight out of a diary written in blood,' says Sreehari Nair.
From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.
Two fitness experts weigh in on what works for them in the ancient Indian practice and what doesn't
One needs to carefully tread the thin but solid line between the sublime & the ridiculous.
'2015 gave us a set of Hindi films that brought to light, the true uncorrupted joys of filmmaking even in their roughness.' 'Films which told us why we loved films in the first place. Films that were less ashamed of revealing their weakness and ones that took chances with audience expectations.'
Honda's Mobilio is a multi-purpose vehicle that, while being functional, oozes style.
HUL is keen to redefine the way in which brands tell their stories to consumers.
'Small bands of terrorists believe they can destabilise superpowers if they are ready to become martyrs.' 'Since the road to paradise is under the shade of swords, it is a win-win situation for those ready to die for the cause of Allah.'
The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE -- have all launched music and dance reality shows in the 9-pm slot on weekends.
Aseem Chhabra lists the top 10 films at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.
For those who won't mind looking at other brands for Rs 38,000, there is the Google Nexus 6 as well as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which are better options in the same price range.
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