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Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Jai Hind! Jai Israel! Jai Maharashtra!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'When the national anthem of India was sung and joined by all present with the PM in front, it was the best moment of the whole night.'

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The world begins two final days of mourning for Muhammad Ali on Thursday when the boxing great will be honoured with a Muslim funeral a day before receiving a final goodbye with an interfaith service.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

United Left wins all 4 panel posts in JNU Students' Union polls

United Left wins all 4 panel posts in JNU Students' Union polls

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The AISA, SFI, DSF and AISF have come together to form the 'United Left' alliance.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

A new Sanskrit wave

A new Sanskrit wave

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A cow that speaks, a question on patriarchy and the story of a 17th-century poet - Sanskrit filmmakers are finding new ways to revive the 'dying' language.

A life without fear: Hundreds join Queer Pride Parade in Delhi

A life without fear: Hundreds join Queer Pride Parade in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Draped in rainbow colours, hundreds of people on Sunday marched in the heart of the national capital for the 9th Queer Pride Parade to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community in making a united call for equality of gender and sexuality and seeking "a life without fear".

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's looking at some brilliant movies.

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

'India has never lacked for ideas'

'India has never lacked for ideas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'Soft power is the power really to win friends and influence people with the strength of your ideas.' 'India's greatest soft power is being India itself. A nation of varied beliefs, states, creeds, castes, languages and yet embodying that spirit of unity in diversity.'

Rewind: PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rewind: PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Here's a collection of images of the past week.

Ho Ho Ho! Santas, Santas everywhere

Ho Ho Ho! Santas, Santas everywhere

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here's what some crazy Santas have been up to around the world

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Bouldering: Can it bring home an Olympic gold for India?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Bouldering is the new favourite among India's adventure enthusiasts

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

REWIND! Images from the week that was

REWIND! Images from the week that was

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Here's a glimpse at what happened around the world last week.

In Mumbai's poor areas, election time is celebration time

In Mumbai's poor areas, election time is celebration time

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In Dharavi, Koliwada, Antop Hill, Chembur, Nahur, Ramabhai Colony, the enthusiasm for voting was most in the poorer areas. These are the people who vote in every election and they do it so happily.

PHOTOS: Top moments from the week gone by

PHOTOS: Top moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Top 20 images of all the events of the week that was.

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Bigg Boss 10 Recap: The good, the bad and the ugly!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Which is your best moment of the show?

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

NSUI makes comeback in DUSU polls, bags president, VP posts

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

NSUI's Rocky Tusheed won the president's post by a margin of 1,590 votes while ABVP's Mahamedha Nagar defeated NSUI's Minakshi Meena by 2,624 votes to win the post of secretary.

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Haryana on Wednesday honoured its 'daughter' Sakshi Malik by appointing her as brand ambassador of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign and presenting the Olympic bronze medallist a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore.

'The human imprint on Yamuna floodplain is now unmistakable'

'The human imprint on Yamuna floodplain is now unmistakable'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Art of Living's spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, faced the ire of activists and the National Green Tribunal for environmental violations that would occur when an event of this scale - the festival is said to have seen 3.5 million footfalls -- is hosted in an ecologically sensitive region.

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Why did they not raise their voice against the pollution in the Yamuna earlier?' 'Why were they quiet for so long against construction and encroachment on the flood plains.'

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

R K Studios is not just another piece of real estate; it is part of India's movie history.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'When you go to the root cause of any strife or violence, you find an agitated mind. If this agitation is not dealt with, then any other solution will be temporary and not as effective.' 'This is where meditation and the breathing techniques play a crucial role in creating a crime-free, violence-free society.'

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

'I borrowed money from my family; told them they won't get it back'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'There are many stories that could be made in the North East.' And here's one of them.

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directors Rajesh Touchriver and Sunitha Krishnan reveal the challenges and difficulties they faced in the writing, production and distribution of Naa Bangaru Talli.

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Rishi Kapoor-Sridevi-Vinod Khanna starrer Chandni.

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Make The World Wonderful, an NGO founded by Meghana Dabbara in 2015, is on a mission to set up 2,500 child adoption programme centres by 2023.