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New York Film Academy's filmmaking workshop

New York Film Academy's filmmaking workshop

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The New York Film Academy in partnership with Yellow Submarine Film Pvt Ltd, will conduct hands-on intensive filmmaking workshop in Mumbai in May 2011. This is the first time NYFA is conducting a workshop in India.

How India transformed its image

How India transformed its image

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Kalita also spoke of a major story they broke on corruption in the education ministry. They had expected the minister to go, but nothing happened. However, she said, there were some victories in the fight against corruption, and in India one should celebrate even the small victories.

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.

'I faced a lot of rejection to get here'

'I faced a lot of rejection to get here'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'We audition for 99 projects, and get rejected 98 times!'

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

At UN, Canada envoy raises issue of 'foreign interference'

At UN, Canada envoy raises issue of 'foreign interference'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Canada's envoy to the United Nations, Robert Rae, during his address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday raised the issue of 'foreign interference' adding that the rules of state-to-state relations, cannot be bent for 'political expediency'.

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Eye On 2024: Modi's Foreign Visits

Rediff.com24 May 2023

With Lok Sabha elections months away, the visits are vital politically as these would showcase Modi's standing as a world leader to the home electorate.

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You should ask your boyfriend that,' the stranger replied. 'We've never met in person. We've been talking for two years. Met on Words with Friends on Valentine's Day two years ago when you were travelling in Bali, shooting your Instagram videos.' A sobering excerpt about love and relationships from Shenaz Treasury's lively new book, All He Left Me Was a Recipe: Lessons From My Break-Ups.

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Indian among train accident victims in New York suburb

Indian among train accident victims in New York suburb

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

A Indian is among the victims of a train accident in a New York suburb.

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Council will vote on the draft resolution at 3 pm Friday (New York time), two days after it held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine just as Putin had announced Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.

Trudeau's allegations based on Five Eyes intel, confirms US diplomat

Trudeau's allegations based on Five Eyes intel, confirms US diplomat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Admitting for the first time, a top United States diplomat has confirmed that there was 'shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners' that had prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's offensive allegation about Indian agents' involvement in the killing of a Khalistani extremist on Canadian soil, according to a media report on Saturday.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

India will become world's third largest economy by 2027-28: Panagariya

India will become world's third largest economy by 2027-28: Panagariya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Eminent economist Arvind Panagariya has said India is on the cusp of returning to a high growth trajectory and voiced confidence that the country will become the world's third-largest economy by 2027-28. Currently, India is the fifth largest economy "so it's another five years.We are already in (the year) 2023. "So 2027-28, India should be the third-largest economy," Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, told PTI in an interview in New York.

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Battle for skies: Tatas kick-start Air India fleet expansion via leasing

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In its first move to significantly expand the fleet after the Tatas took over, Air India has leased 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and five Boeing wide-body planes. These will enter service starting December, the company said on Monday. A wide-body plane has a bigger fuel tank, allowing it to travel longer distances such as India-US routes.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The designer, who started with two sewing machines in the balcony of her Mumbai home, is the first India-based fashion designer to open a flagship store in New York City.

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

According to the official, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, on June 23, there will be a lunch at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and the Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren't enthused about the Indian 'legal structure' and are loath to take risks. Indian airlines have a combined fleet of about 700 planes; over 85 per cent are on lease. A majority of lessors are based in Ireland due to its attractive tax policy, light-touch regulations, and swift legal system.

'OMGGGGG I still can't believe it'

'OMGGGGG I still can't believe it'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Delhi Crime, Rocket Boys and Vir Das: Landing won Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh and Vir Das Emmy nominations.

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

India is on side of peace: Jaishankar on Ukraine at UN

India is on side of peace: Jaishankar on Ukraine at UN

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Football icon Mohammed Habib passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Habib, who was suffering from dementia and Parkinson's syndrome for the past couple of years, breathed his last in Hyderabad, his birthplace.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

NYT faces flak for anti-India editorial

NYT faces flak for anti-India editorial

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

In an editorial on the eve of the visit of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to India on July 17, NYT had termed New Delhi as a 'long-time nuclear scofflaw' and held India responsible on Kashmir, relations with Pakistan and also partly blamed it for the nuclear weapons programme of Iran.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Research Fellow and Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Why Air India is leaving passenger luggage behind at Delhi airport

Why Air India is leaving passenger luggage behind at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Air India is leaving behind some 50 bags at the Delhi airport as it flies to the US, reducing what it carries after the closure of Afghanistan's airspace increased flight time by at least 30 minutes. Air India flies the Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft to New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington and San Francisco.