News for 'Opera'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

Bet On Dance And Drama On OTT This Week!

Bet On Dance And Drama On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

What are you going to watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma lists your options.

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.

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

'A Lot Of The Impact For Kajra Re Must Go To Aishwarya'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'The sincerity and commitment to art is something you don't see much these days; it's more about the moolah.'

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut unleashed his Antoine Doinel, applauds Sreehari Nair.

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Doctors Review: Marred By Chronic Melodrama

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Doctors has soap opera level of plot developments that veer off to melodrama and struggle to keep you engaged, observes Mayur Sanap.

Would've to take military action against Pak if...: Manmohan told UK PM

Would've to take military action against Pak if...: Manmohan told UK PM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has mentioned in his memoir that Manmohan Singh had told him after the July 2011 Mumbai bombings that in case of another such attack, India would have to take military action against Pakistan.

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit up over the weekend with messages of support for the firefighters currently battling at least 136 fires in New South Wales alone. Fire crews have been working tirelessly since the bushfire season began back in October. Thousands of homes have already been destroyed and 27 people have been killed, but there are fears those numbers will rise as the season could last until March. Over seven million hectares of land have burned in the fires.

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Mere Husband Ki Biwi Review: Unfunny!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Mere Husband Ki Biwi collapses into an unremarkable My Best Friend's Wedding knock-off reducing a woman's worth to a catfight, observes Sukanya Verma.

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur Sanap.

Oscars 2025: Gal Gadot Rules The Red Carpet

Oscars 2025: Gal Gadot Rules The Red Carpet

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The 97th Academy Awards are live in Hollywood, California, and the biggest stars are looking even more glamorous on the red carpet.

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

All tours of the Opera House were also cancelled for the day and ferries were either delayed or cancelled.

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Where A Heroic Battle Against The Chinese Was Fought

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The Battle of Lhagyala on November 23, 1962, fought by the 4 Rajput Regiment against the Chinese PLA, remains a forgotten chapter of heroism, with no survivors left to tell their story.

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Hunter's Moon Captivates The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Hunter's Moon, a supermoon occurring in October, is one of several supermoons that will take place in 2024 and 2025.

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

'Pavarotti took opera to the people'

'Pavarotti took opera to the people'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

'I remember reading that Pavarotti turned opera into popera. But he didn't care. He was a one-man crusade to make this art form popular.'

'Opera is just like Bollywood, full of drama'

'Opera is just like Bollywood, full of drama'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Young opera artist Frazan Adil Kotwal shares his journey.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Trailer: Diwali Dampener

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap.

Airtel joins hands with Opera

Airtel joins hands with Opera

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile operator, on Wednesday entered into an agreement with Opera Software, under which its customers across India, Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be able to access a customised version of the latter's internet browser on their mobiles.

Opera's rock star passes into the ages

Opera's rock star passes into the ages

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Luciano Pavarotti, perhaps the most famous opera singer ever, died on Thursday morning, aged 71.

7-year-old 'Mozart' girl composes her own opera

7-year-old 'Mozart' girl composes her own opera

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Alma Deutscher is not only an accomplished composer, she is also a skilled violinist and pianist and her first major composition has been highly commended by the English National Opera.

Mango recipes: Pistachio Mango Opera and more

Mango recipes: Pistachio Mango Opera and more

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The mango season is here and it's the perfect time to whip up some delicious desserts.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

London Mayor steals show at opera house Olympic ceremony

London Mayor steals show at opera house Olympic ceremony

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

It's not often that Placido Domingo is upstaged at the Royal Opera House. Yet flamboyant London Mayor Boris Johnson managed to pull it off at a star-studded Olympic gala on Monday night.

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Aleasha Black has accused the leg spinner of kissing her in an inappropriate manner.

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

'Madhuri Is Not A Dancer, She Is Dance'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

'The whole set was in awe. Those five days of shooting were an unforgettable experience.'

Ghudchadhi Review: Sanju-Ravs Reunite For Old Times' Sake

Ghudchadhi Review: Sanju-Ravs Reunite For Old Times' Sake

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

If only the movie could hold its own the way Raveena Tandon does in a cream and gold Manish Malhotra lehenga, Ghudchadhi would be half the entertainer it set out to be, feels Sukanya Verma.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse into their minds, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Opera to open unit in Chandigarh

Opera to open unit in Chandigarh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

It is also planning to localise its products depending of the country's market.

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

An intimacy ban was in place at the Tokyo Games amid the COVID pandemic.

PHOTOS: Australia celebrates Ashes triumph at Sydney Opera House

PHOTOS: Australia celebrates Ashes triumph at Sydney Opera House

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Australia's triumphant Ashes team was feted by thousands of fans and the country's Prime Minister at Sydney Opera House on Tuesday. Take a look how.

Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?

Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Always interesting, DMK politics is going to get even more absorbing in the days to come, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

The French Spiderman's Latest Conquest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Alain Robert, also known as the 'French Spiderman', climbed the GT International Tower -- 712 feet tall and 47 storeys high -- in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 5, 2024.

Sydney Opera House photo in Qaeda mag raises fears

Sydney Opera House photo in Qaeda mag raises fears

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The image of the iconic Sydney Opera House in an Al-Qaeda magazine on terrorism and bomb-making has raised concerns about Australian links to the terror organisation.

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Action And Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

There are a whole lot of cop-themed movies on OTT this week.

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.