News for 'Paresh'

Review: Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum has nothing exciting to offer

Review: Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum has nothing exciting to offer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

There's something missing in Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Yakshiyum Njanum is substandard

Yakshiyum Njanum is substandard

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Yakshiyum Njanum, director Vinayan's rebellion against mainstream is substandard fare to say the least. The newcomers Gautham and Meghana deserved better.

The Thriller lacks thrills

The Thriller lacks thrills

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Prithviraj shines. Other than that, there's nothing much to write home about.

Holidays is atrocious

Holidays is atrocious

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The supposedly suspense thriller is anything but entertaining.

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Just how well do Ajay Devgn's comedies fare?

Lauded Indian play arrives in America

Lauded Indian play arrives in America

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Joining the rank of artists like Jaya Bhaduri, Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Sheikh and Paresh Rawal who have performed across America, a new generation of brilliant Indian artists, including Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey, are appearing in a play in 10 American cities.

When Bollywood took the bus!

When Bollywood took the bus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Sukanya Verma hails Bollywood's memorable bus moments.

Biggest Bollywood hits of the year so far

Biggest Bollywood hits of the year so far

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Vinod Mirani gives us the half-yearly box office report card, in alphabetical order.

No compomise on 'sovereignty' of Assam, says ULFA

No compomise on 'sovereignty' of Assam, says ULFA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and others have been produced before the Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Guwahati amid heavy security.

Box Office: 1921, Kaalakaandi, Mukkabaaz fail

Box Office: 1921, Kaalakaandi, Mukkabaaz fail

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

De Dana Dan opens well at box office

De Dana Dan opens well at box office

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Here's a look at the weekend box office.

Nikki Haley poised to win nomination

Nikki Haley poised to win nomination

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

If she wins in November, Haley will be the second Indian-American to be governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal in Louisiana, not a small achievement for a community which accounts for less than one per cent of the entire American population.

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Bollywood's Top 10 Con Films

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Bollywood's superstars have tried their hand at con films, and the genre has made quite a bit of money.

Review: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is a fun watch

Review: Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is a fun watch

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is a lighthearted entertainer that tickles your funny bone.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal beat Assam; Odisha enter knockouts

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal beat Assam; Odisha enter knockouts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Already assured of a place in the knock-out stage, Bengal rode on opener Shreevats Goswami's fluent 133 to beat Assam by 18 runs in a high-scoring East Zone match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Release leaders, we will talk: ULFA

Release leaders, we will talk: ULFA

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The banned United Liberation Front of Assam on Friday demanded release of its top leaders from jail to do the spadework to hold talks with the government, and clarified that it had never stated in any point of time that talks could be held without commander-in-chief Paresh Barua.

Assam govt decides to hold talks with ULFA

Assam govt decides to hold talks with ULFA

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Assam government on Wednesday in principle decided to take the initiative to initiate dialogue with top leaders of the banned United Liberation Front of Assam, even without the participation of the outfit's commander-in-chief Paresh Barua, who is yet to be arrested."The Assam Cabinet, in a meeting held today, in principle decided to initiate dialogue with the ULFA, whose top leaders are now in jail," Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi told media personnel.

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

ULFA kidnaps Assam BJP leader's son, demands Rs 1 cr as ransom

ULFA kidnaps Assam BJP leader's son, demands Rs 1 cr as ransom

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The United Liberation Front of Asom has kidnapped the son of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Assam and demanded a ransom of Rs. 1 crore.

Modi meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa

Modi meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa during which key issues, including bilateral and regional, was discussed.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.

Box Office: Tiger Zinda Hai is a superhit!

Box Office: Tiger Zinda Hai is a superhit!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

The many lives of Swaroop Sampat Rawal

The many lives of Swaroop Sampat Rawal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Aseem Chhabra traces the yesteryear actor's transformations.

Airline tickets at the grocer? It's possible

Airline tickets at the grocer? It's possible

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Suvidhaa has 22,000 outlets in 500 cities and towns and has plans of taking it to 100,000 outlets in the next two years, maintaining a balance between metro and rural areas.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

ULFA asks Bangladesh to stop crackdown

ULFA asks Bangladesh to stop crackdown

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

The separatist organisation, in an e-mail sent to the Bangladeshi news agency, appealed to the government to halt the "crackdown" against the outfit, saying the ruling Awami League of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should understand its spirit for "independence".

Is ULFA hardening the stand again?

Is ULFA hardening the stand again?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The fugitive commander-in-chief of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam Paresh Baruah has claimed "moral victory" after the outfit's chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa and military spokesman Raju Baruah said they had not surrendered and there was no possibility of talks with "colonial Indian government" if the issue of "freedom and sovereignty of Assam" is not on the agenda.

Banks to peg base rate at 6.5-8%

Banks to peg base rate at 6.5-8%

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Private sector HDFC Bank, on Tuesday said that it would announce its base rate on Wednesday and that it did not expect any impact on its profitability or growth because of the change in the lending regime.

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

'After Kiran Rao threw me out, I was heartbroken'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Around the same time, I watched Rock On!! where those guys have that midlife crisis.' 'They are busy with their corporate jobs and then they want to start singing again.' 'Seeing that, I got a boost.' 'I felt if I don't give acting a full chance again, I will regret it.' 'So I decided to quit my job and pursue acting full time.'

Are you ready for this rollicking threesome?

Are you ready for this rollicking threesome?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Ajay Devgn, Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal will be seen together in a light-hearted comedy titled Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

Mahindra United close on winning note

Mahindra United close on winning note

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Mahindra United bowed out of professional football in style, defeating JCT 2-1 in their concluding I-League encounter at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai on Thursday.

Suspect exposes Ulfa links with Khaleda Zia's son

Suspect exposes Ulfa links with Khaleda Zia's son

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

"Hafizur Rahman (the prime accused) has told the magistrate that he had met Tarique Rahman at Hawa Bhaban along with Ulfa leader Paresh Barua on April 1, 2004," the state-run BSS news agency quoted a senior police official as saying on Sunday night

Box Office: Dhadak enjoys a decent weekend

Box Office: Dhadak enjoys a decent weekend

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Mother's Day special: An ode to my mother

Mother's Day special: An ode to my mother

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Renu Khator,president, University of Houston, and chancellor of the UH System, looks back at the voices that have shaped her life, and realises that the loudest is her mother's.

Helming India's entry to Oscar, 2010

Helming India's entry to Oscar, 2010

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

India's oscar entry this year is a marathi film. The director, Paresh Mokashi talks about the film.

UN releases stamp on Mahatma Gandhi

UN releases stamp on Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Marking the International Day of Non-Violence, the United Nations has released a stamp of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 140th birth anniversary.

M F Husain's 94th birthday, in exile

M F Husain's 94th birthday, in exile

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Internationally acclaimed artist M F Husain, living in self exile for the past 13 years due to threats from Hindu fundamentalists for his works, turned 94 on Thursday.

'ULFA open for talks if Assam's freedom discussed'

'ULFA open for talks if Assam's freedom discussed'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

The United Liberation Front of Asom's self-styled commander-in-chief Paresh Barua, who is known to be against talks, on Saturday said he had "full confidence" in chairman Arabindo Rajkhowa and the outfit was ready for a dialogue provided "sovereignty" for Assam was discussed.