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Harvey Weinstein made Salma Hayek's life a nightmare

Harvey Weinstein made Salma Hayek's life a nightmare

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Frida is arguably Salma Hayek's finest film. The actress reveals why it gives her no joy.

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court of India became "lions under the throne" when Jawaharlal Nehru brought in the fourth amendment in 1955, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Abbott wins in Aus polls, Labor's Rudd to step down

Abbott wins in Aus polls, Labor's Rudd to step down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Australia's Conservative challenger Tony Abbott on Saturday stormed to power with a thumping victory in national polls, as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd conceded defeat ending six years of Labor Party rule.

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hours after Ed Husic became Australia's first ever Muslim minister, he was flooded with online racial abuse for taking oath of office on the Quran.

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at what stood out in a mostly humdrum affair.

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Do you know these HIDDEN MEANINGS in movies?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

This piece is a tribute to that corner of film criticism that they call subtextual film criticism.

What slump? Nadal begins pursuit of No 10, all seems normal

What slump? Nadal begins pursuit of No 10, all seems normal

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The Eiffel Tower was still standing, the River Seine was flowing away to the sea and the traffic still clogged the Peripherique -- and Rafael Nadal still ruled Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.

Djokovic matches Roy Emerson's record with 6th Aus Open title

Djokovic matches Roy Emerson's record with 6th Aus Open title

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic who won his sixth Australian Open men's singles title on Sunday.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Golden Globes 2016: The Best Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Raja Sen's favourite bits from what was, overall, a glitzy but forgettable awards show.

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Serena, Federer clear first hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from Day 1 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Review: Magnificent Seven sizzles infrequently

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

When compared to the 1960 original, The Magnificent Seven thrills only sporadically, says Dhruv Munjal.

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Dina Asher-Smith seized her golden opportunity to win the World Championship 200 metres on Wednesday and become the first British woman to claim a global sprint title.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Djoko, Sharapova cruise; Wozniacki stunned

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photos from Day 1 of the Australian Open matches played at Melbourne Park on Monday

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

It seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Golden Globes 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence win!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A quick look at the winners.

Review: Revolver Rani is a confused film

Review: Revolver Rani is a confused film

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Revolver Rani could have been the movie of the year. It ended up as a confused film that can't decide who, or what it wants to concentrate on instead, says Paloma Sharma.

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

When Aamir Khan, Marilyn Monroe DIDN'T Have A Name

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

These characters have entertained us despite the fact that they do not have any name at all.

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Australian PM Rudd calls for election on September 7

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Five weeks after he seized the Labor Party leadership, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday set September 7 as the date for the country's next parliamentary elections amid growing unemployment and budget deficit.

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

'I'm intrigued by Fan'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Maneesh Sharma's Fan should be good. It will have Shah Rukh doing something entirely different from what he has been doing recently.'

Review: Buddha In A Traffic Jam makes me feel sorry for Indian Right Wingers

Review: Buddha In A Traffic Jam makes me feel sorry for Indian Right Wingers

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The film's mechanics and motivations are laughable, says Raja Sen.

Meet The Sari Angels

Meet The Sari Angels

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

'When I least expect it, I start to find traces of India in foreign lands.'

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Mad Max: Fury Road has a very realistic chance of sweeping the Oscars, predicts Raja Sen.

Birthday special: Top 10 Bruce Willis movies

Birthday special: Top 10 Bruce Willis movies

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Happy 60th Birthday, Bruce Willis.

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Review: Rangoon, an explosion by Vishal Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Rangoon haunts in unlikely fashion and, while the director's most straightforward picture, holds enough of its own marvels to justify multiple viewings,' notes Raja Sen.

Review: The Revenant is a big-screen epic for the ages

Review: The Revenant is a big-screen epic for the ages

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Revenant is a devastating, visually jawdropping film that, for all its sins of tedium, makes up with scale what it lacks in artfulness, feels Raja Sen.

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

All you need to know about Aus Open men's finalists Djokovic and Murray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Great Britain's Andy Murray who will contest his sixth Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday.

Your Zodiac will tell you what career is best for you

Your Zodiac will tell you what career is best for you

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Based on your star signs, we try to tell you what career would be best suited for you.

Robert Downey Jr didn't need to act like a jerk

Robert Downey Jr didn't need to act like a jerk

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'It is impossible to get any of the top five movie stars in Bollywood for an honest one-on-one interview, which spans beyond seven minutes unless your media house has a marketing tie-up with the movie they are part of. Even then, they will rarely ever want to go outside their comfort zone and open up.'

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Navinder Sarao never drove a car or wore fancy clothes: Neighbours

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Sarao was described as a fun guy, outgoing and talkative by other members of the tight knit South Asian community.

Review: The Hateful Eight is a brutal, hellacious masterwork

Review: The Hateful Eight is a brutal, hellacious masterwork

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Quentin Tarantino's latest film is his most unpleasant, feels Raja Sen.

'I am not positive at all'

'I am not positive at all'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'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.'

Review: Bombay Velvet is an epic misfire

Review: Bombay Velvet is an epic misfire

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Bombay Velvet is an obviously shallow film, an all-out retro masala-movie with homage on the rocks and cocktail-shakers brimming with cliche.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

Relax! It's just a book

Relax! It's just a book

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

What happened within the last 40 years that turned this society from secular democratic to Hindu right-wing that clench their collective fists of spiritual nobility against the fictional enemy that never was? The internet happened, says Vinay Menon.

Raja Sen: Why Ben Affleck will make a GOOD Batman

Raja Sen: Why Ben Affleck will make a GOOD Batman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The SuperBat movie could be a massive letdown, but it won't be because of Ben Affleck, believes Raja Sen.