News for 'R Madhavan'

Spotted: 3 Idiots team in Bangalore

Spotted: 3 Idiots team in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Reader Prasoon Agarwal sends a few photographs.

Post your favourite recipes here!

Post your favourite recipes here!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

We invite readers to swap recipes using our message board -- enjoy!

Of brands and advertising 2008

Of brands and advertising 2008

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Celebrity craze has been a part of advertising-dom for years, but 2008 saw brands upping the ante on stars to go bigger and larger in numbers

PIX: Shraddha, Shahid, Kangana party together

PIX: Shraddha, Shahid, Kangana party together

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Bollywood just needs a reason to party!

'I didn't feel unsafe even for a day in Kashmir'

'I didn't feel unsafe even for a day in Kashmir'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Parzaan Dastur, the small Sikh boy we loved in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, has grown up to become an actor of substance. After starring in the brilliant Parzania, Parzaan is looking forward to his next film, Sikandar, directed by Piyush Jha.

India to develop its own version of GPS

India to develop its own version of GPS

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

India will develop its own version of the Global Positioning System by launching seven satellites in 6 years. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, to be functional by 2012, will be used for surveillance, telecommunications, transport etc.

India means business in space, says ISRO chief

India means business in space, says ISRO chief

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The successful landing of the Moon Impact Probe on the lunar surface has not only boosted the confidence of ISRO to undertake inter-planetary travel in future, but also conveyed a firm message to the world that India means business in the field of space, ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair said in Bengaluru on Friday.

India, US to cooperate in space exploration

India, US to cooperate in space exploration

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

India and the US have agreed to cooperate in the exploration and use of space for peaceful purposes, including in human space flight, under an agreement signed between their space agencies.

Spooky 13B  works out in the end

Spooky 13B works out in the end

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

From the sound design to the performances to some of the camerawork, 13B plays like bad late night television or graduate school theatre. Still, the conclusion of the film and the way the premise of the spooky television show is woven into the fabric of the main story makes it all work out.

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Here's why Bollywood loves shaadi movies.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

India to build new launch-pad

India to build new launch-pad

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

"It (the cost of setting up the launch pad) is around Rs 600 crore. A major national facility (for training astronauts) will be established in Bengaluru, Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G Madhavan Nair told PTI.

Music review: Guru En Aalu

Music review: Guru En Aalu

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

All through the album, you're confronted with already-heard moments when the melody takes predictable turns. There's a dated feel to the collection, showing, probably, how well Srikanth Deva has channelled the original and its aura. Strangely, you don't feel appreciative.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

Speeding doctor goes on rampage, kills 1, injures 3 in Bengaluru

Speeding doctor goes on rampage, kills 1, injures 3 in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

52-year old Rizwan alias Ahmed Khan was killed on the spot and his 45-year old wife Mohsina Begum suffered multiple fractures after the car knocked down their two-wheeler.

Raveena Tandon makes a comeback!

Raveena Tandon makes a comeback!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Fir Tum Mil Gaye that will go on floors in April this year is a remake of Tamil film June R and is produced under the banner Hari Om Sai and directed by Revathy Verma.

New satellite=computers in villages

New satellite=computers in villages

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

ISRO officials said GSAT-4 is a technology demonstrator. Its communication payload comprises multi-beam Ka-band beam pipe and regenerative transponder and navigation payload.

Evano Oruvan, a must-watch

Evano Oruvan, a must-watch

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Leukos Films and Abbas Mastan's Evano Oruvan is a window into a man's journey through his life -- and the ripples of consequences his actions create.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan has fun on the beach

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan has fun on the beach

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Check out the other star arrivals at this beach party in Goa.

'I felt guilty leching at a hot guy'

'I felt guilty leching at a hot guy'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

As part of an ongoing series, we publish the fifth excerpt from Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan's first book, You Are Here, launched August 15 by Penguin India.

'My life is like a bra that's been put on wrong'

'My life is like a bra that's been put on wrong'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Journalist-cum-desi blogger Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan's first book, You Are Here documents the typically chaotic love-life and soul-searching of a 25-year-old Delhi girl, Arshi. We present an excerpt from the book.

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain to release on May 1

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Tamil film industry.

'Godmother' escapes narcoanalysis test

'Godmother' escapes narcoanalysis test

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

A bench comprising Justices Altamas Kabir and H S Bedi gave the stay order on a special petition filed by Santokben through her counsel Bina Madhavan that challenged the tests as being illegal, unconstitutional and violative of individual privacy. The bench, while staying the tests, directed that the petition be listed along with similar petitions pending before a larger bench of the court challenging the constitutional and legal validity of such investigation methods.

Sarath Kumar's daughter debuts

Sarath Kumar's daughter debuts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The new kid in the block is Varalakshmi, Sarath Kumar's daughter from his first marriage to Chaya. Varalakshmi will enter the Tamil film world in a romantic comedy titled Poda Podi opposite Silambarasan. The film will be shot in Toronto.

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

India, Russia mull joint mission to moon, Mars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

India and Russia held discussions on the possibility of cooperation in space exploration, including missions to the moon and Mars. Russia's head of Federal Space Agency met the Indian Space Research Organisation chairman.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Music Review: Naan Aval Adhu

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Four music directors, declares the album. Regretfully, barring a horror number, it looks like the composers have decided to deliver the most basic compositions.

Kerala: Controversial godman in custody

Kerala: Controversial godman in custody

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The godman was picked up late on Monday night along with his driver Thomas and is being questioned by top police officials, police said. Amrit Chaitanya alias Santosh Madhavan was taken into custody based on a complaint by Serafin Edwin, a Keralite woman, who had alleged that the self-styled godman had cheated her of Rs 45 lakh.

Tata-ISRO team to launch hydrogen car in 2008

Tata-ISRO team to launch hydrogen car in 2008

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

An agreement for the pilot project to see whether hydrogen can be used to fuel automobiles has been signed and the work started, said G Madhavan Nair, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation that builds satellites as also their launch vehicles.

'Chinese anti-satellite test no big deal'

'Chinese anti-satellite test no big deal'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

"If every country tries to attempt and destroy another satellite and (space-based) resources, it is almost like a war-like situation," Nair, also chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation, told PTI in Bangalore.

GSLV-F02 launch may be delayed

GSLV-F02 launch may be delayed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

It is raining heavily at Sriharikota where the Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located

Arya: Terrble film!

Arya: Terrble film!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Stay away from this Tamil film.

ISRO considering manned space mission

ISRO considering manned space mission

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

"We will have to study newer technologies to develop capsules, which will send men to space and bring them back safely"

ISRO to launch mini-satellites

ISRO to launch mini-satellites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

ISRO is developing a 100-kg "satellite bus" as demand has picked up for launching nano-satellites, chairman G Madhavan Nair said.

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'The first time a ban on women aged between 10 and 50 entering Sabarimala came was in 1991 and was by a high court judgment.' 'So, it is only a 27-year-old ban.' 'The high court can fix customs and the Supreme Court can overturn it.' 'I don't see this as an attack on religious freedom or the practice of a religion.'

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

ISRO chief slams Chinese anti-satellite test

ISRO chief slams Chinese anti-satellite test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

"They (China) should not have done that. It's against international convention. First of all, we are not supposed to weaponise outer space," Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation G Madhavan Nair told PTI in Bangalore.

PIX: Kareena, Saif, Shahid, Mira party with Aamir

PIX: Kareena, Saif, Shahid, Mira party with Aamir

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Take a look at the celeb arrivals.

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

He said the country now possesses the capability to strike satellites in outer space with centimetre-level accuracy and precision.