News for 'R Madhavan'

Gorgeous new actors, coming soon!

Gorgeous new actors, coming soon!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Meet the Class of 2016.

The friends *you* wish you had

The friends *you* wish you had

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

We celebrate Bollywood's lesser-known friends on Friendship Day.

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.

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.

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.

Just how successful are college romances?

Just how successful are college romances?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Karan Johar has his own grammar coming into play when it comes to films set in a campus says Joginder Tuteja.

'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.

'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.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

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.

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.

PIX: Shraddha, Shahid, Kangana party together

PIX: Shraddha, Shahid, Kangana party together

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Bollywood just needs a reason to party!

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Unsuccessful soft-landing nothing to be alarmed about: Former ISRO chairman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Veteran space scientist G Madhavan Nair said on Tuesday that Indian Space Research Organisation's unsuccessful bid to soft land on the moon is nothing to be alarmed about, and it would only enable the space agency master complex missions going forward.

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.

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Here's why Bollywood loves shaadi movies.

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Dawn reported that the alleged Indian intelligence personnel, whose cover was blown off in the media leak include commercial counsellor Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, first secretary, press and culture Balbir Singh, first secretary, commercial Anurag Singh, visa attache Amardeep Singh Bhatti, visa assistants Dharmedra, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar, and assistant, personnel welfare office Jayabalan Senthil.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

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.

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.

Home grown Tejas aircraft given final operational clearance

Home grown Tejas aircraft given final operational clearance

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa calling the FOC a 'major milestone'.

India a major player in space: ISRO chief

India a major player in space: ISRO chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Highlighting the achievements of ISRO, he said the organization, which had modest beginnings several decades ago, is trying to establish itself as the leading player in the area of satellite launches.

INSAT-4CR placed in final slot: ISRO chief

INSAT-4CR placed in final slot: ISRO chief

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The satellite has reached its final slot and will be fully operational by the month-end.

India's moon mission to carry 2 NASA payloads

India's moon mission to carry 2 NASA payloads

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Besides the two US payloads, Chandrayaan-I will carry five Indian instruments, three developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and one from the Bulgarian Space Laboratory.

Indian on moon still far off: ISRO chief

Indian on moon still far off: ISRO chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

For all the jokes that have been going around for decades that when American astronaut Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, an Indian was already there, seriously, the hype about an Indian on the moon may be still be a ways off, according to the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization G Madhavan Nair.

ISRO plans Rs 1600 cr navigation satellite constel

ISRO plans Rs 1600 cr navigation satellite constel

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The seven geo-stationary satellites will cater to the navigational system requirements in cars, trains and aircraft

ISRO sets up panel to probe INSAT failure

ISRO sets up panel to probe INSAT failure

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

K Narayana, former director of SDSC-SHAR and currently senior advisor to the Centre, will chair the 15-member panel