News for 'Ra'

Bollywood goes global

Bollywood goes global

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Hindi films are seeing a wave of foreign technicians.

Tweet diary: Guess what? SRK is back!

Tweet diary: Guess what? SRK is back!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Wang Junzheng, Tibet's new Communist party boss, is on a number of sanctions lists by the US, Britain, the EU and Canada, for his tough role in Xinjiang, aimed at China's Uyghur ethnic minority, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

Shah Rukh Khan's first video blog and more!

Shah Rukh Khan's first video blog and more!

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Gambhir in committee to 'restore glory days' of Delhi cricket

Gambhir in committee to 'restore glory days' of Delhi cricket

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Former Test opener Gautam Gambhir was on Friday named a government nominee in the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) managing committee and he has made it clear that he would do his bit to "restore glory days" of the much-maligned association.

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the Tata Nexon, takes the petrol version of the Altroz from a mere 86PS of power to a much needed 110PS of power, finds Rajesh Karkera.

If rupee depreciates 10%, these Indian cos will be in serious trouble

If rupee depreciates 10%, these Indian cos will be in serious trouble

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Since most Indian firms have kept their forex exposure unhedged, credit profile of companies in the highly sensitive sectors such as oil & gas, metal & mining, airlines could weaken substantially, says Anup Roy.

First look: Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor makes her Telugu debut

First look: Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor makes her Telugu debut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Titled Uyyala Jampala, the film is set to release in December.

'I have 12 years of film-making to catch up with'

'I have 12 years of film-making to catch up with'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I am not disowning my earlier films, but I have no right to own them. I was not making them from my heart.'

Arjun Rampal: Raajneeti was not an easy film to do

Arjun Rampal: Raajneeti was not an easy film to do

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The actor talks about the film's success and his future releases.

'In no way has Bollywood been unkind to me'

'In no way has Bollywood been unkind to me'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Rahman is beyond petty politics.'

PLA Unrest: Why Xi Is Worried

PLA Unrest: Why Xi Is Worried

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Protests at this time when efforts are underway to strengthen the PLA and keep morale high would be worrying for the military leadership, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

PE major Advent snaps up Eureka Forbes for Rs 4,400 cr

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After a long wait, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group has closed the sale process of its consumer durables business under the Eureka Forbes label by picking the American private equity fund Advent International's Rs 4,400-crore offer for a 72 per cent stake. The sale process, which began in November 2019, will help the over 156-year-old SP Group pair the debt pile and sharpen the focus on the flagship construction and engineering business under Afcons. The valuation of Rs 4,400 crore for a 72.56 per cent stake is is at an enterprise level and subject to closing adjustments and also includes an open offer for the remaining stake after the demerger and listing of Eureka Forbes, the SP group said in a statement on Sunday.

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A visit to Tibet appears to have become the new touchstone for expressing fealty to Xi Jinping, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

SRK: I am very protective about my family

SRK: I am very protective about my family

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The actor and his wife, Gauri got candid with the media.

SRK's stunts, Rajni talk to fans!

SRK's stunts, Rajni talk to fans!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Weekend Video Slideshow: SRK's stunts, Rajni talk to fans!

Pakistan successfully test-fires new stealth cruise missile

Pakistan successfully test-fires new stealth cruise missile

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The new missile is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to 350 km.

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

Rediff.com8 May 2019

How superhero movies fared at the turnstiles.

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

PE/VC investments in pharma cos cross $1 bn mark

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Fund managers said investors remained positive on the pharma manufacturing activity in India, which further strengthened during the Covid-19 period, on account of restrictions imposed on pharma imports from China.

Saif and Rani in Bunty Aur Babli 2!

Saif and Rani in Bunty Aur Babli 2!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Saif and Rani will reunite after 11 years.

Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Wang Yang and Xi Jinping's visits signal the beginning of a major Chinese push to bring about a transformation of Tibet, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 3: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the third week of IPL 2020.

Rajinikanth's Kaala not to be screened in Karnataka

Rajinikanth's Kaala not to be screened in Karnataka

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The film industry is upset with Rajinikanth's reported statement on Cauvery issue.

Aamir, SRK, Salman: Superstars who played daddy on screen

Aamir, SRK, Salman: Superstars who played daddy on screen

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Here's looking at superstars who have played fathers in the movies.

Gold may plunge to Rs 20,500 level: India Ratings

Gold may plunge to Rs 20,500 level: India Ratings

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Gold prices in the country may even dip to Rs 20,500 per ten grams.

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Lesser-known firms set to make a mark in oil and gas sector

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India may soon see a new set of oil barons with lesser-known companies venturing into crude oil and natural gas production. These new kids on the block have come up through a mix of entrepreneurial grit and backing from oil industry veterans. Nippon Power, South Asia Consultancy, PFH (Poddar Family Holdings) Resources and Chennai-based Adbhoot Estates could be the first ones to start production from blocks awarded during the first round of Discovered Small Field (DSF-1) auctions. Adbhoot is in a 50:50 joint venture with the Bombay Stock Exchange-listed Hindustan Oil Exploration Company that has some five oil producing assets and over 10 blocks across the country.

Who has the MOST Rs 100 crore HITS?

Who has the MOST Rs 100 crore HITS?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Joginder Tuteja sees just how many Rs 100 crore movies Bollywood's top actors have in their kitty.

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

China exposes its duplicity: No prospects for peace in Ladakh

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The military preparations underway show that the PLA may undertake operations this summer to achieve whatever objectives they could not achieve last May, asserts Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Gulshan Grover watch film

PIX: Shruti Haasan, Gulshan Grover watch film

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Movie and television stars attended the Behen Hogi Teri screening.

'Shankarabharanam is the best chance to impress the aunties!'

'Shankarabharanam is the best chance to impress the aunties!'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

'People won't think Shankarabharanam is an old film. It is a family entertainer, different from what I have done before,' Nikhil Siddhartha tells Radhika Rajamani.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

7th Pay Commission: Govt may pay Rs 34,600 cr as arrears in August salary

7th Pay Commission: Govt may pay Rs 34,600 cr as arrears in August salary

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Banking system liquidity will experience transient frictional tightness ahead of the payment of arrears

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

'The sun is the villain in Surya Versus Surya!'

'The sun is the villain in Surya Versus Surya!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

'My character in Surya Versus Surya cannot come out in daylight.' Actor Nikhil Siddhartha talks about his latest film.

Kareena's HOTTEST backless moments on screen

Kareena's HOTTEST backless moments on screen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Bebo brings sexy back!

When Chammak Challo was leaked...

When Chammak Challo was leaked...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'I got a call from Shah Rukh Khan.' 'Gana leak ho gaya,' he said. 'Leak ho gaya, toh ho gaya. Nikal jayega,' I said. 'And that's what happened.' 'Chammak Challo went viral overnight!'

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Why Modi's goal to cut oil import by 2022 will be unfulfilled

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

India's dependence on imported crude oil to meet domestic demand has been a matter of concern for years. Delivering the inaugural address at the global energy summit - Urja Sangam - in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for enhancing domestic oil and gas production to cut the import burden. He aimed at lowering it by at least 10 per cent by 2022 - to coincide with the platinum jubilee of India's independence. But this target is far from being achieved and the country's import reliance has only risen.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.