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When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

When Bollywood Lost Its Memory!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sukanya Verma takes a look at all the strange ways Hindi films has dealt with the memory loss syndrome.

'An India-Pakistan match is bigger and has more following than Ashes'

'An India-Pakistan match is bigger and has more following than Ashes'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Inzamam-ul-Haq and Sourav Ganguly have said that India and Pakistan must play against each other regularly.

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Tennis great Roger Federer sent Indian film buffs on social media into a tizzy as he asked for suggestions of Bollywood classics.

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kerala-based journalist Sidhique Kappan, arrested in October 2020 on the way to Hathras where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, has deep links with the Popular Front of India and is part of a larger conspiracy to "incite religious discord and spread terror", Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court.

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The 'NRI movie' appeared soon after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's blockbuster success.

There are no security concerns for Pakistan players in India: Inzamam

There are no security concerns for Pakistan players in India: Inzamam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Even as a security delegation arrived from Pakistan to assess the security arrangements for their team ahead of the ICC World Twenty20, former skipper Inzamam ul Haq has said they have never felt unsafe in India.

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

When Irrfan was heartbroken

When Irrfan was heartbroken

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.

Aditya Chopra's BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS

Aditya Chopra's BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTERS

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja raises a toast to Aditya Chopra on his birthday, and looks at his 10 most successful productions.

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

With barely four months to go for the ICC Cricket World Cup in the Australian continent, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels Virat Kohli's batting success will decide India's success at the sporting extravaganza.

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Why Kohli is loved by Pakistanis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

India will square off against arch-rivals Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester on June 16.

Mira Nair is India Abroad Person of the Year 2007

Mira Nair is India Abroad Person of the Year 2007

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Professors Padma Desai and Jagdish Bhagwati were conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr Renu Khator, President and Chancellor of the University of Houston, was given the Publisher's Special Award for Excellence. The Youth Achiever 2007 Award was given to 24-year-old Somdev Dev Burman, the first Indian to win the US collegiate tennis title. The Community Service Award went to Dr Navin Shah, while Dr Joy Cherian received the Lifetime Award for Service to the Community

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The 88th Academy awards event will take place in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

Reader responses: India outraged at sex bill

Reader responses: India outraged at sex bill

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Readers express their anger and dismay in an online petition over a proposed bill -- Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Bill 2010 -- that seeks to legalise non-penetrative sex with kids their age.

Gully Boy out of Oscar race

Gully Boy out of Oscar race

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The movie failed to make the cut in the top-10 movies that will advance to the next round of voting at the 92nd Academy Awards.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

'Today, I look at myself differently'

'Today, I look at myself differently'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I always believed films don't have any language.'

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Coronavirus effect: Sports Minister advises athletes to not shake hands with people

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In an advisory issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to all the NSFs, it said the athletes' health comes first. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju warned country's athletes to be extra cautious in the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak

'I normally don't pick favourites but this time India look best prepared'

'I normally don't pick favourites but this time India look best prepared'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Cricketing greats such as Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, Wasim Akram and Inzamam ul Haq have picked India as the overwhelming favourites to win the World T20 title at home.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tanzania where he held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

And will sell its 50 per cent stake to State Bank of India in Russia as part of rationalisation of overseas branch network.

'Impossible to speak of Irrfan in past tense'

'Impossible to speak of Irrfan in past tense'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'You always knew that you were special, that you had something that must be cherished, nourished and not fritted away.' 'That's what you gave us, in each of your roles.'

Veteran actor Shaukat Azmi passes away at 93

Veteran actor Shaukat Azmi passes away at 93

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kaifi's acting credits include "Bazaar", "Umrao Jaan" and Mira Nair's Oscar nominated film "Salaam Bombay!".

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

'My ultimate aim is to play for India'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'I look forward to meeting David Warner and talking to him about batting.' 'Our mindset is the same. We both look to dominate the bowlers,' says Abdul Samad, the exciting 18-year-old batsman from the Kashmiri valley.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The results were supposed to be declared on September 8.

Kohli is India's finisher, not Dhoni: Gambhir

Kohli is India's finisher, not Dhoni: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Most of the cricketing world might swear by the finishing skills of Indian limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni but former opener Gautam Gambhir feels it is Virat Kohli who deserves the tag of being the side's finisher.

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

No handshakes, only 'namastes' for Sindhu due to virus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Top Indian shuttler P V Sindhu will not be shaking hands during next week's All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham and use the traditional 'Namaste' greeting instead following the coronavirus outbreak, the 24-year-old said. Seven Indian badminton players have pulled out of the Birmingham tournament over coronavirus fears.

Memories of Lagaan

Memories of Lagaan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Lovely pictures, coming right up!

Sudha Murty: India's treasures

Sudha Murty: India's treasures

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Mumbai's CST, Halebidu and Amruthapura. Sudha Murty lists her selection of India's beautiful monuments.

Newton out of Oscar race

Newton out of Oscar race

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.

Shah Rukh hopes to catch up with himself!

Shah Rukh hopes to catch up with himself!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Does the box office like Bollywood's live-in movies?

Does the box office like Bollywood's live-in movies?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Kartik Aryan and Kriti Sanon get ready to play Luka Chuppi with us.

Tendulkar is a messenger of God: Bedi

Tendulkar is a messenger of God: Bedi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi paid rich tributes to Sachin Tendulkar and termed the retiring batting great as "a messenger of God".

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Oscar nod or not, Jallikattu's selection is a win-win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Oscars is prestigious and all artists covet it but ultimately, the business of winning is ruthless and political. And India has seldom risen to the challenge, argues Sukanya Verma.