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'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

'I've not met a star as simple as Rajinikanth'

'I've not met a star as simple as Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Naman Ramachandran author of Rajinikanth, A Definitive Biography talks about the book

'I was given the dirty job of offering Amitabh Rs 5,000 for the entire film'

'I was given the dirty job of offering Amitabh Rs 5,000 for the entire film'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Actor-filmmaker Tinnu Anand goes back in time to dig out lively facts from his life and career and reveal new secrets about the Hindi film industry...

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

RARE PICTURES: The life and times of Pt Ravi Shankar

RARE PICTURES: The life and times of Pt Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Rediff.com beings you some of Sitar maestro Pt Ravi Shankar's rare photographs from our archives.

Review: Celluloid is compelling

Review: Celluloid is compelling

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Prithviraj plays the role J C Daniel who made the first Malayalam film.

'Soumitra Chatterjee has shown all of us the way'

'Soumitra Chatterjee has shown all of us the way'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Sabyasachi Chakrabarty describes the latest Phalke Award winner an inspiration to many people in cinema.

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

Bernard is new coach of Mohun Bagan

Bernard is new coach of Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Mohun Bagan football club on Saturday accepted the resignation of coach Steve Darby and appointed former Nigerian footballer Bernard Operanazie in the Englishman's place.

She is the youngest editor in Bollywood

She is the youngest editor in Bollywood

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Meet Namrata Rao who has edited some of the finest films in recent years

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Indian social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi showers praises on Soumitra Chatterjee.

Maharshtra bowlers restrict Tamil Nadu

Maharshtra bowlers restrict Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Maharashtra came up with an impressive bowling effort to restrict last year's finalist Tamil Nadu to 273 for nine in their first innings at stumps on the opening day of the third round Ranji Trophy Group B match in Chennai.

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Here's celebrating the veteran Bengali actor.

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The contrast in the fates of Arthur Conan Doyle's and Satyajit Ray's super sleuths is a study in despair, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Ranji roundup: J&K enter quarter-finals despite loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir made it to the quarter-finals of the Ranji Trophy despite suffering a two-wicket defeat at the hands of Haryana in their final Group C match in Jammu on Saturday. In the quarter-finals to be played from February 20 to 24, Saurashtra will be up against Andhra, Karnataka will face Jammu and Kashmir, Bengal will take on Odisha and Gujarat will square off against Goa.

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pradeep Sarkar praises Soumitra Chatterjee.

Ranji Roundup: Bengal, Karnataka make quarters; Delhi knocked out

Ranji Roundup: Bengal, Karnataka make quarters; Delhi knocked out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Dadasaheb Phalke award for actor Soumitra Chatterjee

Dadasaheb Phalke award for actor Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The actor is mostly known for his collaborations with the much-loved Satyajit Ray.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Aamir Khan spoke about his new TV show Satyamev Jayate.

Maharashtra: Ordinary workers marginalised in Youth Congress poll

Maharashtra: Ordinary workers marginalised in Youth Congress poll

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

In the so-called 'democratic' elections within the Congress, family ties and money power rule. The election held for various posts of the Maharahstra Youth Congress on Tuesday was no exception. Vishwajit Kadam, son of Congress leader and state minister Patangrao Kadam, was elected the president of the Maharashtra state youth Congress. Satyajit Tambe, nephew of state Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, was elected the vice-president.

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Renowned director, actor and screenplay writer Satyadev Dubey passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was 75.

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Celebrities like veteran Bengali actor and chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Ranjit Mullick and percussionist Tanmoy Bose want Mamata's promise to be viewed not in its face value but in its spirit.

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There are not enough RT-PCR tests and they take a long time to do in specialised centres. So the world is using RA tests for the same reason that India is using them, and with similar somewhat spuriously comforting rationale'

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Doses of the vaccine were given to 1,077 healthy adults aged between 18 and 55 in five United Kingdom hospitals in April and May as part of the phase one clinical trial.

Jaya Prada: There is no life without Pranayam

Jaya Prada: There is no life without Pranayam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The actress talks abot her Malayalam film and her political career.

Aparna Sen's father, a noted film critic, dead

Aparna Sen's father, a noted film critic, dead

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Chidananda Dasgupta was 89.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

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

European economic woes  & delusions of stability

European economic woes & delusions of stability

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Eurozone's financial contingency plan is trying to solve the problem of excessive debt with even more debt.

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and there may not be enough evidence to prove its efficacy.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

One of India's greatest actors -- someone who acted in 14 Satyajit Ray films -- doesn't get good movie roles anymore.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Veteran actor N Viswanathan dead

Veteran actor N Viswanathan dead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The actor and educationist who essayed roles in over 100 Bengali, Tamil and English films, died in Kolkata following a heart attack, his family said.

'Lagaan broke all rules'

'Lagaan broke all rules'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Lagaan documentary filmmaker Satyajit Bhatkal talks about his amazing experience.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The filmmaker/actor gets candid about his latest Tamil film.

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

As Puttaparthi continues to be on tensed over the deteriorating health of Sathya Sai Baba, the names of his caregiver, Satyajit and his nephew R J Ratnakar are emerging as possible persons who may have a bigger say in the Satya Sai Baba Central Trust, reports Vicky Nanjappa.