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What Makes Prabhas Pan-Indian Superstar

What Makes Prabhas Pan-Indian Superstar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

In the last few years, dubbed films from south Indian languages have made a lucrative impression at the Hindi box office. Kalki 2898 AD steps into the list as well, with its opening day collections making it to the Top Five.

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Shyam Benegal wins Phalke award

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The 72-year-old director wins the award over Sulochana and Suchitra Sen.

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Ila Arun on music, movies and threatre.

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IAF pilots and crew dodged low hanging clouds, mist covered hills, steep valleys and landed on broken landing grounds to rescue civilians in Wayanad. In one mission, they had to descend vertically to get close to the survivors. IAF flew over 80 missions, saving lives and giving hope. This is how they did it.

Aishwarya to team up with Shyam Benegal?

Aishwarya to team up with Shyam Benegal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

'It is a film entitled Chamki Chameli that Shyambabu wanted to make for the longest time,' says a source.

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Tara, Manushi, Sushmita Are Simply Wow!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The three beautiful ladies were electrifying on the ramp.

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Shyam Benegal, Shobhana Bhartia and Kapila Vatsayan come in place of Fali S Nariman, Lata Mangeshkar and Cho Ramaswamy.

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Trump's aggressive stance towards China and preference for military posturing could shift the Quad's balance towards overt militarisation.'

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

IMDb rankings are based on page views from over 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. Stars who consistently ranked the highest in the weekly rankings in 2024 make it to the top 10.

Now, BJP MP says Rahul's tongue should be 'singed'

Now, BJP MP says Rahul's tongue should be 'singed'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

His remark comes in the wake of Shiv Sena's Buldhana MLA Sanjay Gaikwad kicking up a row by announcing a Rs 11 lakh reward to anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's tongue for his remarks on scrapping the reservation system.

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between them. The protagonists here are the founders of Emami - Radhe Shyam Agarwal and Radhe Shyam Goenka - childhood friends who gave up cushy corporate jobs to build a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company. From a 200-square-foot rented space on Muktaram Babu Street in North Kolkata, brand Emami stepped into the competitive world of FMCG 50 years back, armed with just three products: Vanishing cream, talcum powder, and cold cream.

What If China, America Make Up?

What If China, America Make Up?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping. This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not be good news for India, points out Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Maha Kumbh: 2 cr take 'Amrit Snan'; no rush for Sangam Nose

Maha Kumbh: 2 cr take 'Amrit Snan'; no rush for Sangam Nose

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The Maha Kumbh witnessed its third grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees from across the globe, all seeking spiritual liberation through the sacred dip, which was going on smoothly, officials said.

Bhatt shocks Abhinn Shyam Gupta

Bhatt shocks Abhinn Shyam Gupta

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Victory over the defending champion earned Bhatt a meeting with top seed Chetan Anand in the men's final of the National Badminton Championships.\n\nBadminton Championships.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Shyam Saran: An India allying with none

Shyam Saran: An India allying with none

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The country should not banish 'non-alignment' from its foreign-policy dictionary, says Shyam Saran

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

SP delegation to visit Sambhal amid tension over Jama Masjid survey

SP delegation to visit Sambhal amid tension over Jama Masjid survey

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

A 15-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP) will travel to Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday to investigate violence that occurred following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid complex. The visit comes after tensions escalated in Sambhal due to the survey, which was ordered by a local court based on a petition claiming the mosque was built on the site of a demolished temple. The violence on November 24 resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the SP to postpone its initial visit. The delegation, led by SP state president Shyam Lal Pal, includes prominent party figures, including the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council. The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders, barring outsiders from entering Sambhal until Saturday. However, the SP delegation is expected to proceed with its visit, aiming to gather information about the violence and submit a report to party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies. Dinesh Raheja revisits a must-watch.

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

'Can you imagine a Thrissur Pooram without fireworks?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Devaswoms are meant to manage temples, not the faithful. Why didn't they simply stick to their set of responsibilities and execute it well and efficiently?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Ericsson in pact with Shyam Telecom

Ericsson in pact with Shyam Telecom

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said on Thursday it had signed a deal to supply a CDMA mobile network to India's Shyam Telecom.

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

India developing nuclear submarines: Shyam Saran

India developing nuclear submarines: Shyam Saran

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Saran delivered the second annual Raja Ramanna lecture at NIAS on Wednesday night.

India Must Not Lower Guard With China

India Must Not Lower Guard With China

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Galwan clash occurred six months after the Doklam disengagement and two high-profile meetings. India should not be caught by surprise once again, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Nuke deal architect Shyam Saran demits office

Nuke deal architect Shyam Saran demits office

Rediff.com14 Mar 2010

Shyam Saran, Prime Minister's special envoy on climate change,demitted office on Sunday after a fruitful tenure which saw him play a key role in ending India's nuclear isolation and drafting policies on environment-related issues.

Maha polls: BJP drops 8 MLAs, Cong 5; Shinde Sena retains most

Maha polls: BJP drops 8 MLAs, Cong 5; Shinde Sena retains most

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has opted not to grant tickets to eight MLAs, followed by Congress which replaced five MLAs.

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Belfast Film Festival to 'spotlight' Shyam Benegal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Besides screening of Benegal's films Zubeidaa and The Making of the Mahatma, he will deliver a public lecture on April 22 and participate in the discussion on his films after screening.

Ram Aur Shyam: Dilip Kumar's first double role

Ram Aur Shyam: Dilip Kumar's first double role

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

In this series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman and Mumtaz's 1967 film, Ram Aur Shyam.

Two-month IPO drought set to end with Shyam Metalics Rs 909-cr offer

Two-month IPO drought set to end with Shyam Metalics Rs 909-cr offer

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Shyam Metalics and Energy (SMEL) will end the over two-month drought in the initial public offering (IPO) market. The steelmaker will launch its Rs 909-crore offering soon. SMEL has pruned its IPO size from Rs 1,107 crore, with the promoters deciding to offload shares worth Rs 252 crore as against Rs 452 crore planned earlier. The company has priced its IPO between Rs 303 to 306 per share.

Will Shyam Saran succeed Narayanan as NSA?

Will Shyam Saran succeed Narayanan as NSA?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Saran's appointment will bring in a professional diplomat, who does not have any experience of handling internal security (which was Narayanan's strength) and issue of terrorism. But on other side, Saran has the backing of more than three decades of experience in international affairs and has recently gained thorough understanding of issues related to climate change.

Shyam Saran to be foreign secretary

Shyam Saran to be foreign secretary

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Saran, an IFS officer of the 1970 batch, will succeed Shashank, who retires on July 31.

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of Wayanad's 2024 by-elections; the July landslides were not a burning issue, observes Shyam G Menon.

Abhinn Shyam Gupta in last 16

Abhinn Shyam Gupta in last 16

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

But former All England champion Pullela Gopichand, Nikhil Kanetkar and Chetan Anand bowed out of the German Open.\n

Nestle, IndusInd, Bandhan, Asian Paints from BSE 500 index hit 52-week lows

Nestle, IndusInd, Bandhan, Asian Paints from BSE 500 index hit 52-week lows

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Share prices of Nestle India, Asian Paints, Bandhan Bank, Tata Technologies, AU Small Finance Bank and Avenue Supermarts, all a part of the BSE 500 index, have hit their respective 52-week lows on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade after a sharp correction in the equity markets.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

TMC worker killed as incidents of violence mar bypolls in Bengal

TMC worker killed as incidents of violence mar bypolls in Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Sporadic incidents of unrest marred the West Bengal bypolls, with a local Trinamool Congress worker Ashok Shaw dying following a crude bomb attack in Bhatpara, an area adjoining Naihati assembly constituency where voting was underway.