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Review: Mr Fraud does not entertain

Review: Mr Fraud does not entertain

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Only the hardcore Mohanlal fans will like Mr Fraud which is otherwise an uninteresting film.

No respite for Andhra as it faces cyclone threat

No respite for Andhra as it faces cyclone threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Coastal districts of Andhra have been put on alert and control rooms are being set up in Hyderabad and coastal districts to deal with the situation. Mohammed Siddique reports

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Rishi Kapoor was shocked and said, 'Woh sare log jinko main janta hoon, unki filmein main nahin kar raha. Aapko to main janta bhi nahin hoon.'

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

Rediff.com7 May 2018

This roadmap will benefit nearly 13 lakh students who have registered for the medical entrance exam this year.

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

'I mourn the death of an unsung actor'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'It's really sad to see a promising career cut short so rudely.'

Mumbai gang-rape accused 'lost and found'

Mumbai gang-rape accused 'lost and found'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Mumbai police and the jail administration cut a sorry figure on Thursday when it was discovered that an accused in the sensational Shakti Mills compound gang-rape case had "disappeared" and could not be produced before the court but he was later found to be in prison.

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rajadhi Raja is a lacklustre Onam release, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Mumbai gang rape accused earlier raped two in Shakti Mills

Mumbai gang rape accused earlier raped two in Shakti Mills

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The accused in the Mumbai gang rape case have admitted to having earlier committed two rapes and a molestation inside the deserted Shakti Mills compound, investigators said on Tuesday.

'Getting engaged on Bigg Boss wouldn't have been a great memory'

'Getting engaged on Bigg Boss wouldn't have been a great memory'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Our relationship has grown, in an amazing way. When we came into the house, we were a new couple and it was a bit of gamble coming in together. I am glad we took that chance because we have learnt so much about each other.'

Rahman: MSV took us to deepest core of Tamil melodies

Rahman: MSV took us to deepest core of Tamil melodies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

On the final day of his two-day visit to India's financial capital, Congres vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to connect with Mumbaikars by raising the issue of high electricity bills en route his padyatra from National College, Bandra to Dharavi, Asia's largest slum colony.

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

AP: Employees call off stir; power stations resume operation

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Two thermal power stations at Vijayawada and Kadapa went into steam on Friday as power employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh resumed work after calling off their indefinite strike "temporarily" in view of cyclonic storm Phailan.

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

'Hrithik has insulted and humiliated the Pope'

'Hrithik has insulted and humiliated the Pope'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'He had 6 billion names to choose from and he chose the Pope who is the religious head of the Catholic community in the whole world.'

'I want to do everything that comes my way'

'I want to do everything that comes my way'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Karan Johar said you can be the next Khan of Bollwyood. That was the best compliment I received.' Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa 8 winner Faisal Khan is enjoying the spotlight.

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Telangana Bill: Andhra CM may have no choice but to resign

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The draft bill, approved by the Union abinet, seems to be much more favorable to the wishes of the people from Telangana than it is for those from Seemandhra, says Mohammed Siddique

'Lion can be made into a perfect Hindi movie'

'Lion can be made into a perfect Hindi movie'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'I never expected it to go from Golden Globes and Oscar nominations to multiple standing ovations. My story is amazing but I did not expect it to be that captivating that it would affect viewers so emotionally.' Meet the man behind Oscar-nominated film Lion: Saroo Brierley.

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'You must understand that NEET is in its infantile stage.' 'When a child falls down while trying to stand up, you don't say it will never walk or run.' 'The child that falls down several times while trying to stand up may one day run a race at the Olympics.' 'Similarly, if there is firmness in approach and the willingness to listen to suggestions, NEET will be a great success.'

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Chennai blast suspect reveals Pak role in spreading terror

Rediff.com9 May 2014

'I reported to two people at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and informed them about my reconnaissance activities, which I carried out under the guise of being a footwear exporter. I photographed various sensitive locations, including nuclear stations and the US consulate in Chennai.' These comments made by alleged ISI spy Zaheed Hussain reveal how Pakistan is playing an active role in spreading terror in the country. Vicky Nanjappa presents an excerpt of his confession.

A fail-proof strategy to prep for your tests

A fail-proof strategy to prep for your tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Entrance exam aspirants, here's how you can be at the top of your game!

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Twitter diaries of the celebrities today!

SAG PHOTOS: Gold pours in for India from athletics, shooting

SAG PHOTOS: Gold pours in for India from athletics, shooting

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The star-studded shooting squad was expectedly on target, while the track-and-field athletes continued their golden run as India held on firmly to the top spot by remaining way ahead of competition on the sixth day of the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

'I don't want to look back at my characters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'Until I remove that character from my head and empty the space, other characters cannot take that place.'

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

'Rochelle is the only sick person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'I have seen Rochelle without makeup. She is as ugly as her heart.' Evicted Bigg Boss contestant Kawaljit Singh gives us his version.

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'While writing the script, I had shared it with some Indie filmmakers and they had asked me who I wanted for this part. I had said Shah Rukh Khan and we had all laughed because we had no access to Shah Rukh Khan!' But director Rahul Dholakia did swing it and cast the superstar in his new film Raees.

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

England gave themselves a much-needed boost by beating Dhoni's India A side in their first warm-up match ahead of the limited overs series.

'Sadashiv Amrapurkar never stopped enjoying his craft'

'Sadashiv Amrapurkar never stopped enjoying his craft'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

'Sadashivji said he did Hindi potboilers to keep his kitchen running. Marathi theatre was his life.' Bollywood pays tribute to Sadashiv Amrapurkar.

'We are a beautifully chaotic people'

'We are a beautifully chaotic people'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

'I wish there was a little chaos there and I wish there was a little discipline here.' Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee on Bollywood and Hollywood.

Bangladesh bans Islamist group linked to blogger killings

Bangladesh bans Islamist group linked to blogger killings

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Bangladesh on Monday banned an Islamist militant outfit that is believed to be behind the gruesome hacking deaths of three secular bloggers.

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Part 2: FANTASTIC movies coming up in 2017!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

The Most Successful Kids in the Movies

The Most Successful Kids in the Movies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Children can be quite lucky at the box office too!

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Three persons died due to severe cold in north India where icy winds swept through most parts and mercury plummeted by several notches.

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

The Engineer who designed Deepika, Ranveer, Shahid's looks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Preetisheel Singh lets us into some star secrets.

PM leaves for Russia, China; border talks, global issues to top agenda

PM leaves for Russia, China; border talks, global issues to top agenda

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday left for a five-day visit to Russia and China.

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

'If you care for your daughter, you must watch Naa Bangaru Talli'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directors Rajesh Touchriver and Sunitha Krishnan reveal the challenges and difficulties they faced in the writing, production and distribution of Naa Bangaru Talli.

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Bangladesh's Islamist groups: 'Sheikh Hasina has chosen to turn a blind eye'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

'I have noticed how a certain country wants to establish the presence of ISIS in Bangladesh.' 'Are these terrorists working under some religious inspiration or they are being lured by an obnoxious amount of money?' 'For some mysterious reasons, no action is taken by the government against suspicious organisations.'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut with Raman Raghav 2.0.

Stats: Afridi powers Pakistan to their highest-ever run-chase in ODIs

Stats: Afridi powers Pakistan to their highest-ever run-chase in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Pakistan pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over hosts Bangladesh to storm into the finals of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, knocking India out of the title race. Shahid Afridi's blistering 59 off 25 balls helped Pakistan set up a summit clash against Sri Lanka. Here are the statistical highlights from the Asia Cup One-dayer played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The veteran politician's desire to quit politics may just be a new entry into the long list of occasions where he has gone back on his word, notes Neeta Kolhatkar.