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Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Taylor Swift takes a bite out of Apple

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The pop star slammed the company for its three-month free trial... and Apple bowed to her wishes.

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Policy constraints may prevent many of the global retail giants from reaching their full potential.There are too many restrictions right now in the sector and policy makers lack clarity.

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh.

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

On the eve of the final phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani reviews the political landscape in the epicentre and beyond.

What were Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri upto?

What were Prachi Desai, Nargis Fakhri upto?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

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

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Sudha Murty: India has not been united for 2,000 years

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty worries that India has still not learnt its lessons from history.

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Captain Phillips is good entertainment that, thankfully, has its brain intact.

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'I have started getting a lot of messages from people, directors, photographers...and I realised the importance of being visible.'

The 10 most awaited Malayalam films of 2015

The 10 most awaited Malayalam films of 2015

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

A wide range of Malayalam movies is set to hit the screens in the coming months.

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

What Shah Rukh has in common with Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Both stars suffer from delusions of grandeur, feels J Jagannath.

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Anurag Kashyap: Anti-smoking disclaimers make me feel insulted

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Anurag Kashyap explains why he is finally releasing his long delayed film, Ugly.

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Picture Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner.

Hey Emma, you're outstanding!

Hey Emma, you're outstanding!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

AskMen.com has ranked Emma Watson as the most outstanding woman in the world. (Not that we needed them to tell us that!)

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

The Cannes Film Festival like you have never seen before

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A young Arnold Schwarzenegger in swimwear, Cary Grant setting airport chic standards, a socialite even the Kardashians can't keep with and other vintage moments from the film festival on La Croisette!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Coming up at Toronto: Priyanka! Pacino! Denzel! Reese!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Arthur J Pais, who has covered the Toronto International Film Festival for Rediff.com for 13 years, glances at the buzz-worthy movies at TIFF 2014.

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year.

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I don't give a f****. I am old enough now.' 'You just have to white-knuckle it and ride through it.' 'But really, who cares?' 'At the end of the day, just get on, feel the pain, embrace the suck.'

'My mom painted such a colourful world'

'My mom painted such a colourful world'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'I think my mom's fear came from the fact that I would be compared to her.' 'She was worried about the comparisons because she would say, "I have done 400 films and this is your first, but they will compare you to my 400 films".'

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Life lessons from World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Jezreel Pannikot reveals life lessons the stars of the 2018 World Cup taught us.

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

India, Merchant-Ivory and the Oscars

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Making her film debut with The Householder, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala wrote more screenplays than novels, winning two Oscars -- for A Room with a View and Howards End. She kept her distance from the film crowd, seeking refuge in the 'protective' company of her two life-long collaborators, Director James Ivory and Producer Ismail Merchant.

The Priyanka Chopra speech that caused India's latest outrage

The Priyanka Chopra speech that caused India's latest outrage

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The star was chosen to deliver the Penguin Annual Lecture.

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'T20 cricket is popular because everything is faster and people want things quicker.' 'Test cricket is going to battle, but I would like to think that it is going to be around and stay around because if you ask Virat Kohli what gives him ultimate pleasure, it would be playing Test cricket for India.'

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.

Review: The Man Who Knew Infinity is worth a watch!

Review: The Man Who Knew Infinity is worth a watch!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The film truly belong to Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons courtesy their powerful performances, says Namrata Thakker

How Bollywood beats the summer heat!

How Bollywood beats the summer heat!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

How to keep it cool in the blazing hot summers?

Review: <I>White House Down</i> is for action film junkies

Review: White House Down is for action film junkies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

White House Down works because of Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx , writes Paloma Sharma.

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

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

Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The theme of the film festival was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian cinema, with focus on women filmmakers.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival.

This is no way to run a modern military

This is no way to run a modern military

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The Chinese have just one commander for all the forces confronting India. Commanders of all these forces answer to one man, and one headquarter. India, on the other hand, offers a diversity of options that is a military embarrassment in the 21st century. In Arunachal and Sikkim-Bhutan, the Eastern Army Commander is in charge. In the Uttarakhand (central) sector, it will be the Central Army Commander. The Himachal-Tibet border is the domain of the Western Army Commander. And all of Kashmir and Ladakh further on, the Northern Army's. Effectively, an array of at least eight 'three-star' commanders will be arrayed against one Chinese, says Shekhar Gupta.

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.

It's never too late to start planning for retirement!

It's never too late to start planning for retirement!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance, lists out a few important steps to start planning for your golden years

'I find Katrina attractive and want to work with her'

'I find Katrina attractive and want to work with her'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

I have done seven films in the last five years, and that's a lot for me, Rana Daggubati tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

10 Awful Films of 2017

10 Awful Films of 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma's pick of this year's 10 most unpleasant is a mix of ghastly gone gaga, bilge that makes one reconsider their profession and faith-shattering misfires from the masters

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A peek into the superstar's life.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.