News for 'T P Sreenivasan'

Review: Malayalm film Weeping Boy will make the audience weep

Review: Malayalm film Weeping Boy will make the audience weep

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

We have seen a few Malayalam films tackle the subject of anti-abortion, but Weeping Boy handles it very poorly

Silent guns on LoC raise hopes of peace

Silent guns on LoC raise hopes of peace

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

An agreement between India and Pakistan, however tenuous, has its own meaning and impact. We have not heard the last word about the ceasefire agreement, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Traffic has been a great success from day one'

'Traffic has been a great success from day one'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Rajesh Pillai on directing the critically acclaimed Malayalam movie.

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Where does India stand in Biden's America?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The reduction of tension on the Chinese border may have reduced the urgency of a Biden-Modi meeting, but the sooner Modi starts a bromance with Biden the better as he had done with Obama and Trump, suggests Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Review: Oru Second Class Yatra is a second class journey

Review: Oru Second Class Yatra is a second class journey

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The film truly sticks to it's title.

Needed: A new policy for the Indian Diaspora

Needed: A new policy for the Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

On matters relating to the Diaspora, the Centre needs to call the shots, suggests Ambassador T P S Sreenivasan.

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

An earnest and upright diplomat to battle for UN reform

Rediff.com1 May 2020

At a critical time in the history of the United Nations, when the global order itself may be reshaped, following a devastating pandemic, India has chosen an experienced, charming and upright diplomat to lead the Indian delegation to the UN in New York.

'I wouldn't have dared to develop Aatmakadha as a script'

'I wouldn't have dared to develop Aatmakadha as a script'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

On the sets of his upcoming Malayalam film -- Aatmakadha, Sreenivasan talks about his current projects and much more.

Review: Watch Thira for Shobana

Review: Watch Thira for Shobana

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The film fails to live up to Shobhana's standards.

Father-son duo in Traffic

Father-son duo in Traffic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

Marakkar Review

Marakkar Review

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The film bears its weight largely on Mohanlal's shoulders who mostly looks tired and old as he delivers his flat, unmemorable lines trying to look passionate, observes Divya Nair.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Malarvadi Arts Club is a promising venture

Malarvadi Arts Club is a promising venture

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Malarvadi Arts Club shows promise and does bring a smile on viewer's face.

Review: Oru Naal Varum lacks magic

Review: Oru Naal Varum lacks magic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Oru Naal Varum may be a well intended social satire but it ends up as a conundrum.

Banks told to recover Rs 6,203 crore from Mallya

Banks told to recover Rs 6,203 crore from Mallya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The order brings an end to the nearly three-year legal battle in the Tribunal by the consortium, comprising 17 banks, to recover the money owed to them by the defunct airlines.

Mammootty plays a cop...again!

Mammootty plays a cop...again!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Happy birthday, Mammootty!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Malayalam film industry.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Review: Makante Achan disappoints

Review: Makante Achan disappoints

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Makante Achan directed V M Vinu has the distinction of bringing together the father son duo of Sreenivasan and Vineeth Sreenivasan for the first time on the big screen. Other than that there is very little to cheer about in this Malayalam film.

Review: Kadha, Samvidhanam, Kunchacko

Review: Kadha, Samvidhanam, Kunchacko

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

This Malayalam movie starring Sreenivasan and directed by Haridas Kesavan tries to explore negative aspects of a personality but, goes weak mid-way.

It's Mohanlal v/s Mammootty v/s Prithviraj this Onam

It's Mohanlal v/s Mammootty v/s Prithviraj this Onam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Exciting times ahead at the Malayalam box office.

US Plays the Tibet Card

US Plays the Tibet Card

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

China is acutely conscious of the need for the next Dalai Lama to be under its control. It was for this reason that China recently stressed their claim on Arunachal Pradesh. There were rumours that the next Dalai Lama may be found in Tawang. If that happens, India-China relations will become tense and there may be demands for the child to be handed over to the Chinese, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Pachamarathanalil, the directorial debut Leo Thaddeus tries to cash in on Sreenivasan's image but falls flat as the story does not have enough meat.

What SRK's Billo Barber is all about

What SRK's Billo Barber is all about

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

We have all heard about Shah Rukh Khan's new film, Billo Barber, to be directed by Priyadarshan. The director dips into the pool of Malayalam cinema for inspiration once again. This time, he picks last year's hit, Kadha Parayumbol, starring Sreenivasan and Mammootty.

Mukesh on Kadha Parayumbol

Mukesh on Kadha Parayumbol

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

In conversation with Malayalam actor turned producer, Mukesh.

Why is Mohanlal intrigued by the Japanese?

Why is Mohanlal intrigued by the Japanese?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Get your lowdown about Malayalam cinema!

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

How Kadha Parayumbol came to

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

In conversation with the talented Malayalam scriptwriter on the Mammootty starrer.

Making Kadha Parayumbol

Making Kadha Parayumbol

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

In conversation with debutant director.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Modi will have a good relationship with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The credit for managing Trump should go to Modi.' 'Biden is a predictable and rational person with plenty of administrative experience,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Alappuzha Killings Stun Kerala

Alappuzha Killings Stun Kerala

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

What was shocking was the execution of the killings -- calculated, gory and intended to send a chill down the spine.

Kohli unquestionably the best at the moment: Ian Chappell

Kohli unquestionably the best at the moment: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell believes India skipper Virat Kohli's penchant for playing copybook cricketing shots and his incredible fitness make him the world's best batsman across formats among the current generation of cricketers. Kohli, who has scored 70 international hundreds and more than 20,000 runs, averages more than 50 in all three formats.

Mammootty disappoints

Mammootty disappoints

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Review: Oru Vadakkan Selfie is an enjoyable film

Review: Oru Vadakkan Selfie is an enjoyable film

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The narrative has some gaping holes, but one can ignore them as the subject is not dealt in a serious or profound manner.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.