News for 'Television Institute of India'

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Analysts have given a thumbs up to the Reliance Industries (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. (Disney) proposed a joint venture (JV). The stock of the Mukesh Ambani-controlled company gained nearly 1.5 per cent on Thursday to Rs 2,952 levels as compared to the S&P BSE Sensex that traded marginally weak, down 0.2 per cent to 72,172 levels in intra-day trades.

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

24 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its decision to boycott the TV debates on the exit poll results. Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

'This is the second generation of my family that has gotten education'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What you need is a credible Opposition, a credible platform to persuade people to believe that it can replace this government.'

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

Now in India, protest means sedition, says Rahul in Parliament

Now in India, protest means sedition, says Rahul in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Congress vice president takes on Prime Minister during intolerance debate in Lok Sabha.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

FTII row: Fresh meeting to be held between govt and students

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A key meeting will be held on Tuesday between the government and the agitating FTII students in a fresh bid to end the four-month-long strike at the Pune-based institute.

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

'Shekhar will bring much-needed vitality to FTII'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Shatrughan Sinha, Shabana Azmi laud the move.

NDTV wins IPI India Award

NDTV wins IPI India Award

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

The second International Press Institute India Award for 'Outstanding Work in Journalism 2004' has been awarded to New Delhi Television channel for its investigative journalism work during the year 2003.

Subhash Ghai's advice to aspiring filmmakers

Subhash Ghai's advice to aspiring filmmakers

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The veteran filmmaker talks about how he got his first break, and why formal training can give you an edge.

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

China represents the "largest threat" to Britain and the world's security and prosperity this century and there is evidence to suggest it has targeted countries from the US to India, UK prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said on Monday.

'This film makes you become patient'

'This film makes you become patient'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

I feel like a kachcha limbo after Bheja Fry'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sagar Ballary tells Patcy N what to expect from Kachcha Limboo, his next film after Bheja Fry.

A feast for film buffs!

A feast for film buffs!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The National Film Archives of India and the Film & Television Institute of India invite you to attend the four-week full-time summer course in Film Appreciation at Pune.

Nepali student's deportation: MHA seeks report

Nepali student's deportation: MHA seeks report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

The Union home ministry has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over the deportation of a Nepalese student at the Film and Television Institute of India for alleged 'anti-India activities.'

'Everybody loved the backless poster'

'Everybody loved the backless poster'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Marathi actress Sonalee Kulkarni talks about her latest film, directed by Nitin Desai.

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.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

Alert: Film appreciation course

Alert: Film appreciation course

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Unfazed by warning of disciplinary action and rustication, the striking students of Film and Television Institute of India on Thursday said the protest, now on for 35 days, will continue till the government responds to their demands, including removal of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman.

Mohan Agashe upbeat about his Malayalam debut

Mohan Agashe upbeat about his Malayalam debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

The actor talks about his debut Malayalam movie The King And The Commissioner

The Magic of Mani Kaul

The Magic of Mani Kaul

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Here's paying a tribute to the legendary filmmaker who passed away into the ages today.

Government appointed me, will leave if told to: Gajendra Chauhan

Government appointed me, will leave if told to: Gajendra Chauhan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Unfazed by protests against his appointment as Film and Television Institute of India chairman and demands of resignation, Gajendra Chauhan on Friday said he will not quit from his post as he was selected by the government.

Remembering Navin Nischol

Remembering Navin Nischol

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Bollywood lost the affable looking actor on March 19. Rediff.com pays a tribute to the veteran by listing some of the highlights of his career.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Want to be a film-maker?

Want to be a film-maker?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, invites applications for admission to its three-year, full-time post-graduate diploma course for the session 2007-2010.

Discovering Mumbai all over again in Dhobi Ghat

Discovering Mumbai all over again in Dhobi Ghat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Dhobi Ghat cinematographer Tushar Kanti Ray catches the city in all its beauty, and tells us how he did it.

Shooting Arundhati

Shooting Arundhati

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Director Senthil Kumar talks about his movie which became the highest grosser in Telugu cinema.

What after Bheja Fry? Bheja Fry 2 and 3, of course

What after Bheja Fry? Bheja Fry 2 and 3, of course

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Bheja Fry director Sagar Ballary spoke to Nithya Ramani about the past, present, and the future.

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

The men who impressed this Indian Oscar winner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Resul Pookutty spoke to Aseem Chhabra about his favorite directors and the reasons why he would work with them again.

I&B team likely to visit FTII to break impasse

I&B team likely to visit FTII to break impasse

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A three-member team of I&B ministry officials is expected to visit the crisis-hit FTII soon to find a solution to the 70-day-old strike by the students

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

How India's FIRST feature film was made

How India's FIRST feature film was made

Rediff.com22 May 2021

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead in Raja Harishchandra.

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Gajendra Chauhan is just one the many troubles that ail the national film institute. But all may not be lost yet.

Mammootty in a Kannada film

Mammootty in a Kannada film

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The Malayalam actor has signed on to star in Abhay Simha's Kannada film Shikari. Talks are on to rope in Konkana Sen Sharma as the female lead.

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

'All Good Things Start With Ghee'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'