News for 'Television Institute'

'FTII students said they have nothing against me'

'FTII students said they have nothing against me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'I will try to make sure everything runs smoothly from now on.' Is Gajendra Chauhan having the last laugh?

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

What movie did Arjun take his kids to?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

British series to hit Indian theatres on May 18.

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

'Dilipsaab enjoyed my cooking'

'Dilipsaab enjoyed my cooking'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'When the Shakti team had their meals, Dilisaab would squat with us and say, "Bhai mujhe bhi khilao".'

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.'

PM trashes politics over vaccine, says he went by scientists' advice

PM trashes politics over vaccine, says he went by scientists' advice

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Health practitioners who have been vaccinated against coronavirus or have administered the shots to others took part, sharing their first-hand experiences.

Arrest of a Banker

Arrest of a Banker

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

This is one of the many such cases that helped to create an acute fear psychosis among public sector bankers, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his fascinating new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

ISRO's new mission: To fly into people's minds

ISRO's new mission: To fly into people's minds

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Connecting with people is the first step to creating greater awareness for the brand and that in turn, believes ISRO chief K Sivan, will translate into the institution becoming a place that people want to work in.

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Little to celebrate as Modi sarkar completes 2 years: Congress

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Congress trained its guns on the National Democratic Alliance dispensation on a wide range of issues including economy, employment, price rise and foreign policy.

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

'His poise and body language were 'cool. He brought a whiff of fresh air to our television screens, a welcome break from not-so-fit loud politicians and male anchors,' says Neeta Kolhatkar.

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Within rural markets, the viewership share of Dangal TV, which is a free-to-air channel, is at 33%.

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

'India is going to see many more struggles'

'India is going to see many more struggles'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The various meat bans across the country are an attempt to attack civil liberties, says civil rights activist Kavita Srivastava.

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Why I support Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The opposition to Gajendra Chauhan's appointment has more to do with his background and less with anything else, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Terming the state "pride" of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Shi explained that she and a group of researchers obtained samples of coronavirus on December 30 last year and performed high-throughput sequencing of the samples and the isolation of pathogens.

Make in India or breaking India?

Make in India or breaking India?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The future of the Make in India campaign looks bleak with a generation of ill-educated jobseekers -- and especially dark if they are cannon fodder for caste riots or put behind bars for breaking India, says Sunil Sethi.

Not Rahul Savarkar, will never apologise: Rahul Gandhi

Not Rahul Savarkar, will never apologise: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for demanding an apology for his "rape in India" remark, Gandhi said, "My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar. I will never apologise for speaking truth and nor will any Congressman do so. It is Narendra Modi and his assistant Amit Shah who has to apologise to the country for destroying India's economy."

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

Atmospheric audio, virtual stands for La Liga broadcasts

Atmospheric audio, virtual stands for La Liga broadcasts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The virtual sound has been developed with video game company EA SPORTS FIFA, in a project called Sounds of the Stands.

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

But criticism of government will still be a no-no.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gopalan Balachandran recalls his eldest sister Dr Sushila Gopalan and her daughter Kamala who is now the US vice-president-elect.

Govt should listen to people disturbed by 'intolerance', Rahul tells Govt

Govt should listen to people disturbed by 'intolerance', Rahul tells Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government on the issue of intolerance telling it not to learn the "wrong lessons" from the Pakistan.

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Another 24 filmmakers including Kundan Shah of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" fame and Saeed Mirza and writer Arundhati Roy today returned their National Awards over "growing intolerance", voicing fears that the country's robust democracy might be "coming apart" in the current atmosphere.

After writers, over 50 historians rise against intolerance

After writers, over 50 historians rise against intolerance

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The historians expressed concern over the silence of the prime minister on the issue. "And when it is hoped that the head of government will make a statement about improving the prevailing conditions, he chooses to speak only about general poverty; and it takes the Head of the State to make the required reassuring statement, not once but twice."

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The midnight swoop and all that's wrong at FTII

The midnight swoop and all that's wrong at FTII

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'There is a storm of unrest brewing as a younger, more educated and independent India grows up. The government needs to realise that force may give them temporary respite but force never is the answer,' says filmmaker Suparn Verma.

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

DRDO's Covid drug: Benefits. Concerns

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Commercial launch and supply to major government and private hospitals is expected in mid-June.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'

From beef to James Bond's kiss, 2015 was the year of bans

From beef to James Bond's kiss, 2015 was the year of bans

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

'The desire to force others to act according to the way we want the world to be is strong in our parts. This is particularly so because we have not fully internalised the idea of individual liberties. The fact is that our moralism will get us into trouble,' says Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

PHOTOS: When Hawking visited India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Here's a glimpse of the 16-day India visit of the 'world's best known scientist'.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

Judiciary and army should work within limits: Gilani

Judiciary and army should work within limits: Gilani

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said all state institutions, including the judiciary and army, should work within their constitutional limits as tensions continued between the civilian government and the powerful military over the Memogate scandal.