News for 'The Sound of Music'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

'When the time comes, nothing will stop you from achieving what you deserve'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'I see a lot of potential in new singers.' 'But the thing is, there is a lot of hard work.'

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Mrunal looks gorgeous... Ajay goes 'vrooming'... Vidya's heartfelt post...

Show these FUN films to your kids!

Show these FUN films to your kids!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Looking to introduce your child to films that will cultivate their taste and broaden their horizon? Sukanya Verma offers a list of movies that is as entertaining as it is enriching.

We picked the best headphones and earphones for you

We picked the best headphones and earphones for you

Rediff.com28 May 2018

What to pick from a crowded market...

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.

Party time? This Sony speaker will steal the show

Party time? This Sony speaker will steal the show

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

A rich sound quality notwithstanding, the SRS-XB22 looks like any other device in its segment, but the SRS-XB32 stands out with its noteworthy additional features.

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

Sony F15 series: If you need a machine for movies, music

Sony F15 series: If you need a machine for movies, music

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

But with just 2GB of RAM, you might be left wanting more

What is Ajay Telling Akshay?

What is Ajay Telling Akshay?

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Dulquer wishes his mum... Mahesh Babu spends time with Sitara... Sushmita catches up with Salman...

10 Dating Mistakes To Avoid In 2023

10 Dating Mistakes To Avoid In 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Do not divulge too many personal details in the initial phase. Avoid money talk, advises Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

'I shoot an action scene like a song'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'I can't direct more than one film every two years, but I didn't want to lose out on the Baaghi vibe.'

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Does the "story" of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its "spirit" asks Sreehari Nair.

The Mosul violinist who defied Islamic State

The Mosul violinist who defied Islamic State

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Amid the sounds of gunbattle and bombs exploding, on Wednesday, the sound of music arose from the ruins of Mosul in Iraq, all thanks to one man -- Ameen Mukdad. The 28-year-old Iraqi violinist was responsible for a small concert in the city he was forced to flee by Islamic State militants.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

They are lighter and cheaper than their older sibling, the Gear Icon X, says Khalid Anzar.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!

The Gray Man Review

The Gray Man Review

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Gray Man is mindless fun, worth your monthly Netflix subscription, notes Aseem Chhabra.

The Disciple review

The Disciple review

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Sara-Dhanush's chemistry looks WOW in Atrangi Re

Sara-Dhanush's chemistry looks WOW in Atrangi Re

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Atrangi Re looks like an interesting watch because of its hatke storyline and unusual pairing.

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

5 speakers that will make your party rock

5 speakers that will make your party rock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Not all party speakers are alike.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sikandar Kher's Nishikant Adhikari is a solitary poet by the corner, trying to remind us that the honest plans of honest people don't always come to respectable ends, observes Sreehari Nair.

Barack Obama is a big fan of Prateek Kuhad

Barack Obama is a big fan of Prateek Kuhad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'We all live very intense lives. S*** goes down all the time.' 'This 'eureka moment' doesn't really happen.' 'The discipline of writing and polishing a song is way harder,' Prateek Kuhad, the singing sensation, tells Veer Arjun Singh.

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The easy-to-wear Jabra Elite Bluetooth earphones offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation and a trio of microphones, say Dhruv Munjal and Veer Arjun Singh.

'A lot of the time, when we lose things, we gain things too'

'A lot of the time, when we lose things, we gain things too'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'Being embarrassed when you mess up is part of the human experience.' 'Getting back up, dusting yourself off and seeing who still wants to hang out with you afterward and laugh about it? That's a gift.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

There's tons of revenge and retaliation themed movies and shows on the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.