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Kamal and his daughters in the US for Sabaash Naidu

Kamal and his daughters in the US for Sabaash Naidu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Ludo review

Ludo review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Between that constant feeling of I've seen it all before and inability to balance comedy and darkness, Ludo wobbles towards its finish, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: I'm happy Rahman won Grammy

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: I'm happy Rahman won Grammy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan may lost out on a Grammy win at the 52nd Grammy awards but the maestro is very happy for A R Rahman, who won two Grammies this year.

Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran win

Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Grammys 2016:

'Working with Kamal Haasan is a big deal for me even if I work in Hollywood'

'Working with Kamal Haasan is a big deal for me even if I work in Hollywood'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Kunal Rajan, a regular in Kamal Haasan's movie crew, talks about his experiences.

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Honda Gold Wing has outstanding presence, a punchy engine and all the necessary features a person could dream of. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and also fun.

Slumdog screening in Parliament on August 3

Slumdog screening in Parliament on August 3

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

But the icing in the cake will be the presence of its Oscar winners -- music director A R Rahman, lyricist Gulzar and sound engineer Resul Pookutty -- at the special screening.

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

'India doesn't feel insecure about accepting anything foreign'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

On the eve of their 14th Chamber Music Festival Harvey De Souza of the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation is happy with the way western classical music is evolving in India.

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas to be divorced

Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas to be divorced

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.

Boni: Quite a mish-mash

Boni: Quite a mish-mash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

All in all a glossy effort if you can overlook the loose ends.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

Class of '83 review

Class of '83 review

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Class of '83 is no Ardh Satya and Bobby Deol is no Om Puri, notes Sukanya Verma.

Supermodels speak up for Planet Earth

Supermodels speak up for Planet Earth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, and few models have taken to Instagram to share their environmental point of view.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will impress multimedia enthusiasts.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Weekend at the Malayalam movies.

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

Maha, UP, MP target locust swarms; more invasions predicted

Maha, UP, MP target locust swarms; more invasions predicted

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Senior officials, including those from a central team, were present during the night-long operation and a close vigil is being maintained on further movement of locusts, Katiyar said. Two fire brigade vehicles loaded with insecticide had been deployed in all four Jhansi tehsils besides six vehicles were kept ready at the district headquarter. Ten municipal employees with two insecticide spraying machines were posted in every block.

Review: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein album is pretty good

Review: Gori Tere Pyaar Mein album is pretty good

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

The way Gori Tere Pyaar Mein album begins, one wonders if there would be many memorable moments in it, but it ends up engaging and satisfying

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

When all you could see in London was feathers and colour!

When all you could see in London was feathers and colour!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Scroll below to check out all the colour and madness from the carnival.

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The VFX is rather ordinary and the film is loaded with annoying horror clichs, feels S Saraswathi.

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Babur could be really brutal'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'When my school principal heard that I took science in college, he slapped me hard.' 'I had once told him I was interested in arts.' 'He asked me if I wanted to be a doctor.' 'When I said no, he asked why I took science then.' 'My father said he would change his name if I survived science for more than two months.'

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Oscars 2019: Rami Malek wins Best Actor

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The complete set of winners on Oscar night!

Congratulate Rahman, Resul!

Congratulate Rahman, Resul!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Wish them!

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Images from the IPL 2020 opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

'Everyone should learn humility and kindness from Mandolin Srinivas'

'Everyone should learn humility and kindness from Mandolin Srinivas'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Well-known Carnatic singer Sikkil Gurucharan pays tribute to Mandolin Srinivas, who passed into the ages at the young age of 45.

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Review: Rajma Chawal is comfortably dumb

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Wasn't there a single person below 30 in the whole production team? I wondered aloud at different points in the narrative,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Uliyin Osai, only for Ilayaraja's fans

Uliyin Osai, only for Ilayaraja's fans

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Coming from a maestro who's delivered classics in his times, the music for this historical romance falls a little flat. It's as though the musician in him had to push really hard for inspiration and the labour is obvious. While it sticks to the classical theme, there's nothing new here; no scintillating compositions, nothing to indicate that it takes place in the 10th century. Kudos for the Carnatic base, but where is vintage Ilaiyaraja?

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

'Being a festival director is a crown of thorns'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

There's no steam in the intolerance debate anymore but the opposing sides still refuse to let it go, says Sampath.

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

10 Ways to Survive the Lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sreehari Nair lists some movies, documentaries, recorded-performance films, and literature and music suggestions that might help.

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

'I want to surprise my audience'

'I want to surprise my audience'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'When people come to watch my work, I want them to take away something -- it could be the story, it could be an emotion they haven't felt in a very long time.'

Review: At Rs 57k, HTC U11 Plus is too costly

Review: At Rs 57k, HTC U11 Plus is too costly

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

At Rs 56,990, the smartphone seems to be on the pricier side.

Rajinikanth: 'We are late, but we will hit the target'

Rajinikanth: 'We are late, but we will hit the target'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'I know this movie will be a superhit -- not because it's a Rs 600 crore budget or because we worked hard for more than three years on it.' 'It's because some movies have magic and some don't.' 'This one has that magic.'

When Scorpions rocked Bangalore

When Scorpions rocked Bangalore

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The legendary rock band left the crowds begging for more on Sunday night.