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The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

'Nobody has made a film on disability and sexuality in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'This has never happened. And not to mention the bisexual angle as well. You hope that it'll speak to people because after a while you forget about the disability and you look at the person and that's the point of the film.'

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury

Sania Mirza pulls out of US Open due to injury

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

After reaching the semi-finals of the women's doubles event in Toronto with Madison Keys, Sania also played at last week's Cincinnati Open.

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Priyanka Chopra takes Mary Kom to Toronto

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Beckham makes MLS All-Star eleven

Beckham makes MLS All-Star eleven

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

David Beckham is one of five players to make the Major League Soccer All-Stars for the first time after voting results were announced by the league on Thursday.

Anthony stars on home court

Anthony stars on home court

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets scored 31 points in front of his home fans to lead the Sophomores to a 133-106 comeback win.

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star Wars fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the seventh film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, love to meet up and dress up as their favourite characters to watch the movies together and socialise.

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bolly celebs have a new party place to go to!

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

'We Actors Are Like Hustlers'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'We can't belong to anyone and we want to belong to everyone.'

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The fate of The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Toronto International Film Festival will determine its future.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Shabana Azmi -- who turns 72 on Sunday, September 18 -- made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film What's Love Got To Do With It.

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Apart from Air India, the implementation of the airport hub project would involve the airport authorities, other Star Alliance partner airlines which operate from the two airports and ground handling agencies, among others, to make it easier for smooth transfer of passengers from one flight to another.

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Why #BeenRapedNeverReported is a rage!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The powerful Twitter hashtag #BeenRapedNotReported is being used by many to tell stories of rape, some even opening up for the first time, and why they never reported it.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

'Sky Is Pink required big stars'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

When stars misbehave!

When stars misbehave!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

All about The Sky is Pink

All about The Sky is Pink

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

All you need to do know about The Sky is Pink.

NBA: Dunk specialist Carter calls it quits after 22 seasons

NBA: Dunk specialist Carter calls it quits after 22 seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game's top players in his prime. Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest dunkers of all time, had previously said the 2019-20 NBA campaign would be his last but had not addressed his playing status since the NBA suspended its season in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The dreaded Kashmiri terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen may be receiving money through a Pakistan-based agency from an Islamic charity in Canada engaged in helping the poor and needy in this country.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Meet Canada's next great hope for Grand Slam glory!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu's Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women's tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'

US Open to miss star power as Sharapova pulls out

US Open to miss star power as Sharapova pulls out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Russian Daria Kasatkina will replace Sharapova in the main draw

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

He may try to keep it as natural as he can but there's no doubt that he's stolen a piece of everyone's heart, and some of these pictures are proof of that.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.