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Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'On her birthday, I decided to meet her and dressed up for it.' 'Then I saw her walking towards me with a boy. I thought it could be her brother.' 'But when she came close, she asked, "Have you met my boyfriend?"' 'That day I realised the value of sad songs in India.' 'That was the first time I was heartbroken.'

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Review: Mortdecai is Johnny Depp's worst film

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

It is difficult to understand why Johnny Depp agreed to make Mortdecai, says Paloma Sharma.

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Ram Gopal Varma's Veerapan to hit the screens this Friday.

Sridevi's extravagant Puli demands

Sridevi's extravagant Puli demands

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Sridevi and her husband Boney Kapoor made huge demands during the filming.

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.

Why Stree/Bala director makes movies in a jiffy

Why Stree/Bala director makes movies in a jiffy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'I am making movies in a jiffy because I want to work with everyone.'

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'She was the captain of the ship, so she had to handle every character well.' 'She took care of everyone.'

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'Kissing is not written in the script. They just find their way on the sets!' Emraan Hashmi tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com.

Borrowing money from lending apps? Read this!

Borrowing money from lending apps? Read this!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Remember, if an app breaks the rules while giving you money, it will also break them while collecting.'

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Investing merely on the basis of past return can land you in trouble even in debt funds, a supposedly safe asset class, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

'2019 was like giving my exams. 2020 is like waiting for my results'

'2019 was like giving my exams. 2020 is like waiting for my results'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Kabir Singh will be very special for me, but my goal is to make each character as memorable as Preeti.'

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

'An actor is only a spare part in a car'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'The story has to be told well, it has to be marketed and presented well, and now, released well too.' 'Only then will the film do well.' 'The actor walks away with the victory credit, but we do not give enough credit to the script writers, directors and producers who put up a film that shines.'

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

'The State is attacking us with guns on our heads'

'The State is attacking us with guns on our heads'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'The way the society functions, I don't know, they are more concerned about animals than humans.'

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

'I think I am getting better'

'I think I am getting better'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

'Ek Hasina Thi is the best movie of its kind. Similarly, for Omkara and Hum Tum. But after that, what do you do? You just flatten out and start doing some bad movies because they aren't making any (good movies). I mean, what has Vishal Bhardwaj made after Omkara that is comparable? What has Kunal Kohli made after Hum Tum that is comparable?' Saif Ali Khan hopes that new film Chef impresses.

Meet India's newest superstars

Meet India's newest superstars

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Newcomers Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar reveal how their life has changed post Sairat!

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

'World won't ever see anything like this again'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'The Marvel Cinematic Universe is 9 franchises that have been combined together.' 'It's like running a relay race, only we are handing over characters instead of batons to each other.'

Why Madhuri gets butterflies in her stomach

Why Madhuri gets butterflies in her stomach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After doing films like Dedh Ishqiya and Bucket List, I am ready to take up risks in films. I am game for any kind of roles that put me in a different light.'

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

RGV: If Amitabh Bachchan does Robot, it will do far better

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

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

'John is a complete man'

'John is a complete man'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'He has the voice, the performance, the talent and the presence.' 'He is a bankable star, so he brings all these things to the table.'

'I am in a happy space'

'I am in a happy space'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'I went to Kashmir for the first time during the shoot of The Final Call. It was stunning!' 'The people are amazing.'

How I made Udaan, Lootera, Trapped

How I made Udaan, Lootera, Trapped

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'At the end of the day, stars are actors.' 'They love performing. And the more challenges I feel that you end up giving stars on the sets, the happier they are.'

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Why Ayushmann Khurrana is not interested in Rs 200 crores

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'I can do slice-of-life kind of films anytime; But playing a cop is different. It's difficult to maintain that intensity on screen. That's where the real acting comes in place.'

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Popular Kannada comedian Sadhu Kokila talsk about the success of his latest directorial venture, Super Ranga.

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

He has Biden's ear and because of the past relationship, Biden will actually listen to him, unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House.

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

Parl panel on IT to take up 'fake TRP' issue: Sources

Parl panel on IT to take up 'fake TRP' issue: Sources

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Congress MP and member of the panel Karti Chidambaram had requested Tharoor to take up the matter and call the officials of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry before the committee to seek clarification and remedial measures.

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Geeta Phogat might be feeling the pressure of making a comeback at the upcoming Pro Wrestling League after a long injury lay-off but the celebrated grappler said it is nothing compared to the "tough training" she and her siblings went through during their formative days. Inspired by the story of Phogat sisters -- Geeta and Babita -- and their hard taskmaster father Mahavir Singh, Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' has set the cash registers ringing at the the box office.

Sacred Games: 5 lessons to learn from Ganesh Gaitonde

Sacred Games: 5 lessons to learn from Ganesh Gaitonde

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

His ability to think like a visionary helps him expand his business, make new friends and improve his network.

'I run away from watching my own work'

'I run away from watching my own work'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'I would love to be a part of Bollywood. Sadly, only glamorous roles have been offered to me until now, where I have nothing to do, just be a glam-doll.'

'You don't need Rs 100 crore to make a film with great special effects these days'

'You don't need Rs 100 crore to make a film with great special effects these days'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'Sci-fi is a very expensive genre; I need to become a much bigger star for people to invest that kind of money in me.' 1920 London actor Sharman Joshi talks about his favourite genre, and why he won't be doing it anytime soon.

Why Anushka Sharma feels she's special

Why Anushka Sharma feels she's special

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'It's nice that so many different visionaries can imagine me in their stories.' 'I feel proud of that.' 'Ultimately, only a director can add value to your career.'

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

"Under the CO-JEET" plan, personnel of the three wings of the armed forces -- the Army, the Indian Air Force and the Navy -- have been pressed into service to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the civilian administration in its fight to control the pandemic," said the Lt General, whose post of deputy chief integrated defence staff (medical) comes under the Chief of Defence Staff.

'Chemistry is not something that Deepika and I bring to the table'

'Chemistry is not something that Deepika and I bring to the table'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

His recent films not doing well may have dented his confidence, but Ranbir Kapoor does not let the hurt show. Instead, he opens himself to a barrage of questions, both easy and difficult.

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Stalin's Religion Reality Check

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Tamil Nadu chief minister may have opened a Pandora's Box on the religion front with the appointment of qualified non-Brahmin temple priests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.