Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'
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'It's a warm evening, but people don't seem to be bothered by the heat as they watch the critically acclaimed film out in the open, where they can drink, smoke and talk, if they feel like.'
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has put Kerala on the art tourism circuit, says Kishore Singh.
When Noor engages in shallow activism for the heck of it, it rambles and drags, feels Sukanya Verma.
Director Sarkunam's Chandi Veeran is worth a watch, says S Saraswathi.
'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.
'Kaashmora was is enjoyable and lighter while Baahubali was serious drama. Karthi gears up for his next release.
Ashish Narsale tells you why this phone's amazing features make it a great choice for non-gamers as well.
Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.
'Amitabh practised Rang Barse well; the singing, movements, everything. And he got the inflections perfectly.'
Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
'Designing the Bigg Boss sets is total dhamaal!' 'They are so happy with the way I design the sets that no questions are asked.' 'Contestants live there for three months, and so, the sets also become a character.'
'If we keep losing such institutions, we will soon become a city and culture of short-term memory.' 'Nothing to remind us of the years gone by and eventually with nothing to remember.'
Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.
Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.
Automation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and virtual reality would demand more jobs.
With the year sprinting to a close, we bring you, in pictures, some of the best action from the sports world.
Meet the man behind MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
'In the mist of all the hungama created on screen, we should not lose sight of the fact that it's about the story.' 'The audience is telling us we are spending a lot of money to watch a film, give us something that is worth it.'
'Today, moviegoers are in the 13 to 33 age bracket.' 'If people like us have to remain relevant, we have to make movies that cater to them,'
Shalini Krishnan discovers the amazing talent and creativity of tribal children in Odisha.
'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.
Republican Party of India activists on Saturday staged protests outside the Yerawada Jail in Pune, Maharashtra, against the release of actor Sanjay Dutt on parole for a month to spend time with his 'ill' wife Manyata.
Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.
'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!' 'My phone didn't stop ringing!' 'This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.' 'Now, I can pack up.'
Director Suresh Krissna talks about his encounters with the legendary director Balu Mahendra who passed away on February 13.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.
'When I see an unclothed woman, I do not see nudity; I see the beauty of nature, I see God in every female form.' That's L Ramachandran from Kumbakonam, India's first Playboy photographer, in conversation with S Saraswathi
Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.
Rana Daggubati on the The Ghazi Attack and Baahubali, the sequel.
On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.
'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.
