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Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Electioneering ended in Madhya Pradesh at 6 pm except in Naxalites-hit districts of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, where campaigning drew to a close early at 3 pm.

Dia Mirza steals the show in a sari

Dia Mirza steals the show in a sari

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Taneira unveiled The Fusion Edit in association with Dia Mirza at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

What Shriya is demanding from you!

What Shriya is demanding from you!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

"The global fashion scene is becoming more accepting in terms of size, colour, gender and age. I want to be a part of a world where these biases are non-existent."

FirstMeridian Business, IRM Energy, Lohia Corp get Sebi nod to float IPOs

FirstMeridian Business, IRM Energy, Lohia Corp get Sebi nod to float IPOs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Three companies -- FirstMeridian Business Services Ltd, IRM Energy Ltd and Lohia Corp -- have received capital markets regulator Sebi's go-ahead to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). These firms, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with the markets regulator between September 2022 and January 2023, obtained the observation letters during February 21-24, an update with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) showed on Tuesday. In Sebi parlance, observation implies go-ahead to the company to float the initial share-sale.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

School of Lies Review: It's Complicated

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

After making you uncomfortable, the series ends abruptly, leaving you with a bitter aftertaste of a self-absorbed world that is too eager to move on, notes Divya Nair.

Deepak Parekh to quit HDFC, says 'time to hang my boots'

Deepak Parekh to quit HDFC, says 'time to hang my boots'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh on Friday exuded confidence that the synergies between HDFC Bank and the group companies will deepen with the bank taking on the mantle of ownership of the group following the reverse merger likely to be effective from Saturday. As chairman of HDFC Ltd, Parekh in the last message to the shareholders said home loans will now be complemented with HDFC Bank's core strengths -- its sales engine, execution capabilities at scale and deep insights on consumer behaviour. The reverse merger of parent HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank is expected to be effective from July 1.

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Pix: Like this fun, flirty collection?

Pix: Like this fun, flirty collection?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Aneet Arora's fresh look at fashion.

Hey Shahid! Can you take your eyes off Mira?

Hey Shahid! Can you take your eyes off Mira?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Mira Rajput Kapoor looked confident as she graced the ramp for designer Aisha Rao.

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) stating that a recent complaint against it by Bharti Airtel is a deliberate, malicious attempt at defaming RJIL's consumer-friendly tariff. RJIL has also asked the regulator to warn Airtel against 'making such frivolous complaints in the future'. The move is in response to Airtel recently requesting Trai to bring content aired through broadband under the regulatory fold and keep a check against discriminatory bundling tactics.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Kathryn Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit in September 2018 in state court in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009, then paying her $375,000 in hush money.

Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Following a gap of several months, global brands like Walmart have started lifting orders from Tiruppur's garment makers, leading to growth in knitwear exports in January after five months. Knitwear exports from Tiruppur increased 1.5 per cent in dollar terms and 11.6 per cent in rupee terms in January. According to the Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA), global majors have started placing more orders from the region.

Raashii Khanna's Stunning n Sexy Styles!

Raashii Khanna's Stunning n Sexy Styles!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Presenting the stunning actor's most fashionable looks.

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

'I cannot afford to go to court. I cannot afford to lose a case. I will fight the Gandhi way -- peacefully, non-violently, and with determination,' Purshottam Chauhan, a resident of the Sabarmati Ashram, tells Rosamma Thomas. Around him, the homes of former neighbours are rubble. About 300 Dalit families resided within the premises of the Sabarmati Ashram till 2021. Only about 40 now remain.

Why Alia's Lehenga Is Very Special

Why Alia's Lehenga Is Very Special

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Alia Bhatt's mehendi look was nothing short of spectacular.

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

3 Cheers For Divita's Miss Universe Journey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Divita made it to the Top 16 in the pageant.

Govt tweaks flag code; now can be flown day and night

Govt tweaks flag code; now can be flown day and night

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The move came as the government is going to launch a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (hoisting of flag in every home) from August 13 to 15 as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'I don't think @RRRMovie is a gay love story as you say, but even if it was, is 'gay love story' a bad thing? How can you justify using this? Extremely disappointed that someone of your accomplishments can stoop so low!'

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating their beautiful handloom outfits on social media on National Handloom Day.

Dia Mirza's simple success mantra

Dia Mirza's simple success mantra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The actor shares the mantra that got her so far in life.

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

ICICI case: Videocon's Dhoot says his arrest was unnecessary; CBI says he was evading probe

ICICI case: Videocon's Dhoot says his arrest was unnecessary; CBI says he was evading probe

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The lawyer of Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot on Friday argued before the Bombay high court that the industrialist's arrest in the ICICI Bank loan fraud case was unwarranted as he was cooperating with the probe. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on the other hand, claimed that he was trying to avoid probe. Dhoot, arrested by the CBI on December 26, 2022, and presently in judicial custody, has moved the high court seeking to quash the First Information Report, and has also sought interim bail.

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

Fashion to Get You in the Festive Mood

Fashion to Get You in the Festive Mood

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Traditional Styles You'll Love.

UP seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

UP seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government will tap the Indian embassies in the US and European countries in its bid to double merchandise shipments to Rs 3 trillion in the next 4-5 years. The Indian embassies in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Israel, Singapore, etc. will promote the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) products, apart from traditional handicrafts and indigenous products, under the state's flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme. "Indian embassies will provide the much-needed traction and visibility to our traditional products in key export destinations across the globe," UP additional chief secretary (MSME and export promotion) Navneet Sehgal told Business Standard.

India Shines At New York Fashion Week

India Shines At New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

A thought-provoking, sustainable collection by students of INIFD and the London School of Trends.

Pix: Now, who wouldn't want to wear that!

Pix: Now, who wouldn't want to wear that!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Hemang Agarwal's Tattva collection is gorgeous representation of harmony.

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

It took 10,000 hours to create Miheeka's lehenga

It took 10,000 hours to create Miheeka's lehenga

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Anamika Khanna created the fabulous outfit!

Unbelievable! A sari made from soya?

Unbelievable! A sari made from soya?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Ritu Kumar showcased a sustainable, environment friendly collection.

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.