News for 'William Shakespeare'

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'

Saif and Shakespeare do no wrong

Saif and Shakespeare do no wrong

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

Bollywood's most memorable Shakespeare adaptations

Bollywood's most memorable Shakespeare adaptations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Before Vishal Bharadwaj's advent, several Hindi filmmakers had attempted screen adaptations of Shakespeare's various works, with varied success.

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Rediff.com looks at some prominent leaders in our past who evinced an affection for the words of Shakespeare. An anniversary special.

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

From Indian poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar to English great William Shakespeare, Lok Sabha members quoted extensively from literature to put across their arguments as they raised the Manipur issue during a debate on the no-confidence motion over the past two days.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

EPL champions Leicester may turn to Shakespeare to revive fortunes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Craig Shakespeare is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as manager of Leicester City after taking charge of Monday's impressive 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Was Bard's 'Dark Lady' a prostitute named Lucy Negro?

Was Bard's 'Dark Lady' a prostitute named Lucy Negro?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Dark Lady who inspired some of William Shakespeare's romantic sonnets may have had a rather unladylike profession, as experts suggest that she may have been a notorious prostitute called 'Lucy Negro' or 'Black Luce,' who ran a brothel in Clerkenwell, London

'Kaminey is a reminder that we have a dark side'

'Kaminey is a reminder that we have a dark side'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Director Vishal Bhardwaj talks about Kaminey, and how the word can be an endearment too.

Can you guess who this actor is?

Can you guess who this actor is?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

You'll never believe who it is!

Joseph will woo Gwyneth in style

Joseph will woo Gwyneth in style

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Paul McCartney's daughter ties the knot, and other Hollywood news.

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Bollywood's 10 MOST SAVAGE Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

When Shahid, Abhishek, Shah Rukh unleashed their wild onscreen alter-egos on us...

Rs 50 Macbeth that can fetch Rs 1 mn

Rs 50 Macbeth that can fetch Rs 1 mn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Ratilal Mancharam Mandali, a school teacher, from Ahmedabad has been offered Rs 2 lakh for his miniature copy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Why Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone despite the quirks

Rediff.com7 May 2013

While other flagship products may be flamboyant and have a better build, the S4 quietly gets the job done.

First Look: Karmayogi hits theatres in June

First Look: Karmayogi hits theatres in June

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Director V K Prakash's latest is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Looking at this week's releases.

Friendship Day Quotes: What makes a friend so special

Friendship Day Quotes: What makes a friend so special

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

On Friendship Day, we remember some of the warmest things said about friends and friendships from across the world.

Impressions DO matter: Dress RIGHT for job success!

Impressions DO matter: Dress RIGHT for job success!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A combo of good hygiene and a balanced wardrobe can give you a more professional look for interviews and work.

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The film has some strong perfromances from Indrajith and the supporting cast.

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

'Deficit must be well within 5% of GDP'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Any number tilting towards 5.5 to 6 could lead to a great disappointment for foreign institutional investors fuelling the current market rally.

No business like family business!

No business like family business!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

'I am not comfortable singing all kinds of songs'

'I am not comfortable singing all kinds of songs'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The singer talks about his music in Aisha.

Is that Deepika?!!

Is that Deepika?!!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Deepika Padukone's first look from Chhapaak is out and the actress is hard to recognise.

Is Bollywood bored with heroines?

Is Bollywood bored with heroines?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

With so few actress-oriented films, the question is a pertinent one.

Omkara's music rocks

Omkara's music rocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

'Maqbool is not an underworld story'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

J K Rowling is the best

J K Rowling is the best

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Amazon.com, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, announced its biggest sellers yesterday; Rowling was no surprise at No 1.

Aamir: This film is a must-see

Aamir: This film is a must-see

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

Diana Hayden's USP: 'I'm good!'

Diana Hayden's USP: 'I'm good!'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

"Feeling threatened is null and void for me," says the Former Miss World.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

When the Constitution is viewed from the context in which it emerged, it is nothing short of remarkable, he asserted.

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Pix: When Magneto met Aamir

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Check out the celebs who attended the event.