News for 'Woodstock'

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Sikander does well in Woodstock Villa

Sikander does well in Woodstock Villa

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Sikander Kher's acting debut, Woodstock Villa, is quite a compelling film about changing morals in today's world.

Security upped at Woodstock, Doon schools

Security upped at Woodstock, Doon schools

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

Following inputs from the Home Ministry about terror threats, security has been stepped up at the campuses of Doon School in Dehra Dun and Woodstock school in Mussoorie, officials said.

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Jaipur Lit Fest: Words Against War

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

'I have never called him Dad, I call him Hansal Sir'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'I have two sisters. One is 13 and the other is 17.' 'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Digital Rupee: Pros And Cons

Digital Rupee: Pros And Cons

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'The Digital Rupee will be equal to the Indian rupee in value and backed by the full faith and credit of the RBI/Indian government.'

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

#RIP KK: 'The tears won't stop'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'I have lost a piece of my heart.' 'I can cry me a river and write words & words.. but I can never completely express what he means to me.' 'Mera yaar ...KK!!'

The greatest concert in rock history

The greatest concert in rock history

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Here's a look at what went down, in a vain attempt to capture the spirit of the moment using setlists and name-dropping. What a glorious time for music it was.

Kirron Kher on her son, Sikander

Kirron Kher on her son, Sikander

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Kirron Kher talks about Sikander, about his growing years and his launch. She also spoke about Sikander's father, Gautam Berry -- Kirron's first husband -- and Sikander's relationship with Anupam Kher.

'There are only 15 saleable heroes'

'There are only 15 saleable heroes'

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on his latest venture unusually titled Woodstock Villa starring newcomer Sikander Kher and Neha Uberoi, and more.

Farewell, Major Saab

Farewell, Major Saab

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal succumbed to COVID-19 on May 1. After retiring from the Indian Army, the major became a successful actor in films and television. An old friend salutes a wonderful human being.

Sikander to play villain in Hrithik's Kites?

Sikander to play villain in Hrithik's Kites?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Speculation is rife that Sikander Kher has been offered a negative role in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer, Kites.

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Arbaaz: We have learnt a lot and will be careful

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The promotions of Woodstock Villa by White Feather Films are on its peak. In a recent event Sikandar Kher, Arbaaz Khan, Neha Uberoi, Hansal Mehta were present to promote the film.

The flip side of Apple's success

The flip side of Apple's success

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The flip side of Apple's success is that Apple has started to seem scary.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

From the UK to Poland, each of these festivals attract the best of crowds. Have you booked your tickets yet?

'It is important to go back to India'

'It is important to go back to India'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

'When you go to the top of a mountain, and someone points to the Gangotri, you want to learn more about it. Every little town and village in India has something to do with religion and tradition,' says Stephen Alter.

Carlos Santana, plugged in!

Carlos Santana, plugged in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

This school gets tech-savvy

This school gets tech-savvy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

A hatke film fest!

A hatke film fest!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Randhawa, Atwal face late-hole blues

Randhawa, Atwal face late-hole blues

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

They finished 48th and 54th in the WGC-American Express Golf Championship, which was won by Tiger Woods.

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Randhawa, Atwal tied 50th

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

The WGC-American Express Championship appears to be heading for a shoot-out between Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh.

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

They have everything they wanted as a teenager - only they seem to have got it all 50 years later, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

'For a change, it's time to smile'

'For a change, it's time to smile'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'After 23 years of making films, you feel vindicated that you stuck to your guns and continues to try different things.'

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

World's greatest rave ends in blaze of glory

World's greatest rave ends in blaze of glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Burning Man festival came to its traditional spectacular conclusion on Saturday night, when the huge wooden effigy that gives the event its name was set alight. More than 50,000 revellers have spent the last week camping in the Black Rock desert in Nevada. Money is outlawed at the festival, so revellers must bring everything they will need for the week-long rave. Reuters photographer Jim Urquhart captured this year's festival, which had the theme 'Caravansary'.

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Buffett on US-China, missing Amazon story, cryptocurrency

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Here's a pick of what Warrenn Buffett had to say over the weekend, and his annual 'Woodstock for Capitalists'.

Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Danny: Where Bollywood baddies live

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A look at Mumbai's famous homes.

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

It is important to understand the resources that each boarding school offers.

How TED hopes to change the world

How TED hopes to change the world

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'Our real future is the boy in the slum and the girl in the village.' 'We need to find the voices that can empower them to lead a better life,' TED Talks' Chris Anderson tells Niraj Bhatt.

Pope Francis says 'world at war', decries terrorist attack on French church

Pope Francis says 'world at war', decries terrorist attack on French church

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

In his first speech after touching down in the city of Krakow, the pontiff said the way to "overcome fear" was to welcome people fleeing conflict and hardship.

What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

12 oddball photos from around the world

12 oddball photos from around the world

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The gallery of the strange and weird.

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Why a trip to Landour and Dhanaulti is a must!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

While Mussoorie is the nerve point with all the hustle bustle of the tourist activities, Landour lies quietly reminiscent of a 19th century British suburb.

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

US-UK relationship 'highest level of special': Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

He said Brexit was an "incredible opportunity" and "whatever" the UK did after it left the European Union was "OK with me".

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Greg Abel and Ajit Jain would be prime candidates

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton registers her first 'win' by four votes to two against Trump.