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T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

T20 World Cup: Why A Super Over Finish Is Brutal & Heartbreaking

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The T20 format is built on speed and the ability to think on one's toes, but a Super Over finish is like a diamond that will sparkle forever, points out K R Nayar.

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

BAFTAs Recognise Dharmendra's Passing

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Legendary actor-director Robert Redford, best known for films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All The President's Men and Ordinary People, has passed away at the age of 89.

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'On the editing table, we would be salivating on how she maintains her continuity to perfection on each take.' 'I have seen this with Shah Rukh sir and I observed the same level of precision with Rasika.'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music. A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What Gandhi, Alfred Hitchcock Have In Common

What Gandhi, Alfred Hitchcock Have In Common

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

From historical characters to sportsmen, onscreen adaptations of fascinating icons has led to critically-acclaimed fare and a clean sweep at award functions. But what's truly astonishing is when an artist resembles the actual deal so much; it's hard to tell them apart.

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Seen These WONDERFUL Films?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Where Hollywood Classics Come To Life

Where Hollywood Classics Come To Life

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

A sneak preview ahead of the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Why Merry Christmas Left Me Feeling Shortchanged

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

If you have never seen Sriram Raghavan fly, you would hardly realise that this time, he is happy in his cage, this time he isn't reaching for the skies, notes Sreehari Nair.

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Thrillers, scams, cults and corruption, things get pretty intense on OTT this week.

Graphic designer Saul Bass immortalised with a doodle

Graphic designer Saul Bass immortalised with a doodle

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The search engine giant pays American graphic designer and filmmaker a tribute

Karan Johar's obsession with red

Karan Johar's obsession with red

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The leading ladies in the all his films have always graced the colour.

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The movie is a unashamed re-worked version of Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers in a Train.

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A handful of his superb movies like Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious are available on Blu-ray.

Anthony Hopkins: I felt very honoured to play Hitchcock

Anthony Hopkins: I felt very honoured to play Hitchcock

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Anthony Hopkins tells us how he became Hitchcock.

Coming soon: Hitchcock, Freddy Mercury on screen!

Coming soon: Hitchcock, Freddy Mercury on screen!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Raja Sen lists ten promising biopics that he's excitedly looking forward to.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actress nominees

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actress nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Meryl Streep stands a very good chance of winning this year.

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actor nominees

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actor nominees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Raja Sen tells us who could come out on top when Oscar Awards take place come February 26.

SRK 'honoured' in Hollywood

SRK 'honoured' in Hollywood

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The actor's lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood on Friday.

Celebrating 50 years of Hitchcock's Psycho

Celebrating 50 years of Hitchcock's Psycho

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

We celebrate by looking at some things we might not have known about Hitch's most famous movie.

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".

Ninagaagi Kaadiruve is an amateurish attempt

Ninagaagi Kaadiruve is an amateurish attempt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Watch this Kannada film only if you do not have any other alternative.

Stay away from Anamika

Stay away from Anamika

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Anamika borrows heavy inspiration from Daphne du Maurier's novel, Rebecca, which was brilliantly adapted into a Oscar-winning mystery by Alfred Hitchcock and hauntingly interpreted under Biren Nag's direction in the Waheeda Rehman-Biswajeet B/W classic, Kohra.

Strangers achieves a rare feat

Strangers achieves a rare feat

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Watch Strangers to relish the independent update on a revered classic.

How well do you know Sanjay Dutt?

How well do you know Sanjay Dutt?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Take this quiz and find out!

What's your favourite thriller?

What's your favourite thriller?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Tell us.

Elle Macpherson lingerie ad banned in Britain

Elle Macpherson lingerie ad banned in Britain

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

In the advertisement the Australian supermodel is shown seen through a keyhole dressed only in a bra and panty.

Getting to know Hitchcock

Getting to know Hitchcock

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Quiz: Dutt's brother in Naam?

Quiz: Dutt's brother in Naam?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Take the Rediff Movies Quiz and see how much you know Hindi cinema!

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

10 BEST Bollywood Mystery Movies

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma lists the best mystery movies this past decade.