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Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Review: The Smurfs is cliched and magicless

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film leaves little for it to be recommended.

Assam: 2 killed in landslide after heavy rains

Assam: 2 killed in landslide after heavy rains

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A mother and her youngest son were killed when their house caved under the pressure of a landslide in Kahilipara hill area of Guwahati city late on Tuesday night after a heavy downpour. According to the police, Anita Saikia, 38, and her youngest son Krishna Saikia, 3, were killed when their house was damaged due to the landslide that occurred at around 10.30 pm.

Review: Tutiya Dil is an honest film

Review: Tutiya Dil is an honest film

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The film is well written and catches the viewers off-guard.

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Great performaces from the remarkable cast will get you hooked to this one.

Review: Rivaaz is tragically funny

Review: Rivaaz is tragically funny

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Nothing in the film makes much sense.

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Fake pilots: Ex-BJP minister's son among 4 booked

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The Rajasthan anti-corruption bureau has registered a case against the son of former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Madan Dilawar and three others for procuring commercial pilot licenses by allegedly furnishing fake documents.

Review: Ragini MMS is terrifyingly real

Review: Ragini MMS is terrifyingly real

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The film is immensely watcable for the cold fright it inspires.

Vice Admiral Verma files fresh plea against supersession

Vice Admiral Verma files fresh plea against supersession

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Verma also sought quashing of a note issued by the defence ministry rejecting his plea against Singh's appointment.

Video: Skydiving in Italy's oldest drop zone

Video: Skydiving in Italy's oldest drop zone

Rediff.com3 May 2011

We invited readers to share their vacation videos with us. Share yours too!

Review: Source Code is an amusing mind bender

Review: Source Code is an amusing mind bender

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The film chooses to go for an audience-stimulating climax.

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

What does the new CAT pattern mean for you?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Ankur Agarwal, a guest author and an IIM Lucknow alumnus discusses the implications of the new CAT exam pattern.

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

India football coach Bob Houghton denied the racial abuse charges leveled against him by the All India Football Federation, terming them 'baseless', in a written submission made before a three-member panel of the national federation.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Mairaj-Rashmmi bag gold at Asian Shotgun C'ship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The Indian duo edged the Chinese pair of Liu Jiangchi and Gao Jianmei 28-27 in the gold-medal match.

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Review: Damadamm could have been better without Himesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

It's best to stay away from Himesh's latest attempt at acting.

Jhunjhunwala-backed firms plan share sales

Jhunjhunwala-backed firms plan share sales

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Revival in demand for IPOs has prompted the companies to tap primary market.

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Sanjay Dutt: Maanyata doesn't interfere with my work too much

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sanjay Dutt talks about playing the devil in Agneepath, and much more.

Actors we'd like to see in these Hollywood remakes

Actors we'd like to see in these Hollywood remakes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

We recreate Hollywood magic with Bollywood masala.

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Jagrat Desai and Sasha Goradia both complement each other, for appalling acting.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Review: I Am Singh is laughably amateur

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

We don't know how a film like this makes it to the theatres, without the exercise of any quality control.

Review: Chatur Singh Two Star is so bad it's good

Review: Chatur Singh Two Star is so bad it's good

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The film makes The Pink Panther seem like the Godfather of slapstick.

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Miley Na Miley Hum is old 1990's mish-mash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Stay away from this film.

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Watching KBC with the man who won Rs 5 crores

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Sitting in his hotel room, Sushil Kumar re-lived all his emotions of winning Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5.

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Remo D'souza's level-headed direction keeps the film uplifted.

Review: Bheja Fry 2  is hollow and brain-numbing

Review: Bheja Fry 2 is hollow and brain-numbing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Misidentifying the film's seductive wrapping to contain a bustling firecracker would be inviting dissatisfaction.

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Indians on show on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

It's a big day for India today as medals will be few good ties away from the athletes at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Omi Vaidya: I am in a very exciting phase

Omi Vaidya: I am in a very exciting phase

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Omi Vaidya talks about his upcoming film, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

How to benefit from low expense ratios of ETFs

How to benefit from low expense ratios of ETFs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

One risk of investing in a very low-cost ETF is if a fund house runs it at below cost, it could close it if it fails to attract institutional money

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Having grown swiftly since the acquisition of Flipkart by Walmart in 2018, it was looking at a valuation of $10 billion. However, factors such as lack of diversification, new e-commerce and data policies, as well as the overall investment environment, have slowed the process.

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.

Review: Bubblegum is sweet

Review: Bubblegum is sweet

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The film refrains from becoming a victim of Bollywood's fast and fabricated version of teenage crisis.

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Chicago's Apna Ghar celebrates 20 years of service

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Shyam Benegal, whose films like Ankur, Bhumika and Mandi have celebrated women trying to take control of their destinies, delivered the keynote speech at the 20th anniversary gala of Apna Ghar on November 14.

'I don't want to make cutesy, candy-floss romance'

'I don't want to make cutesy, candy-floss romance'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The Dev D actor talks about his upcoming film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

SheetalBhabhi.com is ridiculous

SheetalBhabhi.com is ridiculous

Rediff.com30 May 2011

The film is a shoddy attempt at conveying any kind of message, or anything sensible.

'I would not go to Mallika Sherawat's extent'

'I would not go to Mallika Sherawat's extent'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Actress Shraddha Das talks about her romantic comedy Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Shyam Benegal on the effects of corporate funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Veteran director Shyam Benegal discusses with P Rajendran how corporate funding has helped transform the Indian film industry.

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

BSP's Bihar candidates' list includes caste names!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday released its list of 125 candidates with caste names for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.