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Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

Bigg Boss 13: Will Shefali add to the drama?

Bigg Boss 13: Will Shefali add to the drama?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Three contestants got evicted on Bigg Boss 13, and were replaced by wild card entrants.

'Actors are very stupid'

'Actors are very stupid'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'I am most happy about the memes of Thor and me; that was so cool!' 'I showed my wife one where my face was photoshopped on Thor's body.' 'She loves muscles -- she's always keeps telling me to get muscles.' 'I showed her the photo and told her that the muscle guy has been replaced by the artist.'

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

India's biggest film festival opens!

Top Tamil Albums of 2009

Top Tamil Albums of 2009

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

A look at the top music of Tamil films this year.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I prevent hair loss?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I prevent hair loss?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari, AR Rahman at Mariyaan screening

PIX: Aditi Rao Hydari, AR Rahman at Mariyaan screening

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Dhanush starrer released in theatres on July 19.

Review: Naan Kadavul

Review: Naan Kadavul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Vasan Visual Ventures' Tamil film directed by Bala provides a superb and usually untouched setting for its story, but its screenplay lacks punch.

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Under the new model, the IT services firm will replace the current structure of its various strategic business units, service lines and geographies with four strategic market units and two global business lines.

Rajnikanth blown away by Naan Kadavul

Rajnikanth blown away by Naan Kadavul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

After watching Naan Kadavul, the Tamil super star went to the extent of inviting the director and the actor to his residence to share his thoughts on the movie.

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We are so busy in our lives, there is never any time.'

Review: Gunday is a mess!

Review: Gunday is a mess!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'For all its swagger and insolence, the script is full of silly loopholes, annoying clichs and glaring superficiality.'

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Asia's 1st Soho House opens and look at the stars!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Bolly celebs have a new party place to go to!

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

As markets peak, investors look at exit routes from MFs

As markets peak, investors look at exit routes from MFs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Staggered pull-out will help investors if the market continues to rise.

Balaji returns to KKR as bowling coach

Balaji returns to KKR as bowling coach

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders today named former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji as their bowling coach ahead of the 2017 Indian Premier League. Balaji, who retired from First-Class cricket in September 2016, remains associated with the Tamil Nadu team as its bowling coach. He was an integral part of KKR's bowling line-up from 2011 to 2013, and contributed to the team's victorious campaign in 2012.

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin will host its Silver Jubilee Convention May 9 to May 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

Local BJP leader killed in MP; party cries foul

Local BJP leader killed in MP; party cries foul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The death of Manoj Thakre, 48, came to light three days after another BJP leader was shot dead in Mandsaur, prompting the party to claim that its leaders were being targeted.

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The state has total 8,98,39,600 voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state.

Birthday Special: 10 Best Films of Suriya

Birthday Special: 10 Best Films of Suriya

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Singham actor turns 38 today, July 23.

Must read: How Yami fought dengue

Must read: How Yami fought dengue

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'From the time climbing even four steps on a staircase left me breathless to being here has been quite a task,' the actor wrote on Instagram.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Anurag Kashyap: I don't work in groups; will fight my own battles

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The director talks about his new film Ugly and his newest run-in with the Indian Censor Board.

SAG: Boxers join shooters in gold-hunt, India's medal tally soars

SAG: Boxers join shooters in gold-hunt, India's medal tally soars

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The Indian juggernaut rolled on unabated as the star-studded boxing squad joined the shooters in what is turning out to be an outing of unprecedented dominance by the host country at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Review: Darling is worth a watch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Debutante director Sam Anton's Darling has a decent pace, some excellent comedy and an engaging screenplay, says S Saraswathi.

Sasi Mukund pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Sasi Mukund pulls out of Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Mukund is now the second Indian player to pull out of the tie after Rohan Bopanna had withdrawn due to a shoulder injury.

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A graduate in microbiology with a Master's in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh, Varalakshmi talks about her debut in Kannada cinema

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The deceased was heading one team and hotel owners allegedly attempted to intimidate it to stop the demolition drive, officials said.

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Over 10 Indian start-ups may mop up at least $10 billion in IPO rush

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Over 10 Indian start-ups with total valuations of $84 billion (some are planning fresh fund-raising) are bracing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next 36 months. While the size of their IPOs is under discussion, estimates are that they would together raise a minimum of over $8-10 billion during the initial listing.

Which funds should you invest in after RBI rate hike?

Which funds should you invest in after RBI rate hike?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Invest in liquid funds if you have a horizon of three months, ultra-short-term for six months, and low-duration funds for one year.

Investing in MFs? Dos and don'ts

Investing in MFs? Dos and don'ts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Join us for an online chat with Vidya Bala, Head of Mutual fund research at FundsIndia.com, on Wednesday, August 10, between 2 pm and 3 pm.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Diwali

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Diwali

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Four interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

'I can't sleep worrying about what's going to happen'

'I can't sleep worrying about what's going to happen'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic is going to send an unprecedented number of low-income households deep into poverty,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

'We should not spoil the goodwill a Rajni film title has'

'We should not spoil the goodwill a Rajni film title has'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Vishal Krishna Reddy explains that Naan Sigappu Manithan is not a remake of Rajnikanth's film with the same title.

The Top 10 songs of S P Balasubrahmanyam

The Top 10 songs of S P Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

One of the greatest and most versatile singers of our time, S P Balasubrahmanyam, turned 68 on June 4. We celebrate the singer by listing some of his most memorable songs.

Man arrested for 8-yr-old's rape, murder in Bhopal

Man arrested for 8-yr-old's rape, murder in Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Mohare, who is in his mid-20s, lived close to the girl's home, Kamla Nagar police station in-charge Alok Shrivastava said.

Sports Shorts: Manipur win National women's football for 17th time

Sports Shorts: Manipur win National women's football for 17th time

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Manipur beat defending champions Orissa 3-1 in the final to win the 20th women's National Football Championship for the 17th time, at the Golaghat stadium in Assam, on Monday.