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When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

'Action will be taken against Shiv Sena hooligans'

'Action will be taken against Shiv Sena hooligans'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The Maharashtra Minister enjoyed SRK's latest release, MNIK.

Shoot like a pro with your digital camera

Shoot like a pro with your digital camera

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Simple tips on how to get the best out of your digital camera.

Loved The Notebook? Here's more!

Loved The Notebook? Here's more!

Rediff.com5 May 2010

One of the most prolific writers has been Nicholas Sparks. Almost half his books have been made into films and both are equally successful. Here's a look at the film adaptations of his popular works.

Bollywood's secret passions, revealed!

Bollywood's secret passions, revealed!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Here are some little known facts about our well known celebs.

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

'I wasn't after money, I wasn't chasing stardom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'I don't celebrate my success and that's why I don't moan my failures.'

No headway in producer, multiplex talks

No headway in producer, multiplex talks

Rediff.com6 May 2009

From June onwards, millions of Bollywood buffs may now have to watch the new Hindi films at the 8,000-plus single-screen theatres across the country and not in multiplexes. This is because the talks between Bollywood producers and multiplex owners have broken down over sharp differences in the terms and conditions of the proposed revenue sharing agreements.

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

2009: Bollywood's year of blahs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The year has been an exceptionally unremarkable year for Hindi film buffs.

'An attractive boss is distracting'

'An attractive boss is distracting'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Advice: Earn juniors' respect, so that your looks cease to matter so much

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Like this version of Amitabh?

Indian chef wins British award

Indian chef wins British award

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

An award-winning Indian chef, whose Kerala-style fish curry has wowed many food buffs in London, has won the overall winner title in the prestigious South Wales Echo Food and Drink Awards. Kerala-origin Anand George, whose Cardiff-based Mint and Mustard restaurant won the House of Commons Tiffin Cup for 2008, scooped the overall prize for the Best Indian Restaurant in South Wales.

Himesh, the action hero!

Himesh, the action hero!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The singer surprised everyone on the sets of Karzzz when he performed a number of action stunts that inlcuded jumps and flying kicks ala Bruce Lee -- all in one take!

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.

Dasavathaaram is spectacular

Dasavathaaram is spectacular

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

A mind-boggling effort from Kamal Hassan-Ravi Kumar duo. It is difficult to select the best of the ten roles that Kamal has essayed in this superbly crafted technical effort. Himesh Reshamiya's music is the only average fare in the film while technically and aesthetically the film stands up to the present international standards.

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Ramzan, variety of food and innovative Iftars

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.

Pregnant Kidman poses nude for magazine

Pregnant Kidman poses nude for magazine

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Pregnant Nicole Kidman has reportedly followed in the footsteps of Demi Moore, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and posed in the buff for a magazine cover.

L K Advani wishes Rahman

L K Advani wishes Rahman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The whole world is goning ga-ga over Slumdog Millionaire's victory at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. L K Advani congratulated the team for winning eight Oscars.

Stolen Indian artefacts recovered from Christie's in US

Stolen Indian artefacts recovered from Christie's in US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Federal authorities in the United States have seized two valuable artefacts stolen from India valued at about $450,000 (Rs 3 crore) from the premier auction house Christie's, just days before a scheduled auction of the items as part of planned festivities to celebrate Asia week.

The Ghajini craze

The Ghajini craze

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Ever twiddled your fingers in anticipation of Friday? Love the sound of 'First day first show'? Will defend your beloved movie even if it means challenging your boss? Judge people by their favourite film? Consider samosa, popcorn, coke as cinema cuisine? Congratulations, you're a certified-to-the-point-of-no-return film buff!

Nandita Das' Firaaq wins award

Nandita Das' Firaaq wins award

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Actress Nandita Das' directorial debut 'Firaaq' has won a special prize at the 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, before its release here.

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Move over Orkut & Facebook, here's Flockpod

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The software called Flockpod, developed by Herbinger Group, enables a user to express his or her opinion over information provided on a particular web page (his own or that of his friends).

'Dhoni didn't want Ganguly'

'Dhoni didn't want Ganguly'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

The Cricket Association of Bengal described the left-hander's sacking as "grave injustice" and said it would lodge a strong protest to BCCI.

Pillay, Pargat, Ashok Kumar 'Walk for Hockey'

Pillay, Pargat, Ashok Kumar 'Walk for Hockey'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

Several former Olympians were among around 6,000 sports buffs who took part in a colourful 'Walk for Hockey' to kick start the centenary celebrations of the Bengal Hockey Association in Kolkata on Sunday. A galaxy of Indian hockey legends including Leslie Claudius, Keshav Dutt, Gurbux Singh, Jaswant Rajput, Ashok Kumar, Pargat Singh and Dhanraj Pillay rode on well decked-up phaetons to create awareness about the national game and revive hockey in the state.

Assam: Rhino abode ready to welcome tourists

Assam: Rhino abode ready to welcome tourists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The park will be opened on Thursday although the authorities were yet to complete the flood-damage repair works. Three waves of floods from the River Brahmaputra left a trail of destruction inside the park. Most of its roads and bridges were left in shambles by the flood waters.

Bipasha's short and sexy combo!

Bipasha's short and sexy combo!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The actress, who happens to be the new face of the sports brand, teamed up with dashing cricketer Yuvraj Singh for an outdoor campaign for the brand.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

Indian armyman eyes Guinness record

Indian armyman eyes Guinness record

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

An army man, a hard-core football buff, is eyeing a place in the Guinness record books through his juggling skills that had already won him accolades from top army brass and the Jharkhand sports minister.

Coffee linked to lower risk of heart attack

Coffee linked to lower risk of heart attack

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

A new research has revealed that drinking up to six cups of coffee a day has no negative effect on the health of a person and it could reduce the risk of women dying from fatal heart attacks by almost 25%.

When movies took a back seat to cricket

When movies took a back seat to cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Blame it on the Indian Premier League cricket frenzy or a string of recent flops, this peak summer season for movie buffs is turning out to be a low-key affair with filmmakers preferring to keep away from new releases.

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.

Law can't treat Sanjay differently: Lord Desai

Law can't treat Sanjay differently: Lord Desai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Answering questions on Wednesday night at a function at the Nehru Centre where his wife Kishwar Desai's book Darlingji The True Love Story of Nargis & Sunil Dutt was launched, Lord Desai said, "It would be outrageous if he got treatment different from the other accused in the case. Just because we love Sanjay Dutt does not mean the law can treat him differently. This has to be left to the court. Otherwise, it will be presumed that actors can do anything and get away."

Who dismissed Tendulkar in his first ODI?

Who dismissed Tendulkar in his first ODI?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

A quiz for all you Sachin Tendulkar fans.

Jab We Met or No Smoking? Tell us!

Jab We Met or No Smoking? Tell us!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Tell Us

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

Spotlight on India at Cannes

Spotlight on India at Cannes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Besides the presence of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, Indian producers and distributors are all set to promote Indian films at the Cannes Film Festival.

'I get put off by copied plots'

'I get put off by copied plots'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Johnny Gaddaar director Sriram Raghavan on the blast he had making the film.

How to avoid tax inquiries

How to avoid tax inquiries

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Buying new cellphone could result in a tax inquiry. Here's how you can avoid the tax man's attention.

Saasanam: Truly memorable!

Saasanam: Truly memorable!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Inzamam, Dravid rubbish match-fixing allegations

Inzamam, Dravid rubbish match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Inzamam reacted with uncharacteristic anger, as did India's vice-captain Rahul Dravid when told of speculation that bookies might have influenced the 2-2 score in the ODI series.