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Investing In Property? Read This

Investing In Property? Read This

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Buying makes sense for those planning to stay in a city for at least 7 to 10 years. Financial preparedness is crucial.

Why Ram Gopal Varma Was Ashamed After Watching Satya

Why Ram Gopal Varma Was Ashamed After Watching Satya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'I've never seen Ramuji cry... even when his father passed away.' 'But after the special screening of Satya, he was crying.'

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate...

What's taking the sheen off Sivakasi's firecracker sales?

What's taking the sheen off Sivakasi's firecracker sales?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi until January 1, the government's refusal to grant licences for sales in Karnataka, and restrictions in the Noida region are adversely affecting the business of manufacturers in Tamil Nadu's Sivakasi, which produces over 90 per cent of India's fireworks. According to industry players, demand has decreased by 20 per cent compared to last year. Moreover, the ban on the use of barium nitrate and the manufacturing and sale of joint fireworks is also impacting demand.

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

All about Khamoshi

All about Khamoshi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

All you wanted to know about Khamoshi.

PIX: Sonakshi watches a film with her mum!

PIX: Sonakshi watches a film with her mum!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Bollywood gets ready for its latest release!

Khamoshi Review: No thrills, no scares!

Khamoshi Review: No thrills, no scares!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Khamoshi is very predictable, warns Namrata Thakker.

Ajith finishes shooting for Billa 2

Ajith finishes shooting for Billa 2

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The film is prequel to the first film.

'Making Billa 2 was a fascinating experience'

'Making Billa 2 was a fascinating experience'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Director Chakri Toleti talks about the making of Billa 2.

Does Sonakshi look HOT? VOTE!

Does Sonakshi look HOT? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Sona looks gorgeous, and she knows it!

Look who's watching Welcome To New York

Look who's watching Welcome To New York

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Yet another film screening in the city!

President Mukherjee confers Padma awards

President Mukherjee confers Padma awards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The number of Padma awardees this year is 89, which includes seven recipients each for Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

Like the new Billa 2 trailer? VOTE!

Like the new Billa 2 trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Take this poll now!

Abida Parveen survives motorway accident

Abida Parveen survives motorway accident

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The Pakistani singer was travelling from Lahore to Islamabad.

Review: Billa 2 fails to meet the expectations

Review: Billa 2 fails to meet the expectations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

It is difficult to find a riveting screenplay, characterisation or much logic in the movie.

First Look: Swathi & Nikhil in Swamy Ra Ra

First Look: Swathi & Nikhil in Swamy Ra Ra

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The film is a romance and action entertainer.

First Look: Swathi & Nikhil in Swamy Ra Ra

First Look: Swathi & Nikhil in Swamy Ra Ra

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The film is a romance and action entertainer.

Meet the villian of Ajith's Billa 2

Meet the villian of Ajith's Billa 2

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The film is set for an April 2012 release.

'I didn't dream of a career in films'

'I didn't dream of a career in films'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Parvathy Omanakuttan talks about making her debut in films.

Meenakshi Dixit joins the cast of Billa 2

Meenakshi Dixit joins the cast of Billa 2

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The film already boasts of a string of beauties.

COMING UP: June movie releases

COMING UP: June movie releases

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

In the mix of masala flicks that will release this month, including Bharat, there is a serious Ayushmann Khurrana movie as well!

Meet the stylish villain of Billa 2

Meet the stylish villain of Billa 2

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Vidyut Jamwal was praised for his performance in Force.

Miss World runner-up in Billa 2

Miss World runner-up in Billa 2

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Parvathy Omanakuttan has replaced Huma Quereshi in the film.

Kamal, Mohanlal in Tamil's A Wednesday

Kamal, Mohanlal in Tamil's A Wednesday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Kamal will enact Naseeruddin Shah's role while Mohanlal will take on Anupam Kher in the Tamil version titled Unniapol Oruvan.

PHOTOS: PM addresses 'Sawasdee Modi' event in Bangkok

PHOTOS: PM addresses 'Sawasdee Modi' event in Bangkok

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

A few glimpses of the event that was a reminiscent of 'Howdy, Modi' that was held in Houston in September.

Unnai Pol... A rocking Tamil remake of A Wednesday

Unnai Pol... A rocking Tamil remake of A Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Kamal Haasan and UTV Motion Pictures' Tamil remake of A Wednesday directed by Ckari Toleti addresses serious issues with a swift-paced screenplay and brilliant performances.

'Kamalji gave me 100 per cent control'

'Kamalji gave me 100 per cent control'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Debutant director Chakri Toleti on directing Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal in Pol Oruvan, the Tamil version of A Wednesday.

Shruti Haasan's rocking debut as music composer

Shruti Haasan's rocking debut as music composer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The singer and actress' debut as music composer for her father's Tamil production, Unnai Pol Oruvan is promising.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The exchange of fire between the two sides in Noushera sector continued for nearly four hours.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed the king, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said in a televised address.

J&K: Three ultras killed, 2 civilians abducted

J&K: Three ultras killed, 2 civilians abducted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

Militants abducted two persons Abdul Majid Khan and Shabir Ahmad Reshi alias Tober from their houses at Lamad-Bernai in Qazigund area of Anantnag district Monday night.

Ammunition with poison head recovered in J&K

Ammunition with poison head recovered in J&K

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

It was recovered when a hideout was busted on Wednesday during search operations at Chakri forest in the Mandi-Loran area of Poonch district.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

Box Office: Baaghi 2 is a hit

Box Office: Baaghi 2 is a hit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Tiger Shroff-Disha Patani starrer saw an outstanding opening weekend.

Box Office: Hichki opens slowly, improves over weekend

Box Office: Hichki opens slowly, improves over weekend

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.