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Guess Who's Debuting In Gurinder's Christmas Karma?

Guess Who's Debuting In Gurinder's Christmas Karma?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Starring Kunal Nayyar, Christmas Karma is a present day take on Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, with its three ghosts played by Eva Longoria, Billy Porter and Boy George.

Christmas Karma Review: Over The Top

Christmas Karma Review: Over The Top

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Christmas Karma narrowly misses being a highway pile up, mainly because its heart is in the right place, believes Deepa Gahlot.

Chetan Bhagat, India's Charles Dickens

Chetan Bhagat, India's Charles Dickens

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Characters that populate his novels, preoccupations they have, ambitions they nurse and obstacles they encounter are all endearingly those of today's real-life India, says Ajit Balakrishnan

Charles Dicken's letter calling dad 'jackass' to fetch 3k

Charles Dicken's letter calling dad 'jackass' to fetch 3k

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

English writer Charles Dickens branded his own father a "jackass" for his recklessness with money, according to a newly discovered letter.

In pix: A fashion show inspired by Charles Dickens

In pix: A fashion show inspired by Charles Dickens

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

What transpires when a novel inspires a fashion show.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

B-I-Z-A-R-R-E Fashion Moments!

B-I-Z-A-R-R-E Fashion Moments!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

All that was not sane and sober at Milan Fashion Week.

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer. Idris Elba is back in action. Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations this week.

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Folks, pick up a Charles Dickens' classic today. What better way to wish the Great Man on his 200th Birthday!

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Comfort and chemistry go hand in hand, so Tabu's versatile vigour and Devgn's brooding intensity has regularly complemented their working styles in solidarity and conflict.

Can You Watch So Many OTT Shows This Week?

Can You Watch So Many OTT Shows This Week?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

You'll need an extra pair of eyes for the content flood on OTT this week.

Fitoor set for a Valentines Day 2016 release

Fitoor set for a Valentines Day 2016 release

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The film stars Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur in lead roles.

Hereafter makes the supernatural sound 'cool'

Hereafter makes the supernatural sound 'cool'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Without getting pedagogical or making it sound like a spiritual discourse on life after death, Hereafter uses its plot to go beyond what is expected.

Top 25 Bollywood Scenes That Made Us Cry

Top 25 Bollywood Scenes That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Here's looking at the most heartbreaking moments in Hindi films.

Highs and lows mark 2010 India

Highs and lows mark 2010 India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

If the economy revived with steady growth, inflation remained a concern and reforms were sluggish.

Tattered infrastructure: How Indian cities can become world class!

Tattered infrastructure: How Indian cities can become world class!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

A McKinsey report on urbanisation is a wake-up call for India.

Churchill 'pigheaded', Dickens 'arrogant'

Churchill 'pigheaded', Dickens 'arrogant'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

Graphologists have studied the handwritings of politicians, monarchs and philosophers in documents exhibited for the first time by The National Archives in Kew, southwest London.

The Rediff Review: Nicholas Nickleby

The Rediff Review: Nicholas Nickleby

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

What to WATCH on OTT

What to WATCH on OTT

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Intrigue filled whodunits, slice-of-life dramas, fast-paced animation, Sukanya Verma tells us what you can catch on OTT this week.

Why Fitoor went horribly wrong

Why Fitoor went horribly wrong

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'Fitoor was never meant to be Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapoor's story. In Gattu's screenplay, the dramatic conflict centred on the characters played by Tabu and Katrina.'

Rekha's newest star fan in Bollywood

Rekha's newest star fan in Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The veteran actress is shooting for Abhishek Kapoor's Fitoor.

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'Communalism was the biggest enemy of a free society and Bhagat Singh imagined a future without it. Did we succeed in bringing alive such a future?'

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in governance of global institutions.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

It's wrap for Farah Ki Dawaat!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Bollywood's half-yearly report: The BAD STUFF!

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Melania's White House Christmas decorations are magical!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations, choosing the theme 'Time-honoured traditions' -- a nod to 200 years of traditions at the executive mansion -- for her design aesthetic. The decorations include 53 Christmas trees, 71 Christmas wreaths, more than 12,000 ornaments and a 160 kg gingerbread reproduction of the White House.

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'His humble words are no substitute for a clear vision for the future of the country. But humility has its own power, its own impact.' 'And it's probably more than that of a monogrammed suit,' says Shuma Raha.

Like Priyanka's look in Dil Dhadakne Do?

Like Priyanka's look in Dil Dhadakne Do?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction during his career with a sharp critique of established religion and politicians characterising much of his work.

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Kerala-born businessman is the latest in a slew of foreign buyers who have shaken off mounting fears of a 'Brexit' from the European Union

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

Anushka Sharma shoots for Sultan

Anushka Sharma shoots for Sultan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

First look: Katrina, Aditya and Tabu in Fitoor

First look: Katrina, Aditya and Tabu in Fitoor

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Aishwarya, Tabu, Kajol, Shilpa: Hotties in 40s!

Aishwarya, Tabu, Kajol, Shilpa: Hotties in 40s!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The 40s brigade is gorgeous and really, ageless.

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Spotted: Deepika, on the sets of xXx

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'People were apprehensive when I cast Nawaz. Especially after Sacred Games, people told me you are diminishing Manto.' 'But he is an actor and actors don't diminish.'