News for 'cinema hall'

Selfiee Trailer: Akshay vs Emraan!

Selfiee Trailer: Akshay vs Emraan!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Akshay and Emraan's first movie outing together seems a good family entertainer with loads of action, drama and comedy.

Twin blasts: Delhi police announce reward

Twin blasts: Delhi police announce reward

Rediff.com24 May 2005

A man was killed and over 70 injured in blasts in two cinema halls in Delhi on Sunday night.

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

The cinema hall will be given within one month of the conclusion of defence evidence in the criminal case pending trial at Patiala House.

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'When the national anthem is played it has to be played for 52 seconds.' 'It is mandatory. It is in the law.' 'One or two seconds here and there is fine when kids sing. But you cannot deliberately stretch the national anthem by singing in long aalaps.'

Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic.

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

'We'll give it our best shot at Oscars'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'I could have never imagined such a day would come and bring light and celebration of light.'

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 73,70,468; over 64 lakh recovered

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 73,70,468; over 64 lakh recovered

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

For eight days in a row, the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar Trailer: Ranbir Rocks. Shraddha Sizzles.

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar Trailer: Ranbir Rocks. Shraddha Sizzles.

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Ranbir and Shraddha's playful chemistry is to watch out for in Luv Rajan's rom-com, predicts Namrata Thakker.

Gunman kills 14 during Dark Knight screening in US

Gunman kills 14 during Dark Knight screening in US

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The gunman, who was in full body armour, targeted a crowded cinema hall in the city of Aurora in Colorado, a suburb of Denver, the FOX news reported quoting local police.

9 Reasons Why We MISS The THEATRES

9 Reasons Why We MISS The THEATRES

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma reminds us why we love going to the movies.

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Hindus are tolerant but why are they tested every time, asks HC on Adipurush

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie Adipurush, saying, "Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time?"

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

After the Supreme Court ruling on playing the national anthem in all movie halls, Veenu Sandhu misses the innocent days when patriotism was part of our being, not a prescribed potion to bring all our problems to an end. And no one told us to 'leave', 'get out' or 'go to Pakistan' if we differed.

Mumbai theatres close advance booking of MNIK

Mumbai theatres close advance booking of MNIK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

There are fears of attacks by Shiv Sena activists before and during the screening of the movie, prompting the move.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

'Why actors choose not to speak up'

'Why actors choose not to speak up'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'You can't allow people to hijack any situation for the sake of political mileage.' 'This is what makes our actors vulnerable.'

Jharkhand extends lockdown till July 31

Jharkhand extends lockdown till July 31

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Considering the seriousness of the situation, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till July 31,' Chief Minister Hemant Soren said in a tweet.

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

Maharashtra allows eateries, malls to operate till 10 pm from Aug 15

Maharashtra allows eateries, malls to operate till 10 pm from Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Further relaxing the Covid-19 curbs, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to allow malls and restaurants to remain open till 10 pm with a 50 per cent capacity from August 15 onwards, provided the entire staff is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Shops are also allowed to operate till 10 pm.

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people while swimming pools have been permitted for use by all in fresh COVID-19 reopening guidelines.

The Top Kannada Films of 2013

The Top Kannada Films of 2013

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

We take a look at the year's finest films from Kannada cinema!

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Police personnel who were present on the spot were injured as they tried to stop the violence.

VIDEO: Twin blasts rock Hyderabad

VIDEO: Twin blasts rock Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

In what appears to be a terrorist outrage, twin bomb blasts rocked the highly crowded area of Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 50 people. The first bomb exploded at a bus stop and two other bombs exploded outside two cinema halls in the same area.

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Padmavati row: Mumbai Police increase Deepika's security after threats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Referring to the nose chopping of 'Surpanakha' in the epic Ramayana, Karni Sena leader Mahipal Singh Makrana said that while Kshatriyas respected women, if the film was not banned and Padukone does not stop inciting sentiments with her provocative language, the Rajputs will not lag behind in acting.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Four Malayalam films to release this Onam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Mr.Marumakan, Friday, Thappana and Run Baby Run are all set to release this festive season.

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra agreed to hear on Tuesday the interim applications of both the states.

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

National anthem in courts? No, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

A bench of justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said it is not inclined to entertain the plea of BJP spokesperson Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay after Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi submitted that the petitioner should file a proper application.

PICS: Twin blasts in Hyderabad's busy market kill 16

PICS: Twin blasts in Hyderabad's busy market kill 16

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

In what appears to be a terrorist outrage, twin bomb blasts rocked the highly crowded area of Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 50 people.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

Blame TV, films for commoditisation of women

Blame TV, films for commoditisation of women

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Whether we like it or not, popular television and cinema culture is what impacts the youngsters of the country the most. I am not advocating censorship but a sense of responsibility in depicting women in the big screen, says Sriram Balasubramanian.

Delhi declares metro, malls, religious places as 'super spreaders'

Delhi declares metro, malls, religious places as 'super spreaders'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Calling malls, cinema halls, weekly markets, metro services and religious places "superspreader" areas, the Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to greatly intensify enforcement of COVID-19 norms in such places in view of a persistent rise in cases in the city.

The amazing true story of Narayana Mandagadde

The amazing true story of Narayana Mandagadde

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Narayana Mandagadde is the subject matter of one of the most awaited releases of the year.

Ghai wants panel for Bengali films

Ghai wants panel for Bengali films

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

'A Salman Khan movie is like a festival'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'It serves the purpose of entertaining the audiences and distracting them from the reality for at least two hours.'

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.

Uphaar case: Court rejects CBI clean chit

Uphaar case: Court rejects CBI clean chit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

A Delhi court rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's report giving a clean chit to former IPS officer Amod Kanth in Uphaar cinema hall fire tragedy, saying there was sufficient evidence to prosecute him for allowing extra seats in the hall where 59 movie-watchers died in a blaze in 1997.

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

''I am not going to force anyone to watch movies. If they want to, they can come and watch.' 'I want to give them the choice that everyone has in the rest of the country.'

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A separate standard operating procedure will be issued by the tourism department for precautions to be taken while operating these establishments, an official release said.