News for 'cinema-hall'

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in the area, which is the headquarters of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.

Priyanka Chopra gets nostalgic

Priyanka Chopra gets nostalgic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

When movies changed its NAME!

When movies changed its NAME!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The title of Akshay Kumar's horror comedy was changed from Laxmmi Bomb to Laxmii only a few days before its release on November 9. But this has happened many times before.

'I don't do things to grab attention'

'I don't do things to grab attention'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'I always feel that if I have not done anything in the past year, people will probably forget me.'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Militants blow up pipeline in Assam

Militants blow up pipeline in Assam

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The banned United Liberation Front of Asom struck on the eve of Independence Day on Saturday exploding a bomb at a cinema hall and blowing up an oil pipeline in Dhubri and Dibrugarh districts of Assam, official sources said.

Box Office: Angrezi Medium out of theatres

Box Office: Angrezi Medium out of theatres

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Cinema halls have been ordered to shut down in many cities after the COVID-19 scare, so films are being screened only at a limited number of cinemas.

Terror alert: Delhi police steps up vigil

Terror alert: Delhi police steps up vigil

Rediff.com1 May 2010

The Delhi police stepped up vigil against the backdrop of several countries including the US and Australia issuing alerts about "imminent" terror strikes in the city.

The painter who loved driving his Ferrari in Dubai

The painter who loved driving his Ferrari in Dubai

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The genius of M F Husain may have passed away but his legend lives on in Dubai, a city he loved and spent a lot of time in, and more interestingly drove around in his red Ferrari.

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.

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

'Film business is not going anywhere'

'Film business is not going anywhere'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'This is a blip in the 100-year history of cinema.'

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night announced a statewide curfew in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14. However, he clarified, essential services were exempt from the curbs.

Security blanket over Delhi after terror alert

Security blanket over Delhi after terror alert

Rediff.com2 May 2010

The National Capital remained under a security blanket in the wake of alerts of "imminent" terror strikes, with Delhi Police deploying a major chunk of its manpower on the streets and crowded commercial centres.

Raj-Uddhav effect: Marathi films in 40 multiplexes

Raj-Uddhav effect: Marathi films in 40 multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Raj Thackeray had on August 10 directed all multiplex owners to screen Marathi films at prime time.

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.

Chat@3: The Andaz Apna Apna quiz with Sukanya Verma

Chat@3: The Andaz Apna Apna quiz with Sukanya Verma

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Test your filmi gyan, right here!

Pak panel seeks ban on Indian TV channels

Pak panel seeks ban on Indian TV channels

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Monday urged the government to ban Indian television channels beamed by cable networks if restrictions on Pakistani channels are not eased in the neighbouring country. The panel reiterated an earlier recommendation for banning Indian channels if restrictions on Pakistani channels were not eased by the neighbouring country. Pakistani cable networks beam nearly all top Indian entertainment channels, which are very popular with viewers.

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Easing of restrictions came even as Maharashtra continues to registered a record number of new coronavirus cases with no flattening of curve in sight in the state.

Vote! The best star ads

Vote! The best star ads

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Will it be funny Aamir, coy Mallika or impressive Big B? You decide!

Tharoor writes letter to PM on coronavirus outbreak

Tharoor writes letter to PM on coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a letter to the prime minister, Tharoor said the country was at a "critical stage" in its campaign against the virus and expert-level groups such as the Indian Council of Medical Research have pointed out that efforts must be targeted at preventing the third phase of transmission of this virus.

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.

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Most states choose to extend Covid curbs, with a few relaxations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Almost all states and Union Territories have extended the curbs which they first started imposing in mid-April as the second COVID wave hit the country.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

MNIK faces Bajrang Dal protest in Orissa

MNIK faces Bajrang Dal protest in Orissa

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The screening of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer My Name is Khan was stopped in two major cities of Orissa following protest by the Bajrang Dal even as fans enjoyed the film amid tight security at other places.

Actual number of COVID-19 cases 4 times higher: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Actual number of COVID-19 cases 4 times higher: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Testing only those with symptoms is not such a great idea. A lot of asymptomatic people are also positive. Its also important to do some amount of random testing in the clusters. You need to do lot more testing. The more you test, the more positives you get. Only redeeming feature is that the number of those getting into ICU or dying is not huge, she said.

Want to wed Lalu's sons? Girls who visit malls may not apply

Want to wed Lalu's sons? Girls who visit malls may not apply

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Rabri Devi, the former Bihar chief minister, is looking for 'good looking' and 'homely bahus' for her minister sons -- Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejaswi Prasad Yadav.

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The weekend lockdown will start from 8 pm on Fridays and last till 7 am on Mondays. Besides, prohibitory orders will be in force during daytime on weekdays, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement.

Jo Bole screening stopped

Jo Bole screening stopped

Rediff.com23 May 2005

The decision has been taken in view of the Delhi blasts.

Swine flu toll mounts to 17; schools, theatres shut in Mumbai

Swine flu toll mounts to 17; schools, theatres shut in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Swine flu on Wednesday claimed five more lives, four of them in worst-hit Pune alone, taking the countrywide toll to 17 even as authorities in Mumbai shut down schools and colleges for a week and cinema halls for three days to check the spread of the virus.

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

BJP Tactics Won't Cut Much Ice In TN

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Hindutva social media continues to present the DMK especially as anti-god, anti-Hindu and anti-Brahmin. The strategy did not work in the past, it has not worked in the present, and would not work in the future, as a massive vote-getter, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: New Moon lacks soul

Review: New Moon lacks soul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Strictly for Twihards.

Will Padmaavat be released in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?

Will Padmaavat be released in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

While the Supreme Court has cleared the decks for the release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie, there is uncertainty over whether it would be screened in the three states, as some multiplexes and single-screen cinemas fear the repercussions.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the movie

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the movie

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The famous vampire sitcom ran for 6 years on TV will be seen on the big screen very soon.

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Mumbai saw an average 46 per cent decline in congestion during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. New Delhi's data also showed an average 34 per cent decline in congestion during morning.

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Over 29 lakh tourists visited the Statue of Unity, located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, since it was inaugurated and this generated a revenue of Rs 82.51 crore, the government had told the assembly in December last year

Be smart and proactive while combating coronavirus: Rohit

Be smart and proactive while combating coronavirus: Rohit

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

India opener Rohit Sharma on Monday advised people to be be smart and proactive in their fight against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Various state governments in the country have ordered closures of schools, malls, cinema halls in a bid to avoid gatherings while also asking people to practice social distancing.

A GPS navigator for Rs 11,990

A GPS navigator for Rs 11,990

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Maps and GPS navigation services provider MapmyIndia on Monday launched its new navigation gadget, which is equipped with maps of 401 cities, priced at Rs 11,990.

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Why weekend box-office stars can't make it in 21st century TN politics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Uphaar: Court upholds conviction

Uphaar: Court upholds conviction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the conviction of real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal in the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy case.