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Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Kareena-Amrita, Alia-Katrina: A toast to Bollywood's BFFs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Happy Friendship Day, folks!

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

'There's a superhero within all of us'

'There's a superhero within all of us'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'If you can live your life with honesty and bravery, then that makes you a superhero.'

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'There are enough LGBTQ people in the industry, so I don't feel like a misfit.'

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

5 Reasons Why Daniel Day-Lewis should not retire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Although famously reclusive and fitful in his creative output, Daniel Day-Lewis's decision to hang up his boots feels both untimely and unexpected.

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Mulk gets a lot of things right, including its vision of the country as a place where underneath the punctilious, forced-secular surface there are volatilities waiting to go off,' says Sreehari Nair.

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

What Alia Bhatt is up to

What Alia Bhatt is up to

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

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

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

With four back to back hits, the shy lad from Chandigarh is an unlikely movie star. Ayushmann Khurrana tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com how it all came together and how he prepares to confront the toughest three months of his life.

'They will kill her if it's a girl'

'They will kill her if it's a girl'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'So they are extracting a price from me for letting me marry their son, is it? Manas, I cannot believe that you subscribe to this view of theirs. This is our child growing in me. It is part of me - girl or boy. Can I just throw it away if it is not a boy?'

The Ruler Who Changed India

The Ruler Who Changed India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sher Shah Suri ruled for only a few years, but his huge influence on India continues six centuries later, reveals Farhat Nasreen.

Review: Inside Out is insightful, intoxicating, incredible

Review: Inside Out is insightful, intoxicating, incredible

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Inside Out is arguably Pixar's finest film, says Raja Sen.

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Wimbledon: Serena looks to build momentum; Djokovic eases into third round

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Seven-time champion Serena Williams endured an unlikely scrap in her Wimbledon opener and will look to shake off more rust in the second round on Thursday when she faces another qualifier in 18-year-old Kaja Juvan.

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Dashing, charismatic and impossibly good looking, a to-the-manor-born superstar who walked the tightrope between mainstream potboilers and arty parallel cinema with amazing grace.'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

Indo-Vietnam talks: Border dispute, defence top agenda

Indo-Vietnam talks: Border dispute, defence top agenda

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

When Vietnam's India born Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh arrives in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, he will have many areas of similar interest to discuss with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

'My teacher wanted to take a selfie after I won the National Award'

'My teacher wanted to take a selfie after I won the National Award'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Ten-year-old Uthara's beautiful rendition of the song Azhagu has won her a National Award.

The coolest traffic cop you'll ever meet

The coolest traffic cop you'll ever meet

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Indore's Ranjeet Singh moonwalks to control the traffic with his iron will and dance moves!

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I enjoy playing different characters, playing people who are different from me, enjoying getting under the skin of a different mindset.' Malavikaa Nair gets candid about her latest film Kalyana Vaibhogame.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

'You can't be mediocre when Tiger's there'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'With Tiger, you always need to be on your toes and always ready to dance.'

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

'Manmohan Singh is a sweet man'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Whenever you see him on television or anywhere else, he gives off grandfatherly vibes.'

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Review: London Bridge is a sloppy love story

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

London Bridge is an usual romance between a poor guy who has come up the hard way and a rich princess who falls for him.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

'I've got a couple of offers from Hollywood'

'I've got a couple of offers from Hollywood'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'I feel very lucky that people have noticed my work.'

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Ahana Deol gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

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

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Arvind Kejriwal: His own worst enemy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The street-fighter is back and the introspecting, sparingly speaking avatar of Kejriwal has gone on an extended recess. In this grime of heightened Delhi politics, all the good work done by the Delhi government may go down the drain, warns Sudhir Bisht.

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'I never wanted to be a niche actor; I want to be a commercial star heroine.'

How I Met My Mother

How I Met My Mother

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'After having rejected and sometimes also being rejected by 32 men in my unsuccessful journey to matrimony, I prayed that it would be love at first sight with motherhood,' says Priya Ramanathan.

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

How Shah Rukh beat Letterman at his game

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is about the journey of non-dancers'

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is about the journey of non-dancers'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

'Virat Kohli is pretty good at dancing. Dwayne Bravo is an outstanding dancer. Harbhajan (Singh) and Yuvraj (Singh) dance really well.' Irfan Pathan gets ready to dance on Jhalak Dhikhhla Jaa 8.

'Chef is easily the most difficult film I've made'

'Chef is easily the most difficult film I've made'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Raja Krishna Menon, who had directed Airlift before he moved to Chef, shares his movie experiences.

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Despicable Me 3 Review: A zany joyride of retro and reunions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Whether you're a kid, accompanying one or neither of the two, there are still lots of reasons to catch Despicable Me 3, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: The Man From UNCLE is a superbly stylish romp

Review: The Man From UNCLE is a superbly stylish romp

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Man From UNCLE is as lovingly tailored as they come, says Raja Sen.

All-party delegation has mammoth task after losing credibility: Omar

All-party delegation has mammoth task after losing credibility: Omar

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said such efforts have lost credibility as there has hardly been any follow-up after similar visits in the past.

Review: Luv U Soniyo is very predictable

Review: Luv U Soniyo is very predictable

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

You may like Luv U Soniyo more for its comedy than the romance, writes Nadisha Daniel.