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10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Review: Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a decent watch

Review: Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a decent watch

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein is a thriller with many twists, writes Jahnavi Patel.

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'Pay-for-delay' settlements between drug patent-holders and generics manufacturers to delay the launch of cheaper generic medicine are increasingly being scrutinised by antitrust regulators

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Anurag Kashyap, making his own rules

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

There is something about Anurag Kashyap that puts the cinema watchdogs on alert, says Veenu Sandhu.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

What really happened to Demi Lovato?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Demi Lovato was hospitalised after possible overdose.

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Taking care of the elderly in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Arundhuti Dasgupta on the anxiety and logistical challenges of caring for elderly parents during lockdown, especially if they are ailing and live away from you.

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

'We are not here to portray Sanjay Dutt as God'

'We are not here to portray Sanjay Dutt as God'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'You might hate him, but it will be an honest portrayal.'

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Voters reject Gandhi dynasty and its handouts

Rediff.com20 May 2014

It was the rejection of the Congress' welfarist economics by voters that led to the party's drubbing, says Andy Mukherjee.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The unilateral pressure by US administration on India, at the behest of US Business Associations lobby through US International Trade Commission investigations and request to USTR to enlist India under Priority Foreign Country under Special 301 review, lacks legitimacy under WTO framework, the signatories to the letter said.

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Brian Elias, the chief of operations for the Los Angeles County coroner's office, confirmed the death and said it was being investigated as a possible suicide.

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

First look: Pooja Hegde as Chaani in Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

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

Dera chief Ram Rahim delays 'Messenger of God' premier

Dera chief Ram Rahim delays 'Messenger of God' premier

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Dera Saccha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday deferred a premiere of his controversial film "Messenger of God" in which he claims he has not tried to project himself as God or hurt any religious sentiments.

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Each story is sadder than the next, but what is most heartbreaking is to see the indifference shown towards these children by the police.

Indian American teen scientists impress Obama

Indian American teen scientists impress Obama

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Obama said these young scientists and engineers teach something beyond the specific topics that they're exploring.

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Assembly elections in Bihar, where the Bharatiya Janata Party is set for a battle against a united Janata Parivar, are likely to be held sometime in September-October when extensive central forces and a reworked expenditure monitoring system will be deployed to curb money and muscle power.

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Meet this year's Republic Day Chief Guests. All 10 of them!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited ASEAN leaders to be the chief guests.

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

The pressure of being a Bollywood star

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

y talking about her struggle with depression, Deepika Padukone has exposed the stress-filled lives of filmstars say Ranjita Ganesan and Veenu Sandhu.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Malaysia's dog-patting event faces flak from Islamic scholars

Malaysia's dog-patting event faces flak from Islamic scholars

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A novel "dog patting" campaign in Muslim-majority Malaysia, aimed at helping people overcome their fear of dogs, has triggered a controversy after Islamic scholars criticised it, prompting authorities to launch a probe.

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Review: Love Games is no Cruel Intentions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Watch Love Games only if you have nothing to do this weekend, says Namrata Thakker.

Feeling depressed? This will lift your mood

Feeling depressed? This will lift your mood

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Depression is not a sickness, it's a disease.

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Hand over probe to CBI: Kathua accused tells SC

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Sanji Ram and Vishal Jangotra, who were chargesheeted by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police in the case, claimed that the police had miserably failed to conduct a "fair and effective" probe and alleged that "tainted" officers were part of special investigation team which probed the matter.

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The court also said that under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, even intermediaries like social media platforms Google, Facebook and Yahoo could be held liable for penal action for display and circulation of photos and name of the victim by others.

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

5 steps to cure India's banking system

5 steps to cure India's banking system

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Bankers pay a small price for their misdeeds, no matter how large the cost to their banks or to the economy at large, says TT Ram Mohan.

Delhi court seeks police report on Bharti's midnight raid

Delhi court seeks police report on Bharti's midnight raid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

A Delhi court on Thursday directed police to file a report on last week's midnight raid allegedly led by Law Minister Somnath Bharti in South Delhi after a second African woman filed a plea seeking registration of FIR.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

'Imran appears very meek and almost unhappy'

'Imran appears very meek and almost unhappy'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Imran and his government have obviously agreed to be subservient to the military establishment.' 'How can we expect him to take a stand on anything?'

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj's comments have once again put the Narendra Modi government in a jam. Though the party swiftly slapped a show cause notice on Maharaj, asking him to explain why action should not be initiated against him for his controversial remarks in the recent past, the man denied it, saying it was the 'BJP's internal matter.'

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'When the forensics have collapsed, approver is clearly proved to be a liar from the beginning to the end... Does the prosecution genuinely believe that we ought to remain in judicial custody despite showing that their own story is not being corroborated by evidence, for another 192 witnesses?'

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

The crude dramatics of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'Arvind Kejriwal displayed crass male chauvinism and gender illiteracy in saying that "rape tendencies arise out of sex, prostitution and drug rackets." This shows a failure to grasp that rape has little to with sex, and even less with drugs. Such remarks are far worse than the deplorable comments of policemen and politicians who attribute rapes to women's "provocative" attire or their outdoor presence at night!' says Praful Bidwai.