Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, once again in trouble for his brand of humour, could well be controversy's favourite child. On Monday, the comic was at the centre of a massive political storm in......

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

A fire broke out at the famous R K Studio in central Mumbai’s Chembur on Saturday afternoon, a senior fire brigade official said. Six fire tenders and five water tankers have been pressed......

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

In one of the voice notes found after his alleged suicide, Bollywood art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai criticised a financial services firm to which his company owed money, the police said on......

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of ‘Rani Ma’ Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.......

Bangalore to house GM's design studio

If you buy a Chevrolet from the General Motors (GM) stable in 2012, the chances are that it will have a good amount of design input from Bangalore. The world's largest automobile manufacturer on......

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

Universally recognised as the toughest off-roaders ever built on a solid ladder frame chassis, this ATV is now available in its latest diesel avatar as the G 350 d at a starting ex-showroom price......

Want to design camouflage for cars? Skoda's looking for you

Fancy your chops as a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown. Skoda Auto has launched a unique design contest for all budding designers......

Ambani buys Britain's iconic country club Stoke Park

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has bought Britain's iconic country club and luxury golf resort, Stoke Park, for 57 million pounds (about Rs 592 crore). The acquisition adds to......

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.''Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us......

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Some time back, music was just noise.''Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.''Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'......

Pather Panchali@70: Beautiful, Broken People

Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it.Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of......

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.''Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his......

PIX: Dhoni's Prized Hummer Gets Military Makeover!

As the 'Captain Cool' drove the military-themed vehicle through the streets of his home town, the patriotic spirit resonated with the fans, making the moment even more meaningful. IMAGE: MS......

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your mind before the next ball commences.'K R Nayar recalls his many encounters with Dickie Bird, the legendary......

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

IMAGE: A child is passed over a barrier as a crowd attempts to enter the fan festival. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda......