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My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

My Top 10 Films at the Berlin Film Festival

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Aseem Chhabra is impressed by Rima Das's Bulbul Can Sing, Ritesh Batra's Photograph and eight other outstanding films.

Awwdorable Debina-Gurmeet!

Awwdorable Debina-Gurmeet!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Actor-couple Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary's ramp chemistry charmed the audience at the Times Fashion Week.

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Christmas recipes: Utterly sweetalicious Goan treats

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Ivan Crasto offers his family's recipe for Goan semolina cake and Chocolate Fudge.

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Covid scare: Centre asks states to ensure mask use, booster coverage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The health minister said states have also been advised to increase the whole genome sequencing of all positive cases for timely detection of newer variants, if any.

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

'Now I see who my real and fake friends are'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's everyone's dream to have their pictures show up on Google.' 'In the beginning, you're not used to it.' 'It's a bit weird and even now it's weird.'

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

'Why do we ill-treat women?'

'Why do we ill-treat women?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Contractor's death: Eshwarappa 'won't resign', kin refuse to take body

Contractor's death: Eshwarappa 'won't resign', kin refuse to take body

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Amid mounting opposition pressure for his resignation over the death of a civil contractor, senior Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Wednesday ruled out stepping down from his post, as he wondered if a Whatsapp message can be treated as a 'death note'.

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Days after it faced nationwide anti-government protests against its stringent zero-Covid policy, China in a major shift of its coronavirus response policies has announced that it will scrap quarantine for international travellers from January 8 as it reopens its borders and comes out of international isolation after nearly three years.

Can jallikattu be allowed in any form is the ultimate question, says SC

Can jallikattu be allowed in any form is the ultimate question, says SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court, which is hearing a challenge to a Tamil Nadu law allowing jallikattu, on Wednesday observed that the "ultimate question" perhaps might be whether the bull-taming sport, dubbed by many as cruel to animals, can be allowed in any form.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Recipe: Sugar-Free Ragi Modaks

Recipe: Sugar-Free Ragi Modaks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

A mouth-watering recipe that won't make you feel guilty.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that existing protocols for curbing the spread of COVID-19 will continue till November 30.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

How Bollywood Celebrated Halloween

How Bollywood Celebrated Halloween

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Bollywood marked Halloween with imaginative costumes and posts.

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Thursday took a series of measures in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several parts of the world, including China.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

The Illegal review

The Illegal review

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Illegal is a good watch for those who still believe in the American dream in a Make-in-India present, assures Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Anupama's Cool and Casual Style

Anupama's Cool and Casual Style

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Southside star knows how to rock denims and saris with equal panache.

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against (Haris) Rauf over long-on was spectacular. Keep it going," Tendulkar tweeted.

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.

No I-T scrutiny on cash deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh by housewives

No I-T scrutiny on cash deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh by housewives

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Cash deposits of up to Rs 2.5 lakh by housewives post demonetisation will not come under I-T scrutiny as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that such deposits cannot be treated as income of the assessee. Ruling on an appeal filed by an individual, the Agra bench of ITAT said the order would act as a precedent for all similar cases. The appellant, a housewife Uma Agrawal of Gwalior, had declared total income of Rs 1,30,810 in her income tax return filed for fiscal 2016-17.

How to lose belly fat in the festive season

How to lose belly fat in the festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Realistic and effective ways to go from fat to fit!

'It is only when love dies that you start blaming the other'

'It is only when love dies that you start blaming the other'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'Love, be it between a boy and a girl or your passion for your craft, carries with it no complaints.'

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'You have to be very equipped to even want to have children.' 'There are entrance exams for even MBAs ...and this is a life we're talking about.'

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

"The Pujari is only a grantee to manage the property of the deity and such grant can be reassumed if the Pujari fails to do the task assigned to him, i.e, to offer prayers and manage the land. He cannot be thus treated as a Bhumiswami," the bench said.

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Centre asks 7 states to focus on vaccination amid Covid cases surge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said upcoming festivals and mass congregations in different parts of the country may potentially facilitate transmission of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

15 killed as UP-bound bus rams into trailer-truck in MP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Fifteen persons were killed and more than 35 others injured, some of them seriously, after an Uttar Pradesh-bound bus collided with a stationary truck in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Saturday.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

What's on Rakul's plate?

What's on Rakul's plate?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Mandira stays strong... Parineeti misses the Maldives... Saiyami starts a new project...

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

Vidya Balan is in the mood for WHITE!

Vidya Balan is in the mood for WHITE!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Navratri's festival of colours has chosen white for today, and film folk are trying to keep up!

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The season of festivities has kick-started and there is a flurry of movie releases in theatres.