Overall year 2009 has been a year of appreciation for the investors. General economic conditions, corporate earnings and foreign capital markets have all shown sign of major recoveries.
How long can you look at Ajith sitting with a machine gun on his lap? asks A Ganesh Nadar.
On Wednesday, the Modi sarkar placed a list of names of 627 Indian account holders in HSBC bank, Geneva in the black money case before the Supreme Court. While on the campaign trail, bringing back black money stashed away in foreign banks was one of the biggest election promises made by Narendra Modi. Rediff.com takes a look at some of the prime minister's tall assurances.
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 makes you laugh, cheer, whistle and weep along with your favourite superheroes, applauds Mayur Sanap.
Maamannan could have been so much better with an alternate lead actor and a tighter, more gripping storytelling, sighs a disappointed Divya Nair.
It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.
Bollywood stars took a moment off to revisit their past, and share their thoughts.
Janhvi is in Los Angeles... Mouni has a question... Deepti in flashback...
Athiya's Insta-storm... Tisca's flashback... Mallika's interesting comparison...
Why did the company zero in on RBL Bank to understand the business of banking? While the M&M investors heaved a sigh of relief, one gentleman must have been all smiles after this, RBL Bank MD and CEO R Subramaniakumar, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
The year 2011 did not end too well for the auto sector. This was mainly from the perspective of 'recall', both globally and in India.
The year 2011 saw various events -- the Arab Spring, anti- corruption protests, Europe's sovereign debt crisis -- transform countries and reshape the world order. Gateway House, a leading Mumbai-based think tank on India's foreign policy, takes a look at what these events mean for India, and presents India's top foreign policy cheers and jeers for the year.
The love story of Shakuntala and Dushyant is so familiar, from textbooks, comics, stage and screen versions, that it has become part of our cultural DNA. If a film-maker thinks he can make it his own by producing a 3D version with excessive CGI, he achieves nothing but overkill, notes Deepa Gahlot.
'I believe they (India) can definitely finish on the podium in Odisha this time'
'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'
'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'
Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.
Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.
Parineeti goes scuba diving... Keerthy on a holiday...Shabana's #FridayFlashback...
Arjun spends time with daughter ... Gul takes son to the museum...
'The magic of Roja can never be replicated because how can you recapture the carefree innocence of childhood?'
Army Chief General V K Singh's phenomenal record and leadership qualities could not prevent a number of controversies that marked his over two years' stint as the Army Chief. Rediff.com takes a look.
YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.
The inspiration for Nimish Shah was a woman's perfect childhood wardrobe as he allowed the wearer to blend different garments and present one's individual styles.
Everybody knows he's a master of sublime, but Mani Ratnam's brilliance in escalating drama delivers a goosebumps-inducing impact when bolstered by A R Rahman's musical gravitas,
FLASHBACK Part II: The greatest news photos since 1956
The World Press Photo Awards are considered to be the most prestigious awards in the field of photojournalism. Since 1955, World Press Photo has honoured photographers who have chronicled the most moving as well as memorable moments of history, politics and conflict.
Instead of feeling her desperation, despair or extreme acts stemming from a mother's primal need to protect her brood, what comes through is hollow theatrics, feels Sukanya Verma.
Kriti learns pottery... Anil Kapoor tries archery... Prateik is into boxing...
Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.
The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.
It was a light-hearted joke shared between old colleagues.
Esha is a boss lady... Ajay's holiday with son... Raashii goes traditional...
As Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's elder son Aryan Khan turns 24 today, November 13, we take a peek into his life through Instagram pictures.
Anushka's day out... Dia shares a throwback picture... Rakul sends love...
The climax of every episode has been stupendously well crafted. You will be left shocked and wanting to know more.
CAT is worth a watch, recommends Deepa Gahlot.
Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...
