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How Barfi! broke into the Rs 100 crore club

How Barfi! broke into the Rs 100 crore club

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

It happens to be the first Ranbir Kapoor-starrer to achieve this feat.

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Parasite created history at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards as the South Korean class drama went on to become the first foreign language film to pick up the top prize of the Best Motion Picture cast award.

Now, translate your Gmail messages into your language

Now, translate your Gmail messages into your language

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Google on its official Blog has said a new 'Translate message' header will be soon introduced in Gmail.

India Inc seeks language specialists

India Inc seeks language specialists

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Demand on rise as companies look to expand in Asian, European markets

Why Arsenal's Watcott should have consulted his Indian fans

Why Arsenal's Watcott should have consulted his Indian fans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Arsenal star player Theo Walcott, on Thursday, unveiled his latest tattoo on his Twitter account.

TOEFL 2011 toppers tell you how to crack the exam

TOEFL 2011 toppers tell you how to crack the exam

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

TOEFL 2011 toppers share their experience and offer quick tips on how to crack the test

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

From Artificial Intelligence to yoga, sign up for courses that will benefit your career in the long run.

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

New Delhi born Ajay Kumar writes about how his life changed post writing the TOEFL exam. Today, he is employed with ETS, the creator of the TOEFL test and helps students prepare for the exam. Read on.

Hitler's Mein Kampf to hit Germany book stores again

Hitler's Mein Kampf to hit Germany book stores again

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Adolf Hitler's autobiographical manifesto titled Mein Kampf is all set to be republished in Germany, it has been reported.

12-yr-old Tanishq Abraham to become doctor at 18

12-yr-old Tanishq Abraham to become doctor at 18

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Tanishq Abraham has already been accepted by two universities to study medicine.

Jaitley says jobs, skill training among 10 key focus areas

Jaitley says jobs, skill training among 10 key focus areas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

He said the government proposes to extend Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras to more than 600 districts across the country, from 60 districts at present.

MAMI won't screen Pakistani classic Jago Hua Savera

MAMI won't screen Pakistani classic Jago Hua Savera

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The organisers of MAMI have decided not to screen the film fearing protests.

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says Ambrish Sinha.

AP: College students bar entry to Union ministers

AP: College students bar entry to Union ministers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Union Ministers Kapil Sibal and D Purandeswari were forced to return without attending a scheduled programme in Hyderabad Central University after pro-Telangana students blocked their path demanding a separate state.

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Was Peepli Live not good enough for the Oscars?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Aamir Khan's production is missing from the final list of nine films in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

Review: Anjaana Anjaani is a daft film

Review: Anjaana Anjaani is a daft film

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Anjaana Anjaani is embellished with contradictions.

Should Sanskrit be forced down the throats?

Should Sanskrit be forced down the throats?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

What gets forgotten in the German vs Sanskrit debate is the poor standard of teaching in India.

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The incident took place around 11.45 pm on Friday when the man, M T Olivia had a heated argument with a group of three persons at Kishangadh locality in Vasant Kunj.

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Not to the surprise of many watchers of foreign language Oscar nominations, Aamir Khan's directorial vehicle Taare Zamren Par could not make into the Oscar list. The movie just hasn't been garnering the kind of mainstream reviews and media attention the actor's Lagaan received a few years ago.

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

On Hindi Day, Shah pitches for a common language to 'unify' India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Shah said Hindi should reach every individual and every home in the country.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

DTH cos eye foreign channels to woo subscribers

DTH cos eye foreign channels to woo subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

As competition hots up in the direct-to-home (DTH) space, operators, including Dish TV and Sun Direct, are now turning to foreign language channels to build their content bouquet in a bid to take themselves ahead of other players.

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.

Teach an Indian language in the United States

Teach an Indian language in the United States

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The Untied States Education Foundation in India (USEFI) invites applications from interested Indian nationals between 21 and 29 years of age, currently teaching English at college level or training to be teachers of English for the 2008 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Programme.

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Oscars 2020: What you need to know

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma tells you everything you need to know about the Oscars.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

TOEFL-- Test structure and scoring

TOEFL-- Test structure and scoring

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The second part of a two part series on the TOEFL exam. This piece looks at the test structure and gives tips on how to ace each section.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Eklavya out of Oscar race

Eklavya out of Oscar race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film has not been nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category for the 80th Academy Awards.

Taare Zameen Par is India's Oscar entry

Taare Zameen Par is India's Oscar entry

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Actor Aamir Khan's debut directorial venture Taare Zameen Par, a sensitive story of an eight-year-old dyslexia child, was selected as India's entry to the foreign language category for Oscars at the 81st annual Academy awards.

Understanding changes to the TOEFL

Understanding changes to the TOEFL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Top Careers and You, exam experts, answer questions about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Prepare to be enlightened

Prepare to be enlightened

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Enlighten Society, an NGO has decided to screen movies of different genres in six screens across Mumbai.

How I scored 99 per cent and topped ISC exam

How I scored 99 per cent and topped ISC exam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'The magic lies in you and the effort that you will put in.' You have to work hard and smart, says Gaurav Sood.

All you want to know about TOEFL

All you want to know about TOEFL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The first part of a two-part series on the TOEFL exam -- an introduction to the TOEFL and registration tips.

Shantanu Moitra, before Parineeta

Shantanu Moitra, before Parineeta

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

A reader shares his memories.

No BAFTA for Rang De Basanti

No BAFTA for Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Aamir Khan attends the function with Ashutosh Gowarikar and Ronnie Screwvala.

Alert: JNU entrance exam

Alert: JNU entrance exam

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Information you can use.

Women cabbies and guides for foreign tourists

Women cabbies and guides for foreign tourists

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Priyadarshini is a new government scheme that comprises women taxi drivers and guides thorough with foreign languages to drive and show them around.