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A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

20 years of Pretty Woman

20 years of Pretty Woman

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic shows no signs of ageing.

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Prem Chopra remembers his old co-star.

Guess who Johnny Depp is in love with!

Guess who Johnny Depp is in love with!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood, right here!

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

'I may seem fun and bubbly, but...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'...When it comes to my work, I am extremely meticulous.' 'I go through every contract, every detail.' 'This is because of past experiences, of being, sort of, conned.'

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

A Belgaumite's plea to all politicians

A Belgaumite's plea to all politicians

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

My request to all politicians is: Please don't make me choose between the two or burden me with an identity crises when I have none. More important, please don't make a mountain of a molehill. Our nation has more important issues to address, writes Vivek Gumaste

Oomph walks the ramp for Malini Ramani

Oomph walks the ramp for Malini Ramani

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Designer Malini Ramani, in association with Grey Goose Vodka, showcased four different resort collections on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week and had four showstoppers, modelled by Mehr Jesia, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey -- and herself! Check it out!

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

10 Sonam Kapoor roles to take note of

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In her just-above-a-decade-long career, says Sukanya Verma, the 32 year old has worked in a wide range of movies that reflect a free spirit, a fangirl, a feminist and (occasionally) a fool.

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Here's a round-up of the celebs who attended Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajasthani designer Swati Vijaivargie's inspiration for her Mauj collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week was 'a distinctive artistry of flat weaving called Kilim and Dhurrie.'

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Seductive, summery creations from Anupamaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Here's what designer Anupama Dayal had to offer on Day Two of the LFW -- a resort collection inspired by the nomads of the Thar desert. Check it out.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

Mandana is a fairy princess

Mandana is a fairy princess

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Bigg Boss 9 finalist Mandana Karimi was the showstopper for designer Ramesh Dembla's 'Ivory Dreams collection.

Budget tips for frequent travellers

Budget tips for frequent travellers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Do you have wings on your feet? Are you happy to travel until your money runs out? You're a free spirit, but what if your job's not waiting when you come back? Now, that should be a powerful incentive to economise on the stuff that doesn't matter, while still having a great trip. Here are some nifty ideas to do just that:

Review: Meri Pyaari Bindu relapses into stupidity

Review: Meri Pyaari Bindu relapses into stupidity

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The film flaunts Bindu as some sort of a free-spirited bohemian when she's really this unlikable, untrustworthy, selfish, vain, flighty opportunist sweet-talking Abhimanyu into catering to her needs all the time, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is the charm and the freshness of the young cast that makes Aanandam work, says Paresh C Palicha.

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The model morphed into a goddess on the cover.

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.

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Simone Biles' triumph made her the fourth successive American to win the title -- following the successes of Carly Patterson, Nastia Liukin and Gabby Douglas -- which is the longest winning streak by a country in the Olympic discipline.

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

25 GORGEOUS FRAMES of Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

On Kareena Kapoor's 40th birthday on September 21, Sukanya Verma handpicks 25 of her most stunning frames from various movies to highlight how she draws our attention in big and small ways.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

StyleDiaries: Kriti turns into a gorgeous Zeenat Aman

StyleDiaries: Kriti turns into a gorgeous Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Off ramp styles at Lakme Fashion Week

Off ramp styles at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A look at the trends outside of the fashion week shows.

10 Reasons We Love Jackie Shroff!

10 Reasons We Love Jackie Shroff!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

On his 60th birthday, we recall the 10 times Hindi cinema's beloved Bhidu was the epitome of cool.

The 5 BEST Telugu Actresses

The 5 BEST Telugu Actresses

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Actresses who impressed with their acts in 2015!

Vote: The SEXIEST bikini beauties of 2016

Vote: The SEXIEST bikini beauties of 2016

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Kim's white monokini; Irina's topless swimsuit or Bella's denim outing -- take your pick.

Rang De man writes TV serial

Rang De man writes TV serial

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Sati... Satya Ki Shakti is a new television drama about female empowerment.

'70s again!

'70s again!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sabyasachi wasn't the only one inspired by the decade. Krishna Mehta sought inspiration from the Swinging Seventies too while Vaishali Shadangule turned to Khadi.

Pria's gypsy look

Pria's gypsy look

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Gavaskar compares Sehwag to Richards

Gavaskar compares Sehwag to Richards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Sunil Gavaskar wrote Virender Sehwag's 180 in the second Test against the West Indies reminded him of Viv Richards

Is the gag on Sehwag right? Tell us

Is the gag on Sehwag right? Tell us

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Should Sehwag have spoken his mind?

Witness to Freedom

Witness to Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

India is free, certainly, and has been so for 70 years. But are Indians free-spirited? asks Shreekant Sambrani.

Vote: Who nailed the Disney princess look, who failed

Vote: Who nailed the Disney princess look, who failed

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was not the only one dressed like a princess at the recently concluded French film festival.

Review: Madhuri's Bucket List isn't as endearing as her

Review: Madhuri's Bucket List isn't as endearing as her

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'As a woman torn between familial duties and somebody evolving into a person trying to live life on her own terms, Madhuri is ecstatic to watch,' notes Prasanna D Zore.

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

MKDNH: A Mumbai Bollywood ignores

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota is exactly why Hindi cinema needs more film-makers who know a South Indian language,' notes J Jagannath.