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Retro Review: Yawn!

Retro Review: Yawn!

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Retro is probably Surya's worst film till date, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

'It stinks! Rabada's failed drug test not a personal issue'

'It stinks! Rabada's failed drug test not a personal issue'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test.

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.

Kathua encounters expose terror route via IB, will seal it: Police

Kathua encounters expose terror route via IB, will seal it: Police

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Four recent encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have exposed the route used by terrorists to infiltrate into India from across the International Border (IB), a senior police officer said. The successful recovery of huge quantities of arms and ammunition, including explosives, after the gunfights has scuttled a major plan of the terror groups to carry out a major strike in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chitrangda's Jalwa Never Fades

Chitrangda's Jalwa Never Fades

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

From dazzling sequins to ethereal saris, her style is playful yet sophisticated.

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Even today, though my hair looks different, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' I think it's going to follow me to the grave.'

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was just seeing myself here (pointing at the poster) and was like 'damn, I made it!'' Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the teaser launch of Tanvi The Great.

Jaideep Wants To Steal THIS From Saif!

Jaideep Wants To Steal THIS From Saif!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Did Jaideep Ahlawat's answer give Saif Ali Khan something to worry about? :)

'I Had To Fight Nasir Saab For...'

'I Had To Fight Nasir Saab For...'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'He had wanted to present me in the likes of the heroines of the 60s whose churidar-kurta look with winged eyeliner and bouffant had captivated fashionistas at the time.'

Crime Beat Review: Gripping Binge-Watch

Crime Beat Review: Gripping Binge-Watch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Crime Beat is engrossing enough to binge-watch, endorses Deepa Gahlot.

What Were Khushi, Rekha Celebrating?

What Were Khushi, Rekha Celebrating?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

From the pretty Khushi Kapoor to the lovely Manushi Chhillar to the gorgeous Rekha, the Hindustan Times Most Stylish Awards 2025 saw the glitterati in attendance.

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Everything in life is about timing.' 'I came to films when the disco craze had started.' Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri.'

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''

There's Something Sai Tamhankar Wants To Say

There's Something Sai Tamhankar Wants To Say

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Her fashion choices reflect a keen awareness of current trends, personal flair and a love for diverse styles.

The Person Who Made Manoj Kumar Cry

The Person Who Made Manoj Kumar Cry

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Roshmila Bhattacharya shows us just why India has lost her Mr Bharat.

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

An extensive drug trafficking network operating throughout north India, with a particular focus on Shimla, has been busted following the arrest of two individuals - one from Kolkata and one from Delhi. The syndicate used online platforms for booking drugs, misusing innocent people's accounts and delivering drugs through couriers. Police have frozen 21 accounts associated with the network and arrested 16 individuals, including the kingpin, Sandeep Shah.

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

BSF mobilises more troops towards Pakistan border

BSF mobilises more troops towards Pakistan border

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Border Security Force has ordered mobilisation of additional manpower at posts along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu as part of its measures to strengthen the anti-infiltration grid and check the intrusion of drones carrying ammunition or drugs, official sources said Monday.

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday. Around 12,000 police personnel were involved in the operation being carried out as part of an anti-drug campaign. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday set a deadline of three months to make the state drug-free. The operation led to the arrest of 290 drug smugglers after registration of 232 FIRs. Police recovered 8.14 kg heroin, 1.21 kg opium, 3.5 kg ganja, 19 kg poppy husk, 700 grams charas, 16,238 intoxicant tablets, injections and Rs 8.02 lakh cash.

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Gene Hackman's 10 Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman had a long and rich career, playing leading and supporting roles in many Hollywood films.

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'

'I Am Not Docile'

'I Am Not Docile'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'There is strength and beauty in silence.'

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Everything is over the top -- the style, the violence, the action. So nothing else matters, not gravity, bullets, or the presence of stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.

Take This Fun Filmi Quiz

Take This Fun Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

After Ban, How Aandhi Returned...

After Ban, How Aandhi Returned...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'We were asked to add a dialogue where the politician says she admires Mrs Gandhi.'

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

'After Chandni And Lamhe, Darr Would Have Been An Ordinary Character For Me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'If I'm playing Shah Rukh Khan's role, then of course, I would have loved to do it.'

Drone carrying 5 kg heroin shot down near India-Pak border in Punjab, two held

Drone carrying 5 kg heroin shot down near India-Pak border in Punjab, two held

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The DGP said that the drone parts were manufactured in US and China.

Fadnavis Continues Bhansali's Tradition

Fadnavis Continues Bhansali's Tradition

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'My mother's blessings have been with me all the way. I don't think I would be worth anything without her.'

International gang held with 218 kg heroin off Lakshadweep coast

International gang held with 218 kg heroin off Lakshadweep coast

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The operation was jointly carried out by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) off Agatti coast in Lakshadweep, sources told PTI.

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the rising drug abuse problem in the country, highlighting the impact on youth and the need for urgent intervention. The court emphasized the need for rehabilitation rather than demonization of drug users and called for open discussions to address the issue. The judgment came while granting bail to a man accused in a heroin smuggling case. The court cited a 2019 report that indicated a significant number of people in India use opioids, cannabis, and other substances, with alarming trends in opioid dependence.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Sukriti, Mouni In Mocha Mousse, The Colour Of 2025

Sukriti, Mouni In Mocha Mousse, The Colour Of 2025

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Pantone has officially declared this delicious hue the as the colour of year- 2025.

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.' 'And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.'

Rajamouli Film: No Bollywood Heroine For Mahesh Babu

Rajamouli Film: No Bollywood Heroine For Mahesh Babu

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Mahesh Babu is not too keen on doing a costume drama or a period film at this stage of his career.'

There will be no winner: Xi's warning to Trump

There will be no winner: Xi's warning to Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Gearing up for Trump 2.0 era, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday cautioned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech wars between China and the United States and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests.