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Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.

Staring at an abyss

Staring at an abyss

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Do India's laws governing the Internet need revolutionary change, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

The Sarod Brothers and their Erod

The Sarod Brothers and their Erod

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Sarod brothers Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash are waiting to take their creation, the Erod, to the world.

When Trump gave special shout out to DDLJ, Sachin, Virat

When Trump gave special shout out to DDLJ, Sachin, Virat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump on Monday reached out to Indians by hailing the "genius" of the Hindi film industry and recalling two all-time favourites, "Sholay" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The popularity of the fashion trends the movie established saw the Filmfare awards introduce a new category for costume design, Manish Malhotra being the first recipient.

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Watch: Sona Mohapatra's magnificent performance

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The singer keeps Mumbai on its toes till 2 am!

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

PIX: Taapsee, Kamal Haasan, Prithviraj at IIFA Utsavam awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Pictures from the glittering IIFA Utsavam awards.

Chhichhore didn't deserve National Award. This film did.

Chhichhore didn't deserve National Award. This film did.

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

While the sympathy vote for Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic demise must have played an important part in tilting the scales in Chhichhore's favour, the qualitative difference between the two films is so high that it could not have been a close shave, argues Subhash K Jha.

The brief wondrous life of Indian ecommerce

The brief wondrous life of Indian ecommerce

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The international investors who are investing, merging and shaping India's new ecommerce start-ups are betting that if China can produce an Alibaba with an expected market value of $ 170+ billion market value when it does its IPO, India should produce at least one or two with a $5bn+ market value, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

SC ruling: Banks could be hit for Rs 100 bn

SC ruling: Banks could be hit for Rs 100 bn

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

How much will the banks' bad assets grow in March? It could be anywhere between Rs 1.2 trillion and Rs 2 trillion, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Chandrayaan-2 not end of story: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"Chandrayaan-2 is not the end of story. Our plans on Aditya L1 solar mission, human spaceflight programme are on track. A large number of advance satellite launches are planned in the coming months. SSLV will make its maiden flight sometimes in December or January. Testing of 200 ton semi-cryo engine is expected to begin shortly. Work is on to provide NAVIC signals on mobile phones, which will open the path to develop large number of applications for societal needs," he added.

Mammootty, the crowd puller at PBD 2013

Mammootty, the crowd puller at PBD 2013

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

When Mammootty -- one of the superstars of the Malayalam film industry -- took to the dais to talk about how India could use its soft power to its advantage, a sell-out crowd was a certainty.

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Enabling the online booking and payment for Indian Railway tickets is one such case. Amitabh Pandey's book is about how he went about enthusing teams inside the Indian Railways and facilitating online reservations, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Bollywood's Cricket Movies

Bollywood's Cricket Movies

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

How well do Cricket movies fare at the box office?

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Para-athlete and current para-badminton world champion Manasi Joshi, climate activist Ridhima Pandey and Isaivani for breaking male domination in the field of Tamil Nadu's Gaana singing also made the list.

Markets: Infosys, Reliance continue to see-saw

Markets: Infosys, Reliance continue to see-saw

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Infosys had first dethroned Reliance Industries Ltd from the top position on December 12, but could retain this title only for three consecutive days.

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Indian Cinema gets its finest love story

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.

Rudaali director Kalpana Lajmi in ICU

Rudaali director Kalpana Lajmi in ICU

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'Aamir Khan, the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association, Rohit Shetty, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Soni Razdan, Neena Gupta... have come forward and helped me.'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

'Ghulam Ali following my decision, I never sang in Pakistan'

'Ghulam Ali following my decision, I never sang in Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'Why should I go and sing for the country where they run factories for creating terror?' he asks.

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'The death of Tulsi Ramsay signals the end of an era.'

India takes up piracy issue with US

India takes up piracy issue with US

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

As the US fights China on issues of intellectual property at the World Trade Organization, India asked Washington on Friday to address the issue of easy availability of pirated Indian films and music in the American market.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

IT to drive entertainment sector

IT to drive entertainment sector

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Ringtones strike harsh notes

Ringtones strike harsh notes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

This year, 15 military bands, 15 pipes and drum bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the ceremony to be held on January 29 at the historic Vijay Chowk.

Media: Increase FDI limit, abolish duty on STBs

Media: Increase FDI limit, abolish duty on STBs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Indian Media is witnessing buoyancy in the content, ad revenue and ad rates, thanks to heightened activity in terms of coverage on scams, budget and World Cup Cricket.

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'

What does Airtel's Q4 result indicate?

What does Airtel's Q4 result indicate?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bharti's ratings headroom is likely to improve with an equity infusion, planned asset sales and growing EBITDA from Africa.

'Things can go against Karunya'

'Things can go against Karunya'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Indian Idol judge Anu Malik discusses the reality show.

She rules the Indian blogosphere

She rules the Indian blogosphere

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Writing on parties and gossip as "Miss Malini", former dancer and radio jockey Malini Agarwal soon became an authority on matters of style.

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account for alleged violation of the US Copyright Act, a move that the minister slammed as being arbitrary and gross violation of IT rules.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.