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Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The new age mobile applications like live TV and video calling will bring about the next level of growth in the cellular industry, says a study.

Rajinikanth: Illaiyaraaja was very naughty and mischievous

Rajinikanth: Illaiyaraaja was very naughty and mischievous

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'I told Illaiyaraaja when he had composed music for 786 films that soon there will be 1,000. Today is that day.' The film industry felicitates music composer Illaiyaraaja.

RARE PIX: Yash Chopra directs Dilip Kumar in Mashaal

RARE PIX: Yash Chopra directs Dilip Kumar in Mashaal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The Sound Of Music director Robert Wise captured some interesting moments during the making of Yash Chopra's Mashaal.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

When SRK blew flying kisses

When SRK blew flying kisses

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The Don music launch held in Inorbit Mall was a smash hit.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

RIL back on top as market weight; see-saw with Infy on

RIL back on top as market weight; see-saw with Infy on

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

As a situation similar to the game of musical chairs continued for yet another day, Infosys slipped to the second position after RIL in terms of their weightage on the Indian stock market's barometer index, the Sensex.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

What does the National Educational Policy 2020 mean for students, parents and teachers?

Beat the copy-cats at their own game

Beat the copy-cats at their own game

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Pirates won't have it easy any more as the organised market gets savvy.

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The South Indian film industry got together recently for a grand awards night in Malaysia.

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Copyright piracy has reached alarming level in China, India'

'Copyright piracy has reached alarming level in China, India'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report '2014 International Piracy Watch List,' by International Creativity and Theft-Prevention Caucus highlights the high levels of piracy and the lack of legal protections for copyright in China, Russia, Switzerland and India.

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019. The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT, overseas. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar explains why the theatre business is not doomed and why OTT won't become the first window of release.

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours

Why PK is OK

Why PK is OK

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

If we don't want a Hindu version of our neighbour, we must keep open minds -- even when what we hear or see is not what we like.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

When cricket made money for Bollywood

When cricket made money for Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

As Sonam, Ranveer gear up for cricket movies we take a look at other hit cricket movies.

Celebs at IPL: Delight for Bahubali star, despair for Tendulkar Jr. and Ambanis

Celebs at IPL: Delight for Bahubali star, despair for Tendulkar Jr. and Ambanis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad outclassed Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to register their first win in IPL 9 courtesy captain David Warner's scintillating unbeaten knock of 90. Check out who all were there at the match.

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Simi Garewal: I'd love to act in films again; acting is my first love

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The veteran actress is currently serving as a jury member for a film festival.

Coming soon: Mahindra's next-generation Bolero

Coming soon: Mahindra's next-generation Bolero

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The U301 is a compact SUV and in dimensions it is four metres.

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

Sonakshi: 'Sexual harassment at work is neglected'

Sonakshi: 'Sexual harassment at work is neglected'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Women are ashamed of the repercussions that will come when they speak about it.' 'Women also feel they will be blamed for whatever has happened to them.' 'Unless women support each other and stand by each other, that will not change.' Sonakshi Sinha speaks out.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

President Kovind confers Padma awards

President Kovind confers Padma awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

This year's Padma awards took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Monday. Mohanlal Viswanathan, Prabhu Deva and Shankar Mahadevan have been conferred with honours. Take a look.

Baahubali to release in China

Baahubali to release in China

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

According to nCore Games, FAU-G will be based on real scenarios encountered by the Indian security forces to deal with both domestic and foreign threats, with its first level set against the Galwan Valley backdrop. The start-up is planning to monetise the venture through in-game purchase where people will be able to buy better items in the game like better armour for an enhanced gaming experience.

Samsung lines up more touch screen phones

Samsung lines up more touch screen phones

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Digital technology major, Samsung Electronics, strengthened its touch screen mobile phone portfolio by launching three new products Star, Star 3G and BeatDJ in the Indian market recently.

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling again! The Pradhan Sevak is in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia. This is Modi's first-ever official visit to Indonesia and before the visit, the PM hoped that the meet would cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Madhavan returns to Tamil cinema after 3 years

Madhavan returns to Tamil cinema after 3 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Tamil film industry.

Manish Malhotra on how he made it to Cannes

Manish Malhotra on how he made it to Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Manish Malhotra talks about his work, success and how he survived the industry for nearly three decades.

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

The 15 year old who won a Filmfare award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'Bollywood feels like a dream.' 'I never thought I would be a part of it, but I am glad that I am.'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'