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Music to the ears, money to the banks

Music to the ears, money to the banks

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Music is a big and growing industry. Something as simple as a suitably-geared home recording studio, along with entrepreneurship skills, can help you groove to the new beat.

'You can't wait for Karan Johar to call you'

'You can't wait for Karan Johar to call you'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'When you're an outsider, the journey to make it to your first film is a movie by itself.' 'It has struggle, pain, rejection, transformation...'

Andhagadu is predictable fare

Andhagadu is predictable fare

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

What you can do with $25,000

What you can do with $25,000

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

How Nirma plans to 'cement' its marketshare via IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Nirma has jumped into the ongoing cricket spectacle - IPL - as the principal sponsor for the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore to raise awareness and recognition for the cement brands it acquired after its purchase of the erstwhile Lafarge India's assets in 2016

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 50-year-old, who has had a troubled history with drugs, alcohol and prostitutes, said he paid out "enough to bring into the millions" to keep the illness a secret.

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Scooters such as those from Kinetic Motors had become gearless by then and were no more family rides, but peppier individual modes of transport.

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Fun facts you should know about the latest Indian Grammy winner!

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Singer Samira Koppikar tells us what its like to be a Bollywood singer, and how she achieved it.

40 years have passed, the Nirma girl still endears

40 years have passed, the Nirma girl still endears

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The mascot has gone off air now, but not before helping the Gujarat-based detergent brand script the perfect win for an underdog in the eighties.

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Tradition stays: BSF camel contingent to march in R-day parade

Tradition stays: BSF camel contingent to march in R-day parade

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

In an afterthought, the contingent of camels caparisoned in rich bridal attire and silver bracelets jingling has been finally called in to march down the Rajpath, keeping alive the 66-year-old tradition of the country's main parade on January 26.

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Risk needs to be taken in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'The return of violence in Kashmir justifies government precautions, but risk has to be taken.' 'We need to act and ensure that risk is converted to gain through direct interaction with Kashmir's public,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Review: Romeo Juliet has some good music

Review: Romeo Juliet has some good music

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Composer D Imman catches the mood really well in Romeo Juliet, writes Lakshmikanth Jaganmohan.

'It is easy to enter the film industry but surviving is a challenge'

'It is easy to enter the film industry but surviving is a challenge'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Music Composer Aravind talks about composing music for National award winning documentary A Far Afternoon and much more!

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Christmas is around the corner and the White House is all ready to bring in the festival with lights and decorations. This year's holiday decorations at the White House, the Obamas' last, have the theme 'The Gift of the Holidays.'

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The latest ad, done by O&M again, Vodafone's ad agency, shows two engineers tinkering away in a dimly-lit highway tunnel.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

India celebrates Christmas

India celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Midnight tolling of bells, decked up Christmas trees, long row of candles and carols sung in unison marked Christmas celebration across the country, as the faithful thronged churches to offer prayers and exchange gifts.

On board a hoverboat, Modi lays foundation for Shivaji memorial

On board a hoverboat, Modi lays foundation for Shivaji memorial

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the Foundation for a Rs 3,600-crore grand memorial for Shivaji Maharaj off the Mumbai coast, an event that comes a few months ahead of the civic polls and amid tussle among parties to claim the legacy of the 17th century warrior king.

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'I cried after my elimination from Indian Idol because I had got used to the lavish lifestyle, the good food, good hotels, good clothes and I was going to miss that.' Shivam Pathak returns to the good life, thanks to his hit music in Mary Kom.

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am an accidental lyricist,' confesses the superstar who has written Haanikaarak Bapu, Emotional Atyachar, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, the songs for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and many, many, more chartbusters.

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Review: Rock On 2, unnecessary forgettable sequel

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Rock On 2 is mediocre, warns Raja Sen.

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

'She sang Jahan Tu Chala in Gully Boy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'I would never celebrate the success of my songs, be it with Baar Baar Dekho or Dear Zindagi. With Jahan Tu Chala, I made it a point to enjoy its success.'

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

From 50 stores Vimal Textiles aims to have 150 in 3 years.

'I don't bother Salman too much'

'I don't bother Salman too much'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'While shooting Veer, I used to just sit and stare at Salman Khan. He must have found that very freaky and he used to ask, 'What?' And I would say, 'I can't believe I am shooting with you, sitting and talking to you.' Zarine Khan gives Salman love.

HC stays till Sept 19 order of FIR against CM Sheila Dikshit

HC stays till Sept 19 order of FIR against CM Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed till September 19 trial court's order for registration of FIR against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged misuse of government funds in 2008 assembly polls.

How poker changed their lives

How poker changed their lives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Four individuals who have taken up poker professionally tell Norma Godinho/Rediff.com how their stars have changed for the better.

Advertising: Another turn of the wheel due?

Advertising: Another turn of the wheel due?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The world awaits a creative breakthrough for mobile phone ads, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Monsoon, Masala, MAST MAST: Celebrating Mohra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

On its 25th anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 10 things she still loves about Mohra.

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.

BJP leader files complaint against Dikshit for misusing funds

BJP leader files complaint against Dikshit for misusing funds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta has filed a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit before a special court here seeking direction to police to register a first information report against her for allegedly misusing government funds to the tune of Rs 22.56 crore in an advertisement campaign ahead of the 2008 Assembly polls.

Review: Zubaan is a boring little film

Review: Zubaan is a boring little film

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Zubaan emerges, sadly, like one of those ads where you can half-hum the song but you forget what it was for, feels Raja Sen.