News for 'jingles'

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.

'We Must Have Faith In Original Music'

'We Must Have Faith In Original Music'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'We should have original songs.' 'If we don't, there will not be anything to look back on.'

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Sonic branding makes for sound business, realise firms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Companies are looking for an engaging hook, and sound is universally seen as a big emotional connector, finds Nikhat Hetavkar.

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.

PIX: Tiger, Shraddha party with Salman

PIX: Tiger, Shraddha party with Salman

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Stars spotted at the success bash of Baaghi.

5 SHOCKING mis-selling tricks used by insurance agents

5 SHOCKING mis-selling tricks used by insurance agents

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Beware of insurance agents and the tricks they use to mis-sell policies that benefit only them.

Bollywood gets ready for Christmas

Bollywood gets ready for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

Teenage suicide: Understand them; reach out to them

Teenage suicide: Understand them; reach out to them

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Psychologist Sadia Raval writes about what drives young women and men to take the drastic step and how you and I can prevent it.

5 tips to improve your English skills

5 tips to improve your English skills

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Challenge yourself to use the new words you have learned while listening and reading, in your conversations, suggests language expert Aditi Mehta.

'I would like to record a duet with A R Rahman'

'I would like to record a duet with A R Rahman'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer chats with rediff readers about life after Chammak Challo.

'I would like to record a duet with A R Rahman'

'I would like to record a duet with A R Rahman'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer chats with rediff readers about life after Chammak Challo.

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer couldn't believe that she was roped in to sing a song for Ra.One!

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer couldn't believe that she was roped in to sing a song for Ra.One!

'I was wrongly advised by my bank relationship manager'

'I was wrongly advised by my bank relationship manager'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Singer Shibani Kashyap shares her money mantras, credit card dos and don'ts, her first salary and investments and what she plans to buy this Diwali with Rediff.com.

Making sweet music for Deepika, Neil

Making sweet music for Deepika, Neil

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Meet the engineer behind Lafangey Parindey's music.

Vote: Best jodi you would like to see on screen

Vote: Best jodi you would like to see on screen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Take this poll!

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Great Hindi Movies, Coming Up in 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

With a series of biggies lined up for release, this new year looks dazzling than ever.

Making music for Aamir Khan

Making music for Aamir Khan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Music director Shantanu Moitra tells us how he made music for 3 Idiots. Read the interview, and listen to him sing as well!

Attending a party? Don't end up in jail

Attending a party? Don't end up in jail

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

The next time you attend a party to shake a leg, you may want to ensure beforehand that your hands are not jingling inside handcuffs before the night is through.

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'

'I wanted to be a perfect singer, not quick fame'

'I wanted to be a perfect singer, not quick fame'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Lamhaa's Singer Khsitij Tarey on his background, passion for singing and future plans.

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

From January 1, 2019, to till now, 220 children were admitted in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur due to AES, out of which 62 lost their lives.

Sun Direct mantra: Be regional, think national

Sun Direct mantra: Be regional, think national

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

There are presently around 20 million DTH subscribers in the country and Sun has managed to capture more than 25 per cent of the pie with a customer base of 5.3 million.

Cyber experts warn of malicious codes in Christmas

Cyber experts warn of malicious codes in Christmas

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

With many consumers using corporate networks to access intenet in the run up to Christmas and with many more hoping to complete their Christmas shopping online, cyber criminals were waiting to use these opportunities to attack, says Surendra Singh of Websense International Limited, leader in integrated web, data and email security.

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

The VOICE behind these AMAZING SONGS

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'You could be out of sight, out of mind but it may take just one song to bring you back and to let you know that your audience is still rooting for you.'

Inside the world's cutest Hello Kitty Bullet train

Inside the world's cutest Hello Kitty Bullet train

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The special shinkansen or bullet train will run for the next three months between the western cities of Osaka and Fukuoka from Saturday, the West Japan Railway firm said, hoping that one of the country's most famous exports will boost tourism. Passengers will be in left in no doubt what train they are on, with Hello Kitty smiling down from the shades of every window and adorning every passenger seat cover. Here's a glimpse of what it will be like on board the train and we have to warn you, it's almost too cute to handle.

Financial crisis hits 'Words of the Year'

Financial crisis hits 'Words of the Year'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

It seems that the global financial crisis has been finally brought to book.

Best places to make your New Year resolutions

Best places to make your New Year resolutions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Want to make your New Year's resolution stick? Take it on a vacation.

Poll panel sings 'Pappu vote nahin deta' in Delhi

Poll panel sings 'Pappu vote nahin deta' in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

These jingles being aired on FM channels are meant to reach out especially to the youth to encourage them to exercise their franchise, said Satbir Silas Bedi, Delhi's chief electoral officer. ''It is the best way to connect with them,'' she said, talking of the EC's plan to play the Pied Piper to get the voter out of their holes

3G network in a rural village? Yes!

3G network in a rural village? Yes!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

India's first 3G network, currently being tested in some Tamil Nadu villages, could well lay the seeds of a rural ICT revolution.

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Are ad agencies being re-invented?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Or is all of media being re-invented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

More power to electricity commission

More power to electricity commission

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

It has the discretion to adjudicate disputes by itself or send it to an arbitrator. The use of 'and' posed such a difficulty for the Supreme Court in a recent case and it ruled that 'and' is an equivalent of 'or' in a clause in the Electricity Act and 'or' could mean 'and' in some cases. The judges traversed the English decisions and the Mimamsa principles in Sanskrit texts to harmonise provisions in the Electricity Act and the Arbitration & Conciliation Act.

Akshay Kumar, London calling

Akshay Kumar, London calling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Spooted: Akshay Kumar in London.

IPL in Mumbai: Maharashtra to decide on Wednesday

IPL in Mumbai: Maharashtra to decide on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'A decision on the IPL matches against the backdrop of coronavirus to be held in Mumbai will be taken at the state cabinet meeting on Wednesday.'

Sing your heart out and WIN!

Sing your heart out and WIN!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

We want to see you singing your heart out -- any Christmas carol you please!

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.

Paul J makes a racy debut

Paul J makes a racy debut

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

When India goes West

When India goes West

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006