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Review: Running Shaadi is boring

Review: Running Shaadi is boring

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Only if the script was better... Only if the film maintained the promise of its beginning... Only if situations weren't conveniently and easily resolved... Only if the director understood the potential of the story he had on his hands... Running Shaadi wouldn't be the morass of boredom it is. notes Savera R Someshwar.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

Godhra accused remanded to 8 days' police custody

Godhra accused remanded to 8 days' police custody

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

Sayed Abdul Sattar alias Kala was arrested by the Gujarat and Mumbai police in a joint operation in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares with us this spicy, yet healthy, recipe for this Diwali

Filmmaker Vijay Anand dead

Filmmaker Vijay Anand dead

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The 71-year-old actor-director suffered a massive heart attack.

Mithali stars in India's win

Mithali stars in India's win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Mithali Raj played a captain's knock of 88 to guide India to a six-wicket victory over visiting the Australians.

26th Pune Festival kicks off with fanfare

26th Pune Festival kicks off with fanfare

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The 26th edition of the Pune Festival kick-started on Friday evening with a host of celebrities from Bollywood and Maharashtra politics in attendance.

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.

Recipe: How to make 7 Cup Barfi

Recipe: How to make 7 Cup Barfi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Seven cups of ingredients are used to make this popular sweet.

Telugu comedian MS Narayana passes away

Telugu comedian MS Narayana passes away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The actor reportedly suffering from malaria as well as kidney problems.

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Inside pics from the first high profile Bollywood shaadi of the year!

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Smriti Irani: The smart risk-taker who never gave up

Rediff.com28 May 2019

She began her career as an aspiring model in the late 1990s. A few decades later, she is one of India's best known politicians.

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

'We laid foundation for alternative to Modi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'The Congress should have accepted our demands.' 'Gone are the days when it could decide how many crumbs to throw at us.' 'Now, we make the demands.'

Shatrughan Sinha: Amitabh should be made President of India

Shatrughan Sinha: Amitabh should be made President of India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

'He has all the qualifications,' Shotgun insists.

Where is Rs 15 lakh for each Indian: Nitish asks Modi

Where is Rs 15 lakh for each Indian: Nitish asks Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Targetting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'failure' to bring back black money in 100 days after coming to power, former Bihar chief minister and senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Thursday asked the former to explain to the people of country about when the amount of Rs 15 lakh would be deposited in every bank account as promised by him.

Fashionistas not on the runway at LFW

Fashionistas not on the runway at LFW

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Take a look at the fashionistas who turned our heads at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Jacqueline, Katrina, Sunny: Who has the SEXIEST back? VOTE!

Jacqueline, Katrina, Sunny: Who has the SEXIEST back? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood's heroines bring sexy back!

When Bollywood went to college

When Bollywood went to college

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The filmi college saga, through the decades.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

There's a reason he was called Baba Ranchoddas in 3 Idiots.

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

First Look: Sid, Katrina in Baar Baar Dekho song

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Poet Satchidanandan quits Akademi, says it failed to stand with writers

Poet Satchidanandan quits Akademi, says it failed to stand with writers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Eminent poet and writer K Satchidanandan on Saturday resigned from all committees of the Sahitya Akademi, saying the literary body had "failed" in its duty to stand with writers and uphold freedom of expression.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'And though I wasn't too shocked to see Swami Om go, I wonder how his stay in the secret room will make the show more entertaining.'

PM Modi inaugurates museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Modi inaugurates museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

PM Modi inaugurates the second phase of Rashtrapati Bhavan museum.

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Redevelop at least 1 railway station in each state: Modi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said re-developed railway stations would become iconic structures and centres of economic activity.

Bachchan to host segment on girl child campaign at NDA's second anniversary event

Bachchan to host segment on girl child campaign at NDA's second anniversary event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

A row had earlier erupted over Bachchan's participation in the second anniversary celebrations of National Democratic Alliance government with Congress targeting him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the light of the megastar's name figuring in Panama Papers expose.

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A competition on yoga would be organised next year where the best performing student will be given a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

#Not In My Name, said ordinary citizens, as they took to the streets to reclaim the India they believed in.

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Residents in the vicinity alleged over-exploitation of groundwater.

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The sixth Jaipur International Film Festival will see 156 films from 90 countries screened at the festival.

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The influence of EDM was seen in Bollywood songs throughout the year.

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday took a dig at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying everyone was aware of her "love for her son, National Herald and 2G".

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Banned for four years and disgraced after being eliminated from the Olympics Village, dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav vowed to take his battle to the Prime Minister's Office. His dream of representing the country in the Games shattered after he was slapped with a four-year ban by Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for flunking a dope test after WADA challenged the clean chit given to him by NADA, a devastated Narsingh Yadav said that he will fight till the end. "Meri toh naam badnam hui, isse pura desh pe kala dhabba lag gaya hai (My name has been tarnished, not just me, this ban is a blot on India). Chahe mujhe phaasi ho jaye, mein iski chhanbin karwaoonga, din-raat ek kar doonga (Let me be hanged, I will take this to higher courts and will leave no stone unturned)," the 74kg freestyle wrestler told PTI.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Not only will Peter, Indrani, Sanjeev be making twice monthly trips to the sessions court for many years, so will their family, their lawyers and the journalists covering the case, becoming almost like bittersweet friends, as large portions of their lives play out there.'

Recipe: Brown Rice and Sprouts Pulao

Recipe: Brown Rice and Sprouts Pulao

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

When two seemingly boring ingredients -- brown rice and moong sprouts -- are spiced with veggies, the end result is surprisingly amazing, says food blogger Smruti Shah!

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

'Is he a terrorist?' Sena questions airlines' ban on Gaikwad

'Is he a terrorist?' Sena questions airlines' ban on Gaikwad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Shiv Sena on Thursday said that airline companies were behaving like "goons" by letting terrorists take flights but imposing restrictions on the common man