News for 'lingo'

Review: Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

Review: Oye Lucky Lucky Oye

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Dibakar Banerjee's second film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! is a treat to watch. The attention to detail is amazing.

What Ram Vilas Paswan's death means to Bihar polls

What Ram Vilas Paswan's death means to Bihar polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The death of the 74-year-old leader, who was identified with the state's Dalits for over five decades, so near the polls will mean that none of the LJP's rivals will like to attack the party and its young president strongly.

Tashan is a stylish spectacle

Tashan is a stylish spectacle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Tashan is a lavishly-told fairy tale of three con-men, which emphasises on swagger not purpose and settles for style over substance. But if you aren't looking for the latter, Tashan is all-revelry.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

At 60, what Amul plans to do

At 60, what Amul plans to do

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Amul is overhauling its branding and distribution strategy to keep pace with the changing times.

America's new menace: 'Zombie' debtors

America's new menace: 'Zombie' debtors

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

More has-been companies like Citi and GM will feed off taxpayers, investors, and workers. That threatens to sap the lifeblood of healthier rivals and the economy

JPMorgan to invest $100-150 mn in India

JPMorgan to invest $100-150 mn in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

JPMorgan Chase is planning to invest $100-150 mn a year in India. This fund will be looking at a range of sectors and would not be focused on one particular sector. It can bring in sector expertise, investment banking expertise and the other broader resources of a full-service financial institution. The new fund, Private Capital Asia, will take non-controlling stakes in mid-cap companies, exclusively in Asia. JPMorgan regards India as a supportive market for private equity.

Top 10: Things you MUST NOT say at Fashion Week

Top 10: Things you MUST NOT say at Fashion Week

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Lakme Fashion Week is in its tenth year. High time, someone decoded the 'fashion lingo', don't you think?

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The insatiable greed for money and power is too large, too repugnant to thwart. And no one epitomised that better than Harshad Mehta, notes Dhruv Munjal.

All about market caps and stock splits

All about market caps and stock splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

While those accustomed to the stock market lingo can easily understand what market cap and stock split mean, a few of my young friends were completely at large when they heard about them.

Great satire from Shankar

Great satire from Shankar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Betu, the talking parrot, worth Rs 1.2 lakh

Betu, the talking parrot, worth Rs 1.2 lakh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Even Betu is sure about what he wants to do with his future. He wants to stay with the family in a cage like a normal domesticated country parrot. "Hum kahiyon nahi jayib," he says.

Dial 3636 for Mumbai's dabbawalas

Dial 3636 for Mumbai's dabbawalas

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Neal 'N' Nikki has a Kaal hangover

Neal 'N' Nikki has a Kaal hangover

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

Insurance terms you must know

Insurance terms you must know

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Do you talk like a trader?

Do you talk like a trader?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Take this stock market quiz to find out.

Why 'work-ex' is must for MBAs

Why 'work-ex' is must for MBAs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Virtual society has few newcomers

Virtual society has few newcomers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma.

What are you? Passe or Du jour?

What are you? Passe or Du jour?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

What Star Trek tells us about reaching out to others

What Star Trek tells us about reaching out to others

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'In the lingo of Star Trek, how willing are we to keep all hailing frequencies open in order to listen more closely and with empathy to whoever we consider the 'other'?'

Budget? What's that?

Budget? What's that?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Meet an underworld khabri

Meet an underworld khabri

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

When Irrfan was heartbroken

When Irrfan was heartbroken

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Can't believe Hiken made corrupt approach: MCA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'It's a shocking piece of news for me. We still can't believe that Hiken could be involved in such a thing,' said Mumbai Cricket Association joint-secretary, Dr PV Shetty.

Please don't blame Bangalore molesters, Mr Akshay Kumar

Please don't blame Bangalore molesters, Mr Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

On what moral ground is the actor lecturing others?

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Access is such a big step.' 'But once you enter those rooms, it's up to what you do in those rooms.' 'Film-making is a very expensive business and they will not put money into people they don't believe in.' 'So talent speaks at the end of the day.'

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'As long as you are moving, it's all right.' 'You are going to fall, you are going to have to pick yourself up and sometimes, it will hurt.' 'Sometimes, you would just want to lie there and look at the fan.'

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Guest Iin London Review: Film disappoints, actors don't

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

What can you say about a Paresh Rawal comedy where only Sanjay Mishra offers great comic relief, wonders Prasanna D Zore.

'Laxmmi Bomb is super, super, entertaining'

'Laxmmi Bomb is super, super, entertaining'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'As fun and funny as it is shooting, it's as scary when you watch it.'

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Manglish is a typical star vehicle that does not deserve a critical dissection.

Good Newwz Review

Good Newwz Review

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Beset by a Princess Syndrome in the past, Kareena Kapoor reigns over this pandemonium like a stately queen, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

'Mumma, why is it that boys stand and pee?'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

What does one do when their children ask that 'dreadful' question?

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'Baghban was one of my biggest mistakes'

'Baghban was one of my biggest mistakes'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Reality shows work for a short while. I have much more to achieve, so that I can show that people love me for my work, not for my stints in reality shows.' Aman Verma returns to the small screen.

PIX: Kangana Ranaut's hip hairstyles!

PIX: Kangana Ranaut's hip hairstyles!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Looking at Kangana Ranaut's trendiest hairdos.