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The Body Review

The Body Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The Body scores with superb performances and a thrilling story, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Memon was hanged not because he was a Muslim, but because he participated in mass murder

Memon was hanged not because he was a Muslim, but because he participated in mass murder

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The tragedy is that, at least on social media, the narrative that was being lapped up by many Indian Muslims was that Yakub Memon was being victimised. The purveyors of this poisonous line of thinking of course want this sentiment to grow since communal polarisation is the primary pillar of their political strategy, says Sushant Sareen.

Guilty Minds Review

Guilty Minds Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Guilty Minds has too much going on to wolf down it all in one big binge watch session, notes Sukanya Verma.

Mrs Serial Killer review

Mrs Serial Killer review

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.

H'yana govt orders probe in Karnal incident, farmers end stir

H'yana govt orders probe in Karnal incident, farmers end stir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The probe will be completed within a month and former SDM Ayush Sinha will remain on leave during the time.

One month to go for Rio Olympics!

One month to go for Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rio de Janeiro, on Monday enters the one-month countdown to becoming the first South American city to host the Olympics.

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.

Halahal review

Halahal review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Barun Sobti and Sachin Khedekar make this thriller worth watching.

200: Halla Ho review

200: Halla Ho review

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

200: Halla Ho's filmi treatment of events diminishes the impact of a fiery reality, says Sukanya Verma.

Will hanging rapists stop rape?

Will hanging rapists stop rape?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'The death penalty exists in India for murderers. Is it a deterrent and does it stop murders?'

Undekhi review

Undekhi review

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'Undekhi sends chills down your spine,' notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Maqbool is the SEXIEST Indian Film Ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj did a Godfather; in that he took something that was pulpy and fast and gripping, and made out of it something timeless and grand, feels Sreehari Nair.

Conspiracy to control through backdoor: BJP on Sena-NCP-Cong

Conspiracy to control through backdoor: BJP on Sena-NCP-Cong

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Prasad dismissed accusations that BJP was committing "murder of democracy" by entering into an alliance with a group of NCP and referred to Shiv Sena joining hands with the Congress.

Silence... Can You Hear It review

Silence... Can You Hear It review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Silence... Can You Hear It is definitely a recommended watch of the week, assures Joginder Tuteja.

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Justice delivered: Still sad but at peace, says Nirbhaya's father

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

"We have got justice and that makes us feel better," Nirbhaya's father said, remembering his daughter on the ninth anniversary of the incident.

With 40 per cent of rape cases, Delhi is the most unsafe city for women

With 40 per cent of rape cases, Delhi is the most unsafe city for women

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The national capital also reported 38.8 per cent of the total number of crimes under the Indian Penal Code.

Haseen Dillruba review

Haseen Dillruba review

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A messy love story, a tale of infidelity, a jab on sexism, a whodunit -- Haseen Dillruba wildly oscillates between diabolical provocations and unrealistic sentiment, notes Sukanya Verma.

Bloody Brothers Review

Bloody Brothers Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Bloody Brothers is watchable, especially in the scenes of its two lead actors trying to work out something from the puny material given to them. Jaideep Ahlawat, who suggests roiling energy and intelligence even when he is completely motionless, has to be India's finest actor on current form, observes Sreehari Nair.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'

And the crime capital of the country is...

And the crime capital of the country is...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Findings of the National Crime Records Bureau on crimes recorded in the country in 2015.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Chakravyuh review

Chakravyuh review

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

A start has been made to the Chakravyuh franchise and it is quite satisfying, notes Joginder Tuteja.

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.

Bollywood's BIGGEST OPENINGS for 'A' Films

Bollywood's BIGGEST OPENINGS for 'A' Films

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

As Kabir Singh races ahead for superhit status, Joginder Tuteja looks back at the biggest opening earnings for Bollywood's adult films in the recent past.

The Girl on the Train review

The Girl on the Train review

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

If only The Girl on the Train was as invested in its potential as it is in Parineeti Chopra's kajal in the film, feels Sukanya Verma.

Lahore Confidential review

Lahore Confidential review

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Kunal Kohli's Lahore Confidential isn't a patch on his Fanaa, asserts Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Ponmagal Vandhal review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja explains why Ponmagal Vandhal fails, both as courtroom drama and thriller.

Koi Jaane Na review

Koi Jaane Na review

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The climax is what saves Koi Jaane Na from being a complete letdown, sighs Joginder Tuteja.

Durgamati review

Durgamati review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Durgamati's idiocy knows no bounds, observes Sukanya Verma.

50% Indians hide online activity from parents

50% Indians hide online activity from parents

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Almost 50% of young Internet users did not have any parental oversight over their online behaviour.

Footfairy review

Footfairy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Footfairy is a must watch for anyone who enjoys a psychological crime thriller, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Navarasa review

Navarasa review

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.

Black Widows review

Black Widows review

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Black Widows is a role-play of its Nordic counterpart with lame moments, unhappening twists and terrible performances, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Diagnosis of Love review

Diagnosis of Love review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Diagnosis of Love is worth a dekko, says Joginder Tuteja.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Expiry Date review

Expiry Date review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The best thing about this series is that the episodes are a little over 20 minutes long, which helps you browse through it easily. Yes, I did say browse because, despite a clever plot, terrible performances mire the experience, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Silence review

Silence review

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The plot goes from annoying to unconvincing in no time and as a viewer, you feel like a mute scapegoat, taken for granted, notes Divya Nair.

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn't been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami's lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Where you can watch Irrfan's films today

Rediff.com2 May 2020

We have lost Irrfan, but his legacy lives on.