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Lukkhe Review: Familiar Drugs And Deceit Tale

Lukkhe Review: Familiar Drugs And Deceit Tale

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Lukkhe plunges into Chandigarh's dark underbelly, exploring a drug epidemic, political corruption, and a burgeoning rap scene, though its narrative often feels like a familiar crime drama, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tuner may feel familiar, but its fab sound design, slickly edited heists and strong performances make it feel refreshingly sharp.

'Loneliness Is An Epidemic'

'Loneliness Is An Epidemic'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Loneliness can engulf people at different stages in their lives. Weighing in on their lonely state of mind are three people -- a soul-searching Gen Z stage actress, Malikka Advani; a beleaguered big-tech employee in his 40s, Vinod Patel; and a confidence-exuding business writer, Maya Lalchandani -- who reveal the different methods they employ to tackle this emotion.

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away at the age of 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. He had been suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease.

10 Retro Songs On The Gen Z Playlist

10 Retro Songs On The Gen Z Playlist

Rediff.com6 May 2026

From weddings to clubs to social media reels, these iconic Bollywood songs are blowing up again and the Gen Z just can't stop grooving to them. But who's complaining right? Namrata Thakker lists these evergreen chart-busters that's still dominating the dance floors.

Palak Tiwari Is A Concert Girlie!

Palak Tiwari Is A Concert Girlie!

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Concert culture is basically Gen Z's version of a fashion week now. Sure, people are showing up for the music, but they're also arriving with carefully planned fits, Pinterest moodboards, photo dumps ready and OOTNs locked in before the first song even starts.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

Gripen fighters escort Modi's plane on arrival in Sweden

Gripen fighters escort Modi's plane on arrival in Sweden

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden to hold talks on trade, technology, defence and other key sectors with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson.

Iulia Vantur Makes Cannes Debut

Iulia Vantur Makes Cannes Debut

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Romanian actor-singer Iulia Vantur graced the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a stunning Tamara Ralph gown, supporting the short film Echoes Of Us, which screened its second teaser at the prestigious event.

Groom Booked After Wedding Procession Ruckus In Nuh

Groom Booked After Wedding Procession Ruckus In Nuh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Nuh have booked a groom and his father and arrested five drivers for causing a disturbance during a wedding procession. The incident involved reckless driving, loud music, and dangerous stunts on public roads.

Neymar earns Brazil World Cup recall under Ancelotti

Neymar earns Brazil World Cup recall under Ancelotti

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Carlo Ancelotti has recalled Neymar to Brazil's squad for next month's FIFA World Cup, backing the veteran forward's fitness and experience despite his injury-disrupted recent years.

Mumbai Concert Tragedy: Court Denies Bail To Organisers

Mumbai Concert Tragedy: Court Denies Bail To Organisers

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to the key organisers of a concert where two people died of suspected drug overdose. The court cited poor management and greed for money as factors that turned the event into a tragedy.

Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional At Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Trailer Launch And Kisses...

Varun Dhawan Gets Emotional At Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Trailer Launch And Kisses...

Rediff.com25 May 2026

'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'

Gurugram Clubs Face Action For Noise Pollution

Gurugram Clubs Face Action For Noise Pollution

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Gurugram have booked two club operators for allegedly disturbing residents by playing DJ music at high volume late at night. Authorities seized music systems and speakers from the clubs after receiving complaints.

Must See! Rare Pictures Of Asha Bhosle

Must See! Rare Pictures Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Asha Bhosle has given us eight decades of songs to remember her by. She made many public appearances in India and abroad, taking music forward and showing audiences a side to her that they had never seen before. Here's a look at The Legend through the years from our archives.

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Raju Hirani's films can sometimes feel a little too goofy, but under Avinash Arun's direction, it will be interesting to see how that material lands, notes Mayur Sanap.

Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Techno Concert Organiser

Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Techno Concert Organiser

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai granted bail to an organiser of a techno concert where two MBA students died due to a suspected drug overdose. While organiser Akash Samal was granted bail, three other accused were denied relief. The concert, held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, saw attendees allegedly consuming MDMA pills, leading to hospitalisations and fatalities.

Pune Godman Accused Of Abetting Student's Suicide

Pune Godman Accused Of Abetting Student's Suicide

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Pune Police have registered a case of abetment against an unidentified godman in connection with the alleged suicide of a 25-year-old music student in Pune. The student, Renuka Harshvardhan Likhite, was found dead in her hostel after transferring money to the godman for occult rituals.

Why Karuppu's Morning Shows Were Cancelled

Why Karuppu's Morning Shows Were Cancelled

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The highly anticipated film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, encountered unexpected trouble just hours before its scheduled release, leading to the cancellation of its 9 am shows and disappointing fans.

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Two senior executives of an exhibition centre, arrested in connection with a fatal drug overdose case at a music concert in Mumbai, have moved the Bombay High Court challenging their arrest and seeking bail.

UP Boy Murdered During Wedding Celebration: Police Investigate

UP Boy Murdered During Wedding Celebration: Police Investigate

Rediff.com14 May 2026

An eight-year-old boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, with his throat slit during a wedding celebration, police said on Wednesday.

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Meet Anjali Sivaraman, The Face Of Mira Nair's Amri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Anjali Sivaraman, daughter of playback singer Chitra Iyer, is set to portray the iconic Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's upcoming biopic Amri, following her breakout role in Netflix's Class and a diverse career in modelling and acting.

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Alia Bhatt will grace the prestigious Cannes film festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she shares a chic glimpse of her journey to the French Riviera.

Heard Shakira's New FIFA World Cup Song Yet?

Heard Shakira's New FIFA World Cup Song Yet?

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Colombian singer Shakira has released 'Dai Dai', the official song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy.

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'It's so liberating when there are two heroes in the film who are walking along and being each other's strength. When that happens, it shows on screen.'

2026's Top 10 Songs So Far

2026's Top 10 Songs So Far

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Catchy beats, romance, and dance anthems. Namrata Thakker lists the top 10 songs of 2026 so far that have grabbed everyone's attention and are ruling playlists.

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

'Asha Bhosle Helped Us Get Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'She was the last of the diggaj kalakaars after Lataji, Kishoreda, Rafi saab and Mannada and with her demise, the golden era of Hindi film music has truly ended.'

Two Indian journalists win Pulitzer Prize for cyber fraud reporting

Two Indian journalists win Pulitzer Prize for cyber fraud reporting

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma have been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on digital surveillance and cyber fraud.

Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review: Generic Action Rut

Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review: Generic Action Rut

Rediff.com21 May 2026

An underwhelming thriller that never quite hits a home run, despite a solid John Krasinski doing his best, observes Mayur Sanap.

Hariharan On Asha Bhosle: 'She Was Superhuman'

Hariharan On Asha Bhosle: 'She Was Superhuman'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

'She was the greatest master and the greatest student of music.'

Itel Unveils Zeno 200 With 4-Year Fluency Promise, 128 GB Storage

Itel Unveils Zeno 200 With 4-Year Fluency Promise, 128 GB Storage

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Experience ultra-smooth visuals with a 120 Hz display, enjoy smarter interactions through the Sola AI Assistant, and count on reliable long-term performance backed by a four-year fluency commitment. Grab the smartphone now for just 9,999.

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

Rediff.com12 May 2026

From selling vacuum cleaners to Bollywood's poetic soul, Swanand Kirkire reveals the grit, heartbreaks, and coincidences behind his most iconic songs and life's journey.

'She will remain timeless': Sachin Tendulkar eulogises Asha Bhosle

'She will remain timeless': Sachin Tendulkar eulogises Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sachin Tendulkar pens an emotional tribute to Asha Bhosle, honouring her enduring impact on music and culture.

Umrao Jaan Goes To UK Asian Film Fest, Rekha Reacts

Umrao Jaan Goes To UK Asian Film Fest, Rekha Reacts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Umrao Jaan, featuring Rekha's iconic performance, is set for a special 4K restored screening at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, where director Muzaffar Ali will also be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Varun Dhawan's WOW Birthday!

Varun Dhawan's WOW Birthday!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

WOW is an upbeat dance track from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Varun Dhawan's coming release.

Chand Mera Dil Trailer: Ananya-Lakshya Look Good But...

Chand Mera Dil Trailer: Ananya-Lakshya Look Good But...

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Chand Mera Dil trailer feels like the story has already spoiled itself with only an emotional payoff reserved for the actual film, observes Mayur Sanap.

Besides a packet of Melody, here's what Modi gifted to Meloni

Besides a packet of Melody, here's what Modi gifted to Meloni

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of culturally significant gifts during his recent five-nation tour, including a Muga silk stole for the Italian Prime Minister and Madhubani painting for the Dutch Prime Minister, showcasing India's rich artistic heritage.

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines for responsible labelling of synthetically generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) content in advertising, proposing a risk-based framework to ensure transparency and protect consumers.

How Yan Diomande Went From Florida To World Cup

How Yan Diomande Went From Florida To World Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from the Ivory Coast, has experienced a meteoric rise in the world of football, going from playing in a Florida high school to representing his country at the World Cup. His journey involved overcoming cultural challenges and excelling in both the United States and Europe, ultimately leading to his selection for the Ivory Coast national team.