Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
Here's what the stunning actress did in Rediff.
Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!
Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.
We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.
Favourite movie homes, comparing Amitabh-Shashi's beds in Kabhi Kabhie and discovering the truth about Salman Khan's 1990s chartbuster... All in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
It would have helped Raees' creative -- not box office -- cause to have the courage of its conviction and not turn Raees into the story of a whimpering, sanskari gangster, feels Prasanna D Zore.
Let's lighten up the January-end blues with a fun poll.
'Even when he moves beyond his traditional repertoire, he sticks to a template that does not take him too far from the viewer's gentler emotions,' notes Vikram Johri.
Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!
'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.
What's in store for Ash and Jazbaa?
When TV stars take on the big screen...
Before Kill Dil, Govinda featured in these awful movies.
At best, a serviceable buffoon with a flair for repartee, Kapil Sharma is awfully limited in his humour and screen presence to perk up this half-decent premise, feels Sukanya Verma.
'I am not someone special.' 'I don't want to be shortlisted for a role just because I belong to the family I do.'
An opinion is steadily gaining ground in Muslim countries in India's 'extended neighbourhood' that the Modi government is adopting State policies that are decidedly 'anti-Muslim', warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Indian coffee shops market over the next four-five years will grow between 6 and 18 per cent CAGR, all due to the growing coffee culture among the youth, increasing urbanisation, rising disposable income levels and changing eating and drinking preferences, says Atanu Biswas.
'Fan has become the highest opening-day grosser for the year so far.'
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.
In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.
Abhinay Deo's film never runs short of bite and sting, says Prasanna D Zore.
You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.
Director Arun Kumar scripts an entertaining tale packed with refreshing characters and great music, writes S Saraswathi.
The 53-year-old makes his return as a leading man in the upcoming Aa Gaya Hero.
'If Romeo and Juliet had done the math, they might have gone their own ways without ending up dead in a family quarrel,' says Kishore Singh.
Krish's relationship with his family, particularly his mother, is better explored than his relationship with Ananya, which results in 2 States being more of a deep and meaningful family drama than a romance, notes Paloma Sharma.
'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'
Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal starring Udhayanidhi and Nayanthara is a simple love story with a good mix of romance, comedy and sentiment.
Which of these films will make it to the Rs 100 crore club?
'"You have everything that it takes".' 'I always had a filmi keeda.'
Actress turned politician Divya Spandana, popularly known as Ramya, turns 34.
We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.
Horror, drama, romance and action... it's all on your plate this year!
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