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'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'

Want To Watch Gangubai Kathiawadi At Home?

Want To Watch Gangubai Kathiawadi At Home?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Netflix, who were scheduled to stream Gangubai Kathiawadi a month after its theatrical release, has been 'requested' to postpone their streaming plans by at least a month, to allow the film to grow in the cinemas.

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'

Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules

Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

The government has refused to exempt the digital news content of mainstream television channels and print media from the ambit of the the IT Rules, 2021 and asked them to take 'urgent steps' to comply with the provisions of the digital media rules immediately.

Review: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Keeps You Hooked

Review: Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Yami Gautam-Sunny Kaushal thriller has enough twists and turns to keep you engrossed, observes Namrata Thakker.

'Woh bhola-bhala darshak ab nahin raha'

'Woh bhola-bhala darshak ab nahin raha'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

'That innocent viewer, who would meekly lap up anything you served him, does not exist any more.'

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Reliance partners Brookfield for India data centre business

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday announced an agreement to invest alongside Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty in special purpose vehicles developing data centres in India. Reliance will hold a 33.33 per cent stake in each of the five Indian special purpose vehicles and become an equal partner, the company said in a statement. Digital Realty Trust, Inc is the largest provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions globally with 300+ data centres across 27 countries.

'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'When I got married and moved to the US, I found it liberating in a way that I understood myself, who I am as a person and how I process things.'

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.'

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

The Trial Review: Kajol Is Brilliant!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Kajol's mere presence has the potential to overshadow her co-stars, but surprisingly, we get to see her modest camaraderie light up the talents of the stunning supporting cast, observes Divya Nair.

Priyamani is Ready To THRILL You!

Priyamani is Ready To THRILL You!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Pranitha takes in Dubai... Dia tries photography... Mira wishes Sasha...

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

To beat lockdown blues, brands hit the right chord with digital movies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

With theatres remaining shut, new releases are making a beeline for OTT platforms, and companies are forging tie-ups to reach out to the target audience.

Will National film Awards include OTT releases?

Will National film Awards include OTT releases?

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The merger of the big screen experience with the OTT platform seems to be getting surer than ever.

Will this be Netflix's biggest movie this year?

Will this be Netflix's biggest movie this year?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'They are expecting a larger viewership for Dhamaka than any of the fictional Indian content on the major OTT platforms so far.'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Mutliplexes want the gap between a film's release in theatres and on OTT to be doubled from 4 to 8 weeks.

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) on Monday announced the appointment of former Supreme Court judge Justice Vikramjit Sen as the Chairman of its newly formed self-regulatory body Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC).

'I really threw myself into Breathe'

'I really threw myself into Breathe'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'I felt as excited and nervous shooting it as I did my first film, my mentor and guru J P Dutta saab's Refugee 20 years ago.'

'There is a general decline in hiring'

'There is a general decline in hiring'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'A start-up with 100 people has reduced the strength to 60-80 people to reduce cost.' 'Even if there is attrition, they prefer not to replace them.'

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games

Watch out Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar!

Watch out Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Prominent regional platforms are giving competition to mainstream players Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+Hotstar.

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'

Shahid Makes His Debut AGAIN

Shahid Makes His Debut AGAIN

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With OTT gaining popularity, quite a few stars will make their debut on digital platforms.

Look! It's Fahadh Faasil and Kamal Haasan

Look! It's Fahadh Faasil and Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'I am working with him for the first time in Vikram.'

Saina to release on March 26

Saina to release on March 26

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Parineeti Chopra plays the Olympic bronze medallist in the film directed by Amole Gupte.

Did Amazon pay KatVic 80 crore?

Did Amazon pay KatVic 80 crore?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

'Forget 80 crores, we haven't even negotiated for the wedding video.'

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Adipurush Review: Why Mess With An Epic?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cherry blossoms in Sri Lanka, Hanuman speaking Bombaiya, the mythical Sone Ki Lanka looking darkly Gothic, Raavan looking like a Bollywood dude... this is not modernisation. This is a travesty, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

SC refuses to bar Mirzapur S3, says pre-screening not possible

SC refuses to bar Mirzapur S3, says pre-screening not possible

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Observing that it always felt pre-censorship was impermissible, the Supreme Court on Thursday wondered how there can be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.

Amazon/Netflix or theatres? Movie business' dilemma

Amazon/Netflix or theatres? Movie business' dilemma

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'While OTTs are a reality, big film producers will prefer a theatrical release before a digital one.'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Wake Up Call For Bollywood A-Listers

Wake Up Call For Bollywood A-Listers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Seven of Bollywood's big stars (Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and Shahid Kapoor), who had 10 movies released with a collective budget of Rs 1,100 crore since December, could rustle up only around a third of that money at the box office.

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.

IPL 2023: The Rs 5,000 Crore Battle!

IPL 2023: The Rs 5,000 Crore Battle!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

This season, the nature of the advertising game has changed dramatically with TV and digital rights going to different entities.

Will Gangubai Kathiawadi go digital?

Will Gangubai Kathiawadi go digital?

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'The July 30 theatrical release seems next to impossible.'

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

When Sobhita Got Together With AK, ARK

When Sobhita Got Together With AK, ARK

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

"It's a lot of hard work to work with the two most handsome men in the industry, but someone's got to do it!" the gorgeous Sobhita Dhulipala says at the trailer launch of her new OTT show, The Night Manager.

Sex is okay, but no politics!

Sex is okay, but no politics!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We are henceforth going to black out all references to politics and religion.'

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Jhulan inspired many women to take up sport, says Virat Kohli