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'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'

Superman Gets Brand New Fans!

Superman Gets Brand New Fans!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Thanks to its good reviews, Superman is adding to its fan base. And this time, the fan base is really, of the furry kind!

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Gaganyaan To Head To Space In Early 2027

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System and the Crew Module and Service Module are all in final stages of testing and integration.

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Watches set the stage for a smarter future, but it comes at a price.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000. 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi, penniless, a forgotten hero.'

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Is This The Right Time To Stay Invested In Small Caps?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Why try to time the market when time in the market works better? History shows that patient investors who stay the course often walk away with the real rewards, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

GST, 'bachat', 'swadeshi' in Modi's address amid Trump threats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Modi urged the people of the country to take pride in selling and buying indigenous goods.

Box Office: Mahavatar Narsimha Continues To Roar

Box Office: Mahavatar Narsimha Continues To Roar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

It has entered the Rs 100 Crore Club with ease and will eventually aim for lifetime collections in the vicinity of Rs 150 crore.

War 2 Is A Major Flop

War 2 Is A Major Flop

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Despite YRF securing a huge 4,500+ screens across the country, the quantum of footfalls fell short.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Everyone Wanted To Know Why I Had Killed Off Amitabh'

'Everyone Wanted To Know Why I Had Killed Off Amitabh'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'I make films which I think have the possibility of being liked by a majority of people, and you present it with the right emotions.'

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet, defenders earn India win over Tajikistan

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'

Mahavatar Narsimha Creates Box Office History

Mahavatar Narsimha Creates Box Office History

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Saiyaara, which collected Rs 306 crore, would have made more but was was hit by the Mahavatar Narsimha wave.

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With the rise of digital classrooms, students are often asked to create videos, prepare slideshows or use online research to complete assignments. 'We are glad that children are not spending hours copying notes in the name of homework but even now parents end up doing or supporting a major portion of the homework.'

Bazooka Review: Mammootty Can't Save This Thriller

Bazooka Review: Mammootty Can't Save This Thriller

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Watching Bazooka is like trying to figure out a long drawn-out puzzle that never makes sense, observes Arjun Menon.

'My Daughter Doesn't Eat Veggies'

'My Daughter Doesn't Eat Veggies'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna tells you how to take care of your child's health.

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his hunger strike as protests for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension turned violent. The BJP office was set on fire, vehicles were torched, and clashes erupted, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders.

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The new model is 5.6mm thick. CEO Tim Cook said it promises "pro performance in a thin and light design."

Kalki On Her Divorce With Anurag: 'It Was Hurtful'

Kalki On Her Divorce With Anurag: 'It Was Hurtful'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'Then came a point when we were like, 'we need to stay out of each other's lives' because it was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else.'

Sreeleela's Love Affair With Saris

Sreeleela's Love Affair With Saris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Proves that tradition is always in vogue for the modern Indian woman.

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple resides in New York. His cosy appearance with Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert raised questions whether he's having an extramarital affair.

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Understanding reached on Ukraine, Putin tells press meet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Speaking shortly after, Trump stated he had yet to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but would do so imminently, along with other European leaders. He suggested a formal deal was not yet in place.

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Some of the issues Vivek Agnihotri raises in The Bengal Files are valid, but today, the need of the hour is to find ways of negotiating peace not pouring oil over troubled waters, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Modi said India has now established a "new normal" of not differentiating between terrorists and those who nurture terrorism as they are both enemies of humanity.

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Why South Cinema Scores Big Over Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2025

South Indian filmmakers have kept their focus on the single-screen cinemagoer. They have kept their finger on the pulse of the single-screen cinema fan, who goes to movies once a month or more, to forget his weekly chores, explains Ambi Parameswaran.

Jackie-Suniel Meet Their 'Biggest Fan'

Jackie-Suniel Meet Their 'Biggest Fan'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'I am getting a chance to witness two OG action heroes together after a very long time.'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Varun Dhawan gets a new heroine in his upcoming film, Border 2, as Medha Rana makes her big screen debut.

Semiconductor chip to jet engines: Modi's mega announcements

Semiconductor chip to jet engines: Modi's mega announcements

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Addressing the nation on 79th Independence Day, Modi said the time has come to undertake reforms in GST as the indirect tax regime has completed 8 years.

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 has a healthy mix of characters, mostly GenZ and millennials, but without Bigg Boss's interference, it would be boring to watch some of these wannabes vying for individual fame and attention, expects Divya Nair.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'

Getting India to stop buying Russian oil: Trump's envoy pick for India

Getting India to stop buying Russian oil: Trump's envoy pick for India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Gor underlined that President Trump has a "deep friendship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that is something that is unique.

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

'What Sets Chiranjeevi Apart Is...'

'What Sets Chiranjeevi Apart Is...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'Am I not happy he was born? Am I not happy he crossed my path when I was walking through a wasteland? Am I not happy that, like a haunting song, he still lingers in my heart?'