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Mumbai: 1 killed after drunk passenger turns steering wheel of BEST bus

Mumbai: 1 killed after drunk passenger turns steering wheel of BEST bus

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

According to the official, an electric bus on Route 66 (from Ballard Pier in south Mumbai) was on its way to Rani Laxmibai Chowk in Sion when the incident occurred.

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

A team of CISF marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children into the sea. The commandos reached the accident site within minutes and prioritized rescuing children and other vulnerable passengers. They also administered CPR to several victims and helped recover belongings from the water.

Airtel Talkies launched for movie on phone

Airtel Talkies launched for movie on phone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Airtel users can subscribe to Airtel Talkies at Rs 30 per month for four movies with 30 days validity, or Rs 10 per week for one movie with seven days' validity.

PIX: Bombay Talkies goes to Cannes

PIX: Bombay Talkies goes to Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2013

The film's directors -- Dibaker Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Zohar, Anurag Kashyap -- walk the red carpet at the prestigious film festival.

Review: Bombay Talkies, an engaging ode to cinema

Review: Bombay Talkies, an engaging ode to cinema

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The film celebrates the language of cinema that permeated our system long ago, writes Sukanya Verma.

Box Office: Photograph, Milan Talkies fail

Box Office: Photograph, Milan Talkies fail

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

All We Imagine As Light remains heart-warmingly affecting because you know experiences like this are few and far between. Payal Kapadia's film-making voice must be cherished, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Review: Maharaja Talkies isn't worth the time

Review: Maharaja Talkies isn't worth the time

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Even leading lady Urvashi fails to save the film.

School bus stuck at rail level crossing, lucky escape for 40 students

School bus stuck at rail level crossing, lucky escape for 40 students

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Timely intervention by a loco pilot and locals saved the lives of 40 students after the school bus they were travelling on got stuck on railway tracks at a level crossing in Nagpur, an official said on Friday.

Ready, Steady, Quiz

Ready, Steady, Quiz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely supported, according to The Washington Post, showed massive damage to cars and buildings as well as rubble in the streets.

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bench Talkies is a very ordinary collection of short films, says S Saraswathi.

Tata Tele to offer walkie-talkie services

Tata Tele to offer walkie-talkie services

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Tata Teleservices is coming with a walkie-talkie like facility on its mobile phones for which it has tied up with the United States-based CDMA giant Qualcomm for acquiring technology.

Review: Raise a toast to Bombay Talkies

Review: Raise a toast to Bombay Talkies

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The film is magical in parts.

PIX: Sonam Kapoor, Kalki at Bombay Talkies screening

PIX: Sonam Kapoor, Kalki at Bombay Talkies screening

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar hosted a special screening of their film, Bombay Talkies, for their friends.

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Ekta Kapoor signs up Imran Khan for Milan Talkies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Just when Imran's career was going through a bad patch, producer Ekta Kapoor and director Tigmanshu Dhulia have came forward to offer him Milan Talkies.

NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

NIA raids 7 states over LeT radicalisation in Bengaluru jail

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The case was originally registered by the Bengaluru City Police on July 18 last year following the seizure of arms and ammunition, hand grenades and walkie-talkies from seven of the accused persons. The seizure was made when the seven men were in the house of one of the accused.

Amit Shah booked for poll code breach in Hyderabad

Amit Shah booked for poll code breach in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Following his complaint to the poll panel, the CEO forwarded it to the city police for a factual report, resulting in the registration of an FIR against Shah by the Moghalpura police station at 7 pm on Thursday.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: Engaging Crime Drama

Gyaarah Gyaarah Review: Engaging Crime Drama

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

There are elements that make this show entertaining, and if you haven't seen the original show, the concept is wild enough to keep you hooked, notes Mayur Sanap.

PIX: Gauri Khan, Parineeti, Genelia at Bombay Talkies screening

PIX: Gauri Khan, Parineeti, Genelia at Bombay Talkies screening

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Bolywood celebs attend special screening Bombay Talkies

Saie Tamhankar Is A Bindaas Babe

Saie Tamhankar Is A Bindaas Babe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

She doesn't forget to add a fun modern twist to what she wears. Nor does the Bhakshak actor hesitate to give off punk vibes.

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Box office: Decent opening for Shootout At Wadala, Bombay Talkies

Box office: Decent opening for Shootout At Wadala, Bombay Talkies

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Here's a look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Take The Super Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...without looking into yourself.' 'What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.'

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Govt may hike local content requirement

Govt may hike local content requirement

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The government is planning to tweak its procurement policy to give a fillip to domestic manufacturing. The industry department has floated a proposal to raise the minimum local content requirement for public procurement for Class-I and -II suppliers from 50 per cent currently to 70 per cent, and 20 per cent as of now to 50 per cent, respectively.

Bengal train crash was 'waiting to happen': Probe

Bengal train crash was 'waiting to happen': Probe

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In its probe report into the June 17 accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling district that left 10 persons dead, including the loco pilot of the goods train, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) also recommended implementation of the Automatic Train-protection system (KAVACH) on top priority.

In Pix: Backstage Magic. Raw. Unfiltered Emotions.

In Pix: Backstage Magic. Raw. Unfiltered Emotions.

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani brings you unfiltered moments of chaos, hard work and confidence behind designer Rajdeep Ranawat's show at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

How Pregnant Yami Shot For Article 370

How Pregnant Yami Shot For Article 370

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'This felt surreal because the baby was also a part of it. Some of the inspiration also came from how I saw my mother work her way through. We Indian women are stronger than we give ourselves credit for.'

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The number of seized weapons included 36 arms including three numbers of Ak 47/56, four carbine machine guns, seven SLRs and 1,615 number of ammunition and explosives including 82 numbers of hand grenades, police said.

4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

4 held in MP's Indore for slogan against Prophet during 'Pathaan' protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Some right-wing organisations held protests against the movie in parts of Madhya Pradesh on the day of its release on Wednesday over certain scenes.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mani Ratnam reunites with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai for the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I, also known as PS-I, a historical fiction based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's namesake novel.

Does Aishwarya Look WICKED?

Does Aishwarya Look WICKED?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The star has a double role in PS-1 -- she plays Mandakini Devi, the mother, and Nandini, the daughter.