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Sridevi, Shammi and the smiling faces of Hrishida's cinema

Sridevi, Shammi and the smiling faces of Hrishida's cinema

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Can you recognise this birthday boy?

Can you recognise this birthday boy?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

We look back at Kamal Haasan's childhood picture, as he turns 57.

Top 10 haircare myths BUSTED

Top 10 haircare myths BUSTED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

All of the following are common misconceptions and have no impact upon a healthy head of hair!

Emraan Hashmi: I don't want to get 'bracketed'

Emraan Hashmi: I don't want to get 'bracketed'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The actor, who's creating quite a buzz with his role in Dibaker Bannerjee's upcoming film Shanghai, talks about his newfound success and working with big banners.

Rs 14 lakh cr needed to modernise railways: Trivedi

Rs 14 lakh cr needed to modernise railways: Trivedi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Aiming to take railways to the next generation, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday said his department has prepared a blue print envisaging Rs 14 lakh crore investment in the next 10 years.

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta have seen failure and come out stronger.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Review: Azhar's music is melodious

Review: Azhar's music is melodious

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Emraan Hashmi-starrer Azhar has some feelgood songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Greece, Argentina:  A tale of two defaults

Greece, Argentina: A tale of two defaults

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Greek debt crisis may turn out to be a much larger version of Argentina's economic crisis a decade ago.

Review: The Dirty Picture soundtrack works because of its lyrics

Review: The Dirty Picture soundtrack works because of its lyrics

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Barring the opening ditty, it doesn't have much to ooh or la la about.

F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie

F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The indifference shown by the majority of India's deep-pocketed corporates towards Formula One has baffled team bosses who expect them to warm to the sport following the success of last weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Bipasha's Hollywood debut gets straight to DVD release

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The film had been four years in the making.

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.

Roebuck on Sachin's 100th Test appearance

Roebuck on Sachin's 100th Test appearance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Renowned cricket journalist Peter Roebuck, who died on Saturday, wrote this column for Rediff.com on Sachin Tendulkar's 100th Test appearance.

20 nations with the WEAKEST pension systems

20 nations with the WEAKEST pension systems

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Pension is a regular (normally monthly) payment that a person gets when he/she has retired from a job. This regular payment is obtained from an investment fund to which that person, or his/her employer, contributed during the time the person was working.

Video: Kangana shines on the ramp

Video: Kangana shines on the ramp

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Kangana Ranaut strutted her stuff for designer duo Anjali and Arjun Kapoor on Day Two of the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week -- check it out.

'Many in US feel Pakistan playing a double game'

'Many in US feel Pakistan playing a double game'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Pakistan's deteriorating security situation, its connection with Islamist militancy, and the implications for the United States and India relations came under focus during a lecture by American Foreign Policy Council Fellow Jeff M Smith, at the Indian consulate in New York recently.

What is the big deal about Friday's blue moon?

What is the big deal about Friday's blue moon?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Come Friday, and you will have an opportunity to gaze upon a blue moon -- this would be a somewhat rare occurrence that has nothing to with the moon's colour.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

'Stokes can be one of all-time great all-rounders'

'Stokes can be one of all-time great all-rounders'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

England's Ben Stokes could mature into one of the greatest ever all-rounders, coach Trevor Bayliss said after the 25-year-old's match-winning performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh.

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'Kissing is not written in the script. They just find their way on the sets!' Emraan Hashmi tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com.

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Kodela elected AP assembly Speaker

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Veteran legislator Kodela Sivaprasada Rao has been unanimously elected as the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh post bifurcation of the state.

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

The Lady Who Writes Magical Songs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We, the audience, listen to stories that have nothing to do with us and we cry, just from the truth of those stories.' 'And Anvita is one of those people who makes this happen.'

Conflict at work: Should you fight or negotiate?

Conflict at work: Should you fight or negotiate?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Acknowledge the fact there is trouble brewing. Bury the hatchet. Start afresh.

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

From modest milk chocolate for kids 45 years ago to sophisticated dark chocolate for adults, Amul is a part of India's history.

ICC apologises for insult to tri-colour

ICC apologises for insult to tri-colour

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

ICC on Wednesday apologised to India for insult to the tri-colour at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali.

Telangana issue heats up: Leaders on hunger strike

Telangana issue heats up: Leaders on hunger strike

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

As Telangana braces up for yet another round of battle demanding a separate state, all the Congress and Telugu Desam Party MPs and MLAs who resigned their posts embarked upon a mass hunger strike on Wednesday.

Respect territorial sovereignty, India tells China

Respect territorial sovereignty, India tells China

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

In an address at the Raisina Dialogue, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar took strong objection to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which passes through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, saying there should have been some reflection on India's unhappiness over it.

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, has been threatened with a ban by FIFA because of government interference in the running of the local football association.

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

The Mummy: Tom Cruise fights beasts and boredom!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'As the longest-lasting action hero, Cruise doesn't go down without a fight.' 'He throws in a quip here and there, runs like he's only ran in his last 20 movies, takes a whole lot of pounding from beauties and beasts, but The Mummy's garbled mythology and recycled imagery doesn't have the wits to complement his popping-from-the-veins enthusiasm,' says Sukanya Verma.

Force-ing John Abraham to love on screen

Force-ing John Abraham to love on screen

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Filmmaker Nishikant Kamath talks about his new film Force and his acting debut with 404.

AI pilots' strike enters 6 day

AI pilots' strike enters 6 day

Rediff.com2 May 2011

High Court, upon a petition filed by the airline, had asked the pilots to resume working by last Friday.

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

Chelsea are obsessed with Champions League: Ferguson

Chelsea are obsessed with Champions League: Ferguson

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Chelsea are over-stretching themselves with their Champions League "obsession," Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on the eve of their quarter-final, second leg.

Apple unveils iCloud; what is it all about?

Apple unveils iCloud; what is it all about?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

With iCloud and wireless computing, a user can use iOS devices - the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - without having to depend upon a personal computer.

How well do you know your gangster movies?

How well do you know your gangster movies?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Take this quiz!

SC slams conversion during Staines murder verdict

SC slams conversion during Staines murder verdict

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday came out strongly against the practice of conversion, while upholding the life sentence for Dara Singh, who was convicted for burning alive Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons in January 1999. "It is undisputed that there is no justification for interfering in someone's belief by way of use of force, provocation, conversion, incitement or upon a flawed premise that one religion is better than the other," it said.

A Walt Disney film in Telugu!

A Walt Disney film in Telugu!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Prakash Kovelamudi talks about his Telugu feature film Anaganaga O Dheerudu which is produced by Walt Disney.

Akshay Kumar to try prosthetics for younger look

Akshay Kumar to try prosthetics for younger look

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

The actor is getting ready for his new film Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai.