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City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'At a time when our world has been rattled in ways we have never encountered before, these mornings have been my window into a universe where all that matters is living in the moment,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Why is Pak army chief delaying appointments?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Given the past practice in the Pakistan army, this delay is most unusual,' notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Kamal Nath says govt stable as Cong alleges 'poaching' by BJP

Kamal Nath says govt stable as Cong alleges 'poaching' by BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Senior Congress leaders accused the BJP of trying to bring down the party-led government, which is surviving on support of over half a dozen independent, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs.

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A much-vacant mall in a sleepy industrial park is all that's left of the amount allegedly owed by Mangla Shree Properties against 0.2-mt sugar deliveries

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Review: Kahaani 2 is let down by predictability

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The actors are good and Sujoy Ghosh is tremendous at creating a textured Bengal setting, but this is a thriller which could have used more twists and smarts, says Raja Sen.

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Gujarat polls: Congress promises farm loan waiver, Indira canteens, special quota

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress, desperate to make a comeback in Gujarat, which has been ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 20 years, has tried to reach out to various sections of society in its blueprint unveiled.

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The spectre of Singur and now its verdict is looming large on the future of many of Bengal's projects, especially the state government's industrial parks that are vacant. As many more episodes await, the question uppermost on everyone's minds is, how long will Singur haunt Bengal?

One of India's brilliant CEOS no one knows about

One of India's brilliant CEOS no one knows about

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The unknown architect of Balrampur Chini, Meenakshi Saraogi's biggest achievement lay in inspiring farmers to grow more cane.

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Review: Dear Maya: For the love of Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Watching the mild-mannered actress return to screen after a personally difficult time resonates with the headway she makes as Maya, says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Almost everything about Zid can be best described as botched, says Nishi Tiwari.

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Slum development grounds GVK's Mumbai airport plans

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Realty plans hit roadblock; delay could hit modernisation

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Gully Boy Review: You'll cry for Ranveer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Gully Boy is a glorious blend of hip-hop and assured filmmaking, promises Sukanya Verma.

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

With Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's term coming to an end in November, names of top generals who are likely to succeed him are being discussed in the political circles and in the corridors of power.

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Jilla is a commercial entertainer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Vijay and Mohanlal starrer Jilla is your everyday Madurai-based action thriller set in the backdrop of the special bond shared by a father and his devoted foster son

Ghost Stories review

Ghost Stories review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Dibakar Banerjee isn't simply giving a particular fascistic regime the finger.' 'Here, he wants to offer us a preview of the invisible forces and human tendencies that drive fascism, blind conformity, and mass hysteria,' says Sreehari Nair.

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Article 15 Review: Entertaining social drama

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

'Article 15 is not the work of a hack, or of someone merely scooping a plot out of newspaper headlines.' 'It is a well-researched, clear-headed movie; but its findings have a purpose,' says Sreehari Nair.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Tax law penalises buyers for construction delay by builders

Tax law penalises buyers for construction delay by builders

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

At that time, nobody would have thought a construction period of three to four years would be grossly inadequate

Investigation: Are BJP leaders being targeted in Tamil Nadu?

Investigation: Are BJP leaders being targeted in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Tamil Nadu state unit of the BJP has been alleging that its leaders have been systematically being attacked/murdered in the state. A Ganesh Nadar bring to light five cases where workers of the BJP or its affiliate organisations were attacked to find out if there is any truth in the charges.

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.

MAMI Diaries: Must Watch Cinema, now playing in Mumbai!

MAMI Diaries: Must Watch Cinema, now playing in Mumbai!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Brilliant cinema at the ongoing Mumbai Film Festival, raves Sukanya Verma.

He could be working at a dhaba, but is now at IIT!

He could be working at a dhaba, but is now at IIT!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Brijesh Kumar Saroj, the son of a poor weaver, overcame every hardship, to make it to IIT-Bombay. When he cleared the IIT entrance exam, villagers threw stones at his home because he is Dalit. This has only hardened his resolve to 'make it in life'.

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The industry status will help the sector access bank lending at average interest rates

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