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Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

Rag pickers to rock stars: Meet Dharavi's slumdog millionaires

Rag pickers to rock stars: Meet Dharavi's slumdog millionaires

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A group of young guns led by Abhijit Jejurikar showed the world what they are capable of.

'What we leave behind of ourselves through work is most important'

'What we leave behind of ourselves through work is most important'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

In an interview to HarmonyIndia.org, the artist, who had famously said that he lived to paint and painted to live, spoke of what the 'bindu' meant to him, about his friend M F Husain and the legacy that he will leave behind.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

All about the mystery of job creation

All about the mystery of job creation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The processes that create a seven per cent-plus GDP growth rate without a similar growth in jobs are far from fully understood, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.

Inspirational: He lost both arms at 8 but now captains a cricket team

Inspirational: He lost both arms at 8 but now captains a cricket team

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Meet Amir Hussain Lone, who not only plays the game but is captain of the Jammu and Kashmir Para-cricket team. Amir, an avid fan of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, overcame gigantic obstacles to realise his dream of playing cricket which were almost shattered when he lost both his arms in a freak accident -- ironically at a bat-manufacturing unit owned by his father in Bijbehara town of south Kashmir. So how does a double-arm-amputee bat and bowl while playing cricket? Amir holds the bat between his left shoulder and head. His favourite shot is a flick off his legs towards square leg-- shot played with elan by his idol.

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Srihari-The Real Star is gone

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

From being a stuntman, then a character artiste and finally the leading man, Srihari rose in the film industry by sheer dint of hard work.

Lessons for Modi on good governance

Lessons for Modi on good governance

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI.

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Watch out for Manav Kaul, folks!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'My mother has one complaint -- I die in all of my films. She has told me to stop dying now.'

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

10 MUST WATCH Movies, coming up!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Aseem Chhabra's recommendations for the Mumbai film festival.

Review: The Jungle Book is an instant classic

Review: The Jungle Book is an instant classic

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Take the kids you know (and the kid within you) and go watch The Jungle Book, Raja Sen advises.

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Govt employee by day, designer by night

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'People didn't know of my presence until they saw my saris at the Lakme Fashion Week.'

Fadnavis@1: Restless, insecure, leader

Fadnavis@1: Restless, insecure, leader

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Devendra Fadnavis -- who completes a year as Maharashtra's chief minister this weekend -- knows his rivals in the party remain hungry for power and want to seize every opportunity to pull him down, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Why Thithi filmmaker feels overwhelmed by Aamir Khan

Why Thithi filmmaker feels overwhelmed by Aamir Khan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Raam Reddy gets candid about Thithi, his film journey so far and his next project.

How India can achieve 9% growth

How India can achieve 9% growth

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'Jaitley should get the GST and multi- brand retail bills passed to achieve 9%+ growth.'

Aseem Chhabra's Chennai Express Review: Mindless but entertaining

Aseem Chhabra's Chennai Express Review: Mindless but entertaining

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Chennai Express is a full throttle masala entertainment ruled by Shah Rukh Khan's star power

'We are a beautifully chaotic people'

'We are a beautifully chaotic people'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

'I wish there was a little chaos there and I wish there was a little discipline here.' Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee on Bollywood and Hollywood.

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Gulf jobs shrink for Indian workers, a blow to remittances

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Despite difficult working conditions, Indians are still seeking jobs in Gulf countries

'I would not be comfortable in bed with Manoj Bajpayee'

'I would not be comfortable in bed with Manoj Bajpayee'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

'My worst experiences in the film world concern money. After signing contracts, they don't pay. You always have to forget your last installment. It is very difficult for an outsider to enter Bollywood. You must either have luck or a Godfather. I have neither.' Bidita Bag discusses her big break.

'The new singers can't sing good'

'The new singers can't sing good'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair is *not* impressed by this lot of films at all.

I have lost a part of my life with Farooque Sheikh's death

I have lost a part of my life with Farooque Sheikh's death

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

'He represented the warmth, gentleness and goodness that existed in Hindi cinema before Bollywood became a loud commodity.' Aseem Chhabra on the legendary actor he admired for over 40 years.

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'You will see more and more people working independently -- starting beauty parlours, driving cars, etc.' This is what we call the gig economy.' 'The same people who have been laid off in India or are unable to get visas to work in the US may be part of this gig economy.' 'India needs billions of jobs, and it can only be created by self-employment or the gig economy.'

Remembering Geeta Bali: Hindi cinema's Little Ms Sunshine

Remembering Geeta Bali: Hindi cinema's Little Ms Sunshine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Kalki Koechlin talks about her upcoming projects, marriage and much more!

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Once again! Coca-Cola spins the wheel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The company has done a lot to promote 'Open Happiness'.

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Review: Kangana is a double delight in Tanu Weds Manu Returns!

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is not merely superior to its predecessor but the flamboyance and fun it provides is an implication we're not quite done with this mad duo and their quirky universe yet.

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'This is the only country where success seems to be viewed as a bad thing.' 'Other governments and countries go out of their way to protect a successful organisation. Here we find ways of destroying it.'

Is it time to divide J&K into three?

Is it time to divide J&K into three?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Since 1950 successive governments have tried various options but failed to reduce alienation amongst the people, for different reasons, of Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh. It is best to accept this reality and let each region charter its own path, within the framework of the Indian Constitution, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Donkeys inspire me, they're loyal: PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Responding to the donkey remarks made by Akhilesh, Modi said the criticism of donkeys by the UP CM only reflected his 'casteist mentality' and 'the feeling of hatred does not suit him'.

Gear up to welcome the Dussera releases

Gear up to welcome the Dussera releases

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Five big Telugu films are up for release during the festive season.

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Arun, 24, is from Kolkata. He's a bartender. Vidya, 8, studies in an English medium school. Her father is a chaiwala. Purvika, 9, has big, bright eyes. Her father works in a beer bar. All of them are united by one cause alone: To become actors and join the film industry.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'Indrani Mukerjea has no hand in this murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'Indrani Mukerjea has no hand in this murder'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Indrani, radiant in an immaculate white and gold salwar-kurta that matched the moment, her hair open, a bindi gleaming on her forehead, beamed placidly, fully enjoying this small minute of victory.

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Key events that rocked India Inc in 2014 and one of them is Vishal Sikka taking over reins at Infosys.

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Modi is optimistic that the reforms will be passed soon.