The fights in Singham are long, painful and yet fun to watch.
Even those of us who shudder at the thought of walking to the neighbourhood store, or who have never dipped a foot in a swimming pool or kicked a football in our lives, will watch avidly as great athletic feats are performed by humans of all shapes, sizes, colours and dress codes -- from the head-scarved Saudi ladies to the show-it-all bikini-clad beach volleyball beauties, the beefy weightlifters and immaculately coated and cravat-ed equestrians, says Sherna Gandhy.
'Even though Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyon was not a hit, people still remember me. I must have done some really good acting in it. I met Akshay (Kumar, her co-star) recently and he told me 'tu toh director ban gayi hai' (you've become a director). I told him you can never predict where life takes you.' Divya Khosla Kumar prepares us for Sanam Re.
Till now, apart from a few statements issued by his office, the young Karmapa Lama has refused to come out of his reserve and comment on the accusations levelled against him, particularly the cash donations received by his monastery but not deposited in a bank, and his relations with India. For the first time, he agrees to speak to Rediff.com, in an exclusive interview to Claude Arpi
Dhammananda, the Vipassana centre in Markal, Maharashtra, is peaceful, very well-organised and conducive to serious meditation.
Mumbai nightclub Blue Frog, under the direction of the energetic Ashutosh Pathak, has been transformed into India's first full-service recording studio.
Today's generation about the need for music in their lives and how they satisfy it.
A huge film industry with super-rich celebrities. Trendy restaurants and swanky clubs. Welcome to the new Mumbai.
The reality music show K for Kishore on Sony Entertainment Televison saw Arnab Chakraborty as its winner. He won the cash prize of Rs. 15 Lakhs and a contract from Sony TV to cut a solo album for HMV Saregama music.
Instead of the instinctive outcry that sentiments are hurt, the political leadership ought to avoid emotions and opt for reason for what has been suggested is good for us. They ought to cease stoking the fire and accept the reality, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.
Here are Aseem Chhabra's picks -- 'films that mattered to me, entertained me and will stay with me through the year.'
In conversation with the winner of Star's Voice of India, Ishmeet Singh.
'How can a cinema that uses song-and-dance be considered a distorted representation of Indian culture?'
Facing attacks back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.
There exists an opportunity for brands to leverage the new mindset.
Their performance would mark the first time an Indian troupe has danced in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade's 84 years history.
Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!
What is it about the charm of the Northeast and its mountains that it takes prisoners?
Gundappa Viswanath, Erapalli Prasanna and Bishen Singh Bedi pay their tributes to the master batsman.
'When you are half decent looking, you want to look like yourself, especially in your first project. But it was important to do justice to the role, especially when it is such a big project. I don't want to play the lead and look like a hero. I am open to do character roles, what is the harm in it?' Dangal actor Aparshakti Khurrana looks ahead in life.
What does it take to find true happiness? Readers share their views. Share yours!
Innovation happen when two worlds, previously unconnected, collide. And innovators are really people who see the connections between these worlds.
Jeffrey Iqbal on how a generous moment from A R Rahman ignited his musical career.
Till now, apart from a few statements issued by his office, the young Karmapa Lama has refused to come out of his reserve and comment on the accusations levelled against him, particularly the cash donations received by his monastery but not deposited in a bank, and his relations with India. For the first time, he agrees to speak to Rediff.com, in an exclusive interview to Claude Arpi
And you won't guess which film tops Raja's list! And why.
Specially abled Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta talks about how he wants to make his life a message to all the 'wheelchair warriors'.
It is easy making losses in the stock markets. Avoid these 4 mistakes and you can emerge a winner.
Soon, the greatest global show will be over. Life will not be the same, probably a bit boring with no octopus, no blundering referees, no Paraguayan starlet or horrible cacophony (though by the end of the competition we will be missing it!).
Himesh Reshammiya calls himself the most insecure man in Bollywood.
The high definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D editions of the classic film about friendship and family ties, is expected to be a chart topper not only this week but for several weeks ahead.
Once labelled mild and fragile, P V Sindhu has undergone an astounding transformation at Pullela Gopichand Academy - a mix and match of different exercises, on-court training and yoga that make up Sindhu's days, most of which begin with her starting practice at 4:15 am -- that is helping her slay the world's best, writes Nikita Puri
The movie successfully brings out the several facets of the life of Guru. The realism in the evolution of his relationships with people around him shows the distinguished touch of Mani Ratnam.
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