Search results for ' Heroes For Hire'

'I don't like the Indian style of acting'

'I don't like the Indian style of acting'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After working on Mr India and Sagar, Partho Sen-Gupta left to study filmmaking in France at 26. He returns with the dark and moody Sunrise.

What are the RSS/BJP after? Global change made Nehru, Indira irrelevant

What are the RSS/BJP after? Global change made Nehru, Indira irrelevant

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'One big problem for the RSS is, while they spread their ideology of hard, Hindu-ised Indian nationalism, the absence of their own pantheon of modern nationalist giants. They missed out on the freedom movement quite comprehensively, in some ways comparable to the Muslim League and latter-day Communists. They have to find heroes elsewhere.' 'They borrow who they can from the Congress, like Madan Mohan Malviya and Sardar Patel, and then steal the entire lot of revolutionaries, from Bhagat Singh to Netaji, never mind that many of them were extreme leftists.'

The man who made Madhuri Dixit a star

The man who made Madhuri Dixit a star

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'The Ek Do Teen song was shot for many days.' 'Listening to it so many times during the shoot, we knew it would be a big hit.' 'When Tezaab was released, Madhuri had gone to the US for a holiday.' 'When she returned to Mumbai, there was a large crowd waiting for her at the airport, calling out 'Mohini, Mohini,' her character from Tezaab.' 'That day Madhuri had arrived in the real sense.'

Do Knot Disturb yourself with this film

Do Knot Disturb yourself with this film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The David Dhawan film is very disappointing.

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The world is still figuring out the man as he continues his enigmatic journey towards the first 100 days of his presidency.

'The Hero is not James Bond'

'The Hero is not James Bond'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Yodha is enjoyable

Yodha is enjoyable

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Darshan's fights and dialogues, Nikitha's glamour quotient and racy first half makes this Kannada movie a treat to watch.

India's billionaires' success mantras

India's billionaires' success mantras

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Three businessmen disclose their success mantras: One belongs to an old Marwari family, another is a second generation industrialist whose father scripted an amazing rags-to-riches story and the third was a professional till one day he succumbed to the charms of entrepreneurship.

Infosys, inflation dent Sensex

Infosys, inflation dent Sensex

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Markets gave up most of the gains made in previous session as traders' dumped frontline IT shares after Infosys reported 17% jump in net profit y-o-y, trailing street expectations.

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Markets end flat amid range bound trades

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices as focus shifted to value buying in mid-cap and small-cap shares after the sharp gains on Friday. The Sensex was down 31 points at 17,399 and the Nifty closed flat at 5,278.

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In Arvind Kejriwal's home turf, Kaushambi, the honeymoon with India's most famous aam aadmi is near its end.

'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell

'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

United States President Barack Obama said goodbye to his nation in an emotional address enriched with wisdom and optimism.

Johnny Depp to dethrone Avatar?

Johnny Depp to dethrone Avatar?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland could be the number one film not only in North America but also in foreign markets after its March 5 release.

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

'There can be positive things on the Internet'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'I always used to say ignore the trolls and move on and focus on your fans and friends,' Sreenath Sreenivasan tells Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar. 'That was easy for me to say. But now when I say it, I really mean it.'

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Actress Melissa McCarthy, who created waves with her exceptionally funny portrayal in Kristen wiig's award-winning comedy Bridesmaids last year, stars in yet another potential money-spinner Identity Thief along side actor-producer Jason Bateman.

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

World's most desirable man is an Indian!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'If you ask me what is God, I'd say, God is Mr World.'

Veerappu: Worth a miss

Veerappu: Worth a miss

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Watch this remake of Mohanlal's commercially successful venture Sphadikam for popcorn because there is nothing in the movie to relish.

Say Salaam India works

Say Salaam India works

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

This film about cricket works simply because it comes without the usual hype.

NFL Round I: Big guns given a run for their money

NFL Round I: Big guns given a run for their money

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Teams that were considered underdogs going into the tournament, held their own against more fancied teams and came away with favourable results.

'If I was intelligent enough, I would not have dreamt of becoming an actor'

'If I was intelligent enough, I would not have dreamt of becoming an actor'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Irrfan Khan's fascinating interview with Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

When 27-year-old Karthik Kamalakannan founded Skcript with his friend Swathi Kakarla in December 2013, little did he realise that it would become the Pied Piper of India one day.

The day Kashmir changed forever

The day Kashmir changed forever

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The chain of events set off by 'August 9, 1953' has swept away many illusions, demolished quite a few landmarks and woven an altogether new tapestry of the Centre-state relationship, says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

Review: Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Review: Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Imagine Creations' Tamil movie describing the wins and losses of a village's kabaddi team, manages to score with the audience.

Kai Vanda Kalai: Boring

Kai Vanda Kalai: Boring

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

'The critics will hire the underworld to get me'

'The critics will hire the underworld to get me'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal Varma on his latest film Nishabd, and lots more.

His dream: A Mahindra in every household

His dream: A Mahindra in every household

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

A Mahindra in every household wouldn't be realised without two-wheelers.

The corporate story of 2015: When minnows humbled the giants

The corporate story of 2015: When minnows humbled the giants

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

T N Ninan lists a few David-Goliath encounters in the Indian markets, all of which make life interesting, though difficult if you are an investor looking for the next multi-bagger.

Zorro all set to win new audiences

Zorro all set to win new audiences

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment's Zorro, the fully restored and complete first and second season episodes, are a treat to watch.

Shoaib's 'chucking' action to be scrutinised

Shoaib's 'chucking' action to be scrutinised

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Quoting informed sources, The News reported that the Indians had sent a letter to the ICC asking it to once again review bowling action of Shoaib Akhtar.

Cop on a mission!

Cop on a mission!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Roddick in control of his own destiny

Roddick in control of his own destiny

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Since an abject first-round defeat by Sargis Sargsian at Roland Garros the American has won 10 consecutive matches, all on grass

'In those days, rocket parts and payloads were transported by bicycle'

'In those days, rocket parts and payloads were transported by bicycle'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

ISRO's expedition to Mars is yet another breathtaking adventure for an organisation created by Dr Vikram Sarabhai and carefully nurtured by scientists like A P J Abdul Kalam and R Aravamudan.

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi: Have a dream for your country and the world

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

At the 53rd annual convocation ceremony of the IIT-Bombay, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi shared stories of his struggle and victories.

Excerpt: Two 'Naughty Men' and one raunchy road trip

Excerpt: Two 'Naughty Men' and one raunchy road trip

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

We bring you an excerpt from debutant author Siddharth Narayan's Naughty Men. Read on!

Singh Is Kinng goes to Toronto festival

Singh Is Kinng goes to Toronto festival

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

The Akshay Kumar-starrer will have a high profile release at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.

Hassled Kochi IPL franchisees knock Sonia's doors

Hassled Kochi IPL franchisees knock Sonia's doors

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

Told to take money and withdraw, the successful but frightened Kochi franchise winners seek Sonia's protection.