The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states, partial poll results showed Tuesday, forcing the party to rely on allies to form the government after a bitter and divisive election that was projected as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.
'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.
More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.
'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'
'I don't know where this acting keeda came into her. One day she just announced she was going to be an actor. And that was it.'
'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'
'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'
Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.
'I am a very greedy actor. I want to explore everything.'
Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.
In her plea, the victim claimed that a mere reading of the inquiry report with regard to the illegal access of the devices indicates that the authority carrying out the probe "never conducted a fair, free and complete" investigation as directed by the high court.
'I was mad, I was crazy to do something like that. I shouldn't have done it. I would never do it again.'
In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.
24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.
Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.
Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.
The Malayalam film 2018: Everyone is a Hero, India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race.
'I am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'
Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.
Mohanlal, the complete actor, has finally revealed the teaser of his coming period drama, Malaikottai Valiban.
>Whether it is a close friend, family member or an unavoidable situation in general, the involvement of a third person in a relationship will inevitably lead to conflict, observes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.
Philip's is a light-hearted film you can enjoy with your family and safely recommend to your friends, endorses Divya Nair.
Indian cricketers took to Twitter to wish the country and everyone on the joyous occasion.
In a state that usually plumbs for a Dravidian major, three candidates have a chance of delivering for the BJP, observes A Ganesh Nadar.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan pits him and Tiger Shroff in titular avatars. While we wait to catch their distinct personality play off against each other, Sukanya Verma offers a lowdown on Akshay's two-hero jodis in the past.
The court made the observation while hearing a plea which claimed that the depiction of a Bible concealing a gun in the Malayalam action movie Antony denigrates Christianity.
She is the sundari penne who will woo you over with her simple style.
Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair. And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's career too.
'I am a spontaneous actor. I follow what works for the character.'
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against noted Malayalam author Paul Zacharia and four others including two charitable organisations in a case related to embezzlement of foreign funds.
'After giving my own money to this party, I was insulted.'' 'Neither this party nor its leaders have no respect for women.'
According to Andrea Jeremiah's Insta, she is a 'magical caffeinated unicorn who acts and sings for a living.'
Take style cues from actor Anu Emmanuel who has nailed 'the sari look' every time.
Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.
'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'
2018: Everyone Is A Hero is India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2024.
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