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The Khata Peeta Bollywood Quiz

The Khata Peeta Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

World Milk Day: Doodh Peeta Hai India

World Milk Day: Doodh Peeta Hai India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

It is believed that one of the reasons why cows (Gau Mata) are regarded as sacred in India is because they provide life-giving doodh.

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Seeking clarification, Karnataka Governor has sent back to the government a bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, citing that a case concerning the earlier related act and amendments made to it is still pending in Supreme Court.

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted a day after a special court in Mohali declared Dala a proclaimed offender in a case of conspiracy to kill a priest in Punjab, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Review: Jennifer Lawrence steals the show in Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Review: Jennifer Lawrence steals the show in Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Hunger Games: Catching Fire is clinical at times but nevertheless a smooth ride, according to Paloma Sharma.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will move and disturb you

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is an extremely frustrating film, feels Paloma Sharma.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Dancing the Munna Michael way!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A 1990s Bollywood album. Ranbir Kapoor as Balraj Sahni. Dimple Kapadia's Crowning Glory days. Agha-Mukri-Kesto's fun, fabulous, forgotten friendship. Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week was a complete blast from the past.

BJP puts on hold the entry of Mangalore pub attack mastermind

BJP puts on hold the entry of Mangalore pub attack mastermind

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

While the BJP believes that Muthalik will help the party secure more votes in northern Karnakata, many of the party's supporters in urban areas are uncomfortable with his induction, says Vicky Nanjappa

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'His portrayal of Income Tax Commissioner Amay Patnaik relies on his firm footing as a man of consequence to pitch itself as a tribute to the IT department's unsung heroes.' 'It's the most I've enjoyed watching Ajay Devgn in a while,' says Sukanya Verma.

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit Misra.

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Rishi Kapoor was shocked and said, 'Woh sare log jinko main janta hoon, unki filmein main nahin kar raha. Aapko to main janta bhi nahin hoon.'

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Review: Fireflies fails to evoke empathy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Fireflies is is one giant cesspool of sadness and agony that is ever-expanding and will engulf every barely happy soul it can get its hand on , warns Paloma Sharma.

Sukanya Verma reviews Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara

Sukanya Verma reviews Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Milan Luthria's Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara is a complete drag, unintentionally comical and painfully verbose unlike the prequel which hit quite a few right notes, notes Sukanya Verma

Review: Divergent is engaging but lacks intensity

Review: Divergent is engaging but lacks intensity

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Divergent is clearly made for its already existent fan base, with the best loved bits and pieces of the book shoved on to screen with hardly any adhesive to keep them together, feels Paloma Sharma.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mekhail delivered the most deliberate heart-tugging line of the day: "If a son asks his mother for money is wrong, then tell me." At the back Indrani gave one of her most beaming smiles that was meant to convey the exact opposite. This was no mother happy that her son had said he turned to her when he needed money because she was his mother.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

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.

'If con is the opposite of pro then Congress is the opposite of progress'

'If con is the opposite of pro then Congress is the opposite of progress'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The full transcript of the exclusive interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.