Like everyone else in COVID-19 isolation, Juilliard students are itching to get out and play. For them, the desire is a little more of an imperative. Without meeting and rehearsing together, these dedicated artists at the beginning of their careers can’t hone their skills. “In normal times,” writes Benjamin Sosland at the Juilliard Journal, “Juilliard’s […]

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Young artists can understandably feel hesitant about trying new things. It’s hard enough to compete as a musician, for example. Why try to publish poetry or make visual art, too? Older, more established artists who branch out often have trouble being taken seriously in other fields. Patti Smith—poet, singer, memoirist, photographer, visual artist—has never seemed […]

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No image is more closely associated with the birth of the motion picture than a train pulling into the French coastal town of La Ciotat. Captured by cinema pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumière, the 50-second clip frightened the audience at its first screening in 1896, who thought a real locomotive was hurtling toward them — […]

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King Crimson’s master guitarist Robert Fripp has had a career long reputation as an autocrat, and exacting, difficult taskmaster. He’s named an album, a band, and a record company “Discipline.” Drummer Bill Bruford once described him as an “an amalgam of Stalin, Gandhi and the Marquis de Sade,” according to The Telegraph. But recently, there’s […]

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A fact sheet about research on electric and magnetic fields and studies examining their potential connection with cancer.

A fact sheet that outlines the available evidence regarding use of cellular/mobile telephones and cancer risk.

Shah Rukh Khan gets candid in an interview with People magazine.

The second film in the series will hit screens in November.

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The film deals with human trafficking and the sex trade.

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'I take interest in all my films but I took special interest in Khamoshiyan.' Mahesh Bhatt tells us why.

'When I see someone I think of them as aunty and uncle. I forget I am the same age, because in my mind I am still 18.' Aamir Khan gets ready for his milestone birthday.

Will Ranbir Kapoor strike back with Bombay Velvet? Find out what Raja Sen has to say about the trailer.

Here's what the stunning actress did in Rediff.

Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com speaks to rockstar saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan days before the release of the sequel, MSG 2.

Prem Leela singer Aman Trikha tells Rediff.com contributor Rajul Hegde his journey to success.

'Today, when I watch animated films again, I still feel connected with the child in me.' Sunidhi Chauhan talks Frozen.

A Flying Jatt will release on August 25.

Is Bani the new Drama queen?

Rangoon will release on February 24.

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'Manu had some experience, as he had played a reality show before. He knew how to play in front of the camera. I saved Manu from nominations by shaving of my beard during a task. But the same day, I got into trouble because the other person (Rohan Mehra) did not save me. I realised that if the game will continue like this, I will have to play smart.' Manveer Gurjar then played so smart, he won Bigg Boss 10!

The trailer has quite a few funny moments that make you laugh but you also know that it will not end up like Amitabh Bachchan's Bhootnath, thanks to its romance angle.

'It's a privilege and honour to be a woman every day of my life!'

Aamir Khan looks leaner, fitter and younger on his 52nd birthday.

Watch this video for a sneak peek of how Phillauri will unfold on March 24.

Singer Kavita Seth tells us what kind of songs she loves to sing -- and then even sings them!

Shah Rukh Khan has a confession to make. And Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com was there to capture it on video.

The Kapoor clan gets ready to party!

Happy birthday, Aamir!

Aishwaryaa R Dhanush talks about her father, Rajinikanth.

How many times has NaMo attended a movie star's wedding reception?

'I will pick Bollywood stars to play Indian superheroes.'

'If somebody remixes my song Banno 20 years later, why would I feel bad about it?'

'Whether it is Mulk or Article 15, I am talking about love and against hatred.'

'Our culture, our history, our achievements are great and we should start celebrating them.''I am glad our movies are doing that and Mission Mangal is doing that.'

'My life hasn't changed much, in terms of how I travel and work since I got married. Nick and I are both work-oriented and have a lot of drive and ambition. But two countries are a part of it, so it takes a lot of flights, a lot of beating jet lag, forgetting to eat, not getting enough time to sleep...'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh celebrated their first wedding anniversary by offering prayers at the Venkateswara temple located at the hill town of Tirumala, near Tirupati.

Ajay Devgn released the trailer of his latest home production, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, in Mumbai.

It was a warm family affair, where Padmini Kolhapure and Ravi Kishan launched the careers of their respective children.

Shraddha Kapoor took some time off from the promotions of her upcoming film Baaghi 3 to celebrate her birthday with her fans and the media.

Isha Ambani started the Holi celebrations early and threw a party for her celebrity friends.

'Meditation will keep you calm.'