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What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

'Daadi bana diya': '124-year-old' Minta Devi on Bihar SIR

'Daadi bana diya': '124-year-old' Minta Devi on Bihar SIR

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

A 35-year-old woman in Bihar, India, was mistakenly listed as 124 years old in draft electoral rolls, sparking a political demonstration and raising questions about the accuracy of voter registration.

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Jacqueline is in Italy... Shriya finds a lavender field in London... Kartik shoots in Croatia...

SEE: Man tries to cross raging river on wooden bridge

SEE: Man tries to cross raging river on wooden bridge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In Arunachal Pradesh, 10 people have killed in landslides and floods related incidents as incessant monsoon rains lashed the state.

The Power Siblings Of Bollywood

The Power Siblings Of Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The bond between Bollywood's siblings is there for all to see. While some may not not worked together, they promote and support each other just as strongly.

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi versions of Christmas carols.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

Meet Bhumi, Taapsee as old ladies...

Meet Bhumi, Taapsee as old ladies...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Saand Ki Aankh releases this Diwali.

SEE: Tiger DANCE in Heropanti 2

SEE: Tiger DANCE in Heropanti 2

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com brings us moments from the film's music launch.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Anthology movies are a strange beast. They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest. Or they can be like discovering a rare treasure marked by profound insight and offbeat experiences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.

Daadi will stay till we get gaddi: Bal Thackeray

Daadi will stay till we get gaddi: Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

"I have decided not to shave off the beard till we win the assembly elections in Maharashtra," the Shiv Sena chief has said.

Siya Review

Siya Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Siya captures the wounded soul of its protagonist with deeply felt grit and pathos, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Viewed as India's most eligible bachelor by some, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says he'll get married when the right girl comes along and part of the problem is that his parents' "really lovely marriage" has set the bar very high.

This Baby Is Now A Star! Recognise Her?

This Baby Is Now A Star! Recognise Her?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars shower their moms with love on Mother's Day.

How Taapsee changed Anurag Kashyap's mood

How Taapsee changed Anurag Kashyap's mood

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Anurag Kashyap is such a funny, happy, person in real life. I don't why that joy doesn't show up in his cinema.'

What Mini Mathur learned during the lockdown

What Mini Mathur learned during the lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The actor mum talked about the importance of spending time with family.

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Selfie is a must, dead or alive!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Wherever you go, whether it's Malad or the Maldives, people. want. to. take. pictures. Of themselves. Relentlessly, repeatedly, recklessly.

Which Ranveer Singh look do you like? VOTE!

Which Ranveer Singh look do you like? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Ranveer Singh has changed!

Indian cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata no more

Indian cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata no more

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Charulata Patel, 87, was in the limelight after she was seen cheering for India by blowing a vuvuzela during a World Cup game against Bangladesh last year.

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Shah had on Tuesday attended a party event in Lucknow where he said that the Opposition is spreading rumours about the CAA.

Will Krushna make a better host than Kapil Sharma? VOTE!

Will Krushna make a better host than Kapil Sharma? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Kapil Sharma's popular show will be taken over by Krushna Abhishek.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

SEE: 85-yr-old granny's viral stick fighting skills

SEE: 85-yr-old granny's viral stick fighting skills

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Shantabai Pawar, from Pune, says that she's been learning the Indian martial art since she's been eight.

tips4me.com: Online panacea?

tips4me.com: Online panacea?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The website www.tips4me.com promises remedy for our everyday problems, including what to do with frizzy hair in the monsoon, how to prepare for an interview or knot a tie, so on and so forth.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

'Our show deserved a graceful exit'

'Our show deserved a graceful exit'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Ali Asgar says he was heartbroken when he learnt the last episode of Comedy Nights won't be aired.

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Waheeda Rehman: 'I almost didn't do Guide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The iconic Waheeda Rehman tells Subhash K Jha why she refused her most memorable role in Guide until...

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'If Rahul wants to pick up the sacred thread where his 'daadi' left it, especially when the BJP, which reduced his party to 44 in 2014, claims monopoly over Hinduism, it's smart politics.' 'Why cede your Gods to your rival?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Bollywood's MOST ADORABLE grannies!

Bollywood's MOST ADORABLE grannies!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

In the upcoming Super Nani, 59-year-old Rekha transforms into a glamorous grand mom.

Udta Punjab row: Bollywood's rechristened movies!

Udta Punjab row: Bollywood's rechristened movies!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Whether the Udta Punjab makers cave in remains to be seen but here's a list of the ones who did.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.