'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'
Thirteen others were hurt when three coaches of the Amritsar-bound train caught fire and were completely gutted.
'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'
Thirty-eight people had died in their sleep when four coaches of the Amritsar-bound train caught fire, about 10km from Ludhiana.
The Commissioner for Railway Safety began the investigation by meeting the injured passengers in hospitals.
Reader Sudhir Mohan takes us back to the 70s when the food served in the Indian Railways was top class.
'Trains, at one point in time, were not just a mode of transport. They told a story,' says Bibek Debroy.
Readers share their experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.
First list of dead, hurt passengers released.
The driver stopped the train on noticing the fire and all passengers managed to jump out before the engine and three adjoining bogies were gutted.
He said India will continue to adopt a 'wait and watch' strategy on Pakistan's commitment on ending cross-border terrorism.
Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.
Sati Pitoliwali, who boarded the train at Daund, said he raised an alarm but it was too late by then. "There were people screaming. Before anybody could realise what was happening, we saw flames leaping out from the S-4 coach," he said.
Dr Pranveer Singh from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh shares his experience of having poor quality meals served in the Azad Hind Express.
Readers share their experience of ordering meals in the Indian Railway.
The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.
Rail travellers will have to wait for a few more days to get branded, ready-to-eat eals on their journeys as Railways and packaged food manufacturers are busy sorting out pricing issues.
Rediff reader Ashok Paskalraj writes about the steaming hot uppuma served at Villupuram railway station.
One of Fearless Nadia's most famous scenes had her fighting the bad guys on top of a speeding train! She was often showed working out in a gym, which apparently contributed to a fitness craze at the time as well. Getting to know Fearless Nadia.
T Thomas, former chairman of Hindustan Unilever, passed away March 2.
Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.
Rediff readers share their experiences of eating on Indian trains.
Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?
Readers reminisce their bitter sweet experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.
Rediff reader Ramesh Menon shares his experience of eating on Indian Railways.
Rediff readers share their bitter sweet memories of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.
And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!
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