HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSARAN

Stories by HEMANTKUMAR SHIVSARAN

Ikkis: 'You're Never Too Young To Change The World'

Ikkis: 'You're Never Too Young To Change The World'

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis tells the story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was just 21 at the time of the 1971 War.

Parisa's Village Adventure: Bunnies, Fields And...

Parisa's Village Adventure: Bunnies, Fields And...

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

"Do you want to see real bunnies?" Parisa gasped in surprise. "Real ones?! Yes please!" So off they went, giggling, to the pet shelter behind one of the homes.

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Chhaava: Why Vicky Was 'Scared'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

'There are certain characters that, when you get the opportunity to play them, you feel scared, wondering if you will be able to do justice to them.' 'That fear comes from knowing how deeply sentiments and faith are attached to such roles.'

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released mostly when there was an election in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Listing the times that Ram Rahim has been out on parole.

Shiv Sena-NCP Leaders Facing ED Heat

Shiv Sena-NCP Leaders Facing ED Heat

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2022

The central government, in its typical sledgehammer style, has unleashed the might of its investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate against NCP and Shiv Sena leaders.