Paloma Sharma, Sonil Dedhia

Stories by Paloma Sharma, Sonil Dedhia

The futile ban on Mumbai's mannequins

The futile ban on Mumbai's mannequins

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

But while our politicians are waging war against mannequins and trying to save society from being corrupted, maybe they would like to have a good look at the city's water and electricity problem. After all, thirst and darkness are known to provoke men into doing 'wrong acts', says Paloma Sharma.

Arrested cricketer Ankit Chavan's family in shock

Arrested cricketer Ankit Chavan's family in shock

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals player Ankeet Chavan's house wore a deserted look on Thursday morning. His parents refused to comment on his alleged role in the spot-fixing scandal that hit the cash-rich Indian Premier League on Wednesday.

Why QSQT is relevant even after 25 years

Why QSQT is relevant even after 25 years

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2013

Mansoor Khan looks back at his history-making directorial debut.

Will the real Himmatwala please stand up?

Will the real Himmatwala please stand up?

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

Sajid Khan's overconfidence in his latest film has backfired, as Himmatwala struggles at the box office.

'Hrithik is the hottest man in India'

'Hrithik is the hottest man in India'

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2013

Actress Taapsee gives us a closer look into the woman that she is.

'Sanjay Dutt's verdict will not affect his films'

'Sanjay Dutt's verdict will not affect his films'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2013

While Dutt is obviously worrying about his fate, the producers of his under-production films aren't sweating it out.

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Haasan on Vishwaroopam row: I'm grateful to Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2013

Actor-director Kamal Haasan, whose film 'Vishwaroopam' is facing ban in Tamil Nadu amid a raging controversy, thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for her support as he addressed mediapersons in Mumbai on Thursday.

Bollywood protests against higher taxes, may go on strike

Bollywood protests against higher taxes, may go on strike

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2013

The government may levy a 12.36 percent service tax to actors for films, television shows and endorsements.

At BJP hq in Ahmedabad, it's celebration time

At BJP hq in Ahmedabad, it's celebration time

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

BJP vice-president Purshottam Rupala tells the media, "The initial results are in favour of the BJP, I am sure of our victory. Though we expect a lot more seats, still there is an hour to go before the final results are declared."

It's for India to decide if they want Modi as PM: Brother

It's for India to decide if they want Modi as PM: Brother

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi's elder brother tells rediff.com's Sonil Dedhia that by electing Modi for the third time the people of Gujarat have given their answer to the Congress.

Gujarat diary: '110 cr Indians want Modi in PM post'

Gujarat diary: '110 cr Indians want Modi in PM post'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

While BJP workers gleefully celebrated the victory of the party and its leader Narendra Modi for a third time, Congress workers could barely hide their feeling of dejection. Sonil Dedhia and Prasanna D Zore were present at the BJP and Congress headquarters to witness the celebrations as well as the disappointment.

'By not winning all seats in Guj, BJP gave grace to Cong'

'By not winning all seats in Guj, BJP gave grace to Cong'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

Former Congress leader, who joined the BJP after being denied a party ticket, says that Thursday's victory indicates a people's faith in Narendra Modi. Sonil Dedhia reports

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

As the initial results show the BJP in the lead, despair can be seen on the face of Congress party workers gathered in Ahmedabad

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

It's going to be Narendra Modi all the way believes Gujarat's aam janta . Sonil Dedhia finds out as he speaks to a cross-section of people in the state ahead of the upcoming polls.

'There's no clash between Talaash and Khiladi 786'

'There's no clash between Talaash and Khiladi 786'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Himesh Reshammiya, who co-produces Khiladi 786, sets the record straight.

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2012

Aruna Irani looks back at her association with the iconic actor.

Anurag Kashyap: Regret not talking to Amitabh for 14 years

Anurag Kashyap: Regret not talking to Amitabh for 14 years

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Anurag Kashyap pays tribute to his greatest inspiration.

Ek Tha Tiger sets new record - is biggest opening EVER

Ek Tha Tiger sets new record - is biggest opening EVER

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2012

Salman Khan's new film breaks all records at the box office.

'Dara Singh was the best choice for Jab We Met'

'Dara Singh was the best choice for Jab We Met'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2012

Director Imtiaz Ali talks about directing Dara Singh in Jab We Met.

'Dara Singh was India's symbol of strength'

'Dara Singh was India's symbol of strength'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2012

Filmmaker Sajid Khan pays tribute to the late actor, Dara Singh.