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Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Kamini Kaushal talks about her life, and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

'I was shocked to hear communal things from the CM'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'TMC was calling me, AAP was also calling me.' 'But my supporters helped me realise that the people of Goa are backing the Congress this time to defeat the BJP.'

Now, a Frenchman's Mahabharata

Now, a Frenchman's Mahabharata

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Italian-designed puppets, directed by a French actor, narrating an Indian epic in English, with a background score including Japanese drums and Mongolian vocals.

India slams Pak for raising Kashmir at UNHRC

India slams Pak for raising Kashmir at UNHRC

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Maintaining that India's decision to revoke Article 370 of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in August year does not have any external ramifications, Kumar said that the people have marched ahead despite Pakistan's "nefarious attempt" to derail peace and prosperity.

Europe may be bigger priority for Barcelona

Europe may be bigger priority for Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Barcelona's last Champions League triumph came in 2015, and since then they have failed to get beyond the quarter-finals while Real Madrid have monopolised the trophy.

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Explained: Why shareholders are angry at promoter-directors' remuneration

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Earlier this month, Sobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, part of the promoter group of Balaji Telefilms, faced shareholder ire when they failed to obtain the requisite votes on resolutions proposing pay increases for them. In recent months, several promoter-directors, including Siddharth Lal of Eicher Motors and Pawan Munjal of Hero MotoCorp, have faced similar situations. Clearly, large institutional shareholders - and public shareholders - are not taking kindly to promoter-directors upping their remuneration takeaways at a time when the prospects of business recovery are clouded by the anticipated third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Modi took on Gandhi for mocking him for chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at every meeting. The prime minister said he will continue to do so despite Gandhi's 'fatwa' on it.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

Rediff.com24 May 2018

These images prove we live in a mad, mad world.

Can the Taliban Survive?

Can the Taliban Survive?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The US intends first to cripple the Afghan government financially through sanctions, freezing of assets, denial of access to international banking, etc, and then proceed to do pretty much what it wants to do with scant regard for Afghanistan's sovereignty, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Talking to Taliban is Pointless for India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Pakistan has too much at stake to allow even an iota of rapprochement between India and the Taliban, says Vivek Gumaste.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The former Bihar chief minister, who is serving a jail term after conviction in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, said Rahul's resignation will "amount to falling into the Bharatiya Janata Party's trap."

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

In the video, Zawahari, who took over the reins of Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden, said, "I am of the view that the Mujahideen (armed terrorists) in Kashmir -- at this stage at least -- should focus with a single mind on inflicting unrelenting blows on the Indian Army and government so as to bleed the Indian economy and make India suffer sustained losses in manpower and equipment."

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

'Popular cinema gives you security in life'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'An actor should learn to separate the actor and the character.' 'Me the actor and me the character should never intermingle.'

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Information and Broadcasting ministry has not yet responded on the demand of the Film and Television Institute of India students to remove television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan from the post of chairman of its governing council even as their strike entered the fourth day on Monday.

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Mehbooba, daughter 'put under house arrest'; NC slams J-K admin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'I've been illegally detained yet again. Since two days, J-K admin has refused to allow me to visit @parawahid's family in Pulwama. BJP Ministers and their puppets are allowed to move around in every corner of Kashmir but security is a problem only in my case,' Mufti tweeted in English and Urdu.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Obamas light up National Christmas Tree in the US

PHOTOS: Obamas light up National Christmas Tree in the US

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

United States President Barack Obama and the first family lit up the national Christmas tree in a traditional ceremony in Washington, officially marking the start of the Christmas season.

'I am a simple desi girl'

'I am a simple desi girl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Watch out for dancing sensation Amy Aela.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

China warms up to Biden, asks him to bring ties back on track

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, known for fiery retorts against the US, welcomed Biden's first moves to join the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was trashed by Trump as a puppet of China over its conduct to deal with the COVID-19.

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The protesting farmers dubbed the three laws as "anti-farmer" and claimed they infringe upon their basic right to sell their produce at MSP.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

US aid is destroying Pakistan, says Imran Khan

US aid is destroying Pakistan, says Imran Khan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Insisting that Pakistan should move away from the United States in the 'war on terror', Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan believes that aid from the US was allegedly destroying his country.

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Leaders from the Opposition celebrated after the BJP strong man resigned on the floor of the assembly.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!" Trump tweeted his first reaction to Biden's acceptance speech on Thursday.

Bigg Boss 13: Paras returns to the house

Bigg Boss 13: Paras returns to the house

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

After relaxing in the secret room along with Siddharth Shukla and witnessing all the fights in the house, Paras Chhabra returned to the main house and spilled all the beans about his co-contestants.

Expect more sea-borne terror attacks: Headley

Expect more sea-borne terror attacks: Headley

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Chilling confessions of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman during his 30-hour interrogation with the National Investigation Agency last year reveal that the 26/11 attack is not the worse the nation has experienced. In fact, the terror strike that massacred Mumbai has only inspired the terror group to continue waging "war" against India.

'The CBI must be made independent'

'The CBI must be made independent'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

In a freewheeling chat with Rediff.com readers former CBI director and author Joginder Singh talks about issues haunting the probe agency, the challenges it faces and its limitations.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Death for Kasab! What about Lakhvi, Saeed, Mir?

Death for Kasab! What about Lakhvi, Saeed, Mir?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Ajmal Amir Kasab may be awarded a death sentence, but the three crucial men behind the attack -- LeT founder Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, the outfit's operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, chief plotter of 26/11 Sajid Mir, continue to be on the run.

The trauma of Kashmiri Pandits - III

The trauma of Kashmiri Pandits - III

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

'We are puppets. We have to go where the government takes us.' Archana Masih reports on Kashmiri Pandits facing a third migration after they fled their homeland in the late 1990s.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

Review: Aval Peyar Tamizharasi falls flat

Review: Aval Peyar Tamizharasi falls flat

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Moserbaer's Tamil movie directed by Meera Kathiravan and starring Jai, is a valiant attempt at resurrecting folk-arts, but falls flat.

The nine films that won't win an Oscar

The nine films that won't win an Oscar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Raja Sen gives his prediction for the Best Picture winner at the Oscars this year.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.

These talks are a futile exercise: Geelani

These talks are a futile exercise: Geelani

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

The state government is just a puppet of New Delhi, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the hardline leader of the Hurriyat Conference (G), tells Saubhadra Chatterji.