Search results for ' Taskmaster'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Meet the new no-nonsense woman chief minister of Gujarat

Meet the new no-nonsense woman chief minister of Gujarat

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Anandiben Patel, who succeeds Narendra Modi as the new Gujarat chief minister, is seen as a disciplinarian and hard taskmaster who puts a premium on probity, qualities often associated with her predecessor.

High-profile business wars: Inside story of Bajaj family feud

High-profile business wars: Inside story of Bajaj family feud

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Kushagra publicly crossed swords with his uncle, Rahul Bajaj calling him a 'raja' (king) who does not have the time to meet his 'prajas' (subjects).

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.

'I never listen to my songs'

'I never listen to my songs'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'

Skipper Jayawardene hails Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Skipper Jayawardene hails Sri Lanka's fighting spirit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene was proud of his team even though it lost the Commonwealth Bank one-day tri-series to Australia in Adelaide.

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Farewell, Mumbai Mirror

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Abhishek Mande Bhot recalls his stint at Mumbai Mirror, the iconic Mumbai daily newpaper, which its owners, the Times of India group, decided on Saturday to convert to a weekly newspaper.

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

'Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Pullela Gopichand called P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal -- his two most successful pupils -- as 'precious diamonds'.

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

A nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, Dr Sethna was pioneer in establishing India's first reprocessing plant in 1959. India's first nuclear test was possible because of the Plutonium from this plant when the country was under tremendous pressure to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty by the United States.

Cancer survivor ex-India cricketer on how to fight coronavirus

Cancer survivor ex-India cricketer on how to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Having fought cancer four years ago, former India batsman and Bengal coach Arun Lal knows a thing or two about conquering a dreadful disease and as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic, he feels both immunity and optimism need to be kept high. The former player was detected with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare type of salivary glands cancer, but he overcame the disease and gained abundant hope in the process.

Here's what Dravid told Pant, Samson after their aggressive knocks

Here's what Dravid told Pant, Samson after their aggressive knocks

Rediff.com5 May 2017

"Glad that you haven't been watching videos of me batting," Delhi Daredevils coach Rahul Dravid jokingly told Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson.

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'She was the captain of the ship, so she had to handle every character well.' 'She took care of everyone.'

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Tributes pour in for PK, the man with 'golden kick'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

From cricket great Sachin Tendulkar to renowned actor Ajay Devgn, Twitter was flooded with messages that relived fond memories associated with PK Banerjee, whose name goes well beyond the sport he played.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

My Father, Satyajit Ray

My Father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Mayawati's shake-up rattles bureaucracy

Mayawati's shake-up rattles bureaucracy

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Mayawati ordered a large scale reshuffling of IAS and IPS officers.

Teaching Kareena how to dance

Teaching Kareena how to dance

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Ace choreographer Saroj Khan is seen teaching actress Kareena Kapoor some dance steps from Jab We Met's hit number Yeh Ishq during a shoot in Manali.

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

'Sashi' has large shoes to fill as HDFC Bank's new boss

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Apart from navigating the bank through the Covid crisis, Jagdishan may also have to deal with the latest development on the auto loan lending practice scam. He will be expected to deliver consistent profit growth of 20 per cent-plus quarter after quarter, irrespective of the operating environment.

'Do you ask a male cricketer who their favourite female player is'?

'Do you ask a male cricketer who their favourite female player is'?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We should not be compared to male cricketers, says Mithali Raj

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

When 'headmaster' Kumble and Microsoft CEO Nadella talked cricket

When 'headmaster' Kumble and Microsoft CEO Nadella talked cricket

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'As a cricketer, you have to hit refresh literally at the end of the every series. Challenges from one series to another are different'

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

How Waluscha spent the lockdown with Salman

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'What happens at a time like this is that you always look up to someone for inspiration and strength.'

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

Celebrating the *real* Sunny Leone

Celebrating the *real* Sunny Leone

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Happy birthday, Sunny!

How coach Pandit's confidence spurred Vidarbha to maiden Ranji crown

How coach Pandit's confidence spurred Vidarbha to maiden Ranji crown

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'We have been following our routine and that's the best part, we have done. All credit goes to the players as they have put in the hard work. I am very happy with the way they have respected me, and the players have never ignored the system we have followed.

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

There's a reason he was called Baba Ranchoddas in 3 Idiots.

'It feels like the death of an era'

'It feels like the death of an era'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

'Kundan was so knowledgable, and not just about cinema. Way back in 1986, he revolutionised the way we looked at television.'

What Anandiben Patel is really like

What Anandiben Patel is really like

Rediff.com22 May 2014

'Anandiben is a strict taskmaster. She is accepted much less among the party cadres, but the bureaucrats in Gujarat bow to her dictates. In charisma, she is not a patch on Modi, and her acceptance among the masses will never become a reality.' Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reveals what Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is really like.

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Review: Raazi is a rarity

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'It is intense, riveting, clever, dark, sad, lyrical, heartfelt, relevant and understated,' says Sukanya Verma.

Chang congratulated me but said it's not done yet: Nishikori

Chang congratulated me but said it's not done yet: Nishikori

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Kei Nishikori was warned by tough taskmaster coach Michael Chang not to be satisfied, after having become the first Japanese man for almost a century to reach the US Open semi-finals, and to target the title.