'R N Kao was a spymaster, an institution builder and a gentleman.'
Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?
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'Sidharth and Paras think they are playing games but I feel Shehnaz is playing them.'
Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.
Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally got one over him on Tuesday without even needing to lay a glove on the Swiss great.
'Stumbling blocks teach a lot and should be taken as stepping stones.'
It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.
'We have actually made the film for children and intellectual people.'
Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.
Don't be afraid to put your happiness first.
Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.
104-year-old bodybuilder Manohar Aich, who was once a household name in Bengal after becoming India's first Mr Universe in 1952, died at his Baguiati residence this afternoon, according to family sources. "Aich was on a liquid died for last 10-15 days and had stopped talking. He breathed his last at 3.50pm," his son Khokan Aich told PTI. Aich is survived by two daughters and two sons, one of whom manages a gym and fitness centre to fulfill his father's dream of making the youth "healthy and strong". "Never quit exercise, he would always say. His mantra to stay healthy was simple - healthy eating and exercise," Khokan added. Former Bengal cricket captain Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who is Minister of State for Sports, visited Aich's residence to offer his condolence. Aich, who turned 104 on March 17, had become India's first Mr Universe when he won the 1952 National Amateur Body-Builders' Association Universe Championships. Born in the district of Comilla (now in Bangladesh), Aich, at just four feet and 11 inches, was not the tallest of men. But encouraged by English officer Reub Martin, Aich took up bodybuilding and made this his passion during his stint at the Royal Air Force under British colonial rulers. He also went on to serve jail term when some years later he protested against colonial oppression, something which Aich considered as "turning point" in his life.
The couple got married on 21st April in a private ceremony in Italy.
Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the three-time world player of the year appeared to struggle through the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Rediff reader Sudhinu tells us how she met Aswin and fell in love.
Ravichandran Ashwin will have a bigger role to play during Australian second innings
It is a good follow up to Avengers Endgame and marks the start of a new Avengers team, led by the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'
The work on seat sharing with other allies will begin from Thursday, he told reporters.
He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.
This and more news from the world of showbiz in the latest edition of our glamour round-up.
Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.
Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.
Pranab recalled how she once stormed out of a meeting, leaving him feeling "humiliated and insulted".
S Bhaskaran is the first bodybuilder to be presented the Arjuna Award in 20 years.
Follow in the steps of international models to look sizzling at a party.
There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.
'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.
Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh.
Top seed Dominic Thiem was knocked out the Rio Open in the first round on Tuesday, going down 6-3, 6-3 to Laslo Djere.
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At a height of 17,200 feet, his handwriting mangled by the cold, Captain Vikram Batra wrote this letter to his twin brother.
'How can the romance of Indian Cinema ever leave us? Never.'
Although not much is spoken about financial infidelity, it is becoming more and more common these days. Financial planner Amar Pandit charts a four-point plan on how to be financially loyal to your spouse
Yes, you can still eat parathas and desserts! This and more of Akshay Kumar's fitness secrets.
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