News for '-adi'

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha. As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task. Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain and still manages to be coherent, fluent and persuasive.

The Model Who Became A Spy

The Model Who Became A Spy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.'

Rani Mukerji is back!

Rani Mukerji is back!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mardaani 2 is a sequel to her 2014 movie in which Rani played a tough cop.

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

At the heart of the disagreement is a 1,000-acre land parcel, part of the 3,400 acres owned by the family in Vikhroli, a northeastern suburb of Mumbai.

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan called up MLAs considered close to Vasundhara Raje to ensure their presence at Monday's assembly proceedings, party sources said amid concerns that they could instead opt for events connected with the former chief minister's 'temple yatra'.

Rani Mukerji, Aditya Chopra blessed with a baby girl!

Rani Mukerji, Aditya Chopra blessed with a baby girl!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Rani Mukerji is the newest mom in B-town!

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Khandu covered a stretch of 122 km -- Yingkiong, headquarters of Upper Siang district, to Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district -- on a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to push his state as a top tourist destination for biking and adventure sports.

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'It is exceptionally important for Hindus to once again get in touch with the foundation of Hinduism.' 'Aggressive evangelists are reducing Hinduism to its lowest common denominator.'

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Both lenders and Etihad are not comfortable with the entities holding stake in Jet as they have no proven credentials in running a big business

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Adi Sir told me when he watched Gully Boy, he felt I was hero material.'

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

But the Aus media found a real cricketing reason for the match garnering attention - 15-year-old Adi Dave.

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

A homemaker in every family would get a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, the manifesto said.

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Rediff.com12 May 2013

As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, here are some goddesses Indians have worshipped over the centuries.

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Sources involved in the bidding process confirmed that the entity had submitted a bid but expressed doubt over its acceptance

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Through this transaction, Amazon has managed to acquire around a 3.6 per cent stake in the Future group.

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Perak-born child genius was quoted as saying that he wanted to be a lecturer in Islamic studies.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Namaste England fallout: Arjun-Parineeti movie postponed

Namaste England fallout: Arjun-Parineeti movie postponed

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Another Arjun-Parineeti release six months after Namaste England seems suicidal.'

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Armaan Kohli had been signed up for Kuljeet Singh's role. But I forced Aditya Chopra to take my screen test.' Parmeet Sethi looks back.

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

'Taking Yeddy into custody will humiliate him'

'Taking Yeddy into custody will humiliate him'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Karnataka high court which on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa made a strong observation, "Taking a former chief minister into custody who continues to be in public life will humiliate him."

'Shah Rukh Khan wasn't happy with the DDLJ title'

'Shah Rukh Khan wasn't happy with the DDLJ title'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'I was hesitant initially because I thought Amrish Puri's role was bigger than mine. But when I shot for the film, I realised Adi's casting was so good that no character could be replaced.' Anupam Kher goes back in time.

Fardeen is back!

Fardeen is back!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Fardeen Khan hasn't been seen in these parts for a long time.

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Moffi penalty gives Lorient 1-0 win over Monaco.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging apps

Terror groups in Pakistan switch to new messaging apps

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Amid a raging debate over privacy offered by messaging platforms like WhatsApp, terrorist groups and their handlers from Pakistan are switching to new applications which include one developed by a Turkish company, officials in Srinagar said.

How Godrej is writing a new story

How Godrej is writing a new story

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The recent changes at the Godrej Group are not just cosmetic they are a result of strict prioritisation and better listening.

'We got DDLJ on Asha Bhosle's recommendation'

'We got DDLJ on Asha Bhosle's recommendation'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was the highest point of our life,' Lalit Pandit tells Subhash K Jha.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Stalin keeps home portfolio, PT Rajan gets finance

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's Cabinet, including him, would be 34-member strong and he has retained senior leaders like Duraimurugan and over a dozen shall be ministers for the first time.

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Future belongs to those who innovate, Netanyahu tells India Inc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Partnership between Israel and India is doing wonders, the visiting prime minister tells business leaders.

Get ready for Chiranjeevi!

Get ready for Chiranjeevi!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Chiranjeevi makes a comeback after 10 years.

Canada: Temple dedicated to Shankaracharya opened

Canada: Temple dedicated to Shankaracharya opened

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

After five years of wait, Shree Sharadamba Hindu Temple complex, built at a whopping cost of 11 million dollars to stand as "a testament to Canada and India's proud traditions of pluralism," was finally opened for the public in Toronto. The complex which consists of the Sringeri Sharadamba Temple and the Adi Shankara Museum, was consecrated on Sunday in a ritual known as "Kumbhabhishekam." The complex is the first in Canada that is dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya.

PIX: Gracy Singh performs at Maha Kumbh

PIX: Gracy Singh performs at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Check out the pictures.

Just Math Mathalli is for die-hard romantics

Just Math Mathalli is for die-hard romantics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

JMM starring Ramya and Sudeep is a romantic film. Songs do the same amount of talking that the characters do.

What Savarkar Thought of Independence

What Savarkar Thought of Independence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Savarkar believed Swarajya is more than the mere geographical independence of a stretch of earth called India. There was no point in fighting and sacrificing one's life for a Swarajya (mere territorial independence) at the cost of our Svatva (self-existence) or Hindutva itself! A revealing excerpt from Uday Mahurkar and Chirayu Pandit's Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition.

'After DDLJ, I could quote any price'

'After DDLJ, I could quote any price'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

'DDLJ gave my career a boost, and placed me on a pedestal.' Farida Jalal relives the DDLJ moments.