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Attack on CISF team led to Cooch Behar firing: Sources

Attack on CISF team led to Cooch Behar firing: Sources

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The crowd allegedly beat up a homeguard jawan and an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker and also tried to snatch the weapon of the on-duty CISF personnel when they intervened, they said.

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

Will sleep peacefully tonight: Victim's parents

Will sleep peacefully tonight: Victim's parents

Rediff.com5 May 2017

"She would have turned 28 on May 10 if she had lived. Today's verdict is a gift for her," Singh said.

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

The Mangeshkars honour one of their own

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Family salutes the Legend.

Look! What are Diana Penty and Shabana Azmi up to?

Look! What are Diana Penty and Shabana Azmi up to?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Mere Pyare Prime Minister had a special screening.

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Akshay has a birthday wish for Twinkle!

Akshay has a birthday wish for Twinkle!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Aditi wraps up Hey Sinamika and Sunny begins shooting Anamika.

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!

Following Kareena to work!

Following Kareena to work!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

How rumours hit immunisation programme in Muslim-dominated Mewat

How rumours hit immunisation programme in Muslim-dominated Mewat

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The rate of immunisation is low mainly because of rumours that the vaccines would have a sterilising effect on the children.

Have no fear, say those going to be vaccinated first in MP

Have no fear, say those going to be vaccinated first in MP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The inoculation drive will start at 10.30 am at 150 centers across the state on Saturday along with the rest of the country, Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Dr Prabhuram Choudhary said.

A day at a village primary health centre

A day at a village primary health centre

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

The 10 MOST ROMANTIC Web series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a new series, we look at the top 10 shows in the most popular genres.

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Stars and stars at Priyanka and Nick's reception.

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Aishwarya, Rekha, Waheedaji... celebrate poetry

Aishwarya, Rekha, Waheedaji... celebrate poetry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Star gather to celebrate Kaifisaab's centenary.

'I expect a third wave by December'

'I expect a third wave by December'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'We must not forget that the virus will continue to adapt itself to live with us.' 'The vaccine is the only one way we can prevent mortality.'

Maha's youngest sarpanch keeps his village COVID free

Maha's youngest sarpanch keeps his village COVID free

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Ghatne village of which Ruturaj Deshmukh, 21, is the sarpanch has a population of 1,500. The village had not reported any COVID-19 cases from March 2020 to April 2021.

29k cold chain points, 41k freezers -- India readies for vaccine storage

29k cold chain points, 41k freezers -- India readies for vaccine storage

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Giving more details about the preparations, the senior official said 36 states and Union territories have concluded meetings of State Steering Committees and State Task Force, while 633 districts have concluded meetings of the District Task Force in this regard.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

FDI key to India's dream to be a $5 trn economy: Deloitte CEO

FDI key to India's dream to be a $5 trn economy: Deloitte CEO

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is critically important for India to become a $5 trillion economy, Deloitte CEO Punit Renjen said while noting that over two-fifths of the 1,200 business leaders surveyed in the US, UK, Japan and Singapore are planning additional or first-time investments in India. Referring to the survey, he said India continues to be "one of the most attractive" FDI destinations. "Despite the COVID-19 destruction, inflows hit a record high last year. "Business leaders, whom Deloitte surveyed, are preparing to make additional and first-time investments in India," Renjen said.

Nokia launches dual SIM phones

Nokia launches dual SIM phones

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Facing competition from increasing number of mobile phone producers, Finnish-handset manufacturer Nokia today widened its portfolio with the launch of dual SIM phones Nokia Asha 200 and Asha 300.

PIX: Celebs flaunt their famous curves

PIX: Celebs flaunt their famous curves

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These Bollywood celebs have embraced the red carpet cleavage trend and how!

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'

Urmila Matondkar's 5 FINEST Performances

Urmila Matondkar's 5 FINEST Performances

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In a career spanning 30 years, Urmila Mantodkar has played everything from a killer to a stalker to a rape survivor.

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content.

'Will hasten 3rd wave': HC on Covid norms violations

'Will hasten 3rd wave': HC on Covid norms violations

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

"We have paid a huge price in the second wave. We don't know if there is any household which has not suffered in the second wave, closely or remotely," the bench observed.

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

5 days before TN poll, Phalke Award for Rajini

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Rajinikanth is the third cinema personality after the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan and the late director K Balachander, also Rajinikanth's mentor, to have been chosen for the award from Tamil Nadu.

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.

India administered 1 million doses of Covid vaccine in 6 days: Govt

India administered 1 million doses of Covid vaccine in 6 days: Govt

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

India took only six days to administer one million COVID-19 vaccine doses, a count which is higher than that of countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday as the number of beneficiaries who have received the anti-coronavirus shots inched close to 16 lakh.

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Right to privacy includes right to be forgotten and to be left alone, the Delhi High Court has said while directing various online platforms including YouTube to remove certain objectionable videos and audio clips of a Bengali actress.