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Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Review: Mynaa is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The film is quite engaging.

3 killed as chopper crashes in rain-hit Uttarkashi

3 killed as chopper crashes in rain-hit Uttarkashi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The helicopter crashed near Moldi while returning after distributing relief material among the affected people, said Uttarkashi Disaster Management officer Devendra Patwal.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Most of the devotees have already left and the akhadas have been winding up their camps one after another.

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

With the CBI ruling out bus conductor Ashok Kumar's involvement in Ryan International School student Pradhyumn Thakur's murder, his wife Mamata is hopeful of him getting bail on November 16. 'I just want my man to come home, I don't want anything else,' she tells Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt.

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Brookfield Asset Management will pay around Rs 29,000 per square foot for the 170,000 square feet of space in Jet Airways' two-floor office in Bandra Kurla Complex.

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Govt lifts export ban on anti-malarial drug HCQ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research had also recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases and also the asymptomatic household contacts of the lab-confirmed cases.

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

4 Lessons From Dilip Kumar's Life

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remains an inspiring example of how one can build a career from scratch, fuelled purely by passion and hard work.

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The sordid details of the FIR filed against these companies for issuing fake certificates only reconfirm why the second Covid-19 wave in India came like a storm in the midst of the Kumbh Mela.

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'Sanjeev Kumar was my favourite actor. But no one can compare with Amitabh Bachchan.'

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

MUST READ! Amitabh Bachchan's AK connection

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the AKs Bachchan has worked with.

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Raina demands probe into violent attack on family

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina, who pulled out of the IPL citing personal reasons, on Tuesday demanded a thorough probe into the violent attack on his aunt's family in Punjab, in which his uncle and cousin lost their lives.

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to make it to the mega-event, starting in Tokyo from July 23.

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Several bodies, decomposed, bloated and suspected to be of people who succumbed to COVID-19, were on Monday found floating in the river Ganga in a Bihar district.

Raina pulled out of IPL after hotel room 'rift' with Dhoni?

Raina pulled out of IPL after hotel room 'rift' with Dhoni?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

According to a report in Outlook on Sunday, Suresh Raina was unhappy with the hotel room he was given at the CSK team hotel in Dubai because it did not have 'proper balconies'.

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Kumar reportedly accused the financier of charging exorbitant interest on some loans obtained by him, and harassing him over the same.

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Farmers' protest enters 22nd day as mercury drops to 5C in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

On Wednesday, the top court observed that the Centre's talks with the protesting farmers have 'not worked apparently' and were bound to fail, and said it will form a committee having representatives of both the sides, but the agitating leaders dismissed it as no solution.

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was questioned for about nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal pilferage scam in the state.

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Coaching centres across the world will make everyone watch this game, the quality of the match was top-notch'

Sandhu shoots a whirlwind 63, equals course record

Sandhu shoots a whirlwind 63, equals course record

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

While the focus was on fancied names Ashok Kumar, Manav Jaini and Mukesh Kumar, Delhi's Karanjit Singh Sandhu stole the show, shooting a whirlwind seven under 63 on day one of the Crompton Greaves Open in Mumbai to establish a three-stroke lead on top of the leader board.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

'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?'

Why Leela Naidu never lost her cool

Why Leela Naidu never lost her cool

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

In Leela: A Patchwork Life, the late actor shared her amazing story.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Why Hrishida Made HAPPY FILMS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'To keep laughing is the most important thing in life.'

Ryan murder: Conductor's family to sue SIT officers for 'framing' him

Ryan murder: Conductor's family to sue SIT officers for 'framing' him

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

"SIT officers used torture and even drugged him to confess before the media that he had committed the crime," said Ashok's father.

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Navy's Vice Admiral moves court for being superseeded

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

In his petition, the vice admiral has challenged the government's move to ignore seniority and appoint his junior as the next chief of navy.

U'khand disaster: 'Temporary lake' triggers concern

U'khand disaster: 'Temporary lake' triggers concern

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

At the devastated Tapovan power project site rescuers worked nonstop even as the odds of finding the trapped workers alive seemed slim.

After victim's family protests, Ryan to remain shut for another week

After victim's family protests, Ryan to remain shut for another week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The victim's father Barun Thakur strongly held that the school should not be opened till the Central Bureau of Investigation takes over the case.

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The three accused were brought to the national capital from Una and after questioning they were arrested, the officer said.

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

'We will erase bad Asiad memory in the World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'Whatever happened at the Asian Games, that's a big learning curve for the players, coach and the staff.'

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The conductor, who was arrested, admitted to the cops that he also tried to sexually abuse the minor.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Lalu gets access to TV, newspaper in jail

Lalu gets access to TV, newspaper in jail

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The former Bihar CM can meet guests between 8 am and 12 noon during weekdays in line with the jail manual, Birsa Munda Jail Superintendent Ashok Kumar Choudhary said.

Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand?

Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The Sports Ministry has written to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting Bharat Ratna for the late Dhyan Chand in what can considered be its latest push to bestow the hockey legend with India's highest civilian honour.

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Glacier burst toll up at 32, race against time to save 174 missing people

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The death toll from the Uttarakhand glacier disaster rose to 31 with five more bodies being recovered, officials said on Tuesday as multiple agencies raced against time to reach about 30 workers trapped inside a tunnel in a power project site and 175 people remained missing.

'1975 Men's Hockey World Cup winning team completes 40 years'

'1975 Men's Hockey World Cup winning team completes 40 years'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

40 years back, on 15 March 1975, the Indian Men Hockey team accomplished a historic feat against Pakistan in the finals of the 1975 Hockey World Cup wherein they beat the opponents 2-1 to earn the title of 'Champions'.

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

PHOTOS: PM treks to Kedarnath, meditates inside cave

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Devotees were not allowed to enter inside the temple premises when Modi was offering prayers.