News for '-bana'

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Refugee protest at Australian Open final

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Play was held up during the Australian Open men's final on Sunday when a banner was unfurled protesting against the treatment of refugees, with one person jumping on centre court.

PM Modi leads praise for India's hockey win vs Pakistan

PM Modi leads praise for India's hockey win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eminent sports personalities, the country was wholesome in its praise for the Indian hockey team after it clinched the Asian Champion Trophy by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the finals at Kuantan, Malaysia on Sunday. Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over Pakistan to reclaim the trophy and present a perfect Diwali gift to the nation. PM Modi wrote on his twitter handle, "Very proud of our hockey team. Congratulations on winning the Asian Champions Trophy."

Is Shah Rukh the killer in Ittefaq?

Is Shah Rukh the killer in Ittefaq?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

That's what Karan Johar will have you believe, as he showcases their new thriller, Ittefaq. Only, Shah Rukh doesn't star in it.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to woo your love!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Watch and learn!

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'War is won by team work. War is won by sacrifices,' says Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra.

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'My passion is dancing and music. What is wrong with that?'

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Vipul Chaudhary, chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) that markets its products under the Amul brand, has been removed from the post.

PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial

PM Modi inaugurates National War Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The NWM pays tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation during India-China war in 1962, Indo-Pak wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Srilanka and in the Kargil conflict of 1999.

Anushka-Virat's romantic album of memories

Anushka-Virat's romantic album of memories

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma glances at Virushka's photo album of loveliness.

Amul appoints Jetha Patel as chairman

Amul appoints Jetha Patel as chairman

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

After getting a nod from apex court, GCMMF on Friday held the election in the presence of poll observer.

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'I believe after Shailendra's Mera Joota Hai Japaani in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420, Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan is now the Indian film song that is recognised the world over -- millions know it as 'the train song'.'

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Rediff.com2 May 2018

BJP MP Satish Gautam demanded the expulsion of Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya from the party for calling Jinnah a 'mahapurush'

Review: Pulkit-Yami starrer Junooniyat is a tedious watch

Review: Pulkit-Yami starrer Junooniyat is a tedious watch

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Junooniyat is just not worth your time and money, says Namrata Thakker.

Review: Junooniyat is a medley that works

Review: Junooniyat is a medley that works

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Those who want their Bollywood music to have a dash of the 1990s will lap up the Junooniyat album with glee.

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Manmarziyaan review: The Heart Has Its Reasons

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Manmarziyaan is a meaty slice of Tinder-day relationships where love is a libidinous explosion that is unafraid of consequences and flies in the face of discretion,' says Sukanya Verma.

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

The filmi shaadi gets a new look

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Bollywood has realised the value of portraying the complexity, necessity and changeability of modern-day marital unions.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Which was the last good SRK film you watched?

Which was the last good SRK film you watched?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Has King Khan lost his touch?

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Guide, Coach, Halwai: SRK's many, MANY avatars!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Looking at Shah Rukh Khan's unusual onscreen professions.

Akshay, Abhishek, Parineeti meet Salma Hayek

Akshay, Abhishek, Parineeti meet Salma Hayek

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'From the time I entered Bigg Boss 11, it was quite clear that the housemates had targeted me.' Dhinchak Pooja recaps her experience in the house.

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Torrential rains in north Gujarat have caused flood in Banaskantha and Patan districts.

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Anushka Sharma

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Anushka Sharma turns 27 on May 1!

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Her performance is a throwback to old-school histrionics and hysterics -- it's classic Sridevi,' says Sukanya Verma.

Vajpayee, warts and all

Vajpayee, warts and all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The sorry image of a wailing leader visiting relief camps for riot victims was completely incoherent with what he did next, blaming the minority community for the disturbance.' Utkarsh Mishra pens a tribute from the heart.

#Virushka Ki Shaadi: A jodi made in heaven!

#Virushka Ki Shaadi: A jodi made in heaven!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Virat and Anushka have been giving us relationship goals.

Meerut woman who took on goons accuses police of harassment

Meerut woman who took on goons accuses police of harassment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Accusing police of harassment, the woman who took on a group of attackers singlehandedly on a busy street, on Sunday said the cops were dilly-dallying in acting against the accused and threatened to commit suicide if she does not get justice.

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Just how many times has SRK been named Raj? We'll tell you!

Just how many times has SRK been named Raj? We'll tell you!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A look at Bollywood stars and their popular screen names!

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Amid eerie calm, border residents reluctant to move out of villages

Amid eerie calm, border residents reluctant to move out of villages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

In the frontier areas of Jammu district, the number of people staying in the safe camps has also dwindled as the people want to tend to their standing crops.

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Wedding Movies

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Here's why Bollywood loves shaadi movies.

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'Mumbai stands tall yet again.' Bollywood raves about the city's resilience.

QUOTES: Narendra Modi's Maha Garjana in Mumbai

QUOTES: Narendra Modi's Maha Garjana in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Highlights of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's speech at the Maha Garjana rally in Mumbai

Befikre review: All kiss, no talk!

Befikre review: All kiss, no talk!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'No matter how casually his characters treat sex or bare every inch of their extraordinarily fit bodies, Aditya Chopra is too much of a romantic to pull off flippancy as the face of love,' feels Sukanya Verma.