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MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and music composer AR Rahman also paid tributes to the musician.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'I somehow escaped the difficulties that a majority of working girls face.'

PIX: Varun-Alia's Holi celebrations

PIX: Varun-Alia's Holi celebrations

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The Badrinath ki Dulhania actors danced too.

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Kulsoom, the wife of Sharif, died on Tuesday in London after a long battle with cancer. She was 68. Her body will be brought back and buried in the Jati Umra Lahore residence of the Sharif family.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

PIX: Saifu turns 48

PIX: Saifu turns 48

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The Nawab of Pataudi gets closer to a half century.

PIX: Arjun Rampal screens Daddy

PIX: Arjun Rampal screens Daddy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The screening drew guests from the movie and modeling worlds.

10 Times We Fell in Love With Madhuri Dixit

10 Times We Fell in Love With Madhuri Dixit

Rediff.com15 May 2020

On her 53rd birthday, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times the world fell in love with La Dixit.

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

Bengal: Over 80% voter turnout, violence in second phase

Bengal: Over 80% voter turnout, violence in second phase

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

A large voter turnout of more than 80 per cent despite sporadic incidents of violence and allegations of vote fraud on Thursday marked the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls.

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

Mirzapur 2: Here's what the cast is up to

Mirzapur 2: Here's what the cast is up to

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Namrata Thakker turns her eyes to the ensemble cast and see what they have been up to since.

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A look at the celebration pictures.

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Maharashtra government has decided to give a compensation of Rs three lakh to the mother of Khwaja Yunus, an accused in the 2002 Ghatkopar bus blast, who died in police custody in Mumbai. The decision to give the compensation to Aasiya Begum was conveyed to the Bombay High Court by the government on Wednesday.

'You can kill me if you want'

'You can kill me if you want'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.' Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up. 'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the truth.'

Sporadic violence mars voting in WB; Mamata slams EC

Sporadic violence mars voting in WB; Mamata slams EC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC chief has been complaining for long alleging that her rivals have brought in goons from other states to intimidate voters.

What does Saif want from Taimur?

What does Saif want from Taimur?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

"I really want Tim to love Africa and the outdoors like I do. I don't want him to be an indoor kid glued to the smartphone."

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The actress will play a strong female character in Sekhar Kammula's new film.

Mysore terror plot: Terrorist's kin under scanner

Mysore terror plot: Terrorist's kin under scanner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The family accommodated Fahad at their residence at Peruvayal in the district, even after his 45-day visit visa expired.

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'I was almost forgotten after Filmistaan as nothing substantial, or should I say, successful in terms of box office, came my way.'

Heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

"The ruins in Bhopal have no parallel in the world. The locals seem obsessed with the idea of razing old structures to make way for commercial complexes."

'The govt is playing the role of parent'

'The govt is playing the role of parent'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

'My heart really tears open at the very thought of what they must have gone through,' says Sehba Musharraf.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Schooling, the Saajha way

Schooling, the Saajha way

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

A Delhi-based organisation is helping parents become involved with their children's school experience, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Over 73.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise in 10,592 polling stations spread over 13 districts in the Barak Valley, the hill regions and parts of central and lower Assam.

PIX: Alia, Varun party with Karan Johar

PIX: Alia, Varun party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Varun Dhawan hosted a party and invited his friends from the industry.

Imrana case hearing adjourned to July 3

Imrana case hearing adjourned to July 3

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Hearing in defamation case against Imrana adjourned to Sept 3

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'I have been cast in the lead in an Australian medical drama, Pulse.' 'It is a huge break for my career.' Aussie actress Pallavi Sharda on Begum Jaan, working with Vidya Balan and why she hopes Bollywood will offer her a comedy or romantic film soon.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India and Indians can ignore Pakistan, but that cannot be said of other nations in the neighbourhood, where New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy constantly reverberates. Four of the eight SAARC member-nations are Muslim -- Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The rulers decide the nation's India or anti-India policy in the first two, and street-opinion contributes to the same in the latter two, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The government had said on Friday that it would oppose the practice of nikah halala when the top court examines its legal validity.

She catches snakes to save them

She catches snakes to save them

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

P Manimegalai catches snakes in the city of Madurai and releases them in the forest.

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Pakistani mother of 15-year-old Ramzan on Monday declined India's offer of assistance to her in travelling to the country to identify her son.

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

A look at the pictures.

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'