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'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There's a lot more to the festival than just five days of celebration; that is something you can only experience when you live in Kolkata. And that's what every Bengali living outside the state misses, notes Chitrangada Datta Chaudhuri.

TMC, BJP workers clash ahead of rallies held nearby

TMC, BJP workers clash ahead of rallies held nearby

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district after a public meeting addressed by Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Paramanik got over and a rally led by state minister Udayan Guha was about to begin nearby.

Sambit Patra to fast as 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath sparks row

Sambit Patra to fast as 'slip of tongue' on Lord Jagannath sparks row

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Embroiled in a controversy over his 'slip of the tongue' on Lord Jagannath, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra apologised and announced he will undertake penance by observing fast for three days from Tuesday after being criticised from different quarters.

ED summons Mahua Moitra, Mukul Roy

ED summons Mahua Moitra, Mukul Roy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday issued summonses to two Trinamool Congress leaders, including MP and popular Bengali actor Dev, for questioning in connection with its probes into money laundering cases, an official said.

Kolkata FW: Bengali beauty on a  flower-filled runway

Kolkata FW: Bengali beauty on a flower-filled runway

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The second day of Kolkata Fashion Week was rounded up with designer duo Dev r Nil's collection Frozen. Take a look.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'Salilda and my brother Hridaynath would deliberately make my compositions tough.' 'Their logic was, "You can do it, so why should we not compose accordingly?",' Lata Mangeshkar, who would have turned 94 today, September 28, 2023, once told Subhash K Jha.

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

An angry Banerjee slammed a minister, a former Trinamool Congress mayor and a few bureaucrats for their "below-par performance".

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

TMC accuses BJP of staging Sandeshkhali, cites video

TMC accuses BJP of staging Sandeshkhali, cites video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The TMC released a video, in which a man, claimed to be a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, was heard saying that leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly "Suvendu Adhikari is behind the whole conspiracy".

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Now China Is Afraid'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.'

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

Recipe: Shumaila Chauhan's Malai Broccoli

Recipe: Shumaila Chauhan's Malai Broccoli

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Broccoli can make a yum starter when marinated and baked.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Science fiction buffs buckle up, catch all the space-themed action on OTT this week.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Day after rout, Adhir says Kharge never campaigned in Baharampur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The party's prime mover in West Bengal and the state Pradesh Congress president was stunned by Trinamool Congress's star candidate and cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan who comprehensively defeated Chowdhury by a margin of over 85,000 votes.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

Mamata has a fall, hurts her forehead, rushed to hospital

Mamata has a fall, hurts her forehead, rushed to hospital

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The 69-year-old leader had a fall inside her Kalighat home in south Kolkata after she returned after attending a programme, her family said.

'Gill will rule cricket in the coming years'

'Gill will rule cricket in the coming years'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Gill is the most talented batter in this new generation.'

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

Get Lost In Raima's Beautiful Eyes

Get Lost In Raima's Beautiful Eyes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ms Sen will give you a much-needed dose of off-duty glam.

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

'I Don't Like To Play Characters Which Demean Women'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Rani, Kajol, Sushmita Celebrate Durga Pooja

Rani, Kajol, Sushmita Celebrate Durga Pooja

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Film folk arrived at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Mumbai to celebrate the festival with prayers, fashion, dance and bhog.

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.

Vidya in the Hindi remake of Bengali film Rajkahini

Vidya in the Hindi remake of Bengali film Rajkahini

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The film will be shot in Punjab and is likely to release early next year.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Why Ananya Is All Heart

Why Ananya Is All Heart

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Sayani takes a selfie... Rasika enjoys a Bengali thali... Esha gives advice...

Recipe: Bethica's Chicken Porridge With Millets

Recipe: Bethica's Chicken Porridge With Millets

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Drizzle some chilly sauce or tomato ketchup for added flavour.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

Recipe: Kosha Mangsho

Recipe: Kosha Mangsho

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Durga Puja celebrations cannot be complete without serving this traditional Bengali mutton dish.

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Aditi Sings Ang Laga De, Noodle Sa Dil

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'

Weeks after Nuh violence, communities join hands for...

Weeks after Nuh violence, communities join hands for...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Barely a few kilometres from Nuh, which witnessed communal clashes on July-end, a group of people belonging to different communities is busy preparing for Durga Puja.

Keerthy Suresh's Dil Goes Dhak Dhak

Keerthy Suresh's Dil Goes Dhak Dhak

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The actress is the unsung hero of the traditional sari, on-screen and off it as well.

'What India needs today is a bomb': Lalit Jha's posts under scanner

'What India needs today is a bomb': Lalit Jha's posts under scanner

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The special cell said it was also probing whom Lalit was in touch with on social media, adding that it was also investigating if the alleged security breach mastermind was speaking to others on social media and, if so, what was said.

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The court directed the CBI to investigate allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in Sandeshkhali and submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing.

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

2024 Polls: Will BJP Triumph In Bengal?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sukanta Majumdar, the state BJP president, said, "Amit Shah has set a target of 35 seats. We will achieve that".