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Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Lockdown Blues? Let Lillete Tell A Story

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Lillete Dubey will stage her 34th play Lockdown Liaisons from November 19, based on a book by Shobhaa De.

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

OPS signals EPS to rethink on taking Sasikala back into party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Presiding over a Christmas event in Chennai, Panneerselvam, quoting the preaching of Jesus Christ, said if those who commit wrongs reform and return, accepting them back is leadership quality.

Former West Germany and Bayern striker Mueller passes away

Former West Germany and Bayern striker Mueller passes away

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Gerd Mueller netted 68 goals in 62 internationals, including the winner in the 1974 World Cup final, and is third in the all-time list of most goals in the global showpiece tournament with 14, behind Brazilian Ronaldo (15) and German Miroslav Klose (16).

Mullaperiyar dam structurally, seismically safe: TN to SC

Mullaperiyar dam structurally, seismically safe: TN to SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that "repeated assertion" by Kerala to seek decommissioning of the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar dam is "wholly impermissible" as the dam has been found to be hydrologically, structurally and seismically safe.

Army pays special tribute to 'heroes of Galwan'

Army pays special tribute to 'heroes of Galwan'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The nearly five-minute video captured glimpses of the lives of soldiers deployed along the ice-capped mountains of the high-altitude region including their round-the-clock vigil, training and combat readiness to deal with any threat.

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at forthcoming films inspired by the Ramayan.

Maha: Sword-wielding Sikhs attack cops, 4 injured

Maha: Sword-wielding Sikhs attack cops, 4 injured

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A viral video showed the sword-wielding mob barging out of the gurdwara, breaking the barricades put up by police and attacking the policemen.

'I have lost my mother all over again'

'I have lost my mother all over again'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Many have tried to imitate her. They've fallen flat on their faces.'

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'I always feel I speak best through my silences.'

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

SC to hear petitions on Mullaperiyar dam on Dec 15

SC to hear petitions on Mullaperiyar dam on Dec 15

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The pleas raising issues about the dam, which was built in 1895 on the Periyar river in Idukki district of Kerala, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar.

Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others killed as IAF chopper crashes in TN

Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others killed as IAF chopper crashes in TN

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others were killed when an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu in apparently foggy conditions, killing 13 people on board, the IAF and other officials said.

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Centre decided to drop one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymns Abide with me from this year's Beating Retreat ceremony as playing more Indian tunes would be appropriate in view of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which celebrates the 75th year of India's Independence, government sources said on Sunday.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

'Ranjit blew me away with the wide range of his talent'

'Ranjit blew me away with the wide range of his talent'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'His wicked sense of humour, his compassion will be hard to replace.'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.

'You were like a mountain that protected me with your shade'

'You were like a mountain that protected me with your shade'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'Your body of work and your expertise over the craft will forever be research material for generations to come!'

'Only Yogi can succeed Modi'

'Only Yogi can succeed Modi'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'I don't think there will be any problem for Hindus to accept Adityanath as the leader, since they have already chosen Modi.'

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

'Happy one month my love'

'Happy one month my love'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

There is disquiet and discomfort in the citizenry that can be touched and felt. No one is talking, but then, the Indian voter has not talked much -- with the conviction that all that goes up has to come down, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Sometimes we use political pressure and sometimes political acumen to get what we want.'

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Radhe is the biggest film of my career'

'Radhe is the biggest film of my career'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'Radhe got me a chance to work with Prabhu (Deva) sir, Jackie (Shroff) sir and Salman sir.' 'All of them together which is a huge opportunity that I was fortunate enough for being considered for.'

'I can never make a depressing film'

'I can never make a depressing film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.'

Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show

Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Maradona told friends during the coronavirus lockdown that when he died he wanted to be embalmed

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

'Happy Mother's Day Ma'

'Happy Mother's Day Ma'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Readers share messages for their mothers.

'Savarkar was granted a pension by the British'

'Savarkar was granted a pension by the British'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'He was provided sustenance by the British.' 'Many times he wrote to the British that he needed an increase in pension.'

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.

SEE: Gorgeous, metallic lehengas inspired by nature

SEE: Gorgeous, metallic lehengas inspired by nature

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Presenting Amit Aggarwal's latest couture line inspired by nature.

Kerala seeks SC direction on not releasing Mullaperiyar water in wee hrs

Kerala seeks SC direction on not releasing Mullaperiyar water in wee hrs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In an application filed in the apex court, the Kerala government has also sought a direction to the Tamil Nadu government to control the water level by releasing water from the dam throughout the day instead of releasing a huge quantity of water at the wee hours without giving sufficient warning time.

Yuvraj apologises for casteist remark against Chahal

Yuvraj apologises for casteist remark against Chahal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

A veteran of 304 ODIs, 58 T20Is and 40 Tests also clarified that he has "never believed" in any kind of discrimination.

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Ramos surprised at lack of offer from Real Madrid after tearful farewell

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ramos acknowledged 'there were some calls' when he entered the final six months of his contract but stressed 'leaving Real Madrid was never on my mind'.

Want to take a selfie with Anushka?

Want to take a selfie with Anushka?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Here's your chance :)

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'I tell the next generation of singers to take a leaf out of Lataji's book.' 'Be it Kavita or Alka, every time I give a song to a singer, I tell them, 'Dhyaan se suno, listen attentively, phir socho, Lataji isse kaise gaati'.'

'I don't feel I am 73'

'I don't feel I am 73'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'I've never thought of myself as beautiful.' 'Not that I think I am not beautiful.'