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Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Modi flags off India's fastest metro system in Meerut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train, enhancing urban and regional connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

120 Bahadur Trailer Shows Promise

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'The war scenes in which Indian soldiers fight fearlessly and the powerful dialogues are meant to make the audience proud of the loyalty and valour of Indian soldiers,' observes Deepa Gahlot.

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

10 Brilliant Dharmendra Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra remained one of the most loved stars of all time, even when his movies tapered off, and age caught up with him.

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.' 'Why do they do this?' 'The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.' 'It's for the love of the country.'

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

The War Story Farhan Akhtar Wants To Tell

The War Story Farhan Akhtar Wants To Tell

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'This isn't just the story of Shaitan Singh. It's the story of the 120 soldiers who stood with him.' 'Their bravery and their sacrifice it deserves to be known.'

Haqeeqat: The reality of war

Haqeeqat: The reality of war

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Kukis, Meiteis serve in same unit with harmony because....: Gen Dwivedi

Kukis, Meiteis serve in same unit with harmony because....: Gen Dwivedi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India's Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, emphasized the Indian Army's role as a "melting pot" and cited the harmony between Kuki and Meitei soldiers in the same units as an example of the force's unifying nature. He made the remarks during a lecture in Pune, highlighting the Army's efforts to promote unity and integration within its ranks. General Dwivedi also touched upon the Army's role in internal security in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast, and the upcoming Olympics.

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'If we see that romance only belongs to the young or to a particular age group, then the whole definition changes.'

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Tabu's Chemistry With Ajay Devgn Works!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Comfort and chemistry go hand in hand, so Tabu's versatile vigour and Devgn's brooding intensity has regularly complemented their working styles in solidarity and conflict.

Does Jacqueline Make a CONVINCING Priya Rajvansh?

Does Jacqueline Make a CONVINCING Priya Rajvansh?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Pradeep Sarkar is all set to bring Priya Rajvansh's story on screen.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

'We have indeed lost a legend'

'We have indeed lost a legend'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Bhupinderji was an amazing singer, a unique voice which had romance and nostalgia.' 'It was soothing, caressing, sentimental, soulful, all rolled into one.'

THE FUNTASTIC FILM QUIZ

THE FUNTASTIC FILM QUIZ

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Bhupinder: The Voice of Dreams and Desire

Bhupinder: The Voice of Dreams and Desire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Bhupinder's magical legacy lives on in the musical masterpieces he left behind.

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

JD-U meet today expected to pressure Nitish for national role

JD-U meet today expected to pressure Nitish for national role

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The agenda would also include organisational polls and a fresh membership drive, though "national role for Nitish" is likely to dominate the narrative.

10 AMAZING War Movies

10 AMAZING War Movies

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's tryst with war.

1962: War On The Hills review

1962: War On The Hills review

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

If you want to watch 1962: War On The Hills, skip the first episodes and start from the eighth. You will be less disappointed, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Srinagar locks down for today's twin concerts

Srinagar locks down for today's twin concerts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Tight security has been thrown around Srinagar for Saturday's concert by music maestro Zubin Mehta.

Black 'n' white films we'd love to see in colour

Black 'n' white films we'd love to see in colour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

After Mughal-e-Azam and Hum Dono, we'd love to see these classics in colour.

Veteran actor Macmohan passes away

Veteran actor Macmohan passes away

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Veteran Bollywood actor Macmohan, immortalised in the role of Gabbar Singh's sidekick Sambha in Ramesh Sippy's 1975 blockbuster Sholay, died in Mumbai on Monday.

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The popular Hindi movie lyricist passed away at his Pali Hill residence in Mumbai on Friday.

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.

Rajeev Khandelwal's professionalism!

Rajeev Khandelwal's professionalism!

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The actor insisted on shooting for his new film, Aamir wearing the same shirt. The film required the actor to roam the streets of Mumbai in the same outfit, and though he was offered a change of clothes in the same colour and brand, Rajeev refused as it would not look convicing.

When Rajeev Khandelwal got lost!

When Rajeev Khandelwal got lost!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

A still from the actor's debut film, Aamir.

Mughal-E-Azam, Border, Asoka: Bollywood's EPIC battles? VOTE!

Mughal-E-Azam, Border, Asoka: Bollywood's EPIC battles? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

War is as grand and consummate as love in Bollywood.

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

The Most Patriotic Bollywood Hero? VOTE!

The Most Patriotic Bollywood Hero? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

We celebrate Independence Day with this special feature, published on Rediff.com in January 2013.

Everyone knows the truth: Rahul on ease of doing business report

Everyone knows the truth: Rahul on ease of doing business report

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Gandhi had put out a tweet in Hindi, taking off from a famous Ghalib verse to say that Jaitley was deluding himself.

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Bollywood's BEST Air Force Movies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

May the Air Force be with you!

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

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!

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Blaring music. Manic shoppers. A foreign brand launch.