News for '-hawa'

'Sridevi was extremely health conscious'

'Sridevi was extremely health conscious'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'No late nights, no partying.' 'Though she avoided eating beyond her dietary regime, Sridevi loved to feed others.'

'You want it to sound sexy, na?'

'You want it to sound sexy, na?'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'You think of Sulu as someone who is sexy, sultry and intimate. You don't imagine her as someone clad in a sari.' And yet, Vidya Balan gets ready to seduce you again.

Ladakh Film Fest: Deepti Naval pays tribute to Farooque Shaikh

Ladakh Film Fest: Deepti Naval pays tribute to Farooque Shaikh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

This is the film festival's third edition.

Shabana Azmi: I can't believe Farooque Sheikh's gone so suddenly

Shabana Azmi: I can't believe Farooque Sheikh's gone so suddenly

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The actress still cannot get over the tragic news.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

'Crisis Manager' M Nageswar Rao new interim head of CBI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The 1986 batch Odisha cadre IPS officer has been described as a competent officer and is known for his acumen in handling disasters.

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In the humiliating defeat of the Congress party in Rajasthan except for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, most of his ministers have lost the election.

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Saina Nehwal's life on celluloid!

Saina Nehwal's life on celluloid!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Taare Zameen Par' director Amole Gupte will be making a biopic on the world's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal, the shooting for which will begin next year.

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Sounds familiar? Barring inflation, much else looks, sounds, and feels more than a bit like 1974.' 'A phenomenally popular leader, with a party of unquestioning followers, a broken Opposition, a nationalist high and an economy in free fall, crippling joblessness,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

Are voices of dissent in the BJP rising?

Are voices of dissent in the BJP rising?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Even Subramanian Swamy, who says he is an ardent supporter of the prime minister, has been taking proxy pot shots at him.' 'At the ground level too, there is resentment from workers and local leaders who have perhaps not got whatever they may have wanted,' notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There are no two views on which way the 'hawa' is blowing. It's Akhilesh Yadav -- with or without his father. Akhilesh, with or without the Congress Party.

The Most Successful Kids in the Movies

The Most Successful Kids in the Movies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Children can be quite lucky at the box office too!

Ban Pakistani artistes? Are we serious?

Ban Pakistani artistes? Are we serious?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'We have never had a policy regarding Pakistani artistes working in India.' 'We welcome them with open arms and that remains the official policy of the Indian government, including the current dispensation.'

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

A restless Budget

A restless Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Budget 2018 bears imprints of a government unsure of second term with clear majority, says Shekhar Gupta.

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Asha Bhosle: Gulzarbhai is a very special artist

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Overjoyed with the news of her Gulzarbhai's selection for the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, the legendary playback singer traces her steps to her early memories of working with the veteran.

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

World Junior bronze-medallist Sachin Singh (49kg) became only the third Indian boxer ever to strike gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships with a stunning unanimous victory over Cuban national champion Jorge Grinan in the summit clash at St Peterburg, Russia, on Saturday.

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

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'.'

'I was neither euphoric, nor nervous'

'I was neither euphoric, nor nervous'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'At the premiere we got a 4-minute standing ovation...' ...'Strangers hugged me, sobbing...' ...'Some just sat in their seats still immersed in the experience.' Nandita Das captures the magic of Manto at Cannes.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite songs of 2018. Are these on your playlist too?

'I never give up'

'I never give up'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

'Like Stallone has his Rocky and Rambo, Matt Damon has his Bourne Ultimatum, Schwarzenegger has Terminator, John Abraham has his Force.' Powerful words from John Abraham.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

'Boney just couldn't stop crying'

'Boney just couldn't stop crying'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'I don't know of anyone who could transform so much once she had make-up on.' 'And I don't mean just for the camera.' 'She could dress up for a wedding and she'd look like a different person.' 'And now to see her lying there, still and unmoving in that casket, it was heartbreaking', Satish Kaushik tells Subhash K Jha.

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rangbaaz is fun while it lasts

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'A big reason for its low recall value is that Rangbaaz's colourful characters are all essentially punks,' feels Sreehari Nair.

Why Mulk is a 'loud' film

Why Mulk is a 'loud' film

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'At a time when the news channels are screaming louder than the worst crowd, you can't be subtle if you really want to say something important,' Anubhav Sinha tells Bedika/PTI.

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

At joint rally, Maya trains guns at BJP, Cong equally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

"The Congress has failed despite ruling for so many years," she said.

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Meerut Zone, Lakshmi Singh, on Friday ruled out a case of kidnapping and said that the fashion designer during questioning told the police that she was inspired by a television crime show.

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The city is becoming more democratic as the past embraces the future says Rahul Jacob.

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.

STUNNING photos: Instagrammer follows girlfriend around the world to the altar

STUNNING photos: Instagrammer follows girlfriend around the world to the altar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

An instagramming couple has taken the best ever photos from around the world

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

'The Ek Do Teen remix is outright perversion'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There's no love for the song or Madhuri, no consideration for what it meant to an entire generation and zero respect for its iconic choreography,' says Sukanya Verma.

'I don't like the Indian style of acting'

'I don't like the Indian style of acting'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

After working on Mr India and Sagar, Partho Sen-Gupta left to study filmmaking in France at 26. He returns with the dark and moody Sunrise.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

EXPLAINED: Budget's 10% LTCG tax and Rs 40K deduction

EXPLAINED: Budget's 10% LTCG tax and Rs 40K deduction

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'The only good thing is people will not be required to maintain their medical bills and invest time in that.'

8th Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off to a grand start

8th Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off to a grand start

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The eighth edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off on Wednesday to a grand start with a bevy of authors, poets, Nobel Laureates along with some Bollywood celebrities, trooping in to the pink city to participate in one of Asia's biggest literary jamboree.