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30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Modi gifts green diamond to Jill Biden

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.

Father's best advice: Shine like a diamond

Father's best advice: Shine like a diamond

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru, Karnataka writes about her late father Mohammed Khader Nawaz.

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rakhi story: 'My brother would call me a 'mug pot'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 shares an incident from her childhood about her elder brother Munna Nawaz, 60.

Ranveer Singh is Baiju Bawra!

Ranveer Singh is Baiju Bawra!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

There were reports that Ranbir Kapoor had said no to the project but sources close to the director seemed amused by that.

Daughters perform last rites as Gen Rawat is cremated with military honours

Daughters perform last rites as Gen Rawat is cremated with military honours

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat was laid to rest with a 17-gun salute and full military honours on Friday.

'Hostel life taught me to be strict to survive'

'Hostel life taught me to be strict to survive'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Heera Nawaz, 59, from Bengaluru talks about how her hostel life shaped her life and career.

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Snapdeal, 4 Indian shopping complexes in US Notorious Markets list

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Other than Snapdeal, the four markets are Tank Road in Delhi, Heera Panna in Mumbai, Kidderpore in Kolkata and Millennium Centre in Aizawl. Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, is known as a place to purchase counterfeit watches and shoes.

Fighting Corona: Use toothpick to press a lift button

Fighting Corona: Use toothpick to press a lift button

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz from Bengaluru offers practical advice to stay safe.

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Colours bring special feeling into our lives, on Republic Day.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

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

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

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

My Veere story: Meet the female musketeers

My Veere story: Meet the female musketeers

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 57, shares her fond girl gang memories.

SEE: Indore man driving Porsche amid curfew made to do sit-ups

SEE: Indore man driving Porsche amid curfew made to do sit-ups

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The man, who is son of an Indore-based industrialist, claimed he had a curfew pass to move around in the area to distribute food to the needy people.

Best life lesson: 'Never dwell in the past'

Best life lesson: 'Never dwell in the past'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz tells us how her Zoology teacher's words helped her overcome a difficult situation.

How Dev Anand Lost Zeenat Aman To Raj Kapoor

How Dev Anand Lost Zeenat Aman To Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Devsaab continued to work with Zeenat as his co-star until one fine day he woke up to the announcement that his 'Zeeenie' had signed a film with Raj Kapoor.

Readers share their fond childhood habits

Readers share their fond childhood habits

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

We asked you, dear readers to share one childhood habit you can't let go off. This is what our readers had to share.

How did Pooja's shoot with Prabhas go?

How did Pooja's shoot with Prabhas go?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Sara vacays in the Maldives... Preity takes a road trip...

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Barge tragedy: Captain blamed for ignoring cyclone warning

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Faced with high-speed wind and swelling sea, the ill-fated barge Pappa-305, with 261 crew onboard, lost anchors and smashed into an unmanned platform before sinking in the Arabian Sea after its captain ignored weather warnings and chose not to move the vessel away from the path of severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, a survivor recounted.

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday laid wreaths on the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat.

Raj cops' sex scandal: Woman constable held

Raj cops' sex scandal: Woman constable held

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A suspended woman constable, purportedly figuring in two video clips while indulging in sexual activities with a Rajasthan Police Service officer before her six-year-old son, was on Sunday arrested by the Special Operation Group of the police.

A teacher's heartfelt tribute to her late mother

A teacher's heartfelt tribute to her late mother

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz tells us how her late mother inspired her.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

How an English teacher became a role model

How an English teacher became a role model

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Heera Nawaz tells us about the woman who has inspired her.

Unlocking the iPhone

Unlocking the iPhone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

From teenagers in New Jersey and New Delhi to a leather bag shop owner in Mumbai's Heera Panna, they've cocked a snook at Jobs, enjoying the experience and, guess what, making money as well.

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.

Go Airlines' IPO process grounded

Go Airlines' IPO process grounded

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Markets regulator Sebi has kept in abeyance the processing of Go Airlines' draft papers for an initial public offer worth Rs 3,600 crore. Go Airlines (India) Ltd, which has announced rebranding itself as 'Go First', filed preliminary papers for an initial share sale worth Rs 3,600 crore in May. The proceeds will be mainly used to repay dues. The "issuance of observations (has been) kept in abeyance", according to Sebi's latest update on processing status of Go Airlines' draft offer documents. The information was updated on June 25. In Sebi parlance, issuance of observations implies its go-ahead for the IPO.

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belts of Maharashtra and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat.

YK Sinha appointed as chief info commissioner along with 3 ICs

YK Sinha appointed as chief info commissioner along with 3 ICs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha was appointed as the chief information commissioner on Saturday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.

When Bollywood took flight

When Bollywood took flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Like there's no dearth of memorable bus scenes and train imagery in Hindi movies, planes are equally prolific on silver screen.

Parents' love story: She was a Hindu, he a Muslim

Parents' love story: She was a Hindu, he a Muslim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Heera Nawaz shares the story of how her parents met and fell in love.

Buta Singh calls PM Manmohan Singh 'asset'

Buta Singh calls PM Manmohan Singh 'asset'

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was an "asset" for the Congress, former Minister Buta Singh said.

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

As the last-ditch attempt, Mukesh through his counsel on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing on his plea against dismissal of the mercy plea before the top court.

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Afcons Infrastructure, whose chartered barge P305 with 261 personnel at the Bombay High offshore oilfield was wrecked by cyclonic storm Tauktae earlier this week, on Thursday said the weather deteriorated rapidly and reached levels far worse than forecasts.

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.

ONGC to invest Rs 4,051 cr in Mumbai High field

ONGC to invest Rs 4,051 cr in Mumbai High field

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The company also said it has made three oil and gas discoveries in Krishna Godavari basin and Tripura.

Farah Khan to do lead role in Bhansali's next?

Farah Khan to do lead role in Bhansali's next?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The filmmaker was impressed with Farah's acting prowess while watching her shoot for Bela Segal's film.

Mumbai: Rains wreak havoc; claim 2 lives

Mumbai: Rains wreak havoc; claim 2 lives

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Heavy rains on Monday lashed Mumbai and some other parts of Maharashtra, leaving two persons dead and paralysing normal life, officials said.

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 2,000 in 1995'

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 2,000 in 1995'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59, from Bengaluru, Karnataka tells us about her first job and salary:

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Tropical storm 'Tauktae' (pronounced as Tau'Te) which had intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, lies close to the Gujarat coast, the India Meteorological Department said. "The landfall process has started and will continue during next two hours," the IMD said.