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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and employment ministry as the National Portal for COVID-19 Affected Unorganised Migrant Workers, will gather the details of all the unorganised sector workers who are stranded in relief camps, residential or industrial clusters.

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Tragedy at sea: 26 dead, 49 missing from barge; 186 rescued

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The navy had so far maintained that there were 273 persons on board the barge but an official on Wednesday evening said that the company which operated it has informed that there were 261 personnel on board the ill-fated barge.

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Pak trying to sneak weapons into J-K using UAVs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The J-K top cops also said less than 200 militants are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir.

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.

This dog stole our Rediff reader's heart

This dog stole our Rediff reader's heart

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Rediff reader Heera Nawaz shared about her pet Sweety Pie.

Lord Hanuman gets Aadhaar card!

Lord Hanuman gets Aadhaar card!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Lord Hanuman has managed to get an Aadhaar card made, but there are no takers for it.

'He visited the slums to teach children like me'

'He visited the slums to teach children like me'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.

My dream for 2020: 'I want to write a book'

My dream for 2020: 'I want to write a book'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru shares her list of dreams for 2020.