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Protestors seek Kashmir shutdown over anti-Islamic film

Protestors seek Kashmir shutdown over anti-Islamic film

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

An amalgam of various religious organisations has called for a shutdown on Tuesday to protest against the anti-Islam film made by an American filmmaker. Hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and the pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front have lent their support to the strike call.

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

The former Indian Idol winner's comign out with a new album titled Farida.

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The stakeholders want protection from any litigation which might arise due to fresh claims against the company, especially after PE funds have bought stake in the company and the resolution plan has been cleared by the bankers.

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Prof Khyati Joshi, advisor to the survey -- Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths -- conducted by Pew Research Center's forum on religion and public life lends perspective on Asian Americans and their faith, particularly on Hinduism.

PIX: Lata Mangeshkar on Nutan, Mumtaz, Madhuri

PIX: Lata Mangeshkar on Nutan, Mumtaz, Madhuri

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Here's looking at Lataji's priceless 2013 calendar.

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A Std 8 student of a private school in Haryana's Sonepat was killed allegedly by two of his classmates, after he had asked one of them to return his cellphone, police said on Monday.

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium.

Modi is role model for other CMs, says Advani

Modi is role model for other CMs, says Advani

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani has hailed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his administrative skills, and said that the latter is ''a role model for chief ministers of other states''.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani, Peter discuss their divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Indrani's words were quick, her hand gestures quicker. She kept pointing to certain paragraphs in their consent terms.

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

How HDIL MD Sarang Wadhawan's party ended

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Analysts say that PMC Bank case is only going to make matters worse for HDIL and the Wadhawans.

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Was Meghan's bridal look inspired by Jennifer Lopez?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

We can't help notice the similarity between the two looks.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates museums on Bose, Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Pm He also inaugurated the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum, (museum on the Jallianwala Bagh and World War I), the Museum on 1857, India's first war of Independence, and Drishyakala-Museum on Indian Art within the Red Fort complex.

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar's son Amit will be crooning the iconic song Naino Mein Sapna in the Himmatwala remake.

Review: Gangs Of Wasseypur is a brilliant soundtrack

Review: Gangs Of Wasseypur is a brilliant soundtrack

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Music composer Sneha Khanwalkar has worked hard on this extremely versatile album, and it bloody well shows.

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Losses and lack of bank funds no reason to shut company, says minister

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti gave a lively song and dance performance at a surbuban hotel on July 1 to promote her debut film, Luck.

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The actor will sing the title track of Shivaay which is his most ambitious production venture.

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Looking at Soundarya Rajinikanth's superstar life!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Happy birthday Soundarya!

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Indian Idol winner Sreeram Chandra turns hero

Indian Idol winner Sreeram Chandra turns hero

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The singer makes his debut in makes his debut with Prema Geema Jantha Nai.

Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Monsoon: Govt must act on global predictions too

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Some global weather watchers have warned that India will likely see below-normal rainfall during this coming monsoon -- and that should be taken seriously, regardless of whether it turns out to be true or not.

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

WFH: 7 warning signs your co-worker is stressed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The thin boundary between work and life has become increasingly blurred, which is taking a toll on employese's mental well-being, says Prachi Ghogle.

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Incredibles 2, Hollywood Hero No 1 in India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

How Incredibles 2 dethroned the Kung Fu Pandas.

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Saha reveals why he played second fiddle to Dhoni

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Undoubtedly India's first choice in the longest format, Saha has been unable to make an impact with the limited-overs sides

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Seven people, including two ambulance drivers were assaulted and 20 men have been arrested and were remanded to judicial custody.

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

However, the IT firms will get some benefits, as software exports from their Chinese campuses will yield more in local currency

Coal: Banks with Rs 1 lakh cr loans sitting on mine of worries

Coal: Banks with Rs 1 lakh cr loans sitting on mine of worries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The mass cancellation of coal blocks by the Supreme Court has sent banks in a jittery mode as they have extended over Rs 1 lakh crore loans to power plants that were fed by these mines.

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

UPA II: Dressing up to go nowhere

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The methods being used by the government to window-dress the fiscal deficit will fool no one, least of all foreign investors or bodies like the IMF, warns Sonali Ranade

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Hold your horses: Malaika has something to say!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The stunning celeb called for an end to horse-drawn carriage rides.

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

All you need to know about Falguni Shane Peacock's menswear debut

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The filmmaker closed the show for Falguni and Shane Peacock at Lakme Fashion Week.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

Reader Review: Panipat

Reader Review: Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A cheap version of his opus Jodhaa Akbar, Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat falls flat on its face at every end, with lacklustre writing and terrible character definition proving to be the movie's ultimate undoing, feels Rediff reader Anu Gopinath.

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The airline owes lakhs of rupees to passengers and its vendors.

Bollywood's popular Christian singers

Bollywood's popular Christian singers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Of late, many singers from the Christian community have lent their voices to soundtracks for Hindi and other desi cinema. We take a look.

Indian cricketers lack knowledge on basics of fielding:  Rhodes

Indian cricketers lack knowledge on basics of fielding: Rhodes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Jonty Rhodes talks about India's lack of fielding basics and why he wouldn't take up Team India's fielding coach job.