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Who should be on a stamp next?

Who should be on a stamp next?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

After Madhubala was immortalised on a stamp last week, we ask you who should be next. Have your say!

Bollywood: Zero wthout hero?

Bollywood: Zero wthout hero?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

What is it about women-oriented movies? Why do they -- more often than not, that is -- end up as box-office duds? Tell Us!

'There's something desi about Sushant'

'There's something desi about Sushant'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Sushant was our first choice for Lakhna.' 'Apart from looking desi, I wanted an actor who had a lot of physical energy.' 'Sushant came on board very quickly because he really liked the story.'

Why Bharat Mata Ki Jai is a secular slogan

Why Bharat Mata Ki Jai is a secular slogan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

'Genuine secularism cannot be built on the backs of Hindus alone.' 'In a pluralistic society every religion is duty bound to respect the rights and sentiments of the others.' 'Vande Mataram was a casualty of minorityism. Bharat Mata Ki Jai cannot be allowed to go the same way,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Nobody needs to be forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' says RSS chief

Nobody needs to be forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' says RSS chief

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Amid a raging row over chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said nobody needs to be forced to raise it.

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Ram Gopal Varma's Veerapan to hit the screens this Friday.

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Reema Lagoo's winsome moments as Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com18 May 2017

We take a look at the movies where Reema Lagoo played dignified mom characters.

Treat Muslims as your own, not as items of vote market: PM tells BJP

Treat Muslims as your own, not as items of vote market: PM tells BJP

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Contending that the definition of secularism has been distorted, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invoked Jan Sangh ideologue Deendayal Upadhyay to say that Muslims should be treated as "your own" rather than seeing them as "items of vote market".

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi 8?

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi 8?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'My mother was a stuntwoman, so she is not scared. My wife gets scared, as she was a banker.' Khatron Ke Khiladi host Rohit Shetty takes us through the upcoming eighth season.

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The author talks to the veteran photographer about his work, and some of his favourite images over the years

SC stays bailable warrant against M F Husain

SC stays bailable warrant against M F Husain

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The two sides said they would try to sort out the matter amicably.

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

"Please do not call my son a terrorist," says JNUSU President Kanhaiya's mother.

Farewell  Duttsaab

Farewell Duttsaab

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Post your condolences.

Bratty Sanju Baba to lovable Munna Bhai

Bratty Sanju Baba to lovable Munna Bhai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The most striking comment Yasser Usman makes -- not only about Sanjay Dutt, but also our contemporary society -- is about the transformation that he goes through: From being a man who claimed Muslim blood to one who is a devotee of Hindu gods,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

PHOTOS: When PM Modi was heckled

PHOTOS: When PM Modi was heckled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Protesters raised slogans whilst attempting to disrupt the prime minister's address at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow.

PM Modi nominates 9 people for 'Swachh Bharat' challenge

PM Modi nominates 9 people for 'Swachh Bharat' challenge

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

In his bid to make 'Swachh Bharat' a people's movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday initiated a chain by inviting nine eminent personalities including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, industrialist Anil Ambani along with several actors to spread awareness on cleanliness.

Must See: UNSEEN PICTURES of Amitabh Bachchan's life

Must See: UNSEEN PICTURES of Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

On Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday, we bring you the unseen pictures of the legendary actor from his life.

Music composer Naushad dead

Music composer Naushad dead

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Noted music composer Naushad Ali died of old age in Mumbai on Friday, family sources said.

MF Hussain, now on stage

MF Hussain, now on stage

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Nadira Babbar is now directing a play on the life of celebrated artist M F Hussain.

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Radhika Sharma/PTI catches up with the stars at the international film festival in Goa.

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rohith's suicide: Opposition seeks action not 'jumla' from PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The Congress said that the prime minister must tell his other ministers these kinds of action are not permissible.

Celebrating Holi Bollywood ishtyle!

Celebrating Holi Bollywood ishtyle!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

O Teri actor Bilal Amrohi to wed Sanjay Dutt's niece

O Teri actor Bilal Amrohi to wed Sanjay Dutt's niece

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The young couple will tie the know early next year.

Long live the Little Master

Long live the Little Master

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Rediff.com readers wish the India batting maestro on his 53rd birthday.

Lagaan to help Sahara expand globally

Lagaan to help Sahara expand globally

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Sahara India plans to organise a ten-day Bollywood film festival in the United Kingdom and the United States from August 31 as a prelude to spreading its business empire globally.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Nargis: A daughter remembers

Nargis: A daughter remembers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

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Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

For the first time, Muslims will fly tricolour, chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Mumbai dargah

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Amidst the Owaisi row, thousands of Muslims will hoist the Indian flag, sing the national anthem and chant the slogan at the famous Mahim Dargah.

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

He said the government had examined the video recording of the February 28 condolence meeting of slain Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Arun Mahaur, where Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria had participated.

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'Since the general election is only two years away, the BJP will need a surefire plan of action -- and it cannot be either the Ram temple or ultra-nationalism,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the 42nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Modi addressed the audience and said that India was way behind in the field of medical research and doctors from AIIMS needed to give back to society which contributed in making them what they are.

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

PM Modi says Kalam a rare gem, recalls his vision for India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A P J Abdul Kalam was a 'rashtra-ratna' (nation's gem) and the best tribute to him would be to realise his dreams for the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said as the nation mourned the demise of the former president.

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Kathak queen Sitara Devi died at a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. She was 94. Born in 1920 in Kolkata, Sitara Devi drew from the themes, poetry and choreography collected by her father in her choreographies. She also got inspired from the environment around her -- whether it is a town or a village.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Can't make Munnabhai Chale Amerika kyunki mere ko American visa nahi milta hai, toh Amerika cancel hai.'

Say NO to drugs, it's not cool: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

Say NO to drugs, it's not cool: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Voicing concern over the "devastating" drug addiction menace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said society as well as the government will have to work together to fight this problem and that a helpline would be set up soon to assist those seeking solutions.

Why the BJP is playing the Desh Bhakti card

Why the BJP is playing the Desh Bhakti card

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'A second defeat in a Hindu heartland state will be disastrous for its morale and political fortune.' 'There is no alternative for the BJP, therefore, but to play the patriotic card with gusto.'

On Sardar Patel's birthday, PM calls for peace and unity; slams dynastic politics

On Sardar Patel's birthday, PM calls for peace and unity; slams dynastic politics

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Invoking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's work for national integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said "unity, peace and harmony" was the first condition if India has to move forward and attain new heights of development.