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Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Actor Neena Gupta offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, speaking up about her daughter Masaba Gupta's relationship with her father cricket legend Vivian Richards.

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Kashmiri Recipes: Gustaba, Chaman Kaliya

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

No seat deal yet, Cong issues first list in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Congress party has released its initial list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, including key state leaders. The announcement precedes the finalization of seat-sharing arrangements with Mahagathbandhan allies.

Lights, Flowers For Lord Ganesha

Lights, Flowers For Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha. Please continue to e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

'Lord Ganesha Is Always With Us'

'Lord Ganesha Is Always With Us'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Nalini 'threatened' to end her life

Nalini 'threatened' to end her life

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Her lawyer alleged torture by jail officials and urged the authorities and Tamil Nadu chief minister to transfer Nalini to another prison anticipating a threat to her life.

The Hunt Review: A MUST WATCH!

The Hunt Review: A MUST WATCH!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

You are hooked on The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case from the first episode, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

After 30 Years, Nalini Is Finally Free

After 30 Years, Nalini Is Finally Free

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Nalini Sriharan, who was sentenced to death for her role in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination conspiracy and later pardoned, walked out of prison for the last time on Saturday, November 12 evening, after about three decades of incarceration.

Nalini moves HC for husband's release from Tiruchi camp

Nalini moves HC for husband's release from Tiruchi camp

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Nalini Sriharan, convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and released from prison last year, on Thursday approached the Madras high court seeking to direct authorities concerned to release her husband from a special camp in Tiruchirapalli, to enable him to live with her in Chennai.

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The CBI did a wonderful job of tracking down the killers, but at the end of the day, all the hard work went for a toss.' 'If we had caught them alive, the operation would have been successful completely.'

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rajiv murder case convict Nalini: When Priyanka met me, she asked...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked about the killing of her father Rajiv Gandhi when she met her in prison in 2008 and she was emotional, Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts freed in the former prime minister's assassination case said in Chennai on Sunday.

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts who was serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking release from prison -- like fellow convict AG Perarivalan.

Shilpa Shows Off Her Mehendi

Shilpa Shows Off Her Mehendi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Quite a few ladies attended Sunita and Anil Kapoor's Karva Chauth's party at their home.

HC dismisses Nalini's plea on early release

HC dismisses Nalini's plea on early release

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

She had petitioned the court seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu government to press the Governor to take a decision on its September 2018 recommendation for premature release of all the seven convicts serving life term in the case.

The Gorgeous Sari's Amazing Evolution

The Gorgeous Sari's Amazing Evolution

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The length and drape of the sari varies; some may be less than the traditional six yards, like the half sari, while others like the Maharashtrian Nnauvari or the Tamilian Madisar is be nine yards. Kodagu saris too can be nine yards long.

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Anil Kapoor's wife Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karva Chauth party for her friends, and the ladies in well, mostly red, made striking images on social media.

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Madras HC grants Nalini Chidambaram interim protection from arrest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The ED had registered an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) in the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

All We Imagine As Light Makes History At Golden Globes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Her acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light received two Golden Globe nominations in the Best Director (Motion Picture) and Best Motion Picture (Non English Language Film) categories. This marks the first time an Indian director has been nominated in the Director category.

Saradha scam: ED summons Nalini Chidambaram

Saradha scam: ED summons Nalini Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The particular matter with Nalini pertains to the legal fee paid to her by the Saradha group.

HC grants 30 day parole to Rajiv case convict Nalini

HC grants 30 day parole to Rajiv case convict Nalini

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Nalini, lodged in the Special Prison for Women in Vellore for the last 27 years, had sought six months leave to make arrangements for the marriage of her daughter.

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Masaba Gupta's Beautiful Baby Girl

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Fashion designer, actor and sometimes model Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra were blessed with a baby girl on October 11.

Saradha scam: Nalini Chidambaram examined by CBI

Saradha scam: Nalini Chidambaram examined by CBI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Nalini Chidamabaram, wife of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, has been examined by CBI in conection with the alleged multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Rajiv assassination: HC quashes case against Nalini

Rajiv assassination: HC quashes case against Nalini

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The Madras high court on Wednesday quashed all proceedings pending in a lower court against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict S Nalini in connection with the seizure of a mobile phone in her cell in the Vellore prison.

'Harassed' Nalini shifted from Vellore jail

'Harassed' Nalini shifted from Vellore jail

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Nalini had earlier this month complained of harassment by jail officials. She had later alleged her life was under threat and that prison authorities had assaulted her.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini moves SC

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini moves SC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

S Nalini, who has been undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has approached the Supreme Court seeking to declare as "null and void" a provision in law mandating Tamil Nadu government to consult the Centre before releasing seven life term convicts in the case.

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to November 11 the hearing on a plea filed by Nalini Sriharan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release.

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Nalini Sreehari, the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case, is on the verge of getting a degree in Masters in Computer Applications from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rajiv assassin Nalini meets husband Murugan

Rajiv assassin Nalini meets husband Murugan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Nalini, the life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on Saturday met her husband and a death row convict in the same case, Murugan, at the Vellore prison, jail sources said.

Rajiv assassination case convict Nalini ends fast

Rajiv assassination case convict Nalini ends fast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Nalini, who is serving a life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on Tuesday ended her two-day long indefinite fast demanding her premature release, after Vellore jail officials assured that her plea would be considered as per law. Nalini broke her fast today morning after the prison officials prevailed upon her to do so and assured her that her plea would be considered as per law, according to jail authorities.

Madras HC reserves order on Nalini's petition

Madras HC reserves order on Nalini's petition

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Justice S Nagamuthu reserved the orders without fixing any date after hearing elaborate arguments of Tamil Nadu government, Nalini's counsel and Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy, who was allowed by the HC to assist it in hearing Nalini's petition.

Nalini hopes for an early release

Nalini hopes for an early release

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Nalini, who is serving a life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case in the Vellore Central Jail, is pinning her hopes on an early release from prison, even as Congressmen paid floral tributes to the late leader on the 17th anniversary of his death on Wednesday.She has filed a petition in the high court to set her at liberty, after her hopes for an early release on account of her good conduct while being in prison, were dashed.

Allow Nalini's daughter into India: HC

Allow Nalini's daughter into India: HC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The 14-year-old Megara is the daughter of Nalini and Sriharan alias Murugan, who is among those awarded death sentence in the assassination case.

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Jail authorities at the high security Vellore prison on Tuesday said they have recovered a cell phone from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, during a 'routine check.'

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release under the general amnesty scheme.

Nalini moves HC seeking early release from prison

Nalini moves HC seeking early release from prison

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Nalini, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on Wednesday moved the Madras High Court, seeking her early release from prison. The petition was filed by one of Nalini's counsels and it is likely to be taken up for hearing today evening by Justice Jothimani. In her petition, she contended that since her death sentence was commuted to life, she had already served 17 years in prison. The life sentence was only up to 14 years.

Nalini alleges threat to life

Nalini alleges threat to life

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Days after she complained of being harassed by officials at the high-security Vellore prison, Rajiv Gandhi assassination case life convict Nalini has alleged that her life is under threat and claimed of being assaulted by jail authorities.

SC notice to Centre on Rajiv killer Nalini's plea

SC notice to Centre on Rajiv killer Nalini's plea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea by S Nalini, undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, challenging the law mandating Centre's approval for her release and that of six other convicts.