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'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

'World needs people like Mahasweta Devi'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'The world will miss Mahasweta Devi and I will miss my second mother.'

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The charges against the men include promoting hatred and disrupting harmony, police said.

Force doing better at single screens

Force doing better at single screens

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

The film fraternity paid their last respects to the superstar's mother.

A day with CM Raman Singh on campaign trail

A day with CM Raman Singh on campaign trail

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Led by Raman Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ruled Chhattisgarh for three consecutive assembly terms ever since a resounding victory by his party ousted the then Congress leader Ajit Jogi's three-year-old government in 2003.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

Ajmer Dargah head's comment on triple talaq sparks family feud

Ajmer Dargah head's comment on triple talaq sparks family feud

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Ajmer dargah Deewan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan's statement on triple talaq has led to a feud in his family with his younger brother dubbing him as a non-Muslim and staking claim to the post of the Deewan of the shrine.

NCP workers take to the streets to protest attack on Pawar

NCP workers take to the streets to protest attack on Pawar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The attack on Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Thursday sparked protests in his home state Maharashtra and invited strong condemnation from political parties.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.

92 Facts You Didn't Know About Pran: Part III

92 Facts You Didn't Know About Pran: Part III

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Continuing our special Nostalgia series on veteran actor Pran, we highlight some more interesting facts from the legend's life.

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Sec 144 outside ED office in view of Pawar's proposed visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

NCP workers had staged protests in Mumbai earlier when the ED named Sharad Pawar in the case.

Directors' Pick: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Favourite Films of 2011

Directors' Pick: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Favourite Films of 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

In this special series, directors choose their top 5 favourite movies of 2011.

Directors' Pick: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Favourite Films of 2011

Directors' Pick: Tigmanshu Dhulia's Favourite Films of 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

In this special series, directors choose their top 5 favourite movies of 2011.

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The production house, has produced about 150 films in 15 languages

Why Amitabh Bachchan cant stop smiling

Why Amitabh Bachchan cant stop smiling

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Rajnath's swipe at Aamir in Lok Sabha: 'Ambedkar didn't want to leave India'

Rajnath's swipe at Aamir in Lok Sabha: 'Ambedkar didn't want to leave India'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said B R Ambedkar had never thought of leaving the country despite being subjected to insult and discrimination.

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The results, while bringing the Congress back to power in this state, also end the rule of the 66-year-old BJP stalwart, who has earned several monikers during his 15-year-long tenure -- Doctor saheb being a trained Ayurvedic medical practitioner, chaur wale baba for his popular rice scheme and the 'Mobile Wale Baba' for giving free smartphones to 50 lakh women and students.

Do you know all this about Modi's ministers?

Do you know all this about Modi's ministers?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The PM's choice of ministers is interesting, to say the least, says Jyoti Punwani.

Gulberg massacre: Kin contest ruling that Jafri's firing provoked mob

Gulberg massacre: Kin contest ruling that Jafri's firing provoked mob

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Kin of the 2002 Gulberg Society massacre victims and eye-witnesses on Saturday contested a special court's conclusion that firing by former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri acted as a catalyst for mob fury.

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Down the memory lane with V K Murthy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Dada Saheb Phalke Award-winning cinematographer V K Murthy describes his cinematic journey.

'If I get the girl, how will the movie work?'

'If I get the girl, how will the movie work?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Only when I lose the girl, the story moves ahead.'

Mahie Gill: I'll never go topless for any film

Mahie Gill: I'll never go topless for any film

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The actress talks about her new films among other things with her fans on rediff chat.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Let's not hold his past against him. Let's see what he does as prime minister.'

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Bengali actor, ex-TMC MP Tapas Paul dead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Paul, who was in Mumbai to visit his daughter, complained of chest pain at the Mumbai airport during his return to Kolkata and was rushed to a hospital in Juhu but died around 4 am, they said.

Shatrughan Sinha's supporters peeved, BJP MLAs angry over candidates

Shatrughan Sinha's supporters peeved, BJP MLAs angry over candidates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Absence of name of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha as BJP candidate from Patna Saheb seat on Friday caused heartburn among his supporters even as a large number of party legislators are angry over selection of "turncoats".

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Later addressing a public meeting in Varana, Gandhi asked Modi to respond to allegations of manipulative share trading by a firm linked to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

MUST SEE: He's the D'Evil in Gully Boy!

MUST SEE: He's the D'Evil in Gully Boy!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The Mumbai rapper shares his story with Rediff.com's Hemant Waje.

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rana: I shared a great rapport with Bipasha

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rana Daggubati talks about his maiden Bollywood venture Dum Maaro Dum

When Irrfan was heartbroken

When Irrfan was heartbroken

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Irrfan was hoping he would get a role as one of the kids in Salaam Bombay!, and when that didn't happen, heartbreak and tears followed.

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pawar thanked the Shiv Sena and the Congress for backing him on the ED action issue.

Paswan retires, but no worries his family is in the fray

Paswan retires, but no worries his family is in the fray

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'The sapling that I planted has turned into a fully grown tree and is now giving flowers and fruits for us.'

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Prem Chopra remembers his old co-star.

No Congress leader matches Modi's calibre, says BJP

No Congress leader matches Modi's calibre, says BJP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit back at Finance Minister P Chidambaram for criticising Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, and claimed Chidambaram has given a walkover by accepting that no Congress leader matches the calibre of its prime ministerial candidate.

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Can Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring Bal Thackeray's powerful personality to life? Syed Firdaus Ashraf watches the Thackeray trailer to find out.

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away at Care Hospital in Hyderabad early on Wednesday at around 2 am. He was 91, and was under going cancer treatment.

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.' 'Now when the matter has escalated out of hand, there is still time for them to speak out.' 'Better late than never.' Shatrughan Sinha tells Subhash K Jha.

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

13 parties share 5 symbols in various states

13 parties share 5 symbols in various states

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

They may differ in their ideologies but thanks to the Election Commission, 13 political parties share five symbols in various states. According to the EC website, Bala Saheb Thackeray's Shiv Sena, which preaches Hindu nationalism, shares its symbol 'Bow and Arrow' with Shibu Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha which focuses on regional interests.

Maharashtra politics: Who won, who lost

Maharashtra politics: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

There's no telling how long this government will last or how cordial the relations between the alliance partners will be, but it tells us that while constancy and fealty pay, timing is everything, points out Aditi Phadnis.