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What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

What Bill Gates Told Tulsi Virani...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Kyunkii...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi appearance mark Bill Gates' second appearance on a show after his cameo in the American show The Big Bang Theory.

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kamini Kaushal, who began her career with the 1946 classic Neecha Nagar and went on to act in a host of films right till 2022, passed away in her Mumbai home on Thursday night.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2: The Magic Is Missing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the camera zooms in on her, you'd momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair.

When Smriti Irani Got Fired During Her Maternity Leave

When Smriti Irani Got Fired During Her Maternity Leave

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Smriti Irani, known for her work as both an actress and a politician, recently spoke honestly about the struggles she faced in her early television career. In a chat with Raj Shamani on his podcast, she shared emotional and challenging moments from her time on the popular show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and the talk show Kuch Dil Se.

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

Star Plus extends reach to kids

Star Plus extends reach to kids

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

'I Can't Keep Shooting My Mouth Off'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Modiji remaining healthy and happy is something I pray for all the time.'

Now, Mahabharata on Star Plus

Now, Mahabharata on Star Plus

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The new Mahabharata will be produced by Bollywood filmmaker, Bobby Bedi.

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Star Plus is where it is today, thanks to his creative genius, say Nair's friends and foes alike.

Zee closes in on Star Plus top spot

Zee closes in on Star Plus top spot

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Zee TV is fast closing in on general entertainment channel leader Star Plus in terms of viewership.

Star Plus' new look, new shows

Star Plus' new look, new shows

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Here's what the channel has in store for you.

No change in Star Plus post-CAS

No change in Star Plus post-CAS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Star Plus, the entertainment channel from the Star stable, will continue in its present format even after the implementation of the conditional access system.

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

Madalsa's Masti Bhara Style

Madalsa's Masti Bhara Style

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Madalsa Sharma has the knack of making every outfit she wears a statement piece. Whether it's a stunning saree or a cute contemporary look, she's always slays.

No saas bahu in new Star Plus soap

No saas bahu in new Star Plus soap

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Touted as a heart-rending family drama, Grahasti is the story of seven women belonging to the Khurana household and their journey as they cope with life after the loss of the only male member of the family.

Will These Stars Make It To Bigg Boss 18?

Will These Stars Make It To Bigg Boss 18?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Bigg Boss 18 is all set to return to our screens on October 6. Hosted by Salman Khan, the names of the contestants who will be participating are not revealed yet.

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Navika's Such A Charmer!

Navika's Such A Charmer!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Navika Kotia doesn't need a hot red bathing suit to make you stop in your tracks on a beach; her cute dresses will do the job.

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'The whole narrative will change from TV is dying to TV-plus-digital is the future.'

What makes Star Plus the leader?

What makes Star Plus the leader?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

'I don't like people messing with me'

'I don't like people messing with me'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Television actors are people who play with fire.'

Aishwarya Sharma's Spunky Dressing

Aishwarya Sharma's Spunky Dressing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

She got a wardrobe full of khatru laid-back holiday looks.

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.

How Coooool Is Aditi Bhatia's Wardrobe!

How Coooool Is Aditi Bhatia's Wardrobe!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Every cute look worth copying from Aditi Bhatia's closet.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

'I was auditioning even before India's Next Superstar'

'I was auditioning even before India's Next Superstar'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Just the other day I went to a coffee shop and there were three people asked me, "Are you Dr Dia?"'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!

Bigg Boss 16: Is Sumbul Really A Cry Baby?

Bigg Boss 16: Is Sumbul Really A Cry Baby?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Sumbul Touqeer has turned out to be quite the cry baby of Bigg Boss 16. It's a pity, since she had made quite an impression on Salman Khan when she first entered the house.

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A prayer meet was conducted in Mumbai in remembrance of comedian Raju Srivastav, who passed away in Delhi.

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

Can Motherhood Get In The Way Of A Career?

Can Motherhood Get In The Way Of A Career?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Marriage was never a pit stop after which my life would change.'

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Why Madhoo Quit Acting So Abruptly

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'A feeling of dissatisfaction had begun to set in because somewhere, I had begun to think of myself as a very good actress. I believed that the flood of offers coming my way did not do justice to my talent or potential.'

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann takes the oath of office in Shahid Bhagat Singh's Khatkar Kalan village.

When Aamir makes a film...

When Aamir makes a film...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

'Rubaru Roshni is a soul-stirring cinematic experience.'