'He always seemed one of us, part of the great aspiring middle class -- his values, his simplicity, even the intellectual snobbery which he could barely hide,' observes Mousumi Sengupta.
The 72-year-old director wins the award over Sulochana and Suchitra Sen.
'One of the most unfathomable aspects of Gujarati society is the utter lack of reflection about the horrific violence of 2002,' says social analyst Suchitra Sheth.
'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'
A study reveals religious communities in Gujarat have moved from mixed neighbourhoods to community-dominated areas.
Doting daddy Dharmendra talks about Ahana's grand wedding.
The stylish actor showcased her maiden collection for Vero Moda.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition
On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.
'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'
'I have started getting a lot of messages from people, directors, photographers...and I realised the importance of being visible.'
The Supreme Court has given troubled conglomerate Sahara a month's time to explain why a receiver should not be appointed to auction off its properties.
Will Ash make a good Meena Kumari? Tell us what you think. The Rediff Movies Message Board.
A look at the winners and the event pictures.
Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.
The severe cyclonic storm, which brought in its wake heavy rain coupled with gale wind till early Sunday, uprooted hundreds of trees and snapped cables in Kolkata and in the coastal districts of North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore, bring life to a near-halt.
Roy was jailed in March after he failed to appear at a contempt hearing in the long-running dispute with the capital markets watchdog.
Thank you, Sindhu, for inspiring us with your passion.
Vidya Balan *really* wants her new film Hamari Adhuri Kahani to do well.
It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.
Check out their glamorous outings.
A court asked for further investigation into an illegal coalfield allocation case involving Hindalco Industries on Tuesday, rejecting an earlier report from the CBI that said the probe was likely to be closed.
After Kochi, the City of Joy witnessed its own 'Kiss of Love' edition by students of two universities to protest moral policing and promote gender sensitisation.
'My mom, dad, sister and husband often yell at me to get off the phone. but I say, let me check this picture for the last time...'
Advertising taglines such as 'Bright in studies, bright in sports' attempted to drive home the message that Bournvita, a chocolate drink, could build a child's mental and physical faculties.
'I choose the best of what I get. I will not do every Hindi film that comes my way. I would rather wait and do good films than do rubbish films because I will have no career left. It's tough in Bollywood because there is a lot of competition. You have to create a niche for yourself.' Raima Sen tells us why she's been away from Bollywood.
The shock of losing her husband to cancer is yet to sink in.
Mallya, once known as the "King of Good Times" for his flamboyant lifestyle, has until Friday to appear before an IDBI committee to explain why he should not be declared a "wilful defaulter".
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