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'Karan has eyes and ears everywhere'

'Karan has eyes and ears everywhere'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Karan Johar is the busiest person in Bollywood, but he still talkS to us to know just what are we wearing to what event and what promotions.'

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

'I'm not getting married anytime soon'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'A lot of married people are not happy with their partners, so how does a marriage decide happiness? Our family wants us to be happy and successful, and marriage doesn't fit anywhere.'

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

What Modi can learn from Akhilesh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Narendra Modi can pick up a tip from the Samajwadi Party ramlila. If he doesn't want L K Advani as President, he might anoint him Bharatiya Bhishma Pitamah, suggests Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Govt to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee and MM Malaviya

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Former prime minister and BJP veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award the "Bharat Ratna" after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his consent in his regard on Wednesday.

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

The BJP's politics over Jinnah's portrait at AMU

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Using the Jinnah portrait as an issue, and by demonising AMU and consequently Indian Muslims, the politics of communal polarisation is sought to be played out ahead of the Kairana Lok Sabha by-poll and to sustain it till the next Lok Sabha election, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Sikandar Kher gets engaged!

Sikandar Kher gets engaged!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai have been awarded the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Jesus toast, pork in nose, banana peels win Ig Nobel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The Ig Nobel prizes honour achievements that first make people laugh, and then makes them think.

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If dystopian post-apocalyptic films are your thing, swing by at your nearest cinema this weekend says Abhishek Mande Bhot.

'I was never too ambitious'

'I was never too ambitious'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'I did not face the camera for two-three years. I was busy and happy even when I was not acting.' Gracy Singh tells us what she's been doing.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

Review: Forever looks like everything you have seen before

Review: Forever looks like everything you have seen before

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Forever is tiring to watch, says Paloma Sharma.

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

What could a runaway and someone from the landed gentry have in common?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Kolkata Gives brings together the city's philanthropists and deserving NGOs in a structured interface. Subir Roy walks away with fascinating stories from this year's do.

'The story of Sanju is different from the Sanjay Dutt I know'

'The story of Sanju is different from the Sanjay Dutt I know'

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The most awaited trailer of the year has been released and it looks amazing.

Review: The Wolf of Wall Street plays its cards right but fails to click

Review: The Wolf of Wall Street plays its cards right but fails to click

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The Wolf of Wall Street can really please the senses. Just remember to forget your humanity for a while, says Paloma Sharma.

'Hindustan' should not become 'Lynchistan', says Congress in Parliament

'Hindustan' should not become 'Lynchistan', says Congress in Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Members of all parties condemned the killings in the name of cow.

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.

Farewell, Rest Well in Eternity

Farewell, Rest Well in Eternity

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The notables we lost in 2015.

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Nobel follows a line of mighty brands that have bent low to kiss the feet of the popular, says Itu Chaudhuri.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: A hero forever

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: A hero forever

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal was a perfectionist, who empathised with people who worked for him.

'Before Kick, it was a bit of a struggle. I was not getting work'

'Before Kick, it was a bit of a struggle. I was not getting work'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Jacqueline Fernandez on life after Kick and her forthcoming film Brothers.

Why should there be conversions at all: Rajnath

Why should there be conversions at all: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pledging full protection to minorities, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday questioned the practice of conversions and advocated a debate on the need for an anti-conversion law.

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'A film is like a one-night stand'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Elated over winning the Nobel Peace prize, renowned child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Friday dedicated the coveted award to people of India and vowed to work with renewed vigour against exploitation of children and to ensure their welfare.

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Nagesh Kukunoor's Dhanak makes waves in Berlin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

'The biggest disappointment at the Berlinale is the very small representation of Indian films.'

'I don't care what people think about my acting'

'I don't care what people think about my acting'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe in giving my opinions and standing up for what's right but in the past two-three years, I thought it was scary to say anything because everything is twisted and a lot of it was damaging my career. People are just nasty.' Sonam Kapoor puts on a brave front for Neerja.

Do Muslims have a future under a BJP government?

Do Muslims have a future under a BJP government?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Banning beef (and not cow) slaughter, not renewing education quota for Muslims. What next from the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra, a ban on azaan, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Nita Doshi and Devashish Sharma share a common goal to help poor patients who cannot afford treatment for cancer.

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

These Birds Walk is on the long list of documentaries to qualify for the Academy Awards. Filmmakers Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq tell Aseem Chhabra their fascinating story.

'Promoting khadi is the mission of my life'

'Promoting khadi is the mission of my life'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'Khadi is my passion. The only idea behind this start up is to promote and popularise khadi.'

'I'm like a fakir in my personal life'

'I'm like a fakir in my personal life'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

'People ask me if I miss living a normal life, since I don't have privacy, and I tell them I don't want to have a normal life. I want people standing outside my house, I want to be loved by them. I have been fortunate enough to live like a star for 25 years and I would like to die as a star.' Shah Rukh Khan, unplugged.

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Hepzi Anthony takes a look at the procedures the government has put in place to streamline the process of handling runaway children

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.

This CA quit his job to teach slum kids

This CA quit his job to teach slum kids

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Mumbai-based CA Prince Tiwari is educating and empowering the underprivileged since 2011. This is his heart-warming story.

'BJP feels intimidated by the fringe elements'

'BJP feels intimidated by the fringe elements'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'I do not call the BJP or RSS as extremist groups, but some small groups all over India have started behaving aggressively after the BJP came to power.' 'These groups think they have the authority to attack anyone and impose their ideas on people.'

Keep up the demonisation, and you'll get the government you deserve

Keep up the demonisation, and you'll get the government you deserve

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'What if Modi becomes the fascist the leftists paints him as? What if he does suspend the Constitution and declares himself the ruler, with support from the army? What exactly will you do, Mr Leftie?' asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

Champions of peace Satyarthi, Malala receive Nobel Peace Prize

Champions of peace Satyarthi, Malala receive Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India's Kailash Satyarthi received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 on Wednesday, sharing it with Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel laureate, for their work on promoting child rights in the troubled sub-continent, where millions are deprived of their childhood and education.

A House of Horrors in the City of Joy

A House of Horrors in the City of Joy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

What went on inside Kolkata's 'house of horror'? Indrani Roy/Rediff.com reports.