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Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kupwara, no casualties

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kupwara, no casualties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Pakistani forces allegedly violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, according to officials.

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.

Why Shatrughan Sinha Didn't Marry Reena Roy

Why Shatrughan Sinha Didn't Marry Reena Roy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy's journey towards a happy ending hit a speed bump -- Shatru already had a long-standing girlfriend in actress Poonam Chandiramani.

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Advertising doyen Piyush Pandey passes away at 70

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday morning.

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.

Rafi's Toote Hue Kwaabon Ne, unplugged

Rafi's Toote Hue Kwaabon Ne, unplugged

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Reader Malkit Vilkhoo sings Toote Hue Kwaabon Ne as a tribute to Mohammad Rafi.

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

When Raveena Danced With Aruna Irani

When Raveena Danced With Aruna Irani

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Band, baaja... and a lot of star power, the makers of upcoming Ghudchadi unveiled the peppy dance track Punjabi Munde at a musical event with Raveena Tandon, Khushalii Kumar and Parth Samthaan.

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

As Sanjay Singh gets bail, wife says 'happiness incomplete'

As Sanjay Singh gets bail, wife says 'happiness incomplete'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The atmosphere was jubilant at Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday as supporters with 'dhol and nagada' gathered outside his house to celebrate the Supreme Court granting bail to him in the liquor 'scam' case.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'

Watch Salman Spill Everyone's Secrets!

Watch Salman Spill Everyone's Secrets!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

All eyes are now on his latest movie, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers alleged that the victims are being pressurised to change their statements.

'Shekhar is a restless soul'

'Shekhar is a restless soul'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'Shekhar is always exploring. Films are not his only passion though I wish it was.'

Future toots assured for loved and hated vuvuzela

Future toots assured for loved and hated vuvuzela

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Cursed as the 'devil's trumpet' for their ear-piercing drone, vuvuzelas nonetheless sold in their hundreds of thousands and were embraced as a symbol of South Africa's World Cup and African soccer culture.

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

Sushmita is NOT LOST!

Sushmita is NOT LOST!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Disha takes a walk on the beach... Siddhant gets a new bike... Keerthy tests positive...

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Kiara is in the mood for GOLD!

Kiara is in the mood for GOLD!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Bollywood stars have posted gorgeous pictures on Instagram.

When Lataji Stunned Noorjehan

When Lataji Stunned Noorjehan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Was this indeed the Lata who had started out with her, as a child star, in Badi Maa (1945)? Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Recently, several Twitter users began migrating to the social networking platform after a protest that began with Supreme Court lawyer Sanjay Hegde's Twitter account suspension, and moved on to a larger conversation about Twitter's policies being allegedly anti-Dalit and certain castes and religion.

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

Cong chief should be from Gandhi family: Party workers

Cong chief should be from Gandhi family: Party workers

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The scenes at the party headquarters were indicative of the growing tumult in the Congress with the party deeply divided on the leadership issue.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

The Big Bull review

The Big Bull review

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Abhishek Bachchan's sneering expression is ill-quipped to convey the confidence of a wheeler-dealer. Those frequent bouts of muahaha make it worse. So much worse, says Sukanya Verma.

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

You might have heard of celebrities throwing extravagant parties, but this bash from a basketball legend will leave you dumfound.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Troops guarding the Line of Control intercepted a group of five to six terrorists, who were trying to sneak into this side, near Toot Mari Gali in Naugam sector early this morning, an Army official said.

PICS: The fascinating history of the Khan-i-Khanan Tomb

PICS: The fascinating history of the Khan-i-Khanan Tomb

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

The tragic and endearing tale of Abdul Rahim Khan's tomb.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.