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The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep dead at 81

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.

UK's COVID-19 toll highest in Europe as it crosses 32,000

UK's COVID-19 toll highest in Europe as it crosses 32,000

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The latest Office for National Statistics data takes the UK's figure past the 29,079 in Italy -- so far with the region's highest death toll from the deadly virus.

PICS: Russia parties as Spain shoot-out win keeps World Cup dream alive

PICS: Russia parties as Spain shoot-out win keeps World Cup dream alive

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Moscow erupted in street celebrations on Sunday as the World Cup hosts booked a place in the quarter-finals, defeating Spain on penalties at Russia's flagship stadium.

M F Husain laid to rest in Britain

M F Husain laid to rest in Britain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The body of India's most acclaimed painter Maqbool Fida Husain was on Friday laid to rest with full Muslim religious rites at Brookwood cemetery in Britain, honouring his last wishes.

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.

Meet Bollywood's HOT HEADED LOVERS

Meet Bollywood's HOT HEADED LOVERS

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Are you looking forward to Kabir Singh?

History, magic, science on Kasab's reading list

History, magic, science on Kasab's reading list

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

26/11 accused Ajmal Kasab is reading Urdu books on Islamic history and modern science.

Rakhi Sawant will reveal all in Bigg Boss

Rakhi Sawant will reveal all in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'I called Salman Khan's brother Sohail and requested him to put me in Bigg Boss, so that I can revive my career.' 'I told him that I need work and I don't want to get into depression.'

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Russia is the lowest FIFA ranked side at the event, but two games in they are top of their group with six points and are poised to qualify for the next stage.

Feeling low? 7 tips to fall in love with YOU

Feeling low? 7 tips to fall in love with YOU

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Krina Gindra tells you how to make you feel happy from within.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

UK teen raped, stabbed after being dragged out of eatery

UK teen raped, stabbed after being dragged out of eatery

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital in Tooting where she is in a serious but not life-threatening condition, Surrey Police said.

'Be it Adanis or Ambanis, who cares?'

'Be it Adanis or Ambanis, who cares?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Our demand is simple: Those private players (to whom 94 per cent of the farmers sell their produce) should also buy our produce at the MSP.'

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Tej Pratap created a flutter a few days back with a tweet that was seen by many as signalling a rift with his younger brother Tejashwi.

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

First Impressions: Riding Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Tanmay Pangam took the two Avengers for a spin and is mighty impressed

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Mr Bharat turns 80 on July 24, 2017.

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

London knife attacker quiet, nice schoolboy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

"He was a quiet, nice kid who had banter with people. He was just a nice kid. I have seen some reports that say he was bullied but it was just banter - he gave back as good as he got."

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

12 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, but especially not yourself. Go conquer the world. Just remember this: Why not you? You made it this far.'

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Gujarat was not a moral win for Congress

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The electoral bounty reaped by the Congress was nothing more than an ill-gotten gain of a casteist, divisive campaign; nothing to be proud of and certainly not a moral victory, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

Wishing good health and long life to a gentle giant

Wishing good health and long life to a gentle giant

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji turns 90 on December 25. I wish him all the best. The nation has honoured him and Pt Madan Mohan Malaviyaji with the Bharat Ratna.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony connection, filmi fundas from Gabbar Singh and best Bollywood songs of 2017 so far, everything you need to know about Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

'I used to torture Sunny Leone'

'I used to torture Sunny Leone'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Milap Zaveri talks about Mastizaade, Sunny Leone and much more!

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The 45-year-old former human rights lawyer also becomes the first Muslim Mayor of London.

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?

Modi is brave in agreeing to go where even cricket teams have refused

Modi is brave in agreeing to go where even cricket teams have refused

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'The BJP has bent. Pakistan has not changed a single thing. It is the BJP and its supporters who have changed. And this is a very good thing,' says Aakar Patel.

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

For the moment, Siwan is once again Shahabuddin's home.

Why Patels are angry with Modi and the BJP

Why Patels are angry with Modi and the BJP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Prasanna Zore/ Rediff.com talk to members of the Patel community to find out why they are dissatisfied with the state of affairs.

'Hinduism is under threat from those in power'

'Hinduism is under threat from those in power'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'there is absolutely no question that the Hinduism of the mob-lynchers, the people who have actually gone and killed others because of what they are eating or how they are worshipping or the faith they belong to or what they're doing professionally, those are, to my mind, not Hindus at all.' 'Hinduism needs to be reclaimed for the Hindus who are not bigots.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Arnab Goswami doesn't turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: Arnab Goswami doesn't turn up...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

It is not often that Goswami's Nation-Wants-to-Know shows become material evidence in a murder trial no less. Nor was it something CBI Special Judge J C Jagdale was wildly enthused about. It had to be done because as he put it to CBI Special Public Prosecutor Kavita Patil caustically: "Your witnesses gave interviews to channels about a serious crime."