News for 'AA'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

In Bharat, Bollywood's best-known 'Bhai' plays an officer in the Indian navy among many other avatars. Of course, this is not the first time he's slipped into uniform.

'I feel blessed to have my films here at Cannes'

'I feel blessed to have my films here at Cannes'

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebates his 39th birthday at the prestigious film festival.

'Who will remember my films when I'm gone?'

'Who will remember my films when I'm gone?'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'All my hard work will be forgotten.'

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The mesmerising and familiar image of Pandit Jasraj saying 'Jai Ho' and then raising his hands to mark the beginning of his performances will now remain only in the fond memories of thousands of Jasraj's fans and followers across the globe, remembers Ankur Biplav.

Roja's Madhoo makes her comeback in a Telugu film

Roja's Madhoo makes her comeback in a Telugu film

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!

World's most valuable IT brands

World's most valuable IT brands

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Brand Finance assesses the dollar value of the reputation, image and intellectual property of the world's leading companies.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Moody's reaffirms positive rating outlook for China

Moody's reaffirms positive rating outlook for China

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Moody's, on Thursday, reaffirmed its positive rating outlook for the Chinese economy on the back of favourable medium-term growth prospects.

RBI tightens gold import norms

RBI tightens gold import norms

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Seeking to restrict gold imports, the Reserve Bank on Friday said nominated banks and agencies will not be allowed to import the precious metal in excess of their entitlements in first or second lot under the 80:20 scheme.

'How did President come into picture in AAP MLAs' disqualification?'

'How did President come into picture in AAP MLAs' disqualification?'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

'By the combined reading of Articles 101 and 102-1, and 191 and 192, and 239 AA, how did the President become the arbitrator of the disqualification of the members of the Delhi legislative assembly?'

'Mynaa is my most satisfying role so far'

'Mynaa is my most satisfying role so far'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Kannada actor Chetan talks about how his character in his just released film Mynaa.

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

With more than 21 lakh migrant workers returning to the state as per official data, the Nitish Kumar government faces an enormous challenge in providing jobs for them.

Is the Duracell power bank worth Rs 2,499?

Is the Duracell power bank worth Rs 2,499?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Unlike other power banks, Duracell's battery does not heat up even a bit, says Veer Arjun Singh.

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars with their families responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to show the nation's 'collective resolve and solidarity' in its fight against coronavirus with a symbolic gesture of lighting a lamp on Sunday night.

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'We haven't seen films like these in the Telugu film industry.'

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit back at Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the multi-crore Rafale deal, claiming it was "shameful" that her boss was "silencing" her.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

How Govt can win over farmers

How Govt can win over farmers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'As of now, it is hard to see how the stalemate can be broken.' 'For the Sikh Jat farmers who constitute the core of the protest are a simple-minded but stubborn lot. 'They are unlikely to call off the stir unless provided a sense of 'victory'.' 'Give them a reason to boast that they brought the government to its knees and they will start singing hallelujahs to the Modi government,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Why be afraid of businessmen owning banks?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Bad loans of PSBs are at Rs 20 trillion. Most of it is, I sense, due to corruption and behest lending. Nobody pays a price for this charade. Not the promoters, the bankers, RBI officials, finance ministry bureaucrats or politicians, points out Debashis Basu.

Aamir meets PM; gets plea across to end manual scavenging

Aamir meets PM; gets plea across to end manual scavenging

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

"I met the Prime Minister on the issue of manual scavenging. I had gone with a humble request that this custom, which is being practiced in our country, should be abolished. The Prime Minister has assured me that he will pay special attention on this," said Aamir.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

First Look: Sumanth's Emo Gurram Egara Vachu

First Look: Sumanth's Emo Gurram Egara Vachu

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Directed by Chandra Siddhartha, the film will mark the debut of Thai actress Pinky Savika

In pix: The fierce and famous tigers of Tadoba

In pix: The fierce and famous tigers of Tadoba

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Dr Chirag Patil describes meeting tigress Maya at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Katrina, Ranbir, Alia, Shahid: Who winks BEST? VOTE!

Katrina, Ranbir, Alia, Shahid: Who winks BEST? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Whose wink gets *your* vote?

Noose around NRI tax evaders, charitable trusts tightens

Noose around NRI tax evaders, charitable trusts tightens

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

At present, the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, covers only resident Indians. The Finance Bill has expanded the definition of assessees to include NRIs.

Spotted: Kalki, Nargis at fashion week

Spotted: Kalki, Nargis at fashion week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Here's who showed up at Lakme Fashion Week.

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

15 songs you MUST LISTEN to

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Instead of wasting your breath on badly recycled versions of beloved classics, listen to Sukanya Verma's pick of 15 under-rated Bollywood numbers.

I made Dasamukha for the passion of film-making

I made Dasamukha for the passion of film-making

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Writer and film-maker Ravi Srivatsa talks about his directorial venture Dashamukha.

Indian-American student baseball player to be honoured

Indian-American student baseball player to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Teenage baseball sensation Kumar Nambiar from Westchester county has become the first Indian-American student athlete to be honoured with 'New York State Player of the Year', according to media reports.

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

'To make a Bollywood film is not easy'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'

US downgrade can boost India's rating

US downgrade can boost India's rating

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

India may attract investments if the domestic economy continues to strengthen.

Investing in debt funds, but afraid of risks?

Investing in debt funds, but afraid of risks?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

While debt funds have emerged as the flavour of the season, not all investors understand debt funds. So the best they can do is put trust in the fund manager and the fund house.

Want to invest in gold? Read this

Want to invest in gold? Read this

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Media, brokers and bullion traders have been predicting various numbers which gold will touch subsequently.

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Mohanlal-Puneet Rajkumar's Kannada film wins praise

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Kannada film Mythri (Friendship) released last Friday and has received positive reviews for its strong script, realistic plot, good performances and social message.

Moody's cuts China's credit score, a first in 3 decades

Moody's cuts China's credit score, a first in 3 decades

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The agency said, 'The downgrade reflects Moody's expectation that China's financial strength will erode somewhat over the coming years, with economy-wide debt continuing to rise as potential growth slows.'