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Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries. Waheeda didi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Tears of joy as Shubhanshu's parents watch him create history

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The celebrations are set to continue through the day. CMS also arranged a live AXIOM mission broadcast, a replica of the ISS Cupola module, a "Defy Gravity" photo booth, telescope viewings, and a simulated Mission Control Centre.

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Before her flight to London, Air India crew member Maithili Patil had made a final, comforting promise to her father, Moreshwar Patil, that she would call him once she reached the city. But the call did not come.

How Kerala Aims to Be India's First Poverty Free State

How Kerala Aims to Be India's First Poverty Free State

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Despite facing financial constraints, Kerala has been able to invest in welfare schemes and targeted programmes.

Won't take up any official post after retirement: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Won't take up any official post after retirement: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Rediff.com13 May 2025

After the conclusion of the ceremonial bench proceedings, the CJI met journalists in the apex court premises and said,

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Supreme Court judges' filings revealed a generally conservative financial ethos, emphasising stability and long-term savings.

'They killed people to claim money': 52 held in UP's Rs 100cr insurance scam

'They killed people to claim money': 52 held in UP's Rs 100cr insurance scam

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has also taken interest in the case and sought related documents and FIR copies from the local police, they added.

Nephew kills uncle over 5-year affair with aunt in UP

Nephew kills uncle over 5-year affair with aunt in UP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A man in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot dead his uncle after the uncle discovered a five-year-long affair between the nephew and the uncle's wife. The nephew, Mehrban, and his associate Umar, were arrested following a police encounter.

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stands on the cusp of history as he prepares to set off on a space odyssey, marking India's return to space flight 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma orbited the earth for eight days as part of Soviet Union's Interkosmos programme.

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Though Ajit Pawar didn't include his mum's name when taking the oath as Maharashtra's deputy CM for a record sixth time, he sought his 87-year-old mother Asha Pawar's blessings before being sworn in.

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Members of the film industry trouped in to say their last goodbyes to Manoj Kumar at a prayer meet held on Sunday evening.

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Criminal Justice 4 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Pankaj Tripathi's Madhav Mishra is one of the most entertaining characters created for an Indian Web series, and the actor plays him with relish, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Asha Bhosle meets Asha Bhosle!

Asha Bhosle meets Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Will the real Asha Bhosle please stand up?

Make sure...: Pahalgam victim Lt Narwal's widow on Op Sindoor

Make sure...: Pahalgam victim Lt Narwal's widow on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The family of Navy officer Vinay Narwal, killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, expressed gratitude for "Operation Sindoor", the Indian military's retaliatory strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. Vinay's wife, Himanshi, who was widowed during their honeymoon, called the operation a testament to her late husband's spirit and a strong message against terrorism. Vinay's father, Rajesh, said the strikes would make terrorists think twice before carrying out such attacks. The operation was lauded for its decisive response to the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Your OTT Menu For May: The Royals, Criminal Justice 4

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Looking at the OTT releases coming up this summer.

WPL: Sisodia, Parween called up as injury replacements

WPL: Sisodia, Parween called up as injury replacements

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The WPL starts on Friday with a match between defending champions RCB and Gujarat Giants in Vadodara.

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Bollywood's Hatke Hotsteppers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Sweet surprises are made of actors best known for their dramatics taking us by surprise by shaking a leg on screen.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

Make Way For Santa Claus!

Make Way For Santa Claus!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Bollywood gets into the Christmas spirit: Soha's unique Christmas decorations... Shriya meets Santa... Vaani speed-races to 2025...

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Haryana Cong worker found dead, mother claims she was 'close to Hooda's wife'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The body of a Congress worker was found stuffed inside a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Friday. The body of Himani Narwal was found in a big blue suitcase, following which the information regarding this was provided to the Sampla police station.

The Mystery Of Woh Kaun Thi

The Mystery Of Woh Kaun Thi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Dinesh Raheja looks back at Manoj Kumar's brilliant 1964 thriller Woh Kaun Thi, and explains just what made it an audio-visual treat.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

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

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

Delhi police launches probe into station stampede, scanning CCTV footage

Delhi police launches probe into station stampede, scanning CCTV footage

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Delhi Police on Sunday launched an investigation into the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, saying it will analyse CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events before the chaos erupted.

UP polls: Priyanka promises Rs 10k per month for ASHA workers

UP polls: Priyanka promises Rs 10k per month for ASHA workers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Taking to Twitter, she shared a purported video of an alleged 'assault' by the police in Shahjahanpur on ASHA workers who wanted to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with their demands.

PIX: Asha Bhosle's birthday celebrations

PIX: Asha Bhosle's birthday celebrations

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Asha Bhosle, who has added such amazing songs in our playlist -- celebrated her 86th birthday in Dubai with her friends and fans.

8 cheetahs to be brought to India from Africa's Botswana

8 cheetahs to be brought to India from Africa's Botswana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

India is set to bring eight cheetahs from Botswana in two phases, with four arriving by May 2025. This follows the successful reintroduction of cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, with the population now at 26, including 14 cubs born in India. The initiative aims to boost cheetah conservation efforts and create inter-state collaboration for their protection. The project has already seen significant investment, with over Rs 112 crore spent on cheetah rehabilitation.

Who Are Those Flowers For, Alia?

Who Are Those Flowers For, Alia?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Ananya has CTRL... Raashii enjoys a cuppa... Asha Parekh in Australia...

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Bollywood Comes Alive On Mumbai's Streets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Bollywood is such an integral part of Mumbai that it spills out in the city's busy streets!

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Triptii Goes Traditional

Triptii Goes Traditional

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Genelia's gyaan... Amruta gets a haircut... Jaya gets nostalgic...

Trial of Manipur violence cases to be held in Guwahati: SC

Trial of Manipur violence cases to be held in Guwahati: SC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday said the trial of the Manipur ethnic violence cases, probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, would be conducted in Guwahati, Assam, where it was transferred to earlier.