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India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar mocks Pakistan's boycott of the India match, predicts a U-turn and warns of ICC action.

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.

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'What's amazing is that many of his fans are not Indians.' 'Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' Colleagues pay homage to Satish Shah who passed into the ages on Saturday.

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

'No One Approaches Me To Do A Bimbette's Role'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'After playing strong women like Kavita and Tulsi on television, it would be very difficult for audiences to accept me as a routine running-around-trees heroine.'

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The incident occurred early Thursday at Kap's Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road.

'I Never Thought In My Wildest Dreams You Would Go'

'I Never Thought In My Wildest Dreams You Would Go'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'This was not the time for you to go. You had to spread more smiles, more happiness, and more love.'

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A court in Mumbai restrained a television news channel on Monday from utilising in any form any material related to the FIR registered in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The fourth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons awards saw a splash of A-listers walk down the red carpet.

NDTV, Aaj Tak ahead: TAM

NDTV, Aaj Tak ahead: TAM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Amitabh Bachchan returns to television!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

Aaj Tak may soon go off the air

Aaj Tak may soon go off the air

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Television channels like Aaj Tak, Star Ananda, Maa TV and Kairali may soon have to go off the air.

Sara Ali Khan is in the mood for Love Aaj Kal

Sara Ali Khan is in the mood for Love Aaj Kal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The channel was restored to cable networks early on Thursday morning. This was the second time Aaj was taken off the air, the first being after Musharraf proclaimed emergency in November 2007.

Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi: Inspiring but not so impressive

Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi: Inspiring but not so impressive

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The concept is beautiful. Amitabh Bachchan is fabulous. But Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi still doesn't get it right, feels Tista Sengupta.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

'We have not made the Ramayan'

'We have not made the Ramayan'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'If it is not the Ramayan, why are the names of the characters like Dashrath, Kaikeyi, Mandodari and Shurpnakha taken from the Ramayan?'

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday observed that the telecast of the recording of narco analysis conducted on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the sole accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder, will prejudice the case and restrained all news channels from displaying or playing content of the charge sheet filed in the matter.

'I don't like people messing with me'

'I don't like people messing with me'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'Television actors are people who play with fire.'

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The work we have done in the south and the northeast over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we have started getting results of the same, he said.

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Kamini Kaushal talks about her life, and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Days after testing Covid positive, journalist Rohit Sardana dies of cardiac arrest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Television journalist Rohit Sardana died in Noida of cardiac arrest on Friday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19, according to his channel Aaj Tak. He was 41.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.

'Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor?'

'Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'Salman is on television for the last 15 years.' 'Why don't you call Amitabh Bachchan a TV actor? He's been doing Kaun Banega Crorepati for 20 years.'

'I don't like the new films from Yash Raj'

'I don't like the new films from Yash Raj'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Rani has changed Adi for the better. If he is happy, why should I not be happy?'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be out of work.'

'Imagine! She had to audition for Badhaai Ho'

'Imagine! She had to audition for Badhaai Ho'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'To hear this was heartbreaking.' 'Imagine a stalwart like Surekhaji having to audition like a newcomer!'

Can Karan help you find PERFECT LOVE?

Can Karan help you find PERFECT LOVE?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Karan Kundrra's tips to make your first date work for you.

Cops, channel asked to pay Rs 6.5L to sexual abuse victim

Cops, channel asked to pay Rs 6.5L to sexual abuse victim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The Delhi police and television news channel Aaj Tak were on Tuesday directed by the high court to pay compensation of Rs 6.5 lakh to a victim of sexual abuse for disclosing her identity eight years ago.

Journalist committee condemns attack on scribes in Pak

Journalist committee condemns attack on scribes in Pak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the attack on the offices of a Pakistani television channel and called on authorities to immediately investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Why Arnab's TRPs will shoot up even more

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The stupidity of someone buying impressions on people meters is like saying the BJP wins elections because the EVMs are rigged. I predict zooming TRPs for Republic TV, says Sudhir Bisht.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

India TV ranks 2nd in weekly TAM rating

India TV ranks 2nd in weekly TAM rating

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Television viewers have given the thumbs up to tabloid-like content on news channels by making Rajat Sharma's India TV the second most popular after Aaj Tak.

Sack Giriraj, says Sanjay Nirupam; defends sexist remark against Smriti Irani

Sack Giriraj, says Sanjay Nirupam; defends sexist remark against Smriti Irani

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday demanded the sacking of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Giriraj Singh for his remarks against Congress President Sonia Gandhi but evaded questions on the statement he made on Union Minister Smriti Irani in 2012 during a television debate.

Show restraint in Big Bang coverage, channels told

Show restraint in Big Bang coverage, channels told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to two television channels -- Aaj Tak and India TV -- earlier this week, for 'showing content that appears to be spreading panic and fear'.

'Madras Cafe is not a stupid Bollywood film'

'Madras Cafe is not a stupid Bollywood film'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

'Everybody who is outraged about the film hasn't even seen it yet. It is absolutely disgusting that people should ask for a ban on art, be it books or films. We have a large population of young, educated people who want to explore new things, stay with the times and then there is a vast section of uneducated people who politicians try to exploit. I think that is what is happening here in the name of Tamil pride,' says television journalist Dibang, who makes his acting debut in Madras Cafe.