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Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Kasargod Embassy Review: Nothing Redeemable About This Badly-Made Show

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kasargod Embassy squanders a promising premise with weak writing, bad performances and amateurish execution, resulting in a tedious and largely forgettable watching experience, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The two men had been instructed to carry out a terror strike in a crowded Delhi location on Diwali, targeting a prominent mall and a public park.

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The suspected ISIS operatives are both named Adnan -- one from Sadiq Nagar in Delhi and the other from Bhopal, a senior police officer said.

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An alleged synthetic narcotics producer, Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in an operation coordinated by the CBI and Mumbai police.

LeT terrorist involved in RSS headquarters attack killed in Pak

LeT terrorist involved in RSS headquarters attack killed in Pak

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani Khalid alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, officials in New Delhi said.

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Farah's fangirl moment with... Sonam celebrates Vayu's 2nd birthday... Sidharth turns chef...

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's all you wanted to know about him.

Aadaminte Makan Abu releases this week

Aadaminte Makan Abu releases this week

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Three Malayalam films will fight it out this weekend.

First Look: Salim Ahmed's Kunjananthante Katha

First Look: Salim Ahmed's Kunjananthante Katha

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Mammootty and Nyla Usha play the lead roles in the film.

'Malayali jury members play down own actors'

'Malayali jury members play down own actors'

Rediff.com24 May 2011

National Award winner Salim Kumar talks about the politics behind the awards and how he manages to play comic and serious roles with equal conviction.

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Weekend at the Malayalam movies.

Review:Aadaminte Makan Abu is simple and beautiful

Review:Aadaminte Makan Abu is simple and beautiful

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The movie deserves every accolade that has come its way.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's entry for Oscar

Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's entry for Oscar

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

National award-winning Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu', which deals with the struggle of a poor perfume seller to collect money for Haj, has been named India's official entry for this year's Oscars.

Left parties improve performance, with surprise in Rajasthan

Left parties improve performance, with surprise in Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Embroiled in a battle for survival, Left parties marginally improved their performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leading in eight to 10 seats according to vote counting trends.

Adaminte Makan Abu director happy despite Oscar loss

Adaminte Makan Abu director happy despite Oscar loss

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Director Salim Ahmed laments that only close friends came forward to fund the high promotional cost needed to impress the Oscar jury.

Threat letter: Mumbai police record Salman Khan's statement

Threat letter: Mumbai police record Salman Khan's statement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Khan's statement was recorded on Monday evening before he left for Hyderabad, he said.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

NIA raids multiple sites in J-K in terrorism-related cases

NIA raids multiple sites in J-K in terrorism-related cases

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday raided a dozen places in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with two cases, one related to the recovery of an IED and another about the recruitment of youth by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror outfit, an official said.

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

'Bollywood movies don't have heroism'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Why does it happen that our films don't work there, their films work here?'

The Top Five Malayalam Films of 2011

The Top Five Malayalam Films of 2011

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Adaminte Makan Abu leads the pack.

'The National Award was a surprise'

'The National Award was a surprise'

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Debutant director Salim Ahmed won four major honours in the 58th National Awards.

Dabangg bags National Award

Dabangg bags National Award

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Check out the films that bagged the National Award.

Mazgaon taxi blast was powerful: 26/11 witnesses

Mazgaon taxi blast was powerful: 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Two eye witnesses in the 26/11 terror attacks case testified before the court on Monday, saying they saw a powerful car bomb exploding at Mazgaon in central Mumbai, killing three persons. The taxi driver and two occupants, Zarina and Rima, died in the blast while 19 others including one of the witnesses Abdul Salim Shaikh were injured, they told the court.

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

And Salman arrived for Priyanka's reception...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Hunks alert!

Vidya Balan to star opposite Mammootty?

Vidya Balan to star opposite Mammootty?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the Malyalam film industry.

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2011

The Top Malayalam Actors of 2011

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

National Award winner Salim Kumar tops the list.

Salman Khan allowed to go abroad

Salman Khan allowed to go abroad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The actor, who is facing trial in the case of poaching and a case under the Arms Act, would have to submit his passport to the court on his return.

When Rani didn't have money to study...

When Rani didn't have money to study...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'As a family, we were not going through a very good time financially.' 'I wanted to be an interior designer, but I didn't have enough money to join the polytechnic.' 'I was about 15-and-a-half, 16, so I said okay, let me just try (acting).'

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Take your pick from these four releases.

Siddharth in, Fahadh Faasil out!

Siddharth in, Fahadh Faasil out!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

Coimbatore blasts: Bail to 7 convicts

Coimbatore blasts: Bail to 7 convicts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

A total of 105 convicts had moved bail petitions and 17 persons, including Abdul Nasser Madhani, Chairman of Kerala-based PDP, have been released on bail so far.

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Mumbai cops 'demoralised' after Rajan cases are transferred to CBI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Maharashtra government's decision to hand over all the cases against underworld don Chhota Rajan to the Central Bureau of Investigation has not gone down well with the Mumbai Police with several senior officials criticising the move stating that it has raised doubts over their ability.

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

2 Pakistanis among 4 terrorists involved in Amarnath attack

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A massive manhunt has been launched for the four terrorists

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

PIX: Priyanka, Salman, Aamir, Katrina at Arpita Khan's wedding

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita tied teh knot with her Delhi-based beau Ayush Sharma in Hyderabad on November 18.

Its Mammooty vs Dulquer this Vishu

Its Mammooty vs Dulquer this Vishu

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'