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Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Baba Siddique murder: Pune scrap shop owner held

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'

'Be The Change You Want To See'

'Be The Change You Want To See'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood stars did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes.

Govt employees banned from using social media in Pakistan

Govt employees banned from using social media in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Pakistan government has issued an order barring all government employees from using social media without permission to stop disclosure of official information and documents, The News International reported.

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Happy birthday Zoya!

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an official said.

Foolish to remove Kohli from captaincy: Akhtar

Foolish to remove Kohli from captaincy: Akhtar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There were suggestions that split captaincy is the need of the hour, wherein Kohli should continue to lead in Test cricket and Rohit Sharma be appointed as the leader in limited-overs formats.

Who Is This Actress?

Who Is This Actress?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

What Sobhita is reading... Hansika cleans her home... Pooja is in awe...

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 58.22 per cent till 5 pm on Wednesday in the elections to the 288-member state legislative assembly, with Gadchiroli district logging more than 69 per cent voting, poll officials said.

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'I can't wait to see Farhan direct again. We are a collaborating on a project. Hopefully, it would live up to the audiences' and my expectations of Farhan.'

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

Soha Cheers For Kunal

Soha Cheers For Kunal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Kunal Kemmu makes his directorial debut with Madgaon Express, and his wife, Soha Ali Khan, was among his biggest cheerleaders at a special screening in Mumbai.

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

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...

England notch up their highest Test total since World War II!

England notch up their highest Test total since World War II!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

His 454 run-partnership with Harry Brook is the fourth-highest in Tests and Root said his fellow Yorkshireman was 'outstanding' with his triple-ton.

Mirzapur 3: 'Revenge Is The Main Thing'

Mirzapur 3: 'Revenge Is The Main Thing'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'Sabra ka phal meetha nahi, Mirzapur 3 hota hai.' 'With Mirzapur 3, we take the narrative to a whole new level.'

How did Farhan Akhtar celebrate his birthday?

How did Farhan Akhtar celebrate his birthday?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

No sighting of Shibani Dandekar though...

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

Shami can be king of reverse swing, says Akhtar

Shami can be king of reverse swing, says Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Akhtar also lamented that no Pakistani pacer has sought his advice while Indians like Shami has been keeping in touch with him regarding fast bowling.

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Attempt To Ban Imran, Storm In A Tea Cup?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'Under the circumstances, this announcement may remain limited to bravado and little else, adding momentum to Imran's narrative of victimhood,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series against arch-rivals India to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in both the countries. In these extraordinary times, Akhtar believes both countries should help each other.

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In another tweet, Akhtar said they expect reciprocation from Sri Lanka.

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I would keep forcing him to play the drive shot at my pace'

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

Shoaib Akhtar calls for split captaincy if Rohit does well in Australia

Shoaib Akhtar calls for split captaincy if Rohit does well in Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Calls have been growing for spilt captaincy in the Indian team since Rohit led Mumbai Indians to a fifth title in the IPL.

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

In the morning, school students in uniform were seen going to their institutions, many accompanied by guardians, the Daily Star reported.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Akhtar said he was livid when he came to know that Aamir and Asif had indulged in corruption during a Test against England.

Kiara To Star In Don 3

Kiara To Star In Don 3

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farhan has revealed that Kiara Advani will join the cast, opposite Ranveer Singh.

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The couple has been married for 15 years.

Hijacker played Antakshari, gifted shawl: IC-814 survivor

Hijacker played Antakshari, gifted shawl: IC-814 survivor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pooja Kataria, a passenger on the IC-814 flight hijacked in 1999, says viewers should approach the recently released web series based on the incident as entertainment rather than sparking controversy.

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Reader Alok Prusty sends us a photograph.

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'Today, Shekhar Kapoor is offended because no one has consulted him about this new project. Why should they?'