News for 'Akon'

10 arrested for Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh

10 arrested for Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Akon comes to Mumbai

Akon comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Akon makes a musical tour to India.

Pix: SRK throws a party for Akon

Pix: SRK throws a party for Akon

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Here's what your celebs have been upto.

Spotted: Akon in Australia

Spotted: Akon in Australia

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Reader Sadat Imran has sent us this photograph of the star.

Spotted: Akon in Dubai

Spotted: Akon in Dubai

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Reader R Ramesh sends us a photograph.

Did you like Akon's Chammak Challo?

Did you like Akon's Chammak Challo?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Raja Sen gives a report card of just how good these collaborations have been thus far.

Did you like Akon's Chammak Challo?

Did you like Akon's Chammak Challo?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Raja Sen gives a report card of just how good these collaborations have been thus far.

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Sonakshi Sinha chats with Akon for Zoom TV.

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Akon gets a taste of Mumbai, SRK-style

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The singer gets a traditional welcome during his visit to India to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's latest movie Ra.One.

Filmfare, Apsara awards confuse Vishal Dadlani with Akon

Filmfare, Apsara awards confuse Vishal Dadlani with Akon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Priyanka lip-syncs alongside JLO, Akon and Ronaldo

Priyanka lip-syncs alongside JLO, Akon and Ronaldo

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Aishwarya, Abhishek Attend Ambani Party

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The star-studded, pre-wedding festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani spilled over to Day 3, as celebs continued to have a grand time in Jamnagar.

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Guess Where Alia Clicked This Photo?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

How did Bollywood spend Sunday? Let's find out.

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

When West meets East...

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Cameron Diaz marries Benji Madden

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Assam: Prospect of sitting MLAs in Kamrup bleak

Assam: Prospect of sitting MLAs in Kamrup bleak

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The prospect of sitting members of Legislative Assembly, barring Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, appears to be bleak in the four prestigious assembly constituencies of Dispur, Gauhati East and West, and Jalukbari under Kamrup (metro) district going to the polls in the second phase.

Do you like SRK's Chammak Challo? Vote now!

Do you like SRK's Chammak Challo? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Vote now.

Do you like SRK's Chammak Challo? Vote now!

Do you like SRK's Chammak Challo? Vote now!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Vote now.

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer couldn't believe that she was roped in to sing a song for Ra.One!

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Meet the voice behind Chammak Challo

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Singer Hamsika Iyer couldn't believe that she was roped in to sing a song for Ra.One!

The world's sexiest lingerie fashion show is back!

The world's sexiest lingerie fashion show is back!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2010

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret held their annual fashion show in New York last night. Popstar Katy Perry and rapper Akon performed live as supermodels like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel sizzled in intimates on the runway. And don't miss the $2 million bra that was on display!

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Shakira's solo Bollywood dhamaka

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

The Latin American singer is expected to sing a very sensuous, cabaret kind of a song for Shakira to sing for Salim-Sulaiman.

International pop stars lured by Bollywood

International pop stars lured by Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Before Akon, a considerable number of artists have come forward to work on the Hindi music scene. Take a look.

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Voting was adopted as per the directive of the All India Congress Committee for selection of a Congress candidate for the prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. There were a total of 7 aspirants for the party poll ticket.

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Assam: Congress nominates Gogoi's son to contest polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Even as his 79-year-old father is counting his days in active politics after a very long innings, Gaurav Gogoi, son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is now all set to take a plunge in electoral politics. Gaurav has been nominated by the Congress party to contest Lok Sabha election from Kaliabor constituency in Assam.

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

When Hollywood had a starring role in Bollywood!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Ever wondered how Bollywood films have grown snazzier over the years?

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

From President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit to Rahul and Varun Gandhi, at least 50 parliamentary constituencies will be contested by 'sons and daughters' of politicians of various parties during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.