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Top 20 Alka Yagnik Songs

Top 20 Alka Yagnik Songs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the amazing Alka Yagnik's solo song supremacy.

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Shekhar Tonite will critique the government, but it will not hit out. The show will nudge and point out what can be done better to bring change.'

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Joakim Alexandersson, the head coach of the Indian U20 women's team, has announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026. India will face Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, aiming for a quarter-final spot and a chance to qualify for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

India U-20 Women's Team Gears Up for AFC Asian Cup with Bangkok Camp

India U-20 Women's Team Gears Up for AFC Asian Cup with Bangkok Camp

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The India women's Under-20 football team has arrived in Bangkok for a pre-tournament acclimatisation camp ahead of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.

'Taal Se Taal Mila Challenged Me Musically'

'Taal Se Taal Mila Challenged Me Musically'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'Ek Do Teen gave me recognition, Aye Mere Humsafar brought emotional depth, Taal Se Taal Mila challenged me musically, Agar Tum Saath Ho connected me with the new generation.' 'Each song came into my life at the right time.'

'My Wife Didn't Want To Have Kids. I Respected Her Choice'

'My Wife Didn't Want To Have Kids. I Respected Her Choice'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.

Experts Urge Schools to Integrate AI Education Responsibly

Experts Urge Schools to Integrate AI Education Responsibly

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Education experts are advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) education in schools, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate implementation, data privacy awareness, and the use of vetted AI tools within secure school environments.

A War Of Attrition Is The Last Thing Trump Expected

A War Of Attrition Is The Last Thing Trump Expected

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

As days turn into weeks and America loses more planes, as the destruction of trillions of dollars worth military assets piles up, and dead bodies of soldiers return in ever greater numbers in coffins, Trump will have to answer some very difficult questions to save his presidency, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

The Kerala Story 2: Targetted Hate Ruins A Good Cautionary Tale

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

It's not the clothes or the rebellion that invites violence, but the mindset that continues to police and condition girls and encourages the perpetrator, instead of punishing the criminals. This lack of empathy is what ultimately brings The Kerala Story 2 down, observes Divya Nair.

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

When one of the most adored voices of India decided to hang up his boots as far as playback singing is concerned, fans and fraternity went in a tizzy. Sukanya Verma tells you why.

Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra, here is full list of Padma awards 2026

Padma Vibhushan for Dharmendra, here is full list of Padma awards 2026

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

For the year 2026, the President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Top 10 Arijit Singh Songs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As Arijit Singh announces his plans for retirement from playback singing, we look back at his most popular Hindi film songs.

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

Amitabh, Akshay At Ikkis Screening

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Ikkis will release on January 1.

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having a 'deeper connection' with a Pakistani national and violating FCRA rules, prompting calls for a national probe.

Another Awards Night For Alia

Another Awards Night For Alia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

After the Filmfare OTT Awards, Alia attended the 25th ITA Awards held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

How Moringa Sanitary Pads Can Help Women

How Moringa Sanitary Pads Can Help Women

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'Natural ingredients like moringa, which have well-documented antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, can play a significant role in improving menstrual comfort and intimate hygiene.'

Fatima's Ishk With Vijay Varma

Fatima's Ishk With Vijay Varma

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Manish Malhotra held a grand premiere for his debut production, Gustaakh Ishk, and invited friends from the film industry.

Alka Yagnik's Heart-Breaking News

Alka Yagnik's Heart-Breaking News

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Alka Yagnik, who has given Bollywood so many chartbusters in her long career over four decades, shared some heart-breaking news with her fans on social media.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Bihar: Cong alleges targeted removal of Dalit, Muslim voters

Bihar: Cong alleges targeted removal of Dalit, Muslim voters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The Congress party has alleged that approximately 23 lakh women's names have been removed from the voter list in Bihar, particularly in constituencies with close contests in the 2020 elections. They claim this is a deliberate act of 'vote theft' orchestrated by the ruling party through the Election Commission.

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

'Life Is So Much Fun With Brothers'

'Life Is So Much Fun With Brothers'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Film folk celebrated Raksha Bandhan over the weekend and posted their happy pictures online.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.

Bakaiti Review: Family Business

Bakaiti Review: Family Business

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Unlike the TVF shows that manage to mine humour and nostalgia for family bonds that are seen to be fraying in real life, the ordinariness of Bakaiti becomes its stumbling block, observes Deepa Gahlot.

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

What Stories These Pictures Tell!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza; Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The announcement came after Hamas consulted with other Palestinian factions. It precedes a planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war, now in its 21st month, Al Jazeera reported.

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The daughter, in collusion with her lover, allegedly killed her mother Alka (36), police added.

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jatin-Lalit are back!