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From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Punjab: Khalistan terrorist escapes from high-security jail; 25 lakh reward announced

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

A group of armed men in police uniform on Sunday attacked the Nabha Jail in Patiala and fled with five prisoners, including Khalistan Liberation Front chief Harminder Mintoo.

Yadav family feud ends, Shivpal's portfolios restored

Yadav family feud ends, Shivpal's portfolios restored

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The feud in Uttar Pradesh's first family has ended, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday night restoring all but one portfolios of Shivpal Yadav and promising to support him as SP's state unit president, a post from which he was himself removed three days back triggering the power tussle with his uncle.

'50 districts have witnessed 100% surge'

'50 districts have witnessed 100% surge'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Eleven of our mega states such as UP, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have contributed 70 per cent of the cases and 75 per cent of the deaths.'

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday inaugurated the Centenary Commemoration of the First World War

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

'Sonia is one of the finest students of the university of life'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'This is a fascinating side to Sonia Gandhi, the way she disarms her opponents.'

Foreign secy visits Herat to review consulate security

Foreign secy visits Herat to review consulate security

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday reviewed the security situation for the Indian consulate in Afghanistan's Herat which was attacked last week.

'Booking is like boarding a train after reservation'

'Booking is like boarding a train after reservation'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Some are doing one vaccination with one mobile number and the second with another.' 'Creating more accounts will not multiply the number of slots.'

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"People in his birth place, Mangalore, and also those in Bengaluru have been requesting to bury part of his remains in the two cities."

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Yogi Adityanath's men openly worship Godse

Yogi Adityanath's men openly worship Godse

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Hardcore right-wing outfit Hindu Yuva Vahini's hero-worship of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse has clear communal overtones.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

Rajya Sabha voting in progress; photo-finish likely in some seats

Rajya Sabha voting in progress; photo-finish likely in some seats

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A down-to-the-wire contest is likely in some of the seats in the high-stakes Rajya Sabha elections in seven states, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Haryana, where the fate of candidates including senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal and senior lawyer R K Anand is being decided on Saturday.

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Stage set for Saturday's Rajya sabha polls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A lot is riding on the Rajya sabha polls that are scheduled for Saturday. Major parties are whisking away candidates of other parties, while protecting their own, MLAs are being sent to 'camps' in the final countdown to the polls for 57 seats. Here is a state-by-state look:

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

PHOTOS: Goodbye, Major Dhaundiyal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal attained martyrdom in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama in Jammu Kashmir.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Brothers in Blood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

At a time when China is trying to make its foray into South Asia, India should use its shared history to strengthen its ties in the region, says Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Army chief says stone pelters in J-K overground workers of terror groups

Army chief says stone pelters in J-K overground workers of terror groups

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

General Rawat also sent a tough message to Pakistan, saying if Islamabad continues to support cross-border terrorism, then the Indian Army can resort to "other actions" too.

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Won't bow to any pressure, vows new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

"Officers of CBI conduct an impartial probe. I will see to it that our officers are clean. We are not going to come under any pressure," Amar Pratap Singh, who took over as CBI director on Tuesday, told reporters in New Delhi.

India's schedule on Day 9 at Asian Games

India's schedule on Day 9 at Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the ninth day of the Asian Games, on Monday.

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Is Congress fearful of rebellion in its ranks?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

The Congress party's first list of 194 Lok Sabha candidates released on Saturday night has no major surprises. Anita Katyal reports

These MFs can create wealth for you

These MFs can create wealth for you

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

The India-China War, 50 Years Later

The India-China War, 50 Years Later

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

'We had fired all our rounds and the Chinese were coming in. We had only our LMGs and guns. We did whatever we could, but ultimately, we had to surrender,' Brigadier Amar Jit Singh Behl (retd) tells Claude Arpi in an exclusive interview.

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

As the country paid tributes to the 1965 war heroes on Friday, a special comic book chronicling the life, valour and sacrifice of 21 awardees of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration, was released.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Going on a date? Read this first.

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.

'Life in RAW is not like the Ek Tha Tiger story'

'Life in RAW is not like the Ek Tha Tiger story'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Former Research and Analysis Wing officer Amar Bhushan's book Escape to Nowhere is nothing short of a thriller. It presents a scary picture of what happened or even happens within India's elite intelligence agency.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

Acid attack worse than rape, says court as it hands death to Preeti Rathi case convict

Acid attack worse than rape, says court as it hands death to Preeti Rathi case convict

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Special Judge A S Shende pronounced the death penalty for the convict, after the prosecution said that he did not commit the crime on the spur of the moment but it was a pre-planned attack.

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Indian Army on Monday celebrated the Infantry Day, marking the landing of first batch of troops in Kashmir 67 years back to push back Pakistani troops, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to the martyrs who dedicated their lives to protect unity of the country.

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

On founding day, Army shows its colours

On founding day, Army shows its colours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Indian Army on Friday celebrated the Army Day in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the force from General Sir Francis Butcher -- the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949.

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

So India lost its first World Twenty20 game on Tuesday night. Maybe, we fielded the wrong team :) Haresh Pandya picks 11 India greats who never played the shortest format, but can take on any team in the World T20 championships.