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Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The IIFA Digital Awards were announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, night in Jaipur. Take the look at the winners.

'They Declared Me Dead!'

'They Declared Me Dead!'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'You can be sure that the Pakistanis knew when the Indian Air Force aircraft took off, which type these were, and what their likely targets were.' 'The question was: How would they determine that the IAF wanted to fire, and when to bounce them?', notes Shekhar Gupta.

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies, as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen.

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The government sources on Friday said that a lot of misinformation is being spread.

'China Will Keep Supplying Pakistan Weapons'

'China Will Keep Supplying Pakistan Weapons'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'The lesson Beijing would have learned is that there is, cost-benefit wise, no better option than to keep the Pakistan military supplied with its most advanced armaments, certain that in hostilities with India these would be used for maximum effect.'

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'One good outcome of Operation Sindoor -- perhaps, its best outcome -- could be that India has resumed meaningful contact directly with Pakistan at the military-to-military level,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'He is intrigued by the intractability of Kashmir issue. With his interest in dealmaking and peacebrokering, he sees it as an exciting challenge to tackle.'

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished, merged with War Memorial flame

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be extinguished, merged with War Memorial flame

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which India won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'If there is a military standoff eyeball to eyeball on the western border, the Chinese could create problems by making movements in the north, in our northeast, which could involve us tying down some forces there so that could stretch our military actions.'

'Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji': Uddhav's reply to BJP's 'Jai Shri Ram'

'Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji': Uddhav's reply to BJP's 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Thackeray also drew a comparison between the current regime and Hitler.

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Major Khathing was the first man to hoist the Indian flag in Tawang. He also brought Bum La under Indian control.

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'He has remained the leader of our course all through 40 years, not allowing his energy and enthusiasm to fade. And through all his achievements, he has remained grounded.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes his NDA coursemate Amar Preet Singh as he takes over as Chief of the Air Staff.

'In Rs 40L Debt Trap. How Do I Repay?'

'In Rs 40L Debt Trap. How Do I Repay?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour.

Railway blames coordination gap for horrible death of pointsman

Railway blames coordination gap for horrible death of pointsman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A lack of coordination between two rail employees during a shunting operation led to one of them getting stuck in the buffers of the engine and a power car, causing his death in the Barauni Junction of Bihar on Saturday, a preliminary inquiry has found.

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'While National War Memorial is great, the memories of Amar Jawan Jyoti are indelible'

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Dhaka book stall attacked for displaying Taslima Nasrin's books

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A group of protesters stormed a book stall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over the display of books by exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin. The incident prompted Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to order a probe into the "disorderly behaviour." The incident unfolded at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Monday, with protesters surrounding the stall and chanting slogans. Police intervened to restore order, but the protesters then encircled the police control room, keeping tensions high. Following widespread criticism, Chief Adviser Yunus ordered authorities to bring those responsible to justice. The Bangla Academy has formed a committee to investigate the chaos and attack on the publishing house.

Aero India 2025: Sky Is The Stage

Aero India 2025: Sky Is The Stage

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Glimpses from Day 1 at Aero India 2025 at the Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 10, 2025.

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 76th Republic Day celebrations.

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Every Indian must visit the National War Memorial in Delhi where every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland is remembered in gold letters.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Why can't India have 2 eternal flames?: Cong on Amar Jawan Jyoti row

Why can't India have 2 eternal flames?: Cong on Amar Jawan Jyoti row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Extinguishing the eternal flame at India Gate is nothing short of a crime'

Kriti Screens Do Patti For...

Kriti Screens Do Patti For...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Kriti Sanon invited film folk over to watch her debut production, Do Patti, where she has a double role.

Deva Review: Shahid Is Pushpa-fied!

Deva Review: Shahid Is Pushpa-fied!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Shahid's heft is the only thing that keeps up the momentum in a mediocre rehash, dumbed down by flimsy motive and mindless bravado, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Consumption Funds: What You Must Know

Consumption Funds: What You Must Know

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Invest in these funds through the SIP route with at least a seven-year horizon.

Future Group to sell 18.6% stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Future Group to sell 18.6% stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Debt-ridden Future Group on Friday said it will sell part of its stake in Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd (ACKPL), which publishes Amar Chitra Katha comics, for Rs 13.62 crore. It has entered into definitive agreements on Thursday to dispose of part of its investments held in ACKPL constituting to 18.58 per cent of the total paid-up share capital of ACKPL to Ramanaidu Daggubati and Spirit Media, according to a regulatory filing. Future Consumer Ltd (FCL), part of the Future Group, will be offloading the stake.

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, an accomplished fighter pilot with more than 5,000 hours of flying experience, on Monday assumed charge as new chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

Shilpa Shetty's Kids Celebrate Bhai Dooj

Shilpa Shetty's Kids Celebrate Bhai Dooj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

Naam Review: Forgettable!

Naam Review: Forgettable!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

If Naam was made today, there wouldn't even have been enough audiences to boo it out of the halls, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I couldn't see the injury but I knew it was bad from the expression on Aamir's face.'

Bollywood's Rona Dhona Special Quiz

Bollywood's Rona Dhona Special Quiz

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

'I Want To See Myself As What Johnny Depp Does'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'I don't think I ever lost the confidence as an actor.'

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.