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Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.

The Dancing Traffic Cop

The Dancing Traffic Cop

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

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Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

While movie stars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are among the top I-T payers, very few of the wealthiest Indians figure on the list.

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Aishwarya-Salman Attend Radhika-Anant Ambani's Engagement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Nita and Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant got engaged to Radhika Merchant on January 19, and the occasion called for a celebration on a grand scale.

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...

Akshay-Tiger Get Together for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Akshay-Tiger Get Together for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

David Dhawan's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is all set to be remade with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Every defaulter is not a wilful defaulter who has the capability of paying back and is yet not servicing the bank loan, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.

Covid curbs at foreign ports hit Indian seafarers hard

Covid curbs at foreign ports hit Indian seafarers hard

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The trade to-and-from India so far is not affected. But if the situation continues to remain the same for the next two to three months, it could definitely hurt India trade, including essential cargo.

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

Rediff.com5 May 2023

According to the police, a Special Task Force team retaliated when the gangster, recently released from prison on bail, opened fire at them after being cornered. His car had crashed into a pole.

'I don't want the audience to get bored of me'

'I don't want the audience to get bored of me'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Am I a star or an actor?' Prabhas asks his Radhe Shyam Director, and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com gets the answer.

When Bollywood Went Blind

When Bollywood Went Blind

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.

Maha Cong chief threatens to stall films of Big B, Akshay

Maha Cong chief threatens to stall films of Big B, Akshay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Thursday said if actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar do not take a stand on the issue of fuel price hike, then screening of their films and shootings would not be allowed in the state.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Devara will release pan India on April 5, 2024.

Moushumi Chatterjee: Sanjeev Kumar used to treat me like a child

Moushumi Chatterjee: Sanjeev Kumar used to treat me like a child

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Moushumi Chatterjee on her co-stars and how they guided her throughout her career.

'Dilip Kumar carried off the rustic look so effectively in Ganga Jumna'

'Dilip Kumar carried off the rustic look so effectively in Ganga Jumna'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As we celebrate his 92nd birthday today, we asked members of the film fraternity to list their personal favourites.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

'This is the time to be an actor'

'This is the time to be an actor'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

Bollywood's Beautiful Bombay Weddings

Bollywood's Beautiful Bombay Weddings

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Ahead of Bollywood's big fat Punjabi wedding, Namrata Thakker looks at other Bollywood celebrities who hosted their nuptials in Mumbai.

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

7 Songs For Maha Shiv Ratri

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Subhash K Jha picks songs to celebrate Maha Shiv Ratri.

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

SRK, AB, Rekha Bond Over Bandage!

SRK, AB, Rekha Bond Over Bandage!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

But SRK's heavily bandaged look is making Sukanya Verma think about all the crazy, funny ways Bollywood has treated a means of dressing an injury.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Will Brahmastra Save Bollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

It was a lull period for Bollywood in August as none of the new releases could work at the box office, hope that it turns around in September.

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

'Dad said I'm not going to help you with your career'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'He said, "There was nobody to help me. I came from Kolkata to Mumbai to make a career of my own".' "'I have my own journey, and you need to experience that to value what you will have in the future.".'

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

Rakul-Ajay are ready to fly away!

Rakul-Ajay are ready to fly away!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The stars Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Monday.

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Akshay promotes Raksha Bandhan... Suhana-Agastya on a dinner date... Alia promotes Darlings...

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

2 more Oppn parties join INDIA, take number to 28

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial third round of discussions, the opposition INDIA bloc on Wednesday exuded confidence that it would provide a formidable alternative to bring political change in the country and asserted that it has several prime ministerial faces against BJP's only one.

'Actors these days don't have unique voices like Amitabh'

'Actors these days don't have unique voices like Amitabh'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

'Amitabh Bachchan told me, "I don't appreciate other people doing my voice".'

Saira Banu: Dilip Kumar stable; we're praying for full recovery

Saira Banu: Dilip Kumar stable; we're praying for full recovery

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The veteran actor was admitted to a Bandra hospital Sunday night.

Kartik Aaryan In Bhool Bhulaiya 3

Kartik Aaryan In Bhool Bhulaiya 3

Rediff.com21 May 2022

While the gap between the first Bhool Bhulaiya film and the second was 15 years, the gap between Bhool Bhulaiya 2 and Bhool Bhulaiya 3 would be no more than two years.