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When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

When Bollywood made EVIL So Much FUN!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

On that note, Sukanya Verma lists 10 times when Bollywood assembled a bevy of evil-doers to make life hell for its leading man.

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Right to privacy: SC asks searching questions

Right to privacy: SC asks searching questions

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

The top court gave the examples of personal information like thumb impression people voluntarily gave for using mobile phones.

NO Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu this year, says SC

NO Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu this year, says SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The apex court has also issued notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu and other states where 'Jallikattu' is played.

SC pulls up banks, telcos for creating panic on Aadhaar linking

SC pulls up banks, telcos for creating panic on Aadhaar linking

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The apex court made it clear that banks and telecom service providers will have to indicate the last date of linking bank accounts and mobile numbers with Aadhaar in their communications with customers.

Deadline to link Aadhaar with govt schemes extended

Deadline to link Aadhaar with govt schemes extended

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Extension of the deadline from December end this year till March 31, 2018, would apply only to those people who do not have Aadhaar and are willing to enrol for it.

Political reactions to Yakub Memon's hanging

Political reactions to Yakub Memon's hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A look at who's saying what about 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon's hanging on Thursday morning at the Nagpur Central Jail:

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Privacy protection is a losing battle in technological era, says SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A nine-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar, heard marathon arguments for six days over a period of three weeks and reserved its verdict on the issue whether right to privacy can be held as a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A key argument against the Aadhaar scheme was that it was violative of the nine-judge bench verdict that had held that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

What a moralebooster for the comic returning to our television screens this weekend!

When SC opened its doors at 3 am for Yakub

When SC opened its doors at 3 am for Yakub

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Yakub Memon's mercy petition was rejected hours before he is scheduled to hang by a three-member bench amid high drama that saw the Supreme Court throwing its doors open in the middle of the night in an unprecedented move.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

#ValentinesDay: Sushmita, Sonam, Anushka's love posts

#ValentinesDay: Sushmita, Sonam, Anushka's love posts

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Bollywood's having a GREAT Valentine's Day!

SC removes CBI chief Ranjit Sinha from 2G case

SC removes CBI chief Ranjit Sinha from 2G case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

In a huge setback for Ranjit Sinha, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the CBI director to withdraw himself from overseeing the investigation into the 2G spectrum case.

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The apex court referred to a larger bench a plea seeking decriminalisation of gay sex between two consenting adults.

#CoupleGoals from Bollywood

#CoupleGoals from Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

From sharing adorable pictures of each other to declaring their love on social media, these celeb jodis are all about couple goals.

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Supreme Court bench split over Yakub Memon's plea, refers it to CJI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench the plea of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon seeking a stay of his scheduled execution on July 30 in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case.

World Junior Chess: India's Vidit Gujrathi clinches bronze

World Junior Chess: India's Vidit Gujrathi clinches bronze

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Former Under-14 world champion and Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi won the bronze medal in the World Junior Chess Championship after settling for a quick draw with winner Yu Yangyi of China in the 13th and final round that concluded in Kocaeli, Turkey.

'If a company can get FDI, an NGO too can get foreign funds'

'If a company can get FDI, an NGO too can get foreign funds'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'The government is using the Intelligence Bureau to go after NGOs.' 'It is not only the NDA, the UPA also didn't like NGOs.' 'NGOs predominantly work with the poor. So, when you cancel an NGO, the affected are the poor, the Dalits, the tribals, the street children and the marginalised.'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

'No other institution has resisted attempted subversion like the judiciary has'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

'Given the current fear that the government is going to appoint judges who were in line with its ideology, there should be full disclosure in Parliament about the details of every judge appointee,' Indira Jaising -- the first woman to be appointed additional solicitor general of India -- tells Geetanjali Krishna.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

SC hints at legalising homosexuality, says right to choose sexual partner a fundamental right

SC hints at legalising homosexuality, says right to choose sexual partner a fundamental right

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

We don't want 2 gay men holding hands walking on Marine Drive Marine Drive should be disturbed by the police'

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Bollywood pays their respects to the veteran actor.

Box Office: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a hit!

Box Office: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A look at the hits and misses of the week.

SC reserves verdict on triple talaq

SC reserves verdict on triple talaq

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The bench had made it clear that it would examine whether the practice of triple talaq among Muslims is fundamental to their religion.

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

What did Sukanya Verma's Super filmi week look like? Read on...

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

A look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma takes us down beautiful bridal history.

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic.

Priyanka Chopra: Mary Kom makes India proud

Priyanka Chopra: Mary Kom makes India proud

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

7 shades of emotion, Bollywood style

7 shades of emotion, Bollywood style

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Love, fear, sadness, and many more, seen through the filmi lens.

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'This may seem like a lyrical lamenting of a writer, but it is the sad reality in and outside the industry. In films, nine out of 10 times the writer's name is not mentioned in posters, publicity or even reviews.' Screenwriter Anjum Rajabali and actress-writer Preeti Mamgain hope to make way for Bollywood's writers.

Special movie moments, 2015

Special movie moments, 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Aseem Chhabra's take on the highlights of Indian cinema this year.