News for 'Anil Biswas'

CPI(M) leader Anil Biswas dead

CPI(M) leader Anil Biswas dead

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Biswas had suffered a massive brain haemorrhage.

CPI-M leader Anil Biswas critical

CPI-M leader Anil Biswas critical

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

A medical board has been constituted for the treatment of Anil Biswas.

The timeless tunes of Anil Biswas

The timeless tunes of Anil Biswas

Rediff.com31 May 2003

Music composer Anil Biswas passes away

Music composer Anil Biswas passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2003

He was 89 and is survived by two sons and a daughter. The creamation would take place on Sunday, his daughter, Shikha Vohra, told PTI.

Biman Bose takes Anil Biswas' place

Biman Bose takes Anil Biswas' place

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The decision was unanimous.

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'I was always open to those who wanted to teach me the intricacies of singing.' 'Naushad Saab would tell me which notes to stress during singing.' 'Anil Biswas would tell me where to breathe in and breathe out while singing and where to pause.'

CPI(M) politburo member Anil Biswas still critical

CPI(M) politburo member Anil Biswas still critical

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Doctors said his condition was "critical but stable."

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

No shade or genre was a roadblock for Nana Patekar. In fact, some of his movies only age well because we associate them with his terrific presence.

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ahead of Balan: The Boy's OTT debut, we revisit 10 unforgettable movie mothers who shattered the saintly stereotype with love, obsession, revenge and ambition.

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Assam Flood Leaves Village Buried in Mud

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A single night of deadly floods wiped out an entire village in Assam, leaving families without homes, cattle or hope.

Chhoti Si Asha...

Chhoti Si Asha...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge. On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh Raheja pieces together the life of this talented singer.

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Lataji had once picked her favourites, albeit reluctantly, and told Subhash K Jha just why they were so close to her heart.

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Sobhita Parties With AK vs AK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The thrilling Web series The Night Manager bagged an Emmy nomination and its cast met up to celebrate the big event.

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Hamara aur Rajsaab ka bahot gehra aur toot bandhan tha. Hum bahot ladte the (we used to fight a lot) but he could make me bend my rules for him.;

CPI-M leaders detained for attacking TMC procession

CPI-M leaders detained for attacking TMC procession

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Twenty-five Communist Party of India-Marxist members, including senior leaders Ashok Bhattacharya and Jibesh Sarkar were detained from the party office in Siliguri on Wednesday in connection with an attack on a procession by Trinamool Congress workers.

We will face challenge collectively: CPI-M

We will face challenge collectively: CPI-M

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

CPI (M) veteran Jyoti Basu had on Sunday said that formation of the seventh Left Front government in the state would be a fitting a tribute to Biswas.

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

So far, over 30 people have died across Northeastern states due to heavy rainfalls, floods and landslides, according to media reports.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Former West Bengal chief minister and a front-ranking Marxist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will go down in the country's history as a pragmatic communist who kept aside his ideological convictions to woo capital for the industrialisation of his state.

Crucial CPI-M politburo meet begins

Crucial CPI-M politburo meet begins

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The ensuing assembly elections in four states besides a host of issues, including the airport privatisation, Iran and Foreign Direct Investment in the retail sector, would figure prominently at the meet.

UPA-Left coordination committee meeting on Feb 13

UPA-Left coordination committee meeting on Feb 13

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

UPA-Left coordination committee meeting on Feb 13

CPI(M) drops seven ministers from candidates list

CPI(M) drops seven ministers from candidates list

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The party has said that the ministers asked to be relieved.

WB: CPI-M announces more sops before polls

WB: CPI-M announces more sops before polls

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

The Left Front government in West Bengal would try to distribute 1.53 crore Below Poverty Line cards in the state.

CPM's damage control

CPM's damage control

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'

Himanta to file defamation case against Rahul over 'Adani' tweet

Himanta to file defamation case against Rahul over 'Adani' tweet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Sarma said the defamation case will be filed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Guwahati on April 14.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

'People will forget everyone when they hear you'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'The credit for giving me my first major break goes to Master Ghulam Haider.'

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hours before the ceremony, Saini visited the Valmiki Bhawan and offered prayers at a gurdwara and the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

After Lata Arrived, Others Melted Away

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

She came like a whirlwind to wipe out, in one stroke, practically all female singing competition, recalls Raju Bharatan.

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Veteran CPI-M leader Shyamal Chakraborty succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Chakraborty, an ardent trade unionist and a former Rajya Sabha member, was admitted to the hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19 on July 30.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sources in the Special Cell said that now arrests are likely to follow across the country.