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Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

It is shameful that Kashmir Times has been attacked in the way it has and that Anuradha Bhasin has not found more voices to speak in support of her and her paper, points out Aakar Patel.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

'Ashok Kumar had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

To commemorate 10 years of the Ashok Kumar Foundation, Jehangir Art Gallery, in South Mumbai, is hosting a week-long exhibition of the veteran actor.

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema!

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

Tuesdays & Fridays review

Tuesdays & Fridays review

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

If only the film had ample romantic moments in there to make the heart beat faster, Tuesdays & Fridays could have made for a better watch, feels Joginder Tuteja.

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as *everyone* came forward to pay their salaams to one of Bollywood's leading writers and poets.

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

Gulzar: 5 Memorable Songs

Gulzar: 5 Memorable Songs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

As Gulzar turns 86 on August 18, Subhash K Jha celebrates the iconic figure by picking his five favourite songs.

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Tum Bin II Review: Silly, snivelling, superficial schmaltz!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Tum Bin II's out-dated twists, needless complications and comical confusion over the sacrificial lamb prolongs the rona dhona by a good half an hour and still cannot settle who loves whom or if at all, says Sukanya Verma.

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'It is not just about numbers. Sometimes coalitions and alliances have symbolic value.'

In Azam Khan's Rampur, BJP ally defeats SP in assembly bypoll

In Azam Khan's Rampur, BJP ally defeats SP in assembly bypoll

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling BJP-led coalition ended Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's over four-decade dominance in Rampur with its ally Apna Dal-Sonelal winning the Suar assembly by-election by a margin of 8,724 votes.

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

'The film industry has forgotten Ashok Kumar'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'My father would have liked Piku and PINK.' 'I don't think he would have liked item songs though.'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The bypolls were conducted for two Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, one each in Meghalaya and Odisha and the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.

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.

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at films that were shot in Sri Lanka.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Lessons from Bollywood: How to write a love letter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Some cool tips, right here!

More power to Sonali Bendre

More power to Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Sonali's unrelenting spirit, Jai's unacceptable loss, Ijaazat's timeless melancholy, Neetu Singh's zing and not enough Sacred Games dominates Sukanya Verma's Super-Filmi Week.

Women breach male wall at Bombay Gymkhana

Women breach male wall at Bombay Gymkhana

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Two women were elected to the balloting committee for the first time in the history of the prestigious club.

Hello ladies, it's your day

Hello ladies, it's your day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Celebrating the Indian woman.

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Padma awards 2017: The winners

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Political stalwarts Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma, cricketer Virat Kohli and Carnatic musician K J Yesudas were among the 89 people who were selected for this year's Padma awards.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

The MOST Stylish Moments of 2018

The MOST Stylish Moments of 2018

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

We saw a *lot* of glamour and style this year.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.