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Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

A man allegedly shot his wife dead at a police station in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, after she was detained following his complaint that she had eloped with her lover.

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A DJ's father was shot dead in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over music at a wedding function. The incident occurred after the DJ stopped the music late at night, leading to an argument with the groom's relatives.

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

'Sanjeev Kumar had no ego, Ashok Kumar had a feminine voice'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

3 killed, 9 missing after vehicle carrying pilgrims falls into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The vehicle -- a tempo traveller -- met with the accident near the Gholthir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar, they said.

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious. One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was definitely deliberate with Guru Dutt leaving a letter for brother Atma Ram asking him to take care of the production company, his wife and the kids. But she always wondered if the third attempt was actually suicide since there were no calls and no letters.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

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.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Prison riot in UP: Inmate killed, 30 cops injured

Prison riot in UP: Inmate killed, 30 cops injured

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The prisoners allegedly hurled stones at policemen and started a fire in the jail after hearing about the death of an inmate, identified as Sandeep Yadav, in Saifai Medical College due to dengue.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Four of seven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who fought the Rajasthan assembly elections won their respective seats while three others lost the polls.

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Seema's questioning also comes at a time when a little-known right-wing fringe group in Greater Noida has threatened a protest if Haider, who illegally entered India with her four children, is not evicted from the country 'within 72 hours'.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

Self-styled godman Rampal found guilty of murder

Self-styled godman Rampal found guilty of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rampal and 27 of his followers were charged with murder and wrongful confinement after four women and a child were found dead in his Satlok Ashram in Barwala town in Hisar on November 19, 2014.

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Kanhaiya is eager to play a more active political role as a young leader of a major mainstream party.'

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The state's joblessness is three times higher than the national average of 7.8 per cent.

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Will Gehlot's welfare schemes help Congress buck trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

With no apparent wave on the ground or pressing everyday issues, that's what it boils down for voters as Rajasthan readies for assembly polls this week.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

10 Memorable ROMANTIC Movies

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists his 10 favourite romantic Hindi films.

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is going to turn 54 and in India political leaders peak when they are around 60.' 'This 'bhai-behen ki jodi' has done a wonderful job for the Congress.' 'Priyanka Gandhi was a very effective campaigner.'

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Justice Mathur to head 7th Central Pay Commission

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved composition of the 7th Pay Commission, which will revise the salaries of over 50 lakh Central government employees.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Hisar village tense after attack on Dalits, 4 held

Hisar village tense after attack on Dalits, 4 held

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Many Dalits claim that an atmosphere of fear continues to prevail in the village after the attack and some Dalit families were reported to have fled from the village.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'