News for 'Begum'

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'I was almost forgotten after Filmistaan as nothing substantial, or should I say, successful in terms of box office, came my way.'

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A look at the celebration pictures.

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Assam registers 77.21% voting in 2nd phase on 39 seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Over 73.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise in 10,592 polling stations spread over 13 districts in the Barak Valley, the hill regions and parts of central and lower Assam.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

What does Saif want from Taimur?

What does Saif want from Taimur?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

"I really want Tim to love Africa and the outdoors like I do. I don't want him to be an indoor kid glued to the smartphone."

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Mum:Rs 3 lakh compensation to Khwaja Yunus' mother

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Maharashtra government has decided to give a compensation of Rs three lakh to the mother of Khwaja Yunus, an accused in the 2002 Ghatkopar bus blast, who died in police custody in Mumbai. The decision to give the compensation to Aasiya Begum was conveyed to the Bombay High Court by the government on Wednesday.

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The actress will play a strong female character in Sekhar Kammula's new film.

Mysore terror plot: Terrorist's kin under scanner

Mysore terror plot: Terrorist's kin under scanner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The family accommodated Fahad at their residence at Peruvayal in the district, even after his 45-day visit visa expired.

Schooling, the Saajha way

Schooling, the Saajha way

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

A Delhi-based organisation is helping parents become involved with their children's school experience, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

PIX: Alia, Varun party with Karan Johar

PIX: Alia, Varun party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Varun Dhawan hosted a party and invited his friends from the industry.

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The government had said on Friday that it would oppose the practice of nikah halala when the top court examines its legal validity.

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

'I just wanted to come to India and become an actress'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

'I have been cast in the lead in an Australian medical drama, Pulse.' 'It is a huge break for my career.' Aussie actress Pallavi Sharda on Begum Jaan, working with Vidya Balan and why she hopes Bollywood will offer her a comedy or romantic film soon.

Heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Heard of the Taj Mahal in Bhopal?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

"The ruins in Bhopal have no parallel in the world. The locals seem obsessed with the idea of razing old structures to make way for commercial complexes."

'The govt is playing the role of parent'

'The govt is playing the role of parent'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

'My heart really tears open at the very thought of what they must have gone through,' says Sehba Musharraf.

'Gamosa' to 'Joi Aai Asom', signs that shaped Assam protests

'Gamosa' to 'Joi Aai Asom', signs that shaped Assam protests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Assamese 'gamosa' and the salutation 'Joi Aai Asom' along with the cry 'Ho!Ho!' has become the symbol of the protests raging the state against the amended Citizenship Act.

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'

Imrana case hearing adjourned to July 3

Imrana case hearing adjourned to July 3

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Hearing in defamation case against Imrana adjourned to Sept 3

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

A look at the pictures.

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Ramzan's mother refuses India's help in travelling to Bhopal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Pakistani mother of 15-year-old Ramzan on Monday declined India's offer of assistance to her in travelling to the country to identify her son.

She catches snakes to save them

She catches snakes to save them

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

P Manimegalai catches snakes in the city of Madurai and releases them in the forest.

From Sushant's dad to Family Man terrorist...

From Sushant's dad to Family Man terrorist...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'I always thought that if you play a negative character, people will tend to hate you.' 'But the reaction has been amazing, especially after Season 2.'

Shilpa-Raj, Saif-Kareena, Shahid-Mira: Best dressed couple? VOTE!

Shilpa-Raj, Saif-Kareena, Shahid-Mira: Best dressed couple? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Who was the best dressed couple of them all at Bollywood's Diwali parties?

'We are neither terrorists nor anti-nationals'

'We are neither terrorists nor anti-nationals'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'We are patriots who love India and the secular ideals it has always upheld.'

Ex-president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's kin left out of Assam NRC list

Ex-president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's kin left out of Assam NRC list

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The fifth president's nephew, 55-year-old Jiauddin Ahmed, his wife Akima Begum and sons Habib Ali Ahmed and Wajed Ali Ahmed are residents of Kalamoni Barhampur near Rangia in Kamrup district.

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Exquisitely shot, with shadows and light capturing the hypnotic mood of the film, Jalsaghar is a viewing treat you owe yourself.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Kerala MLA Vincent booked on charges of rape, abetment of suicide

Kerala MLA Vincent booked on charges of rape, abetment of suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

A case for abetting suicide had been registered against the MLA on the basis of the complaint of the 51-year-old woman, who had attempted suicide at nearby Balaramapuram last week after she was allegedly harassed by Vincent.

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Jaishankar's visit shows India's support for Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bangladesh's decision to execute Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for war crimes committed in 1971 has provoked anger across the Muslim world. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka hours after the execution, an important expression of India's support to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, explains Rajeev Sharma.

PIX: Kareena, Ash, Anushka flaunt their Holi colours

PIX: Kareena, Ash, Anushka flaunt their Holi colours

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Soem splash of colours to inspire your wardrobe this Holi!

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Why is Madhuri smiling so much?

Why is Madhuri smiling so much?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The movie heart-throbs of the 1990s reunite after 22 years.

The Classic Dilemma of Being Manna Dey

The Classic Dilemma of Being Manna Dey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Raju Bharatan looks at the illustrious career of legendary singer Manna Dey.

PIX: Tanya Sharma, Ankita Lokhande, Kamya Punjabi at a Holi party

PIX: Tanya Sharma, Ankita Lokhande, Kamya Punjabi at a Holi party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

here's looking at all the fun.

Retired post office clerk builds his own 'Taj Mahal'

Retired post office clerk builds his own 'Taj Mahal'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Unlike the Mughal emperor's monument that is a popular tourist destination, Faizul Hasan Qadri wants his Taj to remain just a shrine of his love for his wife.

Pic: 2 Pak tribal women make history, 1st to contest polls

Pic: 2 Pak tribal women make history, 1st to contest polls

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Two women from Pakistan's restive northwest have made history by becoming the first tribal women to file nomination papers for the May 11 parliamentary polls.