News for 'Best of Bombay'

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

What could be the reason for this swift change in less than four years of Mistry taking charge? People in the know said it was building up. The latest trigger was Tata Power's acquisition of Welspun Renewables' solar and power assets

Salaam Bollywood!

Salaam Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.

Remember November 15, Sachin?

Remember November 15, Sachin?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Facing a side with some of the toughest bowlers of that era -- Abdul Qadir, Wasim Akram, Imran Khan and fellow debutant Waqar Younis -- the teenager from Bombay could score only 15 off 24 balls with two fours.

GHCL buys Best Manufacturing Group for $35 m

GHCL buys Best Manufacturing Group for $35 m

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Diversified company GHCL, part of the Dalmia Group, said on Monday its step down subsidiary Best Textiles International in USA has acquired assets of Best Manufacturing Group LLC for $35 million.

Court quashes Best of 5 rule for Maharashtra SSC

Court quashes Best of 5 rule for Maharashtra SSC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Setting aside the 'best of five' system, the Bombay High Court said it discriminated against the students from other boards such as Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and Central Board of Secondary Education.

100 best MBA schools in the world

100 best MBA schools in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Youth Incorporated's annual MBA rankings reveals the best.

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

'I had to wear a lot of make-up for Bombay Velvet. That was a nightmare'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

'I am glad I am getting to live my dream.' Anushka Sharma, on a career-high, talks about her films.

Best Bakery case: Teesta's former aide demands retrial

Best Bakery case: Teesta's former aide demands retrial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

A former aide of activist Teesta Setalvad has moved the Bombay high court seeking retrial of the 2002 Best Bakery case alleging that the latter not only fabricated evidence and falsely implicated innocent persons but also "managed" the witnesses.

Vote For The HOTTEST Showstopper!

Vote For The HOTTEST Showstopper!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Take a fashion tip or two from these celebs, as you vote for your favourite look.

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Looking at the most touching Hindi movies inspired by true-life events.

'Women can thrive at any age'

'Women can thrive at any age'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'It doesn't matter if you are from abroad or Indian, we are told that there's a prime time for a female actor.' 'It's time that people understand there is no certain age for women to thrive in.'

Best Bakery case convicts move high court

Best Bakery case convicts move high court

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

A Mumbai court had on February 24 sentenced nine persons to life imprisonment, holding them guilty of murder of 14 persons by setting Best Bakery afire during the post-Godhra riots.

Can Diabetes Be Reversed? rediffGURU Dr Baxi Answers

Can Diabetes Be Reversed? rediffGURU Dr Baxi Answers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Dr Rahul Baxi, honorary consultant diabetologist at the Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, offers advice on how to manage your diabetes.

Shine On Diana!

Shine On Diana!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Let the actress give you a good reason to rock an all-black silhouette.

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Four convicts of the Best Bakery case have been shifted to the central jail in the city in Vadodra, official sources said on Monday.

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Maharashtra government has decided to approach the Supreme Court after the Bombay high court struck down the 'best of five' system for admissions in Class XI on the ground that it was discriminatory.

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'

Meet Ranbir's Childhood Friend!

Meet Ranbir's Childhood Friend!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Neha-Aisha bond... As do Arjun and Arik... And Swara and Lailaa...

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.

Buttler regrets not performing in Tests, accepts criticism

Buttler regrets not performing in Tests, accepts criticism

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler talks acceptance of criticism, Test cricket frustration, and focus on upcoming 50-over World Cup.

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Taking note of the expected rush for the ceremony, divisional commissioner Gaurav Dayal on Wednesday convened a meeting of hotel owners of Ayodhya in preparation and instructed them to decorate their hotels to give a warm welcome to their guests during the consecration ceremony.

After Salman Rushdie Was Attacked

After Salman Rushdie Was Attacked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The Iranian regime issued a fatwa against the legendary novelist for his novel The Satanic Verses in February 1989.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

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.

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

SC extends 'best 5' to ICSE students in M'rashtra

SC extends 'best 5' to ICSE students in M'rashtra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

College admissions to class XI in Maharashtra are expected to start within the week as the Supreme Court rules to let 'best of 5' apply to SSC and ICSE students.

Judge about to retire, pleads off Salman's defamation case citing lack of time

Judge about to retire, pleads off Salman's defamation case citing lack of time

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A judge of the Bombay high court on Thursday said it would not be possible to pronounce order on an appeal filed by actor Salman Khan in a defamation case against his neighbour due to paucity of time.

SC to hear Maharashtra's 'Best of 5' case on Jul 9

SC to hear Maharashtra's 'Best of 5' case on Jul 9

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted for a Friday hearing on the Maharashtra government's appeal challenging a Bombay High Court judgement setting aside the 'best of 5' system for Secondary School Certificate Board students with regard to Class XI admissions.

The best places to eat in Mumbai

The best places to eat in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Zomato's Users Choice Awards features the best restaurants in Mumbai.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Why I Approached The Supreme Court For An IIT Seat

Why I Approached The Supreme Court For An IIT Seat

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'IIT-Bombay is the most preferred institute for education in technology.' 'The environment is very good and I will be a good student and a better asset for the nation.'

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

'My only grief is I don't get Aishwarya'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'Whenever Mani sir says Ash, I am like, 'Do I die in the end? Do I get her?'

World's best universities: No Indian university in Top 200

World's best universities: No Indian university in Top 200

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The Times Higher Education World University rankings lists the top 800 universities in the world.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.

Best Bakery case: HC acquits 5, upholds life term to 4

Best Bakery case: HC acquits 5, upholds life term to 4

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Bombay high court on Monday acquitted five accused in the 2002 Best Bakery riots case for want of evidence but upheld the conviction of four others sentenced to life term by the trial court.

How best to remember George Fernandes?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.' 'He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when people like Graham Staines were lynched in Orissa.' 'On the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, George went on to kind of justify the slashing of pregnant women, by saying in the Lok Sabha that this was nothing new for India.' 'Thus, he was in sharp contrast to what he had himself stood for in the heyday of his political career in the 1970s and 1980s, says Mohammad Sajjad.

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.

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Time travel, monsters, dinosaurs, Korean cops, what will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma offers her picks.