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Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to investigate how celebrities and politicians procured anti-COVID-19 drugs and injections to help those in need when the same were available only in scarce quantities across the country.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Deepika, Kareena serve up serious wedding inspiration

Deepika, Kareena serve up serious wedding inspiration

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

With the wedding season here, we bring you five celeb-inspired ways to rock a wedding.

Vaani is a gorgeous Bohemian bride

Vaani is a gorgeous Bohemian bride

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Serving up plenty of boho style inspiration, Vaani Kapoor strode the ramp for Payal Singhal and Streak Professional at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

What's in a NAME, Bollywood?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are many movies coming up titled after their protagonist.

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Emami keeps 'Fair And Handsome' for now, but with a noticeable tweak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Over the past few months, FMCG companies redefined their "fairness" offerings to make them more inclusive in the backdrop of the global movement "BlackLivesMatter".

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha, actor Jiah Khan and now, Sushant Singh Rajput gave up on life in the Indian film industry.

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

HC allows Hany Babu to be treated at Breach Candy hospital at own cost

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday permitted Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to be shifted to the private Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for medical treatment.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

WOW! Sunny Leone is a royal bride in blue

WOW! Sunny Leone is a royal bride in blue

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Fans, eat your heart out!

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Pix: Sonakshi, Yami, Karishma get flirty on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Models, actors turned showstoppers at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2018.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Newton out of Oscar race

Newton out of Oscar race

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The change in ownership is expected to give a fresh lease of life to the company that has often been dragged by financial stress in its close to three-decade journey under the Khaitans, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"At least for 15 days if people stay strictly indoors, like last year, we may expect better results. Please advise your government," the high court said.

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

Police shifts Arnab to Taloja jail for alleged use of mobile phone in custody

Police shifts Arnab to Taloja jail for alleged use of mobile phone in custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of an interior designer, was on Sunday shifted from Alibaug to Taloja jail in Maharashtra's Raigad district, the police said.

Banker shares her demonetisation blues online

Banker shares her demonetisation blues online

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A post in Humans of Bombay's Facebook page from a manager of a bank will give you an insight of what the bankers are going through and will urge you to cooperate with them.

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

#MeToo: Kalki, Sushmita proud of women who speak up

#MeToo: Kalki, Sushmita proud of women who speak up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Kalki Koechlin, who walked the ramp for Delna Poonawalla's Rock Chic collection at Bombay Times Fashion Week, speaks up.

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'Rajinikanth has no insecurity'

'Rajinikanth has no insecurity'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'It's an experience of a lifetime. It's the first time I acted in a South Indian film where I was treated as an equal by an actor.'

'All the good roles for old people go to Amitabh Bachchan'

'All the good roles for old people go to Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Whatever scrapings are left is dished out to people like me.'

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.

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Just who is Rhea Chakraborty?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

As the case gets nastier by the day -- with the coverage on some news television channels getting shriller and uglier -- Namrata Thakker finds out more about the woman at the centre of it all.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Each person has their own story. You can't make a general statement about an entire industry.'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.