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Hello Smokin Hot Karan

Hello Smokin Hot Karan

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Rocky S suited and booted Karan so well he took the runway by storm.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

Zeenat Aman's First Onscreen Kiss

Zeenat Aman's First Onscreen Kiss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Zeenat Aman went down memory lane to share the details of her first onscreen kiss.

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The investigation for 7/11 blast in which 189 people died was under question mark from the very first month after the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad started arresting the accused from different parts of city. Within 10 days of blast by July 22, 2006, ATS arrested all the 13 terror accused in the case under the leadership of ATS chief, K P Raghuvanshi.

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

UGC pulls up IITs, IIMs, NITs, AMU and 86 others for failing to submit anti-ragging compliance -- exposing serious gaps in campus vigilance.

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

History In Minutes Panshet Dam Burst: Remembering 1,000 Deaths In Pune

History In Minutes Panshet Dam Burst: Remembering 1,000 Deaths In Pune

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

64 years after the Panshet Dam burst claimed 1,000 lives, the tragedy stands as both a haunting memory and a vital lesson in engineering caution.

'Deepika Proposed To Me But I Broke It Off'

'Deepika Proposed To Me But I Broke It Off'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I was a star at the time and she was a budding model.' 'Now, she is a superstar and nobody knows me.'

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mumbai police submit to the Bombay High Court that Disha Salian committed suicide, refuting claims of foul play by her father, who alleges gangrape and murder and seeks a CBI probe.

'You Don't Have To Be A Traitor In Life'

'You Don't Have To Be A Traitor In Life'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'I don't have to 'kill' my best friend (on a reality show) and not even apologise.'

Radhika Goes Full Glam In Pearls And Silver

Radhika Goes Full Glam In Pearls And Silver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Vidhi Wadhwani takes Radhika Madan on an 'Odyssey'.

Disha Salian case: Aaditya Thackeray maintains silence

Disha Salian case: Aaditya Thackeray maintains silence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Aaditya Thackeray refuses to comment on the Disha Salian case, while Nitesh Rane insists the matter is not closed and justice will be served.

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

Chhaya Kadam Returns To Cannes

Chhaya Kadam Returns To Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2025

A year after she gained widespread recognition for her work in All We Imagine As Light, which won the festival's prestigious Grand Prix award, Chhaya Kadam makes her return.

Iyer Defies Mumbai's 100! 100! Culture

Iyer Defies Mumbai's 100! 100! Culture

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Despite coming from Mumbai-a system known for its emphasis on big scores and centuries-Iyer prioritised his team's success over personal milestones.

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Big Blow! BCCI Asked To Pay Rs 538 Cr to Kochi Tuskers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the petitions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) challenging arbitral awards of over Rs 538 crore (Rs 5,038 million) in favour of the now-defunct Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Actor Krystle D'souza on her idea of eternal beauty, the importance of overall fitness and more...

Will Deepika Deliver Her Baby Here?

Will Deepika Deliver Her Baby Here?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

It could be the H N Reliance hospital in south Mumbai, which has seen quite a few celebrity babies being born.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Google says its AI models are being used across sectors in India, from improving maternal health programmes and streamlining patient-care to supporting agri-tech solutions and advancing the country's sovereign AI efforts.

'I Will Never Be A Traitor To The People I Love'

'I Will Never Be A Traitor To The People I Love'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'Once I came out of The Traitors, I needed therapy to understand what had just happened on the show.'

'India Rewriting Global Higher Education Map'

'India Rewriting Global Higher Education Map'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

India has 54 institutions in the QS World University Rankings, making it the 4th most represented country after the US (192), the UK (90) and China (72).

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Delhi Zone's Rajit Gupta scored 332 out of 360 marks to bag the top rank in the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced).

Spot the Scam Before It Spots You!

Spot the Scam Before It Spots You!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Fraudsters lure individuals with false promises of recovering bonuses or maturity proceeds from lapsed policies.

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'In no way can an advocate be considered responsible for his or her client's actions.'

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Meet the glamorous guests at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024.

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries. Waheeda didi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.'

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'

'Guru Dutt Was Very Down To Earth'

'Guru Dutt Was Very Down To Earth'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'I always considered him as a director, never an actor. Do you know he always considered other actors for his films first?' 'For Pyaasa, he wanted to cast Dilip saab; only when Dilip saab refused did Guru Duttji decide to do the role himself.'

Why Emraan Wants To Play Dawood Again

Why Emraan Wants To Play Dawood Again

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Audiences will buy tickets for a film on Dawood, not on Swami Vivekananda.'

COVID-19: 'It's Not A Panic Situation'

COVID-19: 'It's Not A Panic Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'People don't need to take any added medication other than plain fever medication.'

Tourist hub Matheran shuts down indefinitely. Here's why

Tourist hub Matheran shuts down indefinitely. Here's why

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The move has come after an organization 'Matheran Paryatan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti' (Save Matheran Tourism Struggle Committee) has called for the indefinite bandh due to growing menace of horse owners operating in the hill station.

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Television actor and Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul made a take-your-breath-away entry, walking for designer Varshha at the Bombay Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.