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August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

'What should I cook today?'

'What should I cook today?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

A new cookbook not only aims at enthusing readers prepare delectable dishes by recreating recipes, but also acts as a meal solver and planner.

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Guj HC lifts stay on release of Aamir Khan's son's debut film 'Maharaj'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The film has nothing objectionable or derogatory, the court said after watching it, and allowed its release on streaming platform Netflix.

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

1913 Mangarh tribal massacre in Raj not given due place in history: Guj CM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

He said that due to unfortunate circumstances such a significant and impactful event of the freedom struggle could not find its place in history books.

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

'If Rajpath was a symbol of slavery, how is the Central Vista not a symbol of slavery?'

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Centre has issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question', sources said.

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Regardless of its commercial success, as an Indian, one needs to watch the story of this unsung hero, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The ATS stated this in its chargesheet filed in a local court last week against five PFI members who were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

According to Santosh Kumar, the superintendent of police of Saran district, three persons each have died in Isuapur and Mashrak police station areas after allegedly consuming spurious liquor on Tuesday night.

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Spies, Superstars, A Crazy Bear On OTT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Watch Jubilee's concluding episodes. Radhika Apte is a housewife turned spy. Mithunda makes his OTT debut. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Mangal Pandey: 15 Years On, 8 Facts

Mangal Pandey: 15 Years On, 8 Facts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aamir Khan's Mangal Pandey: The Rising released on August 12, 2005.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'Paap Aur Punya was not a success but I recall it with fondness because we had so much fun.' 'In one sequence, Shashi gets beaten by goons.' 'Saif toddled into the frame to rescue his Shashi Uncle from these bad people since no one else was doing the needful!'

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It's time to awaken the patriot in you!

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of most influential women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Mithali is currently the highest run-getter in ODIs. She also led the team to the ICC Women's World Cup final in England, where they lost to host England.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Wearing pheran amid snowfall, Rahul concludes Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who set off a national debate when he walked the Bharat Jodo Yatra in a T-shirt in north India's cold winter, donned a pheran to ward off Kashmir's bone-freezing chill on Monday.

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pics! Stunning travel postcards from India

Pics! Stunning travel postcards from India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Rediff readers shared these beautiful images from their travels across India.

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation.

Modi's Mahatma act in Mumbai: Vote for India

Modi's Mahatma act in Mumbai: Vote for India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Comparing Congress's rule since Independence with that of the British Raj's divide and rule policy, projecting the Bharatiya Janata Party as the only answer to the ills of corruption, bad governance, high inflation and unemployment plaguing India since 2004, Gujarat chief minister and BJP's candidate for the post of prime minister, made a strong pitch to project himself as a great visionary. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Who makes the hottest Thug? VOTE!

Who makes the hottest Thug? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Thugs are coming, and we can't wait!

PIX: Bullett Raja shoot at the historic Kakori railway station

PIX: Bullett Raja shoot at the historic Kakori railway station

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Check out the on the sets pictures of Tigmanshu Dhulia's Bullett Raja.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Zomato deletes commercial branded as 'casteist'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The ad, which draws a link between the character Kachra with 'kachra', the Hindi word for garbage, was aired on World Environment Day on June 5.

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Jharkhand trust vote on February 5, MLAs flown to Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Champai Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand will seek trust vote on February 5, minister Alamgir Alam said on Friday after a Cabinet meeting.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

Without quota, every caste would be a forward cast

Without quota, every caste would be a forward cast

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Subsequent governments in India have first ensured shortages, and then played Santa by rationing the insufficient. Quotas fall in this genre.

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Though it would be wonderful for Indians to have the Kohinoor and Peacock Throne displayed in all its glory at the Red Fort, it seems unlikely that the British will part with the Kohinoor in a hurry.

PICS: Make the most of 24 hours in Ooty

PICS: Make the most of 24 hours in Ooty

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

What do you do when you have just about 24 hours to spend in the Queen of Hill Stations in India? Here's what Aditi Bose did.

I See You: Story with a difference

I See You: Story with a difference

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Arjun Rampal's debut production is watchable.

Sanjay Dutt, Raj Kundra start a fight!

Sanjay Dutt, Raj Kundra start a fight!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The actor and the British entrepreneur have joined hands to launch Super Fight League.

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

World over, pluralism is in retreat. Luckily for us, Indian pluralism and its consequent tolerance of diversity is rooted in our basic values. As long as we remain faithful to these values and keep our institutions in good health, the Indian miracle of last 75 years is likely to last centuries, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).