News for 'CULT'

What's in sushi?

What's in sushi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Indians by nature are very secular: Shah Rukh

Indians by nature are very secular: Shah Rukh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

'I think the educated middle-class Indian has to take a stand and understand that the only thing which can stop \n\nIndia from being the greatest superpower in this world is the misuse of communalism,' says Shah Rukh Khan.

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

'Rahul best person to lead the Congress party'

'Rahul best person to lead the Congress party'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Shashi Tharoor also said that it was too premature to write the obituary for the Congress party and that as an organisation it had no time to sit and lick its wounds as it must immediately pick itself up for the upcoming state elections.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

The rise of Modi and the spread of Modism

The rise of Modi and the spread of Modism

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The spread of Modism is in reality spread of a personality cult and not a political ideology, says Vidyut Joshi.

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Olsson inherits triple jump mantle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Last year the Swede won six of his eight indoor competitions and all 15 outdoors.

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'Deeply flawed, Sacred Games and Mirzapur come nowhere close to representing the diversity of stories from this country,' says Vikram Johri.

Pirates of the new millennium

Pirates of the new millennium

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

Review: Annabelle is a bit of a drag

Review: Annabelle is a bit of a drag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Coming from the makers of The Conjuring, its spin-off Annabelle pales in comparison, says Paloma Sharma.

Lakme Fashion Week: Showstopping like Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan

Lakme Fashion Week: Showstopping like Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

In photos: The Bollywwod power couple as Lakme Fashion Week showstoppers.

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal. 'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed in the hallowed environs of the Bombay Gymkhana.'

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Aamir Khan's Top 10 Flops

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.

Dead may displace Passion

Dead may displace Passion

Rediff.com20 Mar 2004

Australia prevents another youth from joining IS

Australia prevents another youth from joining IS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Authorities in Australia have prevented another teenage boy from traveling to Middle East to join IS fighters

Ivan Zamonaro retires

Ivan Zamonaro retires

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Zamorano shares the record for the most international goals for Chile with Marcelo Salas, both having scored 34.

Why we need to be like Vibhishana

Why we need to be like Vibhishana

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'In our democracy, it is not one Rama who will deliver the ideal State (or Ramrajya) but many Vibhishanas, who speak up and question when things start going wrong,' says S S Venkateswaran.

All stories about crisis in AAP imaginary: Yogendra Yadav

All stories about crisis in AAP imaginary: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

It was time to work after the big victory in the polls and not indulge in 'small acts'.

Samsung bets big on premium phones; unveils Note 5 for Rs 53,900

Samsung bets big on premium phones; unveils Note 5 for Rs 53,900

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Samsung on Monday launched its 'Note 5' in the country priced at Rs 53,990.

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.

Veeru and Jai reunite!

Veeru and Jai reunite!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra come together in Hum Kaun Hai.

Reliance turns 25 on the bourses

Reliance turns 25 on the bourses

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Dangal repeat as Mahavir Phogat misses daughter's medal bout

Dangal repeat as Mahavir Phogat misses daughter's medal bout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

There was no disgruntled coach to lock him out as shown in the Bollywood blockbuster movie Dangal but Mahavir Phogat still missed watching daughter Babita Phogat's silver-winning campaign at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Thursday after he could not lay his hands on tickets to get inside the venue.

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Jaish e Mohammed has been allowed to resurge through supported terror actions in J&K in a deliberate tactic by Pakistan, if only to reduce the international pressure on the Lashkar e Taiba leadership after 26/11,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Best films of Rajinikanth

Best films of Rajinikanth

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

How Rajinikanth became a Superstar.

PIX: Man City stumble at Chelsea, Salah shoots Liverpool top

PIX: Man City stumble at Chelsea, Salah shoots Liverpool top

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Chelsea brought a whole new dimension to the Premier League title race when they handed Manchester City their first defeat of the season on Saturday to leave Mohamed Salah-inspired Liverpool as the new leaders.

Stone pelter vs cop: A Kashmiri portrait

Stone pelter vs cop: A Kashmiri portrait

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Compelling voices from the youth caught on both sides of the Kashmiri conflict.

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Meet Sonali Bendre's biggest fan!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'For the past year, people have been asking me about my wife, Sonali, who suffered from cancer. It was a tough year but I have seen worse in my life.'

The secret to being memorable!

The secret to being memorable!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Engage, don't entice, advises advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

A flawed election

A flawed election

Rediff.com17 May 2014

B R Ambedkar's fears about personality cults in politics and money power in elections seem to be coming true, says Nitin Desai

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

There's a reason he was called Baba Ranchoddas in 3 Idiots.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Chile have never beaten Argentina in open play in 27 Copa America meetings in 100 years yet have twice in 12 months dashed the hopes of Lionel Messi's team of lifting a major trophy.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

Why babas think they are above the law

Why babas think they are above the law

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The babas' vote banks and the politicians' greed for en bloc votes, is the curse of Punjab and Haryana.

Hema Malini: Amitabh is outstanding in Shamitabh

Hema Malini: Amitabh is outstanding in Shamitabh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.