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'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

'Bumrah will be indebted to Virat, just like I'm grateful to Ramesh'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Harbhajan Singh believes Jasprit Bumrah will forever remain indebted to Virat Kohli's "gut feeling", which got him the hat-trick, just as he is grateful to Sadagopan Ramesh for an incredible catch at forward short-leg 18 summers ago.

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Tribunal asks DLF to file affidavit for fund requirement

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The SAT asked Sebi as to what it was doing all these seven years and why it did not object to the revised IPO documents.

'I wanted to become a superstar'

'I wanted to become a superstar'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'I have been tagged the next superstar for a long time, but I have not reached that stage.' 'So it's very important to accept your failures, not be in denial.' 'Those films happened because I chose them.' 'Nobody put a gun to my head and asked me to sign them.'

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Preparing Harishchandra for the Oscars!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Director Paresh Mokashi talks about his film Harishchandrachi Factory, India's entry for Oscars 2010.

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Reader Arindam Chakraborty spotted former India captain Sourav Ganguly at 'Oh! Calcutta' restaurant in Kolkata.

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Meet the first cinematographer to get Phalke award

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is credited with providing some of Indian cinema's most breathtaking visual moments in classics like Guru Dutt's Kagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, Baazi, Jaal, Chaudavin Ka Chand, Pyasa, 12 O'Clock and Ziddi.

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao no more

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away at Care Hospital in Hyderabad early on Wednesday at around 2 am. He was 91, and was under going cancer treatment.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

V K Murthy: Aamir perfect to play Guru Dutt

V K Murthy: Aamir perfect to play Guru Dutt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The cinematographer, famous for his camera work in Guru Dutt's classics like Pyaasa and Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam, believes that only Aamir Khan can play Guru Dutt onscreen.

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He was a nobody then.' 'And whatever little his contribution was there, it was restricted to Gujarat.'

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

KKR to find a role for Ganguly: SRK

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders' owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on Monday said he would try and find a role for Sourav Ganguly in his IPL team after the former India skipper remained unsold.

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

GDP shrinks, pandemic 'act of god' saves Modi govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Even in this darkest hour of a crumbling economy and raging disease, there is hardly a murmur of protest against the government, observes Sumit Bhattacharya.

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The terrorists were identified by the police as Azad Ahmad Malik of Arwani in Bijbehara, Unais Shafi of Takiya Maqbool Shah, Bijbehara, Basit Ishtiyaq of Pushwara Anantnag, Atif Najar of Waghama Bijbehara, Firdous Ahmad of Muchpuna Pulwama and Shahid Bashir of Kawni Awantipora.

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.

V K Murthy, Priyanka receive National Awards

V K Murthy, Priyanka receive National Awards

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal joined an elite club of winners on Friday after being presented with the National Awards at a ceremony in New Delhi which also saw veteran cameraman V K Murthy receiving the Dada Saheb Phalke amid a standing ovation from the audience.

Maharashtra govt diktat: Prime time shows for Marathi movies

Maharashtra govt diktat: Prime time shows for Marathi movies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

In a controversial move, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra is set to enact a law to make it mandatory for multiplexes in the state to screen Marathi movies during prime time slots.

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about playing legendary actress Geeta Bali on the big screen!

'KKR would have done better under Ganguly'

'KKR would have done better under Ganguly'

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Had Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played under the leadership of former India skipper Sourav Ganguly in the Indian Premier League (IPL), they might have avoided the tag of tournament-laggards, feels teams young pacer Ashok Dinda. Under New Zealand's Brendon McCullum the Kolkata side had a disastrous campaign as they earned the dubious distinction of losing eight matches on the trot.

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

First Look: Pele's hair turned into diamonds for superfans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Pele has unveiled an unusual line of diamonds using strands of the football legend's own hair, local media reported.

'Phalke award's for all talented cinematographers'

'Phalke award's for all talented cinematographers'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Cinematographer V K Murthy talks about his prestigious award.

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

National awards 2015: 'Kangna you are a Queen!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Marathi singer Kulkarni dead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Jaywant Kulkarni died after a prolonged illness.

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

After former India captain Sourav Ganguly and senior batsman Gautam Gambhir called for freezing ties with the arch-rivals Pakistan till the time cross-border terrorism does not end, veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has made it clear that he wants to play cricket with India. The 38-year old cricketer wants India and Pakistan to resolve their disputes and resume playing cricket for the love of their fans. Younis also said that he wants cricket to return to Pakistan with the blanket ban on his nation's hosting rights lifted.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

Bangalore is happy for Manna Dey

Bangalore is happy for Manna Dey

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The city rejoices the news of the singer's Dada Saheb Phalke award nomination.

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Sourav Ganguly was absent during my interview: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Former India team director Ravi Shastri has expressed his disappointment on losing out his job with the Indian cricket team. Despite running as one of the frontrunners for the job, the three member advisory panel of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman selected their former teammate Anil Kumble as the coach of India team.

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Review: All the Best is fire and brimstone

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Though it suffers a bit from the lack of a strong melody or a catchy, take-home hook or riff, this album is an audacious attempt.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

The Sourav Ganguly saga

The Sourav Ganguly saga

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Career highlights of Sourav Ganguly who retired from international cricket at the end of the fourth and final Test of the series against Australia, in Nagpur, on Monday

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In a country where 'booth-capturing' and open intimidation of voters used to be a part of the poll processes until not very long ago -- and remains a factor even now - postal vote can challenge the very credibility of the electoral process as a whole, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive

Karnataka, Goa keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Sanath Kumar and Dada Nabeel found the net as Karnataka drew curtains to Maharashtra's semi-final hopes, beating them 2-0, while Goa got the better of Services by a solitary goal in league matches of the 63rd Santosh Trophy National Football Championship in Chennai on Friday.

Ganguly best, but no place in Rest

Ganguly best, but no place in Rest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Interestingly, Sourav Ganguly's run-aggregate since his comeback in December 2006, is the highest by any Indian batsman in Test matches in this period.

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

PIX: Naga Chaitanya-Samantha's grand reception

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Nagarjuna hosts a star-studded reception for his son and daughter-in-law.

Spotted: Ganguly shopping in London

Spotted: Ganguly shopping in London

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Reader Nishit Shah sent us this picture from London.

Spotted: Sehwag, Dravid, Karthik and others

Spotted: Sehwag, Dravid, Karthik and others

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Reader Rajagopal sent us these pictures from Melbourne.

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Sehwag, Yuvraj, Zaheer, Harbhajan and Irfan Pathan. The bunch that formed the formidable force of Dada's team. Have we seen the last of them?' wonders Abhijit Masih.

Spotted: Ganguly in his farewell Test in Nagpur

Spotted: Ganguly in his farewell Test in Nagpur

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Reader Rahul Palem sent us this picture from Nagpur.