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Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

A wake up call for the BJP and Modi

A wake up call for the BJP and Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The BJP needs to revisit its strategy ahead of the forthcoming Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections, says Dharmendra Kumar Singh

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Rohit Shetty at a funeral

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Rohit Shetty at a funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Several members of the film industry turned up to support Karim Morani, whose mother passed away.

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's wish to levy indirect tax on petrol unlikely to be taken up

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

Sholay 3D, Mr Joe B Carvalho fail at box office

Sholay 3D, Mr Joe B Carvalho fail at box office

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The focus is not only on governance but also to ensure that the BJP's political considerations are taken care of.

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

This April Fool's Day, Sukanya Verma kickstarts the month on a light note with this list of Bollywood's most memorable pranks.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Rohit Sharma to be co-owner of Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors

Rohit Sharma to be co-owner of Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was on Wednesday named as the co-owner of the Pro Wrestling League team UP Warriors.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.

Was Feroz Khan India's coolest actor ever?

Was Feroz Khan India's coolest actor ever?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha remembers the flamboyant star, 12 years after he passed away.

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

'I felt Irrfan may come back'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

BJP leaders, ministers attend wedding of Amit Shah's son

BJP leaders, ministers attend wedding of Amit Shah's son

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and ministers were in Ahmedabad to attend the wedding of party president Amit Shah's son Jay, even as the Delhi poll results trickled in.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

Explaining the Modi wave

Explaining the Modi wave

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Dharmendra Kumar Singh explains the four major factors that contributed to Modi's win in the 2014 elections.

Olympians Akhil, Jitender start pro-careers with knock-outs

Olympians Akhil, Jitender start pro-careers with knock-outs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Akhil Kumar made a perfect start to his professional career with a technical knock-out of Australia's Ty Gilchrist in the junior welterweight category at the 'Battleground Asia' in Mumbai on Saturday.

Elections to 58 Rajya Sabha seats announced

Elections to 58 Rajya Sabha seats announced

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The members, whose terms are ending, include union ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan, J P Nadda, Thaawarchand Gehlot and Ramdas Athawale.

'Sinful to execute Nirbhaya convicts when...': Court

'Sinful to execute Nirbhaya convicts when...': Court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In its order, the high court was critical of the delay caused by the authorities in seeking issuance of death warrants for the convicts as also of the "delay tactics" adopted by the convicts.

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Supriyo, who is a playback singer, said the government is trying to clean up the air so that everyone can sing this song from the movie Seeta Aur Geeta.

Pran was the KING of villains

Pran was the KING of villains

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Pran lived a full life, entertaining and scaring the hell out of many people, writes Aseem Chhabra, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.

Man forced to lick his spit as punishment in Bihar

Man forced to lick his spit as punishment in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

He was 'punished' for trying to enter the home of an influential man 'without permission'.

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Tia Kar, one of the six top contestant of Indian Idol 5, has bagged an important role in two big banner films starring Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.

Bollywood's BEST real-to-reel father-son jodi? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST real-to-reel father-son jodi? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Take the fun poll!

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Decoding Union Budget 2015-16: What's in it for YOU!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In an online chat with readers a few hours after the Union Budget 2015-16 proposals were announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Sundeep Agarwal, Director, PwC India, answered related queries to help put the announcements into perspective.

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Whether to cover a bald head or let your hair down, one can learn (and unlearn) a great deal about the art from Hindi movies. Take a look.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Bollywood's 20 AMAZING Smiles

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

As the world grows grimmer by the day, what can be more reassuring than pretty people showing off their perfect pearlies?

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

For the first time, Subramanian said, "the Economic Survey has embraced Big Data, and we mine this data to shed new light on the flow of goods and people within India."