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25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

25 UNFORGETTABLE Dilip Kumar songs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma lists 25 unforgettable Dilip Kumar melodies to love and listen to.

'Kithana acha he Modi': Aussie PM tweets selfie with Modi

'Kithana acha he Modi': Aussie PM tweets selfie with Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Replying to Morrison's tweet, Modi said he is excited about the two countries relationship

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Olympics PIX: Djokovic off to a smashing start

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic launched his bid to stay on course for a Golden Slam with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 win over 139th-ranked Hugo Dellien of Bolivia on Saturday, as sweltering conditions in Tokyo took a toll on the players on the opening day of tennis at the Games.

When sports stars got hitched...

When sports stars got hitched...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Virushka's wedding was, of course, the biggest Indiansports shaadi of the year, but other athletes too tied the knot this year.

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

Will Vinod Khanna's charm work in Gurdaspur?

Will Vinod Khanna's charm work in Gurdaspur?

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Bollywood is never far away when the MP hits the campaign trail.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Gandhi's statement sparked controversy across the nation as the Bharatiya Janata Party hit back at Gandhi in equal measure.

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Disclaimer! If you were born post 2000, some of the things mentioned in this piece might seem ancient.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

PIX: Pooja Gor, Riddhi Dogra at a calendar launch

PIX: Pooja Gor, Riddhi Dogra at a calendar launch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Take a look at the arrivals.

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

3 Auspicious Buys for This Dhanteras

3 Auspicious Buys for This Dhanteras

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

People buy gold, property, vehicle etc on this day as is considered to be extremely auspicious. However, buying these items is not feasible every time. Instead, you can buy gold coins, god idols, figurines etc and celebrate the festival of lights with great fervour.

Lockdown leaves junior paddler facing financial crunch

Lockdown leaves junior paddler facing financial crunch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Swastika's father Sandeep, who is also her coach-cum-training partner, has been rendered jobless for more than four months and is finding it difficult to pay the rent for the house they are staying in at Navi Mumbai.

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Tarun Gogoi sets on his final journey, thousands pay tribute

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Gogoi's final journey began on Tuesday morning from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he breathed his last due to post-COVID-19 complications, to his official residence in Dispur.

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sonal lived the feminist slogan: The personal is political, in a way few feminists have been able to. She will be remembered and missed for doing this not with a dour self-righteousness, but with humour and a rare joie de vivre, remembers Jyoti Punwani.

Salman removes Pakistani singers from Bharat

Salman removes Pakistani singers from Bharat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'They will re-record the songs in Indian voices.'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt speaks to the mother of the Unnao rape survivor who met with a near-fatal road accident on Sunday.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Ishant is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to complete 100 Tests for the country.

Madhuri's family vacation in Italy

Madhuri's family vacation in Italy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Madhuri Dixi's travel diaries.

Amethi has destroyed Sonia, Rahul's pride: Modi

Amethi has destroyed Sonia, Rahul's pride: Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Narendra Modi on Wednesday claimed that the electorate of Amethi has destroyed the pride of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and forced the latter to go around with folded hands in the constituency, which he would otherwise not visit in five years.

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Asha Devi said that justice was delayed, but not denied, and added that they would continue their fight for justice for India's daughters.

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'What an artiste!'

Fed Cup tennis: India grouped with tough Kazakhstan and China

Fed Cup tennis: India grouped with tough Kazakhstan and China

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The Pool B comprises Chinese Taipei, Japan, Thailand and Korea.

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

Fresh trouble for 'Padmavati', distributors refuse to release film in Rajasthan

Fresh trouble for 'Padmavati', distributors refuse to release film in Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Distributors have said that they will not buy its rights unless a controversy surrounding the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie is resolved.

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Shahnawaz Akhtar spoke to Diya Kumari at the iconic City Palace, which doubles up as her residence and office, where the princess opened up about her joining hands with the saffron brigade, being addressed by name and to a lot more.

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Photo: Raveena celebrates her birthday

Photo: Raveena celebrates her birthday

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

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

Covid & festive politics

Covid & festive politics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

BJP MP says Modi a 'saint' like Mahatma Gandhi

BJP MP says Modi a 'saint' like Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vijay Goel on Thursday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mahatma Gandhi, a day ahead of the latter's birth anniversary, terming both as "saints of Sabarmati".

'TV shows like 24 don't get ratings because they are classy'

'TV shows like 24 don't get ratings because they are classy'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Television actress Manini Mishra talks about her newest project, her varied interests and what exactly is happening in the Indian TV scene.

Must-read! A reader's heartfelt letter about his dog

Must-read! A reader's heartfelt letter about his dog

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Our story about Duster, a German Shepherd, reminded Rediff reader Ajay Sharma about his dog Bruno.