Hema Malini celebrated her 69th birthday by launching her biography, Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.
Manish Malhotra threw a Diwali party at his home, and everyone put on their designer wear.
'When people would tell me that any actor would give his left arm to be seen in a single frame of a Marvel project without even a single line of dialogue, I would laugh them off.'
'People in politics have lost the value of being connected to their own people.' 'Now it's all about vote share, vote bank, how many parties can you break and make them join you.'
As the talented actress celebrates her 32nd birthday on July 31, we take a closer look at her FABULOUS life from her Instagram feed!
'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'
Chhori is a remake of the Marathi horror hit, Lapachhapi.
In the men's section, Sahil (75kg) and Hemant (80+kg) added silver medals to the Indian tally after going down 0-5 in their respective finals.
'I've been tagged as a Punchnama girl, where I break everyone's hearts. I wanted to be a heroine in that film but what did they make me?'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Is it possible to fall in love with her fresh-faced moments?
Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.
'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'
'I felt more deeply moved by my character Mahima than I have with any other character.'
Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual paper.
Mumbai's break dancers pin their hopes on their passion to dance to get out of city's ghettos.
Rediff reader Eaknath Bandu Lote, 40 who is currently working as a private secretary in a government organisation in Mumbai shared his advice:
Parineeti Chopra gives us glimpses into her engagement ceremony to Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha.
'Know you can do whatever want, as many things as you want and to be proud of who you are no matter where you come from.'
Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.
Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township in Cape Town is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. But World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten is attempting to change the image for good through cricket.
She has been capturing the attention of fashion enthusiasts with her free-spirited wardrobe.
The scholarship for girls aged between 17 and 23 is a one-time reward of INR 25,000.
Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.
'When I met Atalji for the first time, he wouldn't look at me. He seemed very embarrassed.'
Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland's Iga Swiatek in the French Open fourth round on Monday after taking a set off the world number one.
Karisma and her girl gang have never fallen out of fashion favour.
'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'
'I will try and make my panchayat a model one in Bihar.'
Organisers say the soccer training sessions for children hosted at two refugee camps on the Greek island promote dialogue, respect and tolerance among the young participants, helping to easing stress and nurture friendships.
Anshu Malik is one of the four Indian woman wrestlers to have qualified for the Olympics
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court meltdowns that once blighted her career, has shown a frightening level of consistency at Grand Slams.
'Playing Shalini Unnikrishnan has physically and emotionally scarred me.' 'Scars to the depths of my soul. Scars that won't be healed in a lifetime.'
I liked how the film finds excitement in Mahendra and Mahima's dull lives and transforms their humdrum existence into an ode to second chances, notes Sukanya Verma.
A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.
If Anjali Anand's attitude is spunky, her sense of style is spunkier.
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