Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. Siddaramaiah said Shah would have been a "Gujari" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. He also criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not taking action against Shah for his comments. The Congress leader further accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of hating Ambedkar and the Constitution. Siddaramaiah also recalled the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and Ambedkar in the past, citing articles from the RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser' and Golwalkar's book "Bunch of Thought."
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'All the big production houses are making superhero films, so I thought I should make one too. So I have made a genuine superhero film,' Vivek Agnihotri says about his new film, The Vaccine War.
In a video, around Gehlot along with 10-12 MLAs are seen relaxing on couches and singing the song.
Readers wish one of India's bowling greats, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, on his 60th brithday
'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'
Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.
The best analysis of politics does not come out of air conditioned newsrooms, but from the voices on India's streets. Rakesh Kumar Singhal -- once an army jawan, then an ONGC employee, then a tea shopwallah -- reveals why he left the Congress for Modi.
'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'
How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.
'The last time I met him will be one I will always cherish. It was in February this year.' 'I was asked to give him the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and was warned he was frail and uncommunicative.' 'I approached him with some trepidation, but was delighted to find that not only did he recognise me, he also hugged me warmly and showered much affection,' Shabana Azmi tells Subhash K Jha.
The AFI started National Open Javelin Throw Championships in 2018 and its third edition is scheduled in October this year.
Model-turned-actor Jas Arora will dress Nawazuddin Siddique this year for Cannes film festival.
'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'
'And 50 up from the MASTER BLASTER and it's an ICONIC one.'
The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.
'Mrinal jethu gave a new perspective to Indian Cinema.'
The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.
Jasmin confesses her love for Aly Goni and can't stop blushing!
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
A prayer meet was conducted in Mumbai in remembrance of comedian Raju Srivastav, who passed away in Delhi.
'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'
Doctor G blends mirth and meaning, observes Sukanya Verma. Doctor G Review.
The only thing that works on Holi is the right colour.
'Ek ghante ke andar humare paas 78,000 calls aaye.' '78,000!'
Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels one reason for the recent dwindling dominance of oft-crowned Ranji champions Mumbai could be because other teams are getting stronger.
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
Joginder Tuteja looks at films that didn't do well in theatres but became popular on satellite television or on OTT.
Sukanya Verma celebrates her milestone 40th birthday on July 16 by looking at the 10 important performances of her career.
Tara sings... Kriti flirts... Ishaan shows off his body...
'My fight for my son and against the misdeeds of the neighbouring country's army needs to be highlighted at the international fora'
Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.
'...and showcased in their original beauty.'
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.
Perhaps India needs to implement these for Achhe Din to happen.
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