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Modiji, A Sure Shot Way To Win 2024

Modiji, A Sure Shot Way To Win 2024

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Ramesh Menon, the veteran journalist suggests Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi what he should do if he wants to win 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

'Chandan should have remained in the BJP'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He felt that he had no place in the BJP and he was wrong.'

'Why didn't Dilip Kumar get the Bharat Ratna?'

'Why didn't Dilip Kumar get the Bharat Ratna?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'I am sure he will get it now.' 'In our country, we value our most valuable people after they are gone.'

I&B team likely to visit FTII to break impasse

I&B team likely to visit FTII to break impasse

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A three-member team of I&B ministry officials is expected to visit the crisis-hit FTII soon to find a solution to the 70-day-old strike by the students

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The Best Videos of the Week.

From schools to grocery items: Inside Gurmeet Ram Rahim's empire

From schools to grocery items: Inside Gurmeet Ram Rahim's empire

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Dera Sacha Sauda, a quasi-religious cult with hundreds of thousands of followers, offers a wide variety of products and educational and health services, its website states.

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Neeraj had suffered a head injury following a fall at his house in Agra.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This year, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, the 'dadi from Shaheen Bhagh' Bilkis, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Professor Ravindra Gupta are among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2020.

'People change Friday to Friday, but John has remained the same'

'People change Friday to Friday, but John has remained the same'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'That is why he has come so far and achieved so much.' 'Nicety and hard work never fails.'

What's common between Vicky and this HOT supermodel?

What's common between Vicky and this HOT supermodel?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

International model Pooja Mor and Vicky Kaushal both quit engineering to pursue their passion.

Anupam says govt responsible for worsening situation in India

Anupam says govt responsible for worsening situation in India

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Asked if the efforts of the government should have been more in providing relief right now than managing their own image and perception, the National Award-winning actor said it is important for the government to rise to the occasion and do things for the people who elected them.

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'A recent compromise by the state government is accepting NEET exams for medical entrance.'

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The prime minister also visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after the milestone was achieved and interacted with hospital officials.

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Amazon Prime leads the race to buy digital rights for Bollywood blockbusters with Hotstar and Netflix trailing far behind.

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The noted screenwriter and lyricist said he finds many commonalities between the mindsets of the Taliban and the Hindu right-wing.

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

FTII row: 'Will give space for classes in Delhi,' Kejriwal tells students

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Expressing "shock" over police crackdown in Pune's Film and Television Institute of India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday offered to provide space to agitating students for their classes in the capital.

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'This is not like a one quarter hit; it will take time.'

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro director Kundan Shah passes away

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro director Kundan Shah passes away

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

'What a tragic loss for cinema, for India.'

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

DMK working president M K Stalin has appealed to cadres to remain calm and to follow discipline in 'this hour of grief'.

Sonu Sood accused of illegally changing residential building into hotel

Sonu Sood accused of illegally changing residential building into hotel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has lodged a complaint against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, alleging that he has converted a residential building in Juhu into a hotel without permission, a police official said on Thursday.

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He was 66.

'JNU reduced to a hotbed of politics is a very sad thing'

'JNU reduced to a hotbed of politics is a very sad thing'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'Such a great institution like the JNU should not be remembered for these controversies,' says Anupam Kher.

There won't be another Alyque

There won't be another Alyque

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'One of his favourite slogans was, "Show, don't tell".' 'His entire life is a metaphor for that belief.' Kiran Khalap, MD and co-founder, chlorophyll, salutes a mentor and legend.

'I am just another performer'

'I am just another performer'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'The affection and love and blessings of the audience is all that matters.' 'That is most important for me, nothing else.'

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

FTII students to end hunger strike if...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

The students said they would withdraw their hunger strike to pave way for a dialogue with the government if the I&B ministry confirmed a date for talks to resolve their demands including removal of actor Gajendra Chauhan from the institute's chairmanship.

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The poet had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday morning after he tested positive for the disease.

Get ready for Jolly LLB 3!

Get ready for Jolly LLB 3!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'Saurabh Shukla and Annu Kapoor are the biggest pillars of Jolly LLB 2. I used to joke that Subhash (Kapoor, director) has got six actors from the National School of Drama and four actors from the Film and Television Institute of India and I am the only one from Khalsa College.' Akshay Kumar holds on to his humour, as he celebrates the success of his new film.

The kid from Gadar grows up

The kid from Gadar grows up

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'Before my scene with Amitabh Bachchan, my father asked me, "You are acting opposite Amitji. Are you scared?"' 'I foolishly said, "No. He is an actor and so am I. He will say his lines and I will say mine. Why should I be scared?".'

Tom Alter diagnosed with skin cancer

Tom Alter diagnosed with skin cancer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

One of India's finest actors is seriously ill.

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

New restrictions in Maha from Wednesday. What's allowed and what's not

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a statewide curfew for 15 days from 8 am on April 14 to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus in its second wave. With Section 144 being imposed across the state, Thackeray essential services have been exempted from the restrictions. The curfew will be in place till 7 am on May 1.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'