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Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

Humanoid Sophia picks Shah Rukh as her favourite actor

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Humanoid Sophia picked the Baadshah of Bollywood as her favourite actor

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

12 student protestors were detained.

I will miss you, my brother...

I will miss you, my brother...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.' Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed into the ages last week.

The real hero of Aligarh

The real hero of Aligarh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Dr Siras was a man determined to be a freak in the show called Life, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi, on how India has bewitched him.

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Does Yogi want Ravi Kishan elected from Gorakhpur?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

The UP CM didn't deign to attend the actor's nomination.

Mystery of the missing train

Mystery of the missing train

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

When trains and stations become desirable again, we might have a murder mystery with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train as a setting.

The Genius behind Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

The Genius behind Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Director Anil Sharma gives us an insight into the Deol men, and other Bollywood Greats.

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

About 150 students gathered on the campus on Sunday to gather support for their agitation.

Like the new poster of Nikhil Advani's Hero?

Like the new poster of Nikhil Advani's Hero?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

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

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Another 24 filmmakers including Kundan Shah of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" fame and Saeed Mirza and writer Arundhati Roy today returned their National Awards over "growing intolerance", voicing fears that the country's robust democracy might be "coming apart" in the current atmosphere.

FTII row: SC refuses to entertain plea for judicial intervention

FTII row: SC refuses to entertain plea for judicial intervention

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a PIL seeking its intervention to end the ongoing stir at Film and Television Institute of India opposing the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman.

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

More incentives to airlines, Bollywood for promoting NE: Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said the government is trying to woo industries to the eight Northeastern states so that enough jobs are created for the youths of the region.

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'I belonged to the working class, not the middle class.' 'I was a rag-picker. I used to pick up coal from the railway tracks.' 'I was rejected from the FTII, as I was very unkempt and skinny.' 'I did not look like a hero, villain or comedian.' 'But Girish Karnad and Jairaj said I should be taken based on merit, not looks.'

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Information and broadcasting ministry, which has constituted a three-member committee to study the ground situation, meanwhile maintained that though it was willing to discuss and resolve issues the students were being inflexible.

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.

'As long as my body supports me, I will keep entertaining people'

'As long as my body supports me, I will keep entertaining people'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

'People keep asking me where I get so much energy from. But I'm just having fun because people are still offering me good work,' Amitabh Bachchan tells us.

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Piyush Goyal's maiden Budget, at a glance

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Here are the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Day 12@FTII: Students await meet with I&B ministry

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The ongoing strike of Film and Television Institute of India students to protest the government's appointment of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council entered its 12th day Tuesday with no immediate solution in sight.

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The 18-year-old actress of the upcoming movie also sought top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

Shah Rukh: I had the hots for Jaya Prada!

Shah Rukh: I had the hots for Jaya Prada!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Yashji kept telling me if I don't play a loverboy, my career will not move ahead. I just went by his belief and it paid dividends. Yash Chopra has single-handedly made my career.' Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the man who gave him success.

Nepali student's deportation: MHA seeks report

Nepali student's deportation: MHA seeks report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

The Union home ministry has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over the deportation of a Nepalese student at the Film and Television Institute of India for alleged 'anti-India activities.'

'I made Abhimanyu after reading Abdul Kalam's book'

'I made Abhimanyu after reading Abdul Kalam's book'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Arjun Sarja talks about his Kannada directorial debut that hit the marquee last week.

139-day FTII stir ends; Gajendra remains as chairperson

139-day FTII stir ends; Gajendra remains as chairperson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

An FTII students' body representative said they will not sacrifice academics anymore for a government that is "deaf and a bully".

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