Having recorded about 9 per cent growth rate in three consecutive years since 2005-06, India's growth rate fell to 6.7 per cent during 2008-09 on account of the impact of the global financial crisis. India recorded a growth rate of 6.1 per cent during the first quarter of this fiscal.
Veteran actor Mohan Joshi, Dasmodar Ganesh Bapat, who is working towards eradication of leprosy, and L Subadani Devi, Manipur-based weaver, were among those presented with Padma Shri.
Sushmita Sen on her latest movie, working with Govinda and fighting with Lara Dutta.
India grew at 6.7 per cent in 2008-09. For the current fiscal 2009-10, the Economic Survey projected a 7 per cent growth rate plus/minus 0.75 per cent.
Ragini Khanna talks about playing a man trapped in a woman's body in Sony Television's new show Bhaskar Bharti.
We ask you, dear reader, which is Bollywood's best dance number of all time?
Prem Leela singer Aman Trikha tells Rediff.com contributor Rajul Hegde his journey to success.
All the trivia about Salman and his directors.
There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.
Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.
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More than two decades after Michael Jackson wowed us all with Thriller and Bad, his iconic dance moves continue to inspire Bollywood's best dancers.
'I wasn't interested in shackling my freedom to a Bollywood actor.' A fascinating excerpt from Lisa Ray's memoir Close To The Bone.
The CBI team surveyed the two rooms in the house where the two ULFA militants had taken refuge along with their hostage. The CBI team also collected documents related to the case from the state CID office in Guwahati and spoke with investigating officers.
The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.
Bollywood stars rush to be by Salman's side.
'Everybody knows about Prasoon Joshi's friendship with Aamir Khan.' 'No one is surprised that Thugs Of Hindostan was given an all-clear censor certification out of turn.'
Interview with David Dhawan where the director talks about Hook Ya Crook and working with this new cast and working with Govinda and Salman Khan.
Salman Khan shared photographs of sister Arpita's wedding reception. Check them out here.
Men's trousers that have too much happening -- checks, stripes, bright prints -- are best avoided.
The Planning Commission no longer sets targets; it provides a broad picture of the economy, its likely direction and pace, all of which help private entrepreneurs in their decisions.
Sajid-Wajid's score is entertaining in parts.
Pritam gives good music in this Priyadarshan comedy.
Come January, the 1968 hit which starred Sunil Dutt, Kishore Kumar, Mehmood and Saira Banu will be seen in a new avatar.
According to an eyewitness, the house was probably an illegal construction on the hill that is fraught with the danger of landslide during the monsoon season because of the heavy rainfall.
These Bollywood gems truly deserve two thumbs up!
Former captain Sardar Singh has been included in a 13-member Hockey India selection committee, to be headed by B P Govinda, a member of the 1975 World Cup winning team.
Hrithik as Krrish or Anil Kapoor as Mr India? Take your pick!
'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.
As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.
P Balakrishna Reddy was sentenced Reddy to three years rigorous imprisonment in a two-decade old riot case related to a protest against illicit liquor in Hosur.
'In his death, our film industry has lost a prominent voice. The movies will never be the same again.'
