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Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.

'I Never Thought I'd Be Doing Movies'

'I Never Thought I'd Be Doing Movies'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'Before Gadar 2, I was a nobody.' 'Once Gadar 2 happened, my director was like, you're meant for the movies, girl.'

'Will never compromise...': Modi's big remark amid Trump tariffs

'Will never compromise...': Modi's big remark amid Trump tariffs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will never compromise the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers, asserting that he would be ready to pay any price.

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

Kitne Seagulls Hai!

Kitne Seagulls Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Thousands of seagulls have arrived on the banks of the Yamuna river.

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Why Sholay's Basanti Is Every Woman's Hero

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Sholay's Basanti is the face of women's empowerment and gender equality. That's why, half a century after the movie first released, we're still talking about her.

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'

Shubhanshu Shukla, 2nd Indian in space, returns home

Shubhanshu Shukla, 2nd Indian in space, returns home

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to India after his mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He was welcomed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. Shukla is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations.

'Yeh Bharat na rukta hai, na...': Top 10 quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

'Yeh Bharat na rukta hai, na...': Top 10 quotes from Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Here are the key quotes from his Independence Day address.

That '90s Show Special Quiz

That '90s Show Special Quiz

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.'

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in Uttar Pradesh is world famous and it attracts tourists from across the globe.

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

'He Was More Family'

'He Was More Family'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'It is difficult to put in words the loss.'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.

'Terrorism Has No Place In This World'

'Terrorism Has No Place In This World'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'I am the daughter of a martyr and had lost my father in Kashmir in 1994. I understand what drastic circumstances life brings in front of you.'

BJP MP Kangana Promotes Pakistani Song!

BJP MP Kangana Promotes Pakistani Song!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

At a time when India is banning all things Pakistan, thanks to the recent war-like situation between the two countries, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut is encouraging Pakistani music.

'Magnesia, Galveaisa': Punjab CM's dig at Modi's foreign trips

'Magnesia, Galveaisa': Punjab CM's dig at Modi's foreign trips

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, drawing disapproval from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Why The National Awards Feel Different Now

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

When you declare 12th Fail as the Best Film and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Wholesome Entertainer of the year, you have somehow narrowed the range of the awards, suggesting, in effect, that the entire spectrum of possibility in Indian cinema extends from the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film to the Filmfare Awards winner for the Best Film (Critics), points out Sreehari Nair.

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Heavy rain lashed Delhi, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD issued an 'orange' alert, warning of more rainfall.

Bharat ki baat...: Tewari's message to Cong on being 'benched'

Bharat ki baat...: Tewari's message to Cong on being 'benched'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

There had been intense speculation whether Tewari and Shashi Tharoor, both part of the diplomatic delegations that had been sent abroad to convey India's stand, would speak in the Lower House or not during the ongoing debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Seven people died after a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur, Delhi, following heavy rainfall. Rescue operations were conducted by police, fire services, and NDRF teams. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

'Hurriyat no more relevant in Valley, not even functional'

'Hurriyat no more relevant in Valley, not even functional'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone criticizes the Hurriyat Conference for its irrelevance and Pakistan for creating problems in Jammu and Kashmir, urging a new approach for the region's future.

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi, once known more for his fiery medium fast bowling than for his fiery oratory, recalls besting future India paceman Venkatesh Prasad in an inter-university final match in the early 90s.

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

'One Actor Can Only Do So Much Work'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'I had not even realised I had done almost 100 films.'

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach. They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand and pulled her along, urging her to run. They raced towards their car and had just managed to get in and lock the doors when all hell broke loose. Hundreds started banging on the car, shouting, 'Gabbar Singh bahar niklo!''

SEE: The Bumrahs turn 4!

SEE: The Bumrahs turn 4!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'Happy 4,' she added with a heart emoji.

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

This is what unfolded at the India Couture Week ramp.

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Thank You, Modiji For Saving My Sindoor'

'Thank You, Modiji For Saving My Sindoor'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'I believe Modiji hai toh mumkin hai.'

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Why Tejashwi Threatened To Boycott Bihar Polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Talking about boycotting polls is simply a move to galvanise party leaders, workers, and supporters for the big political fight.'

Why is PM not denying Trump's claims? Rahul doubles down

Why is PM not denying Trump's claims? Rahul doubles down

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being unable to deny US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan due to a 'weak wicket' and potential cover-ups. Congress leaders assert that Modi's silence implies a tacit acceptance of Trump's assertions, potentially driven by pressure for a favorable trade deal.

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'