News for 'Happy Diwali'

Implement OROP in a meaningful way: Rahul to PM Modi

Implement OROP in a meaningful way: Rahul to PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The Congress vice president wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was saddened at the decisions of the government taken in the last few weeks

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

How the Jawa bike was driven back to its Czech homeland

How the Jawa bike was driven back to its Czech homeland

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

When Jawa Motorcycles owner Jiri Gerle sold the legendary but defunct brand to Classic Legends (part-owned by Mahindra & Mahindra), he had one request to the new owners: Please do bring the brand back to its homeland -- the Czech Republic.

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Living on a prayer in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

For the first time in nearly two years, tourism has been on the rise in Kashmir. But what does that mean for the average Kashmiri, ponders Abhishek Mande Bhot after a recent visit to the Valley.

With folded hands, PM Modi urges caution during festivities

With folded hands, PM Modi urges caution during festivities

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The PM said the government is making all efforts to ensure that a vaccine, whenever it is launched, reaches every Indian.

How demonetisation stole Sivakasi's sparkle

How demonetisation stole Sivakasi's sparkle

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

In the third of a six-part series T E Narasimhan finds out how the hub of India's firecrackers industry is coping after more than a month of the note ban.

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

They congratulated the couple, but slammed them for animal abuse at the wedding.

Companies gear up for brisk festive sales

Companies gear up for brisk festive sales

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Unlike last year, when sentiment was low, government's reform push and stable rupee this year is bringing consumers back to stores.

Pics: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wears veshti, cooks Pongal, wins hearts

Pics: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wears veshti, cooks Pongal, wins hearts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Is he the coolest world leader we have?

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

Big sale: Lessons for retailers to keep customers happy

Big sale: Lessons for retailers to keep customers happy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

With the festive season underway, retailers in the online and the offline world need to prepare well to offer the best deals to consumers and earn trust.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Movies that deserve a BIG SCREEN!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

These are the big budget films that have been designed either as a spectacle or just for the masses, hence warranting a large segment of audiences coming together to enjoy the experience in theatres.

PIX: Shraddha celebrates Bhai Dooj

PIX: Shraddha celebrates Bhai Dooj

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Diwali was full of parties, back-to-back. But it was also about poojas and Bhai Dooj.

'I was scared, thinking I should not hit Salman Khan'

'I was scared, thinking I should not hit Salman Khan'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Salman asked me if I would be open to playing a negative character.' 'I told him I would do even a single scene for him.'

PHOTOS: Another knockout win for Vijender in pro boxing

PHOTOS: Another knockout win for Vijender in pro boxing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh continued his sensational foray into professional boxing with a second successive knockout triumph, demolishing England's Dean Gillen in the first round itself in Dublin, on Saturday.

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was a "happy guest" on his maiden visit to Singapore where he had a vegetarian dinner with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and his wife at an Indian restaurant in Little India.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Amitji called me after he watched the film and spoke for half an hour.' 'He said, "According to me, this is your best performance till date".' '"I feel like seeing the film two-three times just to watch your important scenes".' 'I was really thrilled.'

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was hurt during a film shoot in suburban Mumbai two days back, has sustained a fracture in right shoulder and an injury on his knee and has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks, sources said.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Is Christmas a good time to release big films?

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

Amitabh Bachchan: Go Vote!

Amitabh Bachchan: Go Vote!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Bigg Boss 13: 'Thank God, I am out of the mad house!'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Thank God, I am out of the mad house!'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'We (Shefali and I) really got along but we never crossed the line by getting inside the same blanket or getting cosy or getting into the pool together. We tried to make a point that two people can like each other without showing any PDA and being an embarrassment to the family.'

How I lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes in 5 months

How I lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes in 5 months

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Rediff reader Pandurang Mahadeo Kumbhar, 37, senior software consultant lead at Philips tells us how he lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes without going to the gym.

This IAF employee remembers his first salary

This IAF employee remembers his first salary

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us about their first salary and what it meant to them.

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'

Why Khaleel was given new ball ahead of Bumrah

Why Khaleel was given new ball ahead of Bumrah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

India captain Rohit Sharma said that left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed's ability to swing the white kookaburra upfront gives the team an option to use their premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah differently in the shortest format.

Amazing #CoupleGoals from Abhishek-Aishwarya

Amazing #CoupleGoals from Abhishek-Aishwarya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Happy 11th anniversary, Abhi and Ash!

Birthday Special: The FABULOUS life of Farah Khan

Birthday Special: The FABULOUS life of Farah Khan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Choreographer and director Farah Khan turns 50 today, January 9.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko!'

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko!'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

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

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Bihar's development won't take a backseat even if BJP loses: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Ahead of the five-phase crucial elections in Bihar, which begins on Monday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh talks about the BJP government and its bight future in the state, beef politics and more in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

The sorry plight of Biharis

The sorry plight of Biharis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Left behind after elections will be the Biharis with their stagnant conditions of poor education, poor health infrastructure, poverty, unemployment, division of society and the aftermath of coronavirus. What will remain is the Bihari tenacity, observes Asmita Bihari.

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

20 years of DDLJ!

20 years of DDLJ!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

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

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika party with the Bachchans

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika party with the Bachchans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the party pictures.

You have turned pen into broom: PM lauds media's role in 'Swachh Bharat'

You have turned pen into broom: PM lauds media's role in 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

In his first formal outreach to the media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed journalist at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Kaun banega CM? Gadkari, Fadnavis line up to meet RSS chief

Kaun banega CM? Gadkari, Fadnavis line up to meet RSS chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat and discussed "important" issues, but said there was no talk on politics in Maharashtra where the Bharatiya Janata Party is in the process of government formation.