News for 'Immortals'

Remembering Playboy's first 'sweetheart' Marilyn Monroe

Remembering Playboy's first 'sweetheart' Marilyn Monroe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Maxim India pays ode to one of the most fashionable cover girls.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

'India's youth is our biggest asset'

'India's youth is our biggest asset'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Dr Rekha Shetty, author of Innovate! 90 Days To Transform Your Business, on how India's youth can innovate to improve their creativity and productivity.

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.

IN PICS: How Minnie Mouse turned fashion icon!

IN PICS: How Minnie Mouse turned fashion icon!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Disney Couture presented Mickey and Minnie -- lines from Little Shilpa and Nitin Bal Chauhan -- inspired by the immortal cartoon character.

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

From enjoying beer sessions with Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray on the terrace of his Matoshree residence to going on vacations with Nationalist Conress Party chief Sharad Pawar and his family, the late thespian Dilip Kumar enjoyed warm relations with leaders belonging to different political hues, even though the ties strained later.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

When Maradona magic gripped Kolkata

When Maradona magic gripped Kolkata

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

In December 2017, Diego Maradona turned up in shorts, enjoyed every bit of the maddening attention even though the gruelling session in Kolkata literally drained him as he was seen drenched in sweat, pouring water on his head.

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I was all of 4 years old when I saw my first stampede. #dilipkumar walked into a wedding reception.. there was hysteria.. women thronged to see him, the bridal couples stage broke!! Such was the magic!'

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

After Prime Minister Modi performed the bhoomi puja for the Ram temple, Lata Mangeshkar picked her favourite Ram bhajans.

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Anand marked the first of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 3 historic collaborations with Rajesh Khanna, the other two being Bawarchi and Namak Haraam. Anand is without a shred of doubt Rajesh Khanna's career's finest performance. Just how he got the role is story of its own, reveals Subhash K Jha.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

India fighting new Covid wave with 'great success': PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

He said more than one crore children have sent him 'their Mann Ki Baat' via postcards which have come from many parts of the country and even from abroad.

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'Transformation of Ukraine into some kind of permanent strategic challenger, which Russia would have to contain and deter, spend a significant part of political and strategic resources on it.'

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Fake news has been around from Mahabharat times

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The ultimate was surely Yudhishthira's immortal "Aswathama hatha...", followed by a whispered "iti narova kunjarova..."," says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

PM on two-day Gujarat visit, pays tribute to Keshubhai

PM on two-day Gujarat visit, pays tribute to Keshubhai

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Soon after his arrival in the morning at the Ahmedabad airport for a two-day Gujarat visit, Modi directly reached Patel's residence in Gandhinagar and offered floral tributes to the veteran politician, who headed the first BJP-led government in the state in 1995.

Army 'strong and tall' on 'active, unsettled' borders: Gen Naravane

Army 'strong and tall' on 'active, unsettled' borders: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The Army chief said the nation is passing through a challenging period.

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament, Modi said the Congress' 'arrogance' has not gone away despite multiple electoral defeats and its 'misdeeds' seem to indicate that it has made up its mind not to come to power for the next 100 years.

'Legends never die'

'Legends never die'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'Kolkata mourns its fav son.'

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A great war memorial goes beyond the list of dead, to contemplation of the phenomenon of war. To me as a civilian, it didn't matter that our war memorial stood under India Gate, a creation of the British; it didn't matter that it didn't name all the fallen. The fact that we embraced it and respected it made it an unforgettable war memorial, notes Shyam G Menon.

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Netaji's grand statue to be installed at India Gate: PM

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Till the statue, made of granite, is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place.

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

We live in a wonderfully weird world and here's proof of it!

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Did you know *this* about Meena Kumari?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us some lesser known about the late actress on her birth anniversary, August 1.

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

10 photos of the fastest man in the world living it up in the fast lane.

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

There are times in each nation's life when the gods shower their blessings on it. The right leaders are in place and they make the right decisions. Everything seems to click and good luck favours its people. Such times came to this country 50 years ago, recalls Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd).

Rahul, Priyanka, PM pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

Rahul, Priyanka, PM pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

"Tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary," Modi tweeted.

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The actor was joined by his wife, two sons, parents, maternal grandparents and elder sister Sunaina.

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Abhay 2 review

Abhay 2 review

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Abhay 2 is a definite watch if an investigative thriller is your scene, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The Nicola Adams doll -- the first ever 'Boxer Barbie' -- is the athlete in miniature, complete with boxing gloves, sports gear emblazoned with her trademark 'Lioness' nickname, and her distinctive cropped hairstyle.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

#YOUR-Best-Big-B-Voice: Send it in!

#YOUR-Best-Big-B-Voice: Send it in!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

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Family, friends remember Sridevi

Family, friends remember Sridevi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Sigh. It has been a year since we lost the acting legend.

'Happy birthday to inspirational, bossman Tendulkar'

'Happy birthday to inspirational, bossman Tendulkar'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Birthday greetings for Sachin Tendulkar poured in from all quarters on his 47th birthday.