News for 'Immortals'

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

How Raveena made Al Pacino buy Amish's book

How Raveena made Al Pacino buy Amish's book

Rediff.com4 May 2017

At the author's book cover launch in Mumbai, Raveena confessed to making the Hollywood actor buy The Oath of the Vayuputras.

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The passing of Satyajit Ray's renaissance man feels like the snapping of the last connection with a generation that built a nation and defined grace while facing everything life had to throw at them, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Now, American producer buys rights to Meluha!

Now, American producer buys rights to Meluha!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

After creating history by signing a million-dollar book contract, Amish Tripathi hits the ball out of the park again!

6 financial vows for women to retire at 50

6 financial vows for women to retire at 50

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In the third of the series, Suren Kochchar offers six pointers to help women achieve financial goals. An International Women's Day Special.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

Reader's Choice: Greatest Hindi Film of All Time

Reader's Choice: Greatest Hindi Film of All Time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Here's YOUR pick of the greatest Hind film.

Phelps ready to take Olympic spotlight

Phelps ready to take Olympic spotlight

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Michael Phelps is poised to scale the final mountain he needs to reach the peak of Olympic immortality when the fourth day of the Olympic swimming competition takes place on Tuesday.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Ten MUST-HAVE Rajesh Khanna collectibles

Ten MUST-HAVE Rajesh Khanna collectibles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

On the superstar's first death anniversary, we list 10 definitive collectibles from the Rajesh Khanna memorabilia.

Mind Your (Bollywood) Language

Mind Your (Bollywood) Language

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Movie titles have gotten weirder and weirder, and frequently do we do double-takes these days when we hear the name of an upcoming film.

Why terrorists cannot be treated like common criminals

Why terrorists cannot be treated like common criminals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Colonel (retd) Anil Athale on balancing the rule of law, human rights and security in the age of terrorism.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

'Nimmi was always ahead of her time'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'She was gutsy and rebellious enough to take on roles other more conventional actresses wouldn't dare and she excelled in them.'

Former heavyweight champion Frazier dies at 67

Former heavyweight champion Frazier dies at 67

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, who earned boxing immortality after his three epic fights with Muhammad Ali, died on Monday at age 67, US media reported.

Readers' Pick: Top 10 Bollywood Actors of All Time!

Readers' Pick: Top 10 Bollywood Actors of All Time!

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The brilliant Dharmendra stands on Number 10. Find out who takes the top spot.

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Bollywood seems to be in remake mode.

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

PIX: Alia's Maldives holiday with family

PIX: Alia's Maldives holiday with family

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Bhatts know how to holiday in style!

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

Guess who Amish Tripathi and Varun Dhawan love!

Guess who Amish Tripathi and Varun Dhawan love!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

At Amish Tripathi's book launch, Varun Dhawan spoke about his love for Suppandi.

Man behind China's latest fighter jet J-15 dead

Man behind China's latest fighter jet J-15 dead

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The much publicised landing of a fighter jet on China's first ever aircraft carrier ended up on a sad note as a key official involved in developing the aircraft died of heart attack.

From glamazons to geeks: GenNext opens Fashion Week!

From glamazons to geeks: GenNext opens Fashion Week!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Lakme Fashion Week's Winter/Festive instalment opened with a showing by seven GenNext designers who managed an even mix of creativity and chic couture. Take a look.

Vettel storms India, Alonso must attack

Vettel storms India, Alonso must attack

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Felipe Massa might have a curb named after him at the Buddh International Circuit, but it is Sebastian Vettel who really seems to like the circuit on the outskirts of Delhi.

'Our myths are the heritage of all Indians, not just Hindus'

'Our myths are the heritage of all Indians, not just Hindus'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

In an exclusive chat with Rediff users, bestselling author Amish Tripathi takes questions on his books, his films and his gods.

How writing can TRANSFORM your life

How writing can TRANSFORM your life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Author Natasha Badhwar explains her love-hate relationship with writing in her latest book Immortal for a Moment.

Farhan Akhtar to play writer-poet Sahir Ludhianvi in biopic

Farhan Akhtar to play writer-poet Sahir Ludhianvi in biopic

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Ashi Dua, who produced Bombay Talkies, will produce the film titled Sahir.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Vijender pays homage to Ali: 'A legend never dies'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indian star pugilist Vijender Singh on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 after losing his long-standing battle against Parkinson's disease.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

'Who can resist Julia Roberts?'

'Who can resist Julia Roberts?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Director Tarsem Singh tells us why he chose the actress in his new film, Mirror, Mirror.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Freida Pinto: I get the 'curiosity treatment' in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The actress talks about her new film Trishna and describes her journey in Hollywood so far.

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'India shares the world's pain, but India's pain is not the world's.' 'Little that occurs here is even reported abroad,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

Tendulkar weighed down by heaviest of milestones

Tendulkar weighed down by heaviest of milestones

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Sachin Tendulkar stood on the brink of batting immortality only to retreat, plunging a milestone-obsessed country into depression and triggering a debate on his vulnerability against the pressure of expectation.

Will Hrithik make a good Lord Shiva? Tell Us!

Will Hrithik make a good Lord Shiva? Tell Us!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Write In!

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Devangshu Datta enjoyed the Netflix series thoroughly!