News for 'Indian Idol'

Amit Sana's doing fine, fine, fine!

Amit Sana's doing fine, fine, fine!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

'I started composing music because I was sitting at home, not doing anything'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'I cried after my elimination from Indian Idol because I had got used to the lavish lifestyle, the good food, good hotels, good clothes and I was going to miss that.' Shivam Pathak returns to the good life, thanks to his hit music in Mary Kom.

Will Rhea Chakraborty enter Bigg Boss 15?

Will Rhea Chakraborty enter Bigg Boss 15?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

While the final list isn't out yet, Namrata Thakker brings you some names that have reportedly been doing the rounds and may perhaps enter the BB house.

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

'There must have been one lakh people inside Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'It was Ramji's blessing that we got darshan.'

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

Sony to focus on reality TV shows

Sony to focus on reality TV shows

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

When Rishi Kapoor didn't recognise his Damini costar

When Rishi Kapoor didn't recognise his Damini costar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

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

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

From ball boy to IPL 2024: Meet Punjab Kings' new signing Ashutosh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Last year, MP's Ashutosh Sharma smashed an 11-ball fifty, breaking Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century by an Indian in T20 cricket.

C'garh headmaster held for asking people not to worship Hindu gods

C'garh headmaster held for asking people not to worship Hindu gods

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

On January 22, when the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol was held at the Ayodhya temple, Sarovar gathered a group of people including children in Mohtarai village under Ratanpur police station limits.

1000-yr-old Shiva-Parvati idol, stolen and smuggled to US, to return home

1000-yr-old Shiva-Parvati idol, stolen and smuggled to US, to return home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A historic Chola-era idol of Shiva and Parvati, stolen from a temple in India and sumggled into the United States by notorious Indian art dealer Subhash Kapoor, has been recovered from a university in Indiana.

What's Sonu Nigam doing in the US of A?

What's Sonu Nigam doing in the US of A?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Sonu magic in Connecticut.

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Assam floods: Over 6.71 lakh hit; IAF pressed into rescue

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Assam's flood situation remained critical on Tuesday with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year, as the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district, an official said.

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Kerala man cycles 22,000 km to cheer for Neeraj in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra will have a special supporter at the Paris Olympics: a Kerala cyclist who has travelled all the way from Calicut, riding more than 22000 kilometers over two years.

Do you want Sanjaya to be the next American Idol?

Do you want Sanjaya to be the next American Idol?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Have your say!

Confident that Ram mandir consecration will...: Modi

Confident that Ram mandir consecration will...: Modi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Modi's remarks came in response to President Droupadi Murmu's two-page letter to him ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the Ram temple.

PIX: Shahid, Kangana, Saif promote Rangoon

PIX: Shahid, Kangana, Saif promote Rangoon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Kerala Congress apologises over Modi-Pope tweet

Kerala Congress apologises over Modi-Pope tweet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The party said no Congress worker would even entertain the remotest thought of insulting the Pope, whom Christians around the world consider as God-like.

Spotted: Riya, Raima and Chang in Colombo

Spotted: Riya, Raima and Chang in Colombo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Reader Nishit Mahajan has sent us this photograph of him with the stars.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Pakistan Babar Azam, who is a big fan of Virat Kohli, should learn to play like his "idol" and convert good starts into big knocks by adapting to match situations the way the Indian captain does.

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Khatua was the joint record holder of 18.06m with Manpreet Kaur before this event. But with her fifth round hurl of 18.41m at the Kalinga Stadium, she became the sole national record holder.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

Mandira Bedi flaunts her abs

Mandira Bedi flaunts her abs

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:

Is Neha Kakkar getting married?

Is Neha Kakkar getting married?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The last time singer Neha Kakkar was rumoured to tie the knot, the rumoured bridegroom Aditya Narayan's father, veteran singer Udit Narayan, had to step in to clarify that they were, in fact, not getting married.

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.

17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!

17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Grand Chess Tour: Teenaged GM Gukesh defeats idol Anand in Rapid segment

Anoop Desai makes it to American Idol top 13

Anoop Desai makes it to American Idol top 13

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Anoop Desai is a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Although Idol is known for its Top 12, when the four judges could not decide between him and contestant Matt Giraud, the judges chose to admit bothleading to a first-ever Top 13.

PHOTOS: Mika's star studded birthday bash

PHOTOS: Mika's star studded birthday bash

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The singer turned 36 on June 10.

No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools: NCERT chief

No need to teach about riots, demolition in schools: NCERT chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

He hinted that the same hue and cry is not made about 1984 riots not being in textbooks.

Spotted: Rahul Vidya at Hyderabad airport

Spotted: Rahul Vidya at Hyderabad airport

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Reader Brijesh Parmar sends us a photograph.

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

'I had fun singing for Anjaana Anjaani'

'I had fun singing for Anjaana Anjaani'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Monali Thakur talks about music, and sings exclusively for rediff.com.

Shops targeted in clash-hit Thane; 2 held for attack on Ram temple procession

Shops targeted in clash-hit Thane; 2 held for attack on Ram temple procession

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

This act of aggression comes in the wake of heightened tensions in the area, where celebratory processions and commercial establishments have been the target of violence.

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Jai Gangaajal

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Jai Gangaajal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

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

Hrithik rehearses for IPL performance

Hrithik rehearses for IPL performance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

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