News for 'Indian Idol'

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Alishba's name surfaced in the controversy after the Indian pacer's wife Hasin Jahan alleged that he could have a relationship with the Pakistani woman.

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Ram Temple: Modi Seals His Legacy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The BJP enters challenging times where it has been given a task to hold onto the values of Ram in running the country as defined by Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, notes Sheela Bhatt.

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech after the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodha.

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

The former Indian Idol winner's comign out with a new album titled Farida.

'The world economy is in trouble'

'The world economy is in trouble'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Nikhil Lakshman reports from the United Nations General Assembly, which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed on Saturday.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Srabanti Chakrabarti pays homage to Manohari Singh, one of Indian film music's true unsung heroes.

'I have seen Ek Tha Tiger nine times already!'

'I have seen Ek Tha Tiger nine times already!'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The Indian Idol host talks about the popular reality show and her husband's latest hit film, Ek Tha Tiger.

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

While others have faded somewhat recently, Kohli has been burning brightly, and pulling ahead of his peers.

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Nadal wins battle of generations to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

A defiant Rafael Nadal won an all-Spanish clash of the generations taming teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to stretch his winning run to 20 matches on Saturday and clinch a place in the Indian Wells final. He will take on American Taylor Fritz in Sunday's championship in the California desert where a victory would see the 35-year-old equal Novak Djokovic's record of 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles.

Meet Bollywood's LADY KILLERS!

Meet Bollywood's LADY KILLERS!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Disha's sizzling selfie... Keerty's gorgeous sari... Nithya's brilliant smile...

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

Even Gods Feel Cold

Even Gods Feel Cold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

'Being born into a sporting family legacy was a daunting realization'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes was recently elected to receive the Ultimate Honour in Tennis - induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame - as the Class of 2024.

Indra-2016: India, Russia have a crack at terror

Indra-2016: India, Russia have a crack at terror

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The eighth edition of the India-Russia Joint Military Exercise 'INDRA-2016' -- with a focus on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain under United Nations Mandate -- is on in the Ussiriysk district in Vladivostok, Russia.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

Do reality shows fizzle out?

Do reality shows fizzle out?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Why are the second seasons of hit reality shows not as interesting?

Abhijeet Sawant assaulted after road mishap

Abhijeet Sawant assaulted after road mishap

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The Indian Idol star tried to defend Prajakta Shukre, who was in an accident, and got beaten up by the locals.

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Virat Kohli: Anatomy of a megastar keeping a dying format alive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

A fairytale moment unfolded at the Wankhede as Virat Kohli climbed to the summit, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Meet Big B's daughter and Akshay's angel!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Tia Kar, one of the six top contestant of Indian Idol 5, has bagged an important role in two big banner films starring Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.

Will Modi Make India A Hindu Rashtra In 3rd Term?

Will Modi Make India A Hindu Rashtra In 3rd Term?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Those who continue to think that the 2024 election will see the BJP pursuing a more militant line are being alarmist, argues Rajeev Mantri. The BJP, Mantri believes, is not about to shoot itself in the foot. If anything, he says, the BJP may be more inclined to push a harder secularism.

A revealing excerpt from Rahul Shivshankar and Siddhartha Talya's book, Modi & India: 2024 and the Battle for Bharat.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The week's finest movies stories.

Anushka Sharma: I did not kiss to attract attention

Anushka Sharma: I did not kiss to attract attention

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The pretty actress on her forthcoming film Badmaash Company and more.

PIX: Stars party at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

PIX: Stars party at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

It's a full house at this party!

Readers' Choice: Best Actresses of 2009

Readers' Choice: Best Actresses of 2009

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Here's a look at the five favourite actresses of 2009, who deserve an award for their performances.

Get ready for India's first horror reality show

Get ready for India's first horror reality show

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Meiyang Chang is all set to host India's first ever horror reality show The Chair.

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As BJP leaders went all out to project the event as a moment of national pride, some leaders were directly critical of the ceremony with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist, slamming the state's role in the Ram Temple consecration, saying the line that demarcates religion and state seems to be 'getting thinner and thinner'.

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

India Ka Hero, perhaps the first-of-its-kind online reality show, developed by NowPos (short for NowPossible) Online Services Private Limited, allows aspiring musicians, singers, dancers and comedians shed their stage frights and showcase their artistic abilities.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

I was beginning to feel I could make it to top 5!

I was beginning to feel I could make it to top 5!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Indian Idol 5 contestant Tia Kar speaks after her elimination from the show.

X Factor changed me as a person, says winner Geet

X Factor changed me as a person, says winner Geet

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Geet Sagar talks about his big win.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sunidhi Chauhan: Queen of kitsch

Sunidhi Chauhan: Queen of kitsch

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

As one of the judges on Indian Idol 5, the husky singer's wardrobe is mildly put -- catastrophic.

It's raining newcomers in Bollywood

It's raining newcomers in Bollywood

Rediff.com26 May 2010

A host of newcomers is taking its first steps in Bollywood. We talk to a fortunate few to find out if a successful debut is more than just luck by chance.

Like idol Nadal, Kasatkina shows she too can fight like an animal

Like idol Nadal, Kasatkina shows she too can fight like an animal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A vicious topspin forehand modelled on her idol Rafael Nadal's weapon-of-choice got Daria Kasatkina out of a spot of bother in a topsy-turvy third-round match against Maria Sakkari at the French Open on Friday.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.