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'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Bugti, former chief minister of Balochistan and head of his tribe, was killed in 2006 in a military operation ordered by Musharraf who was president and army chief at the time.

India skipper says Bangladesh's reaction was 'dirty' following U-19 triumph

India skipper says Bangladesh's reaction was 'dirty' following U-19 triumph

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Some of the Bangladeshi players got carried away with their celebration after their historic win over India in the final on Sunday.

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Keeping trusted men in key positions at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar has become vital for Bajwa, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

I-T dept seizes Nirav Modi's vast art collection

I-T dept seizes Nirav Modi's vast art collection

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Among the seizures were Indian masters such as FN Souza, VS Gaitonde, SH Raza, Amrita Sher-Gil and Akbar Padamsee, sculptures from Italy and the US, Chinese artwork and masterpieces by Xu Lei and Zeng Xiaojun.

Modi, Erdogan and the dismantling of legacy

Modi, Erdogan and the dismantling of legacy

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Ataturk and Nehru, two liberal secular modernisers, are in peril of being disowned by their successors, says Sunanda K-Datta Ray.

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

"We will give Rs 1 million in cash and a bungalow worth Rs 100 million to anybody who kills Musharraf. And we'll also provide him full security," Shahzain Bugti told media persons at Pir Jo Goth in Sindh province on Sunday.

Yasin never trusted anyone, called himself Shah Rukh Khan!

Yasin never trusted anyone, called himself Shah Rukh Khan!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The road to becoming India's most dreaded terrorist has been a long one for Yasin Bhatkal.

PIX: Kangana, Hrithik attend a wedding!

PIX: Kangana, Hrithik attend a wedding!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

According to separate orders issued by the Home Department of the Union Territory, the PSA against Faesal, who was a 2010-batch IAS officer, Sartaj Madani, uncle of Mufti, and Peer Mansoor, her political advisor during her tenure as chief minister, was revoked 'with immediate effect'.

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

They also emphasised that Pakistan should play an "active role in highlighting the human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir at international fora.

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Over 50 per cent of all traffic to Jeddah consists pilgrims headed to Mecca and Medina.

On 3rd Yoga Day, PM wants 'selfie of three generations'

On 3rd Yoga Day, PM wants 'selfie of three generations'

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Through the programme, he said he felt like he was conversing with 'my family while sitting at home'.

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

In the second part of the interview Hrithik Roshan talks about working on Krissh 3 and his other films.

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.

Must Watch: Swachh Bharat Flash Mob!

Must Watch: Swachh Bharat Flash Mob!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Yes, it's all mumkin in Amin Hajee's world!

'I marveled at Rajesh Vivek's sheer energy and madness'

'I marveled at Rajesh Vivek's sheer energy and madness'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Rajesh Vivek always revealed much more of the character than what was written in the script.'

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Four accused, including a juvenile, were sent to judicial custody on Saturday in connection with the case.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a statement, the terror group said, "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."

Touching scenes at Vinod Khanna's funeral

Touching scenes at Vinod Khanna's funeral

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Co-stars, colleagues, friends, everyone who knew him... paid homage to Vinod Khanna.

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Reader Akbar sends in a picture.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that "exemplary punishment" should be meted out "swiftly and surely" in such cases.

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

Hurriyat cancels protest march on army camps

Hurriyat cancels protest march on army camps

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani dropped plans to stage protest marches to army and other security forces camps here on September 21.

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal are the two people who have been marked and punished'

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Hrithik Roshan talks about his tough role in Guzaarish.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.