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5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

Life-changing experience to see Earth from space: Bandla

Life-changing experience to see Earth from space: Bandla

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Bandla, a 34-year-old aeronautical engineer, on Sunday joined British billionaire Richard Branson and four others on board Virgin Galactic's Spaceship Two Unity to make a journey to the edge of space from the US state of New Mexico

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Pink actor was the showstopper for a diamond collection launch.

Independent directors of loss-making firms must be paid: Govt

Independent directors of loss-making firms must be paid: Govt

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Till now, there was no provision in the Companies Act that allowed a remuneration for the non-executive director if the company was in loss or had inadequate profits. Only the executive director was entitled for a remuneration in the event of a loss.

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Nepal police have arrested two persons, including the daughter-in-law of one of the Nepalese maids rescued from a Saudi diplomat's residence in Gurgaon, who allegedly ran a trafficking racket which sold the women to Indian agents on the pretext of providing them jobs.

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Jothi Nirmala, the collector of Kanyakumari district, was awarded the Kalpana Chawla award by the Tamil Nadu government for taking on the sand mafia in the district and also bringing about harmony after violent clashes between communities and also intra-community violence among fishermen here.

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The women's team comprising Joshana Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Sunayana Kuruvilla and Tanvi Khanna continued its unbeaten run, defeating China 3-0 in penultimate pool match.

Reliance Retail resumes rollout in Orissa

Reliance Retail resumes rollout in Orissa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail on Tuesday resumed its retail rollout in Orissa amid protests by local traders. The company opened a new store at the Gopabandhu square in the morning, then pulled down shutters briefly as hundreds of traders attacked the showroom.

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The BJP-led alliance in Assam is all set to form the government for the second successive term winning 72 of the 102 seats declared so far and is leading in three others.

What makes Raveena so HOT?

What makes Raveena so HOT?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'Hot is more of a mindset. If you think you're hot, you are hot!'

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Philanthropists Dinesh and Kalpana Patel share colours of tradition from their daughter's wedding

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed successful suborbital test flight from the United States state of New Mexico.

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'Being overweight has its issues but I made Aamir do all the possible tests.' Kiran Rao balances her husband's weighty issues, his new film Dangal and MAMI.

Anuuj Saawhney: Chingaari is brilliant

Anuuj Saawhney: Chingaari is brilliant

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

The actor talks about what he refers to as his debut film, opposite Sushmita Sen and Mithun Chakraborty.

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Checkout the guest list.

Braveheart

Braveheart

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

For millions of young Indians Kalpana Chawla was an inspirational figure.

Profile of Columbia crewmembers

Profile of Columbia crewmembers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Kalpana Chawla and her colleagues died while space shuttle Columbia was landing.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

A large number of the civilian awards went to persons from the 'art' category.

Woman gang raped, filmed in Muzzaffarnagar

Woman gang raped, filmed in Muzzaffarnagar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped by four persons, who also made a video clip of her, in Sikri village under Bhopa police station in the district, police said in Muzzaffarnagar on Monday.

Am going to fly in 'sick aircraft', Mumbai plane crash victim told her father

Am going to fly in 'sick aircraft', Mumbai plane crash victim told her father

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The grieving father wondered who gave the permission to fly a "sick aircraft".

Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Looking at Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.

Less than 8% growth will hurt India badly: Economist

Less than 8% growth will hurt India badly: Economist

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Potential growth in India is 8 to 8.5 per cent, says Kalpana Kochhar, World Bank's Chief Economist for South Asia.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

World Bank economist slams gender inequality in India

World Bank economist slams gender inequality in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

South Asia has the highest gender inequality in the world, says Kalpana Kochhar.

Dev Anand, The Die-Hard Romantic

Dev Anand, The Die-Hard Romantic

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Presenting an excerpt from Dev Anand's autobiography, Romancing With Life.

Congress MLA creates ruckus in MP assembly

Congress MLA creates ruckus in MP assembly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Congress member of parliament Kalpana Parulekar on Monday created ruckus in the Madhya Pradesh assembly during question hour by raising the issue of her arrest in the previous session.

Dev Anand, The Die-Hard Romantic

Dev Anand, The Die-Hard Romantic

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Presenting an excerpt from Dev Anand's autobiography, Romancing With Life.

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rediff readers write about their favourite books and authors.

Tendulkar will get 100th century soon: Achrekar

Tendulkar will get 100th century soon: Achrekar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The endless wait for Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international century is not only causing frustration to millions of his fans worldwide, but also his coach.

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

India's World Cup-winning former men's coach Gary Kirsten and ex-opener W V Raman were, on Thursday, short-listed for the post of the women's team coach.

Cops seek permission to arrest Hasan Ali aide

Cops seek permission to arrest Hasan Ali aide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The Mumbai police on Friday filed an application in the sessions court, seeking permission to arrest Kolkata-based businessman Kashinath Tapuriah, an associate of Pune stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan, in a fake passport case.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

'What I remember best is the vigour with which she threw herself into the job, the passion she had for issues, particularly those that affected the poor.'