News for 'Kishore Kumar'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

BJP MLA blames Sonia, Rahul for violence during tractor parade, Cong hits back

BJP MLA blames Sonia, Rahul for violence during tractor parade, Cong hits back

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Asking the party leadership to take strict action against those involved, Surendra Singh alleged, "There is foreign hand behind the violence. The incident had taken place on directions of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Congress leaders not expressing any regret over the incident proves that."

'Vice Presidential Election Was Not Fair!'

'Vice Presidential Election Was Not Fair!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Parties which supported me were all threatened. This could hardly have been called a fair election.' 'This is Modi's India.'

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Prashant Kishor, the man who led Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar to victory, has his task cut out for him as he tries to secure victory for the Congress in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Want a new hairstyle? Read this first.

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Three officials have been suspended.

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Chirag Paswan's game plan would be to push out Nitish Kumar from this alliance, but that is only possible if the BJP wins about 90 seats and the LJP wins between 25-30 seats.'

Meet Chess Uncle

Meet Chess Uncle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The future is uncertain and the past painful. So, Abdul Samad chooses to focus on the present, taking one day at a time, seeking solace in a game of chess in a bustling city.

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Why Hazel Keech became Gurbasant Kaur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'She was not forced into the decision," a close friend of Yuvraj Singh tells Subhash K Jha.

A last good bye for Ladakh's martyrs

A last good bye for Ladakh's martyrs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Families spread across the nation bid their final goodbyes to the soldiers killed in hand-to-hand fighting with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan area. People gathered in large numbers to attend the last rites of the soldiers.

'I will pray to God to save our planet'

'I will pray to God to save our planet'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'I miss my grandparents the most. Though they are no more, I wish they were here. Quarantine would have been heaven.'

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

'If anyone has the voice of god, it is Mohammed Rafi'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'People say my father was scared of Kishore Kumar. That is untrue. There are so many songs that my father told the composers to let some other singer sing because they too are good.'

In response to Nitish, NDA to write open letter to Biharis

In response to Nitish, NDA to write open letter to Biharis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The letter, to be written by the NDA's Bihari leaders, will mention that Modi was not talking about 'Bihar's DNA' but he was pointing towards the 'political DNA' of Nitish Kumar. The letter will also ask a few uncomfortable questions to the Bihar chief minister. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The Punjab police has deployed its personnel, including commandoes, to manage the crowd. The Rapid Action Force is also present in the Joda Patak area, officials said.

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A day after the Patna high court slammed the Bihar government for its poor handling of the second wave of the pandemic and sought to know whether it was enforcing lockdown or not, the administration on Tuesday announced imposition of lockdown from May 5 to May 15.

President confers gallantry awards

President confers gallantry awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were posthumously awarded to Major David Manlun and Major Satish Dahiya, who lost their lives while fighting with terrorists in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pawar and his Manch can deliberate to their hearts' content, but so long as the Congress does not play ball the BJP has little to worry, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

What makes Manik Saha crucial for BJP in Tripura?

What makes Manik Saha crucial for BJP in Tripura?

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Sources said the move comes after an analysis sent by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to BJP's central leadership indicated there was a need for a change of guard in the party and government.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

Rahul joins Opposition's protest over Muzaffarpur shelter home incident

Rahul joins Opposition's protest over Muzaffarpur shelter home incident

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Addressing the protesters, opposition leaders attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal-United1 and demanded stringent punishment against those involved in such heinous crimes.

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Wednesday

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

This year's ceremony will conclude with Sare Jahan Se Acha.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Bihar readies for D-day amid predictions of change

Bihar readies for D-day amid predictions of change

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Election Commission is making sure that the winds of potential change cause no disruption in the counting process.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Those who denounced the letter writers in the "Group of 23" like Nirmal Khatri and Naseeb Pathan have interestingly found places in the panels announced by Gandhi on Sunday evening.

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Ahead of Saturday's event, here's a lowdown of ready references for the auction.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Ranji Roundup: Pujara enters elite list; Tare rescues Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Pujara enters elite list; Tare rescues Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

'An Indian film without songs is meaningless'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Vanraj Bhatia, the creator of unforgettable music, hated the fact that the 'New Wave' directors did not respect Hindi cinema's multi-song format.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.