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Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Yoga guru Ramdev and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have declined any Padma award for them reportedly being considered by central government on the occasion of the 66th Republic Day.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Dalai Lama

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Dalai Lama

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala during his six-day visit to Himachal Pradesh. The leaders discussed various issues over an hour-long meeting.

Shankar close to playing a big knock for us, says Kohli

Shankar close to playing a big knock for us, says Kohli

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Captain Virat Kohli's vote of confidence ahead of the England game means that Rishabh Pant will have to wait to get his first game at the World Cup.

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shah said the present Lok Sabha elections are about "choosing between corrupt leaders of INDI alliance and honest politician Narendra Modi, who despite being Chief Minister and then Prime Minister never had an allegation of single paisa against him."

Cong organised EVM hackathon in London: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Cong organised EVM hackathon in London: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

"We will expose this claim," Prasad said, adding that the Congress was insulting the 2014 mandate.

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The application filed by the Hindu Front of Justice, which is the original petitioner in the case before the Madhya Pradesh high court, and others said that after the April 1 order of the apex court, proceeding before the HC has also virtually stayed.

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

Who's Ranbir Taking A Selfie With?

Who's Ranbir Taking A Selfie With?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

There's a lot of buzz about Animal.

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Alia-Ranbir, Katrina-Vicky At Ram Temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The film folk turned out in traditional outfits for the pran pratishtha at the temple.

Suhana Khan Has A SURPRISE For You!

Suhana Khan Has A SURPRISE For You!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Archies will start streaming on Netflix from December 7.

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan in New Jersey

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan in New Jersey

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Reader Aditi Chaudhuri sent us a photograph.

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of the blast at an explosives factory near Nagpur city rose to seven on Friday evening with another worker succumbing during treatment even as the owner and manager of the factory got bail soon after arrest.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

Jolt to Gujarat Cong as MLA quits, cites party's Ram temple stance

Jolt to Gujarat Cong as MLA quits, cites party's Ram temple stance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The move is seen as a prelude to Chavda's joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

BJP may give Shatrughan Sinha's seat to Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP may give Shatrughan Sinha's seat to Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Shatrughan Sinha has been critical of the party's top leadership on several occasions in the past.

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at the July releases in theatres.

Sunshine Beauty Swayamsiddha

Sunshine Beauty Swayamsiddha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

She'd like to believe that she is 'clever as the devil and twice as pretty'.

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

'Pt Ravi Shankar India's gift to the world'

'Pt Ravi Shankar India's gift to the world'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Admirers in California reacted in shock to the demise of sitar master Pandit Ravi Shankar who introduced Indian music to the Western world. 92-year-old Shankar died on Tuesday in San Diego, California.

Mani Shankar Aiyar abuses reporters, calls PM 'coward'

Mani Shankar Aiyar abuses reporters, calls PM 'coward'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Aiyar lost his temper at TV reporters when they questioned him over an article he wrote, recalling a slur he directed at Modi in 2017.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP won 74 seats in the 147-member Odisha assembly and was leading in four more seats, the Election Commission of India.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Under the exception given in Section 375 of the IPC, sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his wife, the wife not being minor, is not rape.

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The then Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, Durga Shankar Mishra, in an order dated June 26 and issued to all the district magistrates of the state, cited a letter from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights dated June 7.

Yuvan Shankar Raja disappoints

Yuvan Shankar Raja disappoints

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

For today's audience, the Paruthiveeran soundtrack is a big yawn.

Mani Shankar Aiyar hospitalised

Mani Shankar Aiyar hospitalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Union Panchayati Raj and Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Chennai after he developed chest pain on Wednesday morning. "His condition is stable and there is nothing to worry about. However, he will be kept under observation at the ICU for the next 24 hours," hospital sources said.

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The Delhi police is investigating a case of blackmailing in which sitar-player Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, was blackmailed by a man who allegedly accessed her photographs stored in her laptop.The man, whose identity has not been revealed, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi police, following investigations in Mumbai.Pandit Ravi Shankar had written to the Home Ministry about the harassment his daughter was facing.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL playoffs, but they need to ward off inner gremlins on Saturday to notch a mandatory win to keep that dream flickering.

I wear a watch worth Rs 15L: Cong Indore candidate rejects 'deal' with BJP

I wear a watch worth Rs 15L: Cong Indore candidate rejects 'deal' with BJP

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'If a person wanted to contest from such a difficult seat, then it is meaningless to say that he is afraid of losing elections'

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

New pace sensation Mayank Yadav will be closely followed by all and sundry after his match-winning performances as Lucknow Super Giants eye a hat-trick of wins when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Sunday.

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government's target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure development will act as a catalyst for a jump in consumer demand. "With the government planning a capex of Rs 11.11 trillion, private sector investment will come in a big way. Companies will be preparing for it right from today," H M Bangur, chairman of Shree Cement, told Business Standard. For the past few years, the investment scene in India has been dominated by government capital expenditures; private investments in the manufacturing sector have remained muted.

What were Shankar, Eshaan, Loy, Farhan doing at IIT-K?

What were Shankar, Eshaan, Loy, Farhan doing at IIT-K?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Reader Faran Shakeel sends us a picture.