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Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

We asked readers whether the superstar deserved a Bharat Ratna, and they were quite unanimous about their say.

'Why should Sachin retire?'

'Why should Sachin retire?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Lata Mangeshkar recalls her favourite moments with Sachin Tendulkar.

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Declaring that the time had come to reopen Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday evening, "Self-employed people like technicians, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, sanitation workers, domestic helps, and people involved with laundry and ironing are allowed to work."

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Raj Thackeray's unique birthday wish for Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Like this version of Amitabh?

These celebs have insured their body parts for millions!

These celebs have insured their body parts for millions!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

So you thought 'million dollar smile' was just a casual term? Take a look at the outlandish sums that celebs have insured their best assets for!

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

Ritu Beri: The desi darling of Paris

Ritu Beri: The desi darling of Paris

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

The face of Indian haute couture was honoured with one of France's highest civilian awards yesterday, for her contribution to the world of fashion. We bring you the lowdown, along with a look at some of her hottest catwalk creations.

Bollywood pays tribute to Pt Bhimsen Joshi

Bollywood pays tribute to Pt Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Canada: Minister assuages Kanishka victims' kin

Canada: Minister assuages Kanishka victims' kin

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney convened a roundtable discussion in Toronto with members of Air India victims' families on June 18, a day after Justice John Major released his 4,000-page report.

Don't go to Goa if you want to escape people you know!

Don't go to Goa if you want to escape people you know!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

In Goa, says Kishore Singh, you are defined as much by the village that makes up your address as by the neighbours who keep you company.

Here is what taxpayers want from the Budget

Here is what taxpayers want from the Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The most common, obviously, is food prices. The salaried class has several other demands too, like the taxation of perquisites such as employee stock options or Esops.

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Who loves Maharashtra better, Raj or Uddhav?

Who loves Maharashtra better, Raj or Uddhav?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Expect plenty of fireworks on May 1 this year as the state celebrates 50 years of its formation.

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Photographer Atul Kasbekar talks to Lata Kubchandani about his career and passion...

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Tendulkar derives inspiration from Bollywood trio

Tendulkar derives inspiration from Bollywood trio

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Sachin Tendulkar has been a role model for a whole generation of cricketers but when it comes to deriving inspiration for himself, the batting great says he looks up to three Bollywood icons. Tendulkar said the passion and energy that legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and melody queens Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle put behind their performance make them really inspiring.

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

36 summers have gone by but Kapil Dev's toothy grin with the Prudential Cup remains the most defining moment in Indian cricket.

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Families of the victims of Air India Kanishka bombing on Thursday said the report of a panel that went into the deadly incident gives them "some relief" as it addresses most of the concerns that they have raised.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.

Oh so sexy! Nia, Gauahar, Mandira at their STYLISH best!

Oh so sexy! Nia, Gauahar, Mandira at their STYLISH best!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Exciting red carpet styles courtesy these lovely ladies.

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Here's a look at top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I had small dreams but large instinct'

'I had small dreams but large instinct'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Prasoon Joshi has been making waves in the ad world and Bollywood for a number of years now. But what was it like growing up? Read on...

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

'Horror cinema will never be the same again'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'The death of Tulsi Ramsay signals the end of an era.'

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

When Neil spent Diwali in Tihar Jail

When Neil spent Diwali in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Which of these young talents will YOU vote for?

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Kamal Haasan will be a disaster as a politician

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'The very idea that Kamal Haasan would retire from active acting for active politics is as ridiculous as to suggest that Lataji would give up singing to weave handloom dupattas for destitute girls in Muzaffarpur,' declares Subhash K Jha.

Different by design

Different by design

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Tejas Mangeshkar tells us how he is creating waves in the realm of design.

Coming soon: Vikram Seth's A Suitable Girl

Coming soon: Vikram Seth's A Suitable Girl

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The best-selling author has announced that he is writing a sequel to his million-copy bestseller A Suitable Boy, titled A Suitable Girl.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar has sung for a wide range of actresses. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years. The singing legend turns 80 today, September 28. We celebrate the veteran with some of her unforgettable songs.

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Queen of Dandiya dedicates a song to the Empress of Melody, who turns 80 on September 20.

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

'Another factor of heart diseases is our eating habits. We South Asians say we are vegetarians. We forget that food may not always be healthy. We use a lot of saturated fat and everything else combined does make it a serious cocktail for heart diseases,' says cardiac surgeon Dr Arvind Koshal.