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In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Politics has lent to the Academy Awards some of its most memorable and controversial moments, reports Politico. Here's a look at the political happenings at Dolby (Kodak) theatre in recent years.

Honda's Manesar operations suspended indefinitely

Honda's Manesar operations suspended indefinitely

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Alleging misconduct by its permanent workers, labour unions and contract staff, the plant management informed all stakeholders, through a notice, that starting Monday "normal operations" at the plant are being suspended.

At 21 she is a successful dubbing artiste!

At 21 she is a successful dubbing artiste!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Priya Adivarekar who has been dubbing for films since she was eight, talks about her journey so far and how life has changed for her.

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The 82-year-old veteran playback singer died after a brief illness at his CIT Nagar residence in Chennai.

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

My 10 FAVOURITE OTT Shows of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Home-grown fare, international discoveries, brand new seasons of hugely anticipated series, Sukanya Verma lists her top 10 OTT shows.

'2 years is fair time for companies to come out of pain'

'2 years is fair time for companies to come out of pain'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The economy is expected to bounce back and things are expected to recover faster than what we previously thought.'

Mallika Sherawat's polio connection

Mallika Sherawat's polio connection

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Here's what the stars are tweeting.

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The BRICS bank is simply too expensive a proposition for a group of developing countries that includes many who are already overspending domestically.

Ishant in trouble as Sammy seeks apology for racist nickname

Ishant in trouble as Sammy seeks apology for racist nickname

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

An old social media post by India pacer Ishant Sharma lent credence to former West Indies captain Darren Sammy's allegation that a racist nickname was used to address him during his IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad for which he is now demanding an apology. The two-time T20 World Cup-winning West Indies captain, while commenting on the protests over African-American George Floyd's death in the US, had spoken about being called 'Kalu' while he was in India.

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The options include involving jewellers as collection centres, addressing of issues that banks have been facing and using domestically available gold for giving metal loans to jewellers for domestic sales.

Protestors seek Kashmir shutdown over anti-Islamic film

Protestors seek Kashmir shutdown over anti-Islamic film

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

An amalgam of various religious organisations has called for a shutdown on Tuesday to protest against the anti-Islam film made by an American filmmaker. Hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and the pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front have lent their support to the strike call.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'

'Dissent is not treason': Veterans write open letter to PM Modi

'Dissent is not treason': Veterans write open letter to PM Modi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The 114 veterans wrote that issues like vigilantism and "targeting of Muslims and Dalits" have "compelled" them to pen the letter

Mallya received part of Diageo funds in offshore accounts

Mallya received part of Diageo funds in offshore accounts

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In 2012, Diageo had paid Rs 3,635 cr directly to Mallya for his 19.3% stake in United Spirits.

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Chat@3: Connect with singer Abhijeet Sawant

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

The former Indian Idol winner's comign out with a new album titled Farida.

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Modi blames Congress's 'phone-a-loan scheme' for NPA crisis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He said while the previous UPA government hid the bad loans, his government has properly recognised them and brought tough laws to deal with defaults and recovery money.

PIX: Lauren Gottlieb's inspirational birthday

PIX: Lauren Gottlieb's inspirational birthday

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Lauren Gottlieb supported the Leap for Hunger cause on her birthday!

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

'Religion not top priority for Asian American Hindus'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Prof Khyati Joshi, advisor to the survey -- Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths -- conducted by Pew Research Center's forum on religion and public life lends perspective on Asian Americans and their faith, particularly on Hinduism.

PIX: Lata Mangeshkar on Nutan, Mumtaz, Madhuri

PIX: Lata Mangeshkar on Nutan, Mumtaz, Madhuri

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Here's looking at Lataji's priceless 2013 calendar.

MOST SUCCESSFUL Doctors in the Movies

MOST SUCCESSFUL Doctors in the Movies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Looking at the most popular doctors, thanks to the movies that have made them hits.

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A Std 8 student of a private school in Haryana's Sonepat was killed allegedly by two of his classmates, after he had asked one of them to return his cellphone, police said on Monday.

Modi is role model for other CMs, says Advani

Modi is role model for other CMs, says Advani

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani has hailed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his administrative skills, and said that the latter is ''a role model for chief ministers of other states''.

'Bad laws make for bad governance'

'Bad laws make for bad governance'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Watch: Judge Gautam Patel delivers the first J B D'Souza Memorial lecture.

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

'The people, media and politicians are ready to listen to the troubles of Kangana Ranaut, but we are unwanted lives in the heart of Delhi.' Shine Jacob reports.

Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Kishore Kumar's son to sing Naino Mein Sapna

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar's son Amit will be crooning the iconic song Naino Mein Sapna in the Himmatwala remake.

Goa: 3 GFP ministers, Khaunte asked to resign

Goa: 3 GFP ministers, Khaunte asked to resign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

A senior state BJP leader had said earlier in the day that Sawant would induct BJP MLA and Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly Michael Lobo, and three of the ten MLAs who have switched over from the Congress.

Review: Gangs Of Wasseypur is a brilliant soundtrack

Review: Gangs Of Wasseypur is a brilliant soundtrack

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Music composer Sneha Khanwalkar has worked hard on this extremely versatile album, and it bloody well shows.

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Shruti Haasan changes her Luck

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Kamal Haasan's daughter Shruti gave a lively song and dance performance at a surbuban hotel on July 1 to promote her debut film, Luck.

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Losses and lack of bank funds no reason to shut company, says minister

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The 2020 assembly polls marked the coming of age of a politician who valiantly went down fighting an army of battle-hardened veterans.

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Mika sings for Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Indian Idol winner Sreeram Chandra turns hero

Indian Idol winner Sreeram Chandra turns hero

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The singer makes his debut in makes his debut with Prema Geema Jantha Nai.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The stakeholders want protection from any litigation which might arise due to fresh claims against the company, especially after PE funds have bought stake in the company and the resolution plan has been cleared by the bankers.

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The actor will sing the title track of Shivaay which is his most ambitious production venture.

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.