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'Being Assamese, I was asked for my passport'

'Being Assamese, I was asked for my passport'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Director Jahnu Barua -- who made the award-winning 2005 film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara --gets candid during an award ceremony in Pune.

PHOTOS: Colourful farewell to Pune's Kasba Ganapati

PHOTOS: Colourful farewell to Pune's Kasba Ganapati

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Get Ahead reader Shripad M Deshpande describes how the most benign of all Lords, Ganpati, was given a colourful farewell in Pune's Kasba locality.

'Policemen who faced 26/11 bravely were blamed'

'Policemen who faced 26/11 bravely were blamed'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The 26/11 chapter is not over yet for Vinita Kamte, police officer Ashok Kamte's widow, who is preparing to reveal fresh facts about what occurred that night, discovers Devidas Deshpande.

Kasab: 'Allah kasam, aisi galati dobara nahi hogi'

Kasab: 'Allah kasam, aisi galati dobara nahi hogi'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

At 7.46 am, police officers conveyed the message to Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil that 'Operation X is over' and from then the news gained wings.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Race of a lifetime for tribal kids in Singapore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Five tribal youngsters from Maharashtra's Dhule district will run the Singapore Marathon this Sunday.

IPL 2018 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2018 squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League will commence, on Saturday, April 7 and will end on 27th May

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Bhujbal trust to be inspected for rule violations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Close on the heels of his indictment by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal has come under the lens of the office of the Charity Commissioner which has ordered inspection of a building owned by his family-run trust for violation of rules.

'Dandupalya gives a new dimension to the crime genre'

'Dandupalya gives a new dimension to the crime genre'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Director Srinivasa Raju talks about his new Kannada film.

Busy weekend for Malayalam cinema

Busy weekend for Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Get yourlowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Hazare may not be able to hold protest in Mumbai. Here's why

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

26/11: Pak judicial commission hits roadblock in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Pakistan's judicial commission, which arrived in Mumbai on Thursday, will record the statements of witnesses in connection with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case today and on Saturday. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande, who is tracking the commission, reports that the defence lawyers of the panel are prepared to make one last ditch to 'cross examine' the witnesses.

Gambhir misses start of play on Day 5

Gambhir misses start of play on Day 5

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, who was in Delhi on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against England after his grandmother's demise, was not on the field when play on the final day of the match commenced in Ahmedabad on Monday.

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

How Nandita Das convinced Rishi Kapoor to play a sleazy producer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Rishi Kapoor was shocked and said, 'Woh sare log jinko main janta hoon, unki filmein main nahin kar raha. Aapko to main janta bhi nahin hoon.'

Box Office: Andhadhun gets good word-of-mouth, LoveYatri is poor

Box Office: Andhadhun gets good word-of-mouth, LoveYatri is poor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

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

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The recent acquittal of the four accused in the Adnan Patrawala kidnapping and murder case is yet another stark reminder of the fast worsening quality of prosecution and a direct reflection on the investigative abilities of the police force in Mumbai, reports Toral Varia Deshpande.

Review: Aiyyaa, what a letdown!

Review: Aiyyaa, what a letdown!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

There is no way to find fault with leading lady Rani Mukerji but she is shockingly let down by the storyline.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

This protest is not a WWF match: Anupam Kher

This protest is not a WWF match: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Bollywood veteran actor Anupam Kher visited Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to express his support to Team Anna and passage of Jan Lokpal Bill. Toral Varia Deshpande speaks to Anupam Kher.

Ranji: Mumbai, Punjab secure big wins; Pant's record ton

Ranji: Mumbai, Punjab secure big wins; Pant's record ton

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Riding on Tushar Deshpande's five-wicket haul, defending champions Mumbai registered a comfortable 10-wicket win over Railways and grabbed six points in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in Mysore on Tuesday. On the fourth day, Deshpande snapped three wickets -- Faiz Ahmed (28), Ashish Yadav (26) and DN Bansal (3) -- to go with the two wickets he had taken yesterday, while Shardul Thakur, Vijay Gohil and Balwinder Sandhu picked up one wicket each to dismiss Railways for 208 after they resumed their second innings at an overnight total of 135-4 on Tuesday.

PIX: Aamir, Raju Hirani, Shefali Shah watch a play

PIX: Aamir, Raju Hirani, Shefali Shah watch a play

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances for Anna's fast, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

MUST SEE: India looks up to THESE men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In the last three years, photographer Zakia Shakir has zigzagged across the world to train her camera on some of India's most famous men.

Jab We Met: 'I would always find him around me'

Jab We Met: 'I would always find him around me'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Readers share their love stories ahead of Valentine's Day.

My Sunny Balcony: A passion that is a business

My Sunny Balcony: A passion that is a business

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

We have lost the front and the back yards. So, the only place left for us is the balcony. People buy flats with French windows and spacious balconies that can be used creatively, says the My Sunny Balcony team.

Mosquito terror troubles newly-inaugurated Mumbai NSG hub

Mosquito terror troubles newly-inaugurated Mumbai NSG hub

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

On occasion of the inauguration of the Mumbai Regional Hub of the National Security Guard Director General Rajan Medekar spoke to rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Iyer, Kishan slam centuries; Pujara continues good run in T20s

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form with the bat as he and Robin Uthappa helped Saurashtra crush Punjab by eight wickets.

PICS: Dhawan's ton in vain as Kings ease past Delhi

PICS: Dhawan's ton in vain as Kings ease past Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

13/7 blasts: How police rivalry let mastermind slip away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Toral Varia Deshpande brings you the details of how rivalry between India's two of the most recognised agencies, the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, has cost India one it's most wanted terrorist and 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind -- Yasin Ahmad Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal.

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

ASK ROOPASHREE: My stomach feels bloated, please help

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma suggests ways to calm the stomach.

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Anna's fast called off, but agitation to intensify

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Team Anna yet to plan campaign against Congress in five poll-bound states. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

'The police are trying to shield someone close to Gadkari'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

'Gadkari is a powerful man,' says Yogita Thakre's sister. 'He was not even there on the day of the incident. Even so, the police have messed around with the facts from day one! Clearly, they are trying to protect someone.'

Bombay HC rejects MNS plea to hold Shivaji Park rally

Bombay HC rejects MNS plea to hold Shivaji Park rally

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

In a blow to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's apparent attempt to score brownie points over its arch rival Shiv Sena, the Bombay high court on Friday refused to grant permission to the Raj Thackeray-led party to hold a public meeting at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai.

Adnan murder: 'They are never going to live happily'

Adnan murder: 'They are never going to live happily'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

A Mumbai sessions court on Monday acquitted all four young boys accused of kidnapping and murdering their friend Adnand Patrawala in August, 2007. Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

We swam through 1 degree cold water: Shipwreck survivors

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

It was perhaps the longest wait ever for the Indian crew members on board tragedy-struck Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, to meet their family after having a near death experience. Toral Varia Deshpande reports.

PIX: Salman mingles with Jackie Shroff at MAMI

PIX: Salman mingles with Jackie Shroff at MAMI

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Bhagavad Gita has lasted for centuries and will continue to last for centuries regardless of what a court in Siberia decides, says Bibek Debroy, who spoke to Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande on the controversy.