News for 'M J Akbar'

On 3rd Yoga Day, PM wants 'selfie of three generations'

On 3rd Yoga Day, PM wants 'selfie of three generations'

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Through the programme, he said he felt like he was conversing with 'my family while sitting at home'.

Yasin never trusted anyone, called himself Shah Rukh Khan!

Yasin never trusted anyone, called himself Shah Rukh Khan!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The road to becoming India's most dreaded terrorist has been a long one for Yasin Bhatkal.

Must Watch: Swachh Bharat Flash Mob!

Must Watch: Swachh Bharat Flash Mob!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Yes, it's all mumkin in Amin Hajee's world!

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Hurriyat leaders meet Pak envoy, discuss Sushma, Sharif meeting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

They also emphasised that Pakistan should play an "active role in highlighting the human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir at international fora.

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that "exemplary punishment" should be meted out "swiftly and surely" in such cases.

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Four accused, including a juvenile, were sent to judicial custody on Saturday in connection with the case.

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Senior general refuses to retire, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Ananlysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Hrithik: I wanted to play the villian in Krrish 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

In the second part of the interview Hrithik Roshan talks about working on Krissh 3 and his other films.

'I marveled at Rajesh Vivek's sheer energy and madness'

'I marveled at Rajesh Vivek's sheer energy and madness'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Rajesh Vivek always revealed much more of the character than what was written in the script.'

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Judges Kamila Shamsie, Rohini Mohan and Margaret Mascarenhas will announce the winner in November.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

'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.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.

Touching scenes at Vinod Khanna's funeral

Touching scenes at Vinod Khanna's funeral

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Co-stars, colleagues, friends, everyone who knew him... paid homage to Vinod Khanna.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Islamic State claims responsibility for Turkey club attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a statement, the terror group said, "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

'Bleeding Heart was to replace Hurriyat in Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Pak had realised in 2018 that Hurriyat Conference, the separatist conglomerate created by Inter-Services Intelligence, won't be able to deliver any more

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

A simple story can change your life. Here's how

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Complicated times can be helped by simple measures.

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Farooq Abdullah arrested under PSA, home declared jail

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Abdullah, the Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, is the first Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to be booked under the PSA.

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Reader Akbar sends in a picture.

Past riot cases against Sambhaji Bhide dropped, reveals RTI

Past riot cases against Sambhaji Bhide dropped, reveals RTI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

A senior police official, however, said Monday the charges against the 85-year-old in the Koregaon-Bhima violence case have not been dropped.

Hurriyat cancels protest march on army camps

Hurriyat cancels protest march on army camps

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani dropped plans to stage protest marches to army and other security forces camps here on September 21.

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

The Best Rishi Kapoor Performances

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

'No need to take visa from Babar's followers to pray at Ram temple'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

His remark came during a visit to Ayodhya in adjoining Faizabad district where he sought blessings of Ram Lalla at the makeshift temple.

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Prithviraj takes on a controversial role

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Prithviraj Sukumaran WILL play Variankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji, a leader of the 1921 Malabar rebellion.

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Hrithik: I had batata vada and samosa after 15 years

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Hrithik Roshan talks about his tough role in Guzaarish.

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Chidambaram tells party: 'Let's get it over with!'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case on Friday without granting him any interim relief, put to rest all the strategies being worked upon.

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

What is the RSS's Maan ki Baat on #MeToo?

What is the RSS's Maan ki Baat on #MeToo?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'For the RSS, which is supposed to be the standard-bearer of plain living and high thinking, to be as quiet as a mouse suggests that it, too, is playing a political game like its political wing, the BJP,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Take your pick!

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Amitabh Bachchan proud of Padma record set by his family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Harivanshi Rai, Jaya, and Aishwarya Rai have been previous awardees.

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Full statehood to Delhi is central theme of AAP poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

AAP volunteers and its frontal organisations protested near BJP headquarters on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, demanding the party to clear its stand on full statehood to Delhi.

Arrangements made for evacuation of Indians from South Sudan

Arrangements made for evacuation of Indians from South Sudan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A task force has been set up to keep a close tab on the developments in South Sudan.

Bugti's grandson wants action against Musharraf

Bugti's grandson wants action against Musharraf

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Shahzain Bugti, leader of the Balauch Jamhoori Watan party, has charged the Pakistan Peoples Party-led government at the centre of "inaction" in not registering cases against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for allegedly murdering his grandfather Nawab Akbar Bugti.