News for 'M J Akbar'

Pratap Pothen to direct Dulquer

Pratap Pothen to direct Dulquer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A lowdown on Malayalam film industry.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Musharraf acquitted in Baloch leader Bugti's murder case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Bugti, former chief minister of Balochistan and head of his tribe, was killed in 2006 in a military operation ordered by Musharraf who was president and army chief at the time.

QUIZ! Do you know the old names of Indian cities?

QUIZ! Do you know the old names of Indian cities?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Test your knowledge about India's cities.

Trailer: Panipat looks like Bajirao Mastani 2.0!

Trailer: Panipat looks like Bajirao Mastani 2.0!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Ashutosh Gowariker seems too inspired by Sanjay Leela Bhansali's way of making period films, feels Namrata Thakker.

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rs 1.1 crore bounty on Pervez Musharraf's head

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

"We will give Rs 1 million in cash and a bungalow worth Rs 100 million to anybody who kills Musharraf. And we'll also provide him full security," Shahzain Bugti told media persons at Pir Jo Goth in Sindh province on Sunday.

#MeToo: 'What happened to innocent until proven guilty?'

#MeToo: 'What happened to innocent until proven guilty?'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'They have no problem working with Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted.' 'But they want to blacklist people whose guilt is yet to be proven, just to look like heroes of the #MeToo movement.'

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.

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The party's history shows that it has had at least 13 presidents from outside the Nehru-Gandhi clan since independence as against five from its first family. Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have headed the party for the majority of the period since independence.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Modi, Erdogan and the dismantling of legacy

Modi, Erdogan and the dismantling of legacy

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Ataturk and Nehru, two liberal secular modernisers, are in peril of being disowned by their successors, says Sunanda K-Datta Ray.

I-T dept seizes Nirav Modi's vast art collection

I-T dept seizes Nirav Modi's vast art collection

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Among the seizures were Indian masters such as FN Souza, VS Gaitonde, SH Raza, Amrita Sher-Gil and Akbar Padamsee, sculptures from Italy and the US, Chinese artwork and masterpieces by Xu Lei and Zeng Xiaojun.

PIX: Kangana, Hrithik attend a wedding!

PIX: Kangana, Hrithik attend a wedding!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

India skipper says Bangladesh's reaction was 'dirty' following U-19 triumph

India skipper says Bangladesh's reaction was 'dirty' following U-19 triumph

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Some of the Bangladeshi players got carried away with their celebration after their historic win over India in the final on Sunday.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

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.

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.

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Sports Shorts: Verma, Rankireddy-Shetty win Hyderabad Open badminton titles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

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.

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'.

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

A big reshuffle of Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Keeping trusted men in key positions at Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar has become vital for Bajwa, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

'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.'

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

PSA against Shah Faesal, 2 others revoked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

According to separate orders issued by the Home Department of the Union Territory, the PSA against Faesal, who was a 2010-batch IAS officer, Sartaj Madani, uncle of Mufti, and Peer Mansoor, her political advisor during her tenure as chief minister, was revoked 'with immediate effect'.

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.

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Spotted: Govinda in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Reader Akbar sends in a picture.

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Coronavirus impact: Saudi move to halt pilgrimages to hit Indian carriers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Over 50 per cent of all traffic to Jeddah consists pilgrims headed to Mecca and Medina.

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!

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.