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Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Prime Minister's charge comes a day after former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi addressed a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees in Himachal Pradesh if the Congress was voted to power in the assembly elections.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Maa Durga is here... Let's go pandal-hopping

Maa Durga is here... Let's go pandal-hopping

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Durga Puja, the festival that honours goddess Durga and celebrates her victory over the mythological demon named Mahishasura, kickstarts on Tuesday.

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Let us get high on Pathaan and his simple-minded antics, sure, but let us also take a moment to think about Jim who, with that one cunning piece of dialogue, goes on to boldly state that patriotism is a many-hued thing, observes Sreehari Nair.

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia, who had been admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital, passed away on September 8, the day before her son's 54th birthday.

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Increasing sugar production shall create problems for the industry, whereas boosting ethanol output can bring rich returns, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told sugar mills on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference on sugar and ethanol, organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association, Gadkari surprised the audience comprising senior executives of sugar mills by stating that the future will become bleak for the industry if it continues to churn out high quantities of sugar. "We need more ethanol than sugar. Also, bio-ethanol is the way to go as it can be stored for a longer duration as compared to conventional ethanol. "If you increase sugar production, it will create more problems for you.

'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Congress has already announced 40 per cent reservation for women candidates in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls.

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Diwali with beautiful pictures.

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'Whatever had to be said from the original novel has already been said.' 'There is nothing left in Vikram Chandra's novel to be put in Season 3.'

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the country's territory during the Kargil conflict.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'I don't watch horror films, so I don't know how I ended up being in the film.'

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday banned chartered accountant firm Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated entities for a period of two years starting April 1, 2022.

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It is a Marathi film, directed by the prolific director Gajendra Ahire.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Parineeti at Everest Base Camp... Ishaan shows us the rainbow...

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rediff readers from across the world tell us why their mothers are special.

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Students Abroad: Simple Indian Recipes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Living away from home can be tough, especially if you have to cook on your own or rely on takeaways. Simple solutions for you!

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The two guests used expletives, slapped and grappled with each other on a live show.

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022, was introduced after the majority of voice votes were in its favour.

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.

Rashtra Kavach Om Review

Rashtra Kavach Om Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Rashtra Kavach Om is B-O-R-I-N-G, yawns Deepa Gahlot.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Nikamma Review

Nikamma Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Shilpa Shetty fills a uniform with grace and could, in an equal opportunity film industry, be cast with an actor half her age, and carry it off better than aging males prancing with women young enough to be their daughters, observes Deepa Gahlot.