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Things We No Longer See In Hindi Movies

Things We No Longer See In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

When was the last time you saw a face in a letter?!

Mallika Sherawat gets framed for Dil Kya Kare

Mallika Sherawat gets framed for Dil Kya Kare

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace in the world is not possible if the factory of terrorism continues like this.

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Here's a list of some of the all-time best places in Delhi where you can shop for the festival without burning a hole in your pocket

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

13 memorable moments from Sush's Instagram journey

Rediff.com31 May 2017

As the model-turned-actor completes a year on Instagram, we take a look at some of her stunning pics.

Star Love Stories

Star Love Stories

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

'Songs have no shelf life today'

'Songs have no shelf life today'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Singer Kavita Seth tells us what kind of songs she loves to sing -- and then even sings them!

Prostrate before the Arnab experience

Prostrate before the Arnab experience

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'While Television generally tends to Clarity,' says Sreehari Nair, 'Arnab Goswami's The Newshour Debate portrays our confusions. Each episode offers both the potency of an intensely-fought boxing match and the giddy pleasures of an orgy.'

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Former Australia wicketkeeper and legendary cricketer Adam Gilchrist has said that India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions in his new book.

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Confessions of a vegetarian of sorts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

'When you are a vegetarian who isn't terribly fond of cottage cheese, choices become somewhat limited, but I have never understood why everyone also conspires to gang up against the vegetable eater?' asks Kishore Singh.

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Silsila didn't work. But its roaring rang of romance continues to colour every single Holi. Sukanya Verma revisits this classic.

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Uri review: A deadpan take on warfare!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Movies, their motives and time of release make me wonder if we'll ever be able to see India as India and not a reflection of its governments, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

10 times Aamir impressed us with his gyaan!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

There's a reason he was called Baba Ranchoddas in 3 Idiots.

PM Modi leads praise for India's hockey win vs Pakistan

PM Modi leads praise for India's hockey win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eminent sports personalities, the country was wholesome in its praise for the Indian hockey team after it clinched the Asian Champion Trophy by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the finals at Kuantan, Malaysia on Sunday. Favourites India prevailed 3-2 over Pakistan to reclaim the trophy and present a perfect Diwali gift to the nation. PM Modi wrote on his twitter handle, "Very proud of our hockey team. Congratulations on winning the Asian Champions Trophy."

Durga Puja pandal brings Tagore to life!

Durga Puja pandal brings Tagore to life!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

A Durga Puja pandal in New Delhi turns literature into art.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

Bachchan to host segment on girl child campaign at NDA's second anniversary event

Bachchan to host segment on girl child campaign at NDA's second anniversary event

Rediff.com27 May 2016

A row had earlier erupted over Bachchan's participation in the second anniversary celebrations of National Democratic Alliance government with Congress targeting him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the light of the megastar's name figuring in Panama Papers expose.

There is limit to shamelessness: Modi tells AAP

There is limit to shamelessness: Modi tells AAP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted a shrill attack on the Aam Aadmi Party

Mahagathbandhan of rich, corrupt: Modi slams Opposition

Mahagathbandhan of rich, corrupt: Modi slams Opposition

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

"The Opposition's mahagathbandhan is an alliance of corruption, negativity and instability. The Opposition has 'dhanshakti' (money power), we have 'janshakti' (people's power)," the prime minister said.

As Varanasi goes to polls, Modi invokes 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb'

As Varanasi goes to polls, Modi invokes 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

With polling in Varanasi underway, Narendra Modi on Mondy spoke about the 'Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb' of the holy city and appealed to the voters there to reflect its spirit of unity and harmony through their votes.

Rahul leaves for Kailash Mansarovar; BJP calls him 'Chinese spokesperson'

Rahul leaves for Kailash Mansarovar; BJP calls him 'Chinese spokesperson'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Gandhi took to Twitter to put out a Sanskrit shloka from the Upanishads and tweeted a picture of Mount Kailash along with it.

Joining poll fray is just like being raped: Bangla superstar Dev

Joining poll fray is just like being raped: Bangla superstar Dev

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Bengali film star and Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha candidate Dev raked up a controversy by saying that joining election fray is like getting raped, but after facing flak from women's rights activists and opposition parties he apologised for the comment.

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Villager suspected of witchcraft lynched in Assam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

A villager suspected of indulging in sorcery was lynched in a remote Adivasi-inhabited Kalabasi hamlet of Narayanpur tea estate in South Assam's Lakhipur sub-division by fellow villagers.

Why this model-celebrity chef loves India

Why this model-celebrity chef loves India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Australian MasterChef runner-up Sarah Todd can't get over India.

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The player, who came under fire for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May, was especially piqued by criticism from German Football Association (DFB) head Reinhard Grindel, who he said blamed him for Germany crashing out of this year's tournament.

Review: Bangistan is a colossal disappointment

Review: Bangistan is a colossal disappointment

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Bangistan is not the political satire it claims to be, says Nishi Tiwari.

Mardaani review: Rani Mukerji plays Liam Neeson!

Mardaani review: Rani Mukerji plays Liam Neeson!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Faux feminism aside, Mardaani is mostly a middling action thriller, writes Sukanya Verma.

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

Photo: Minissha Lamba gets married!

Photo: Minissha Lamba gets married!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Denied public meet at Varanasi, Modi questions EC's neutrality

Denied public meet at Varanasi, Modi questions EC's neutrality

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Escalating his attack on the Election Commission, Narendra Modi questioned the poll body's neutrality over denial of permission for a public meeting at a venue of his choice in Varanasi even as appealed to party workers to maintain peace while protesting the move.

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 9 contestants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Will these names be a part of the Bigg Boss 9 line-up?

Smita Patil: The Woman Behind the Image

Smita Patil: The Woman Behind the Image

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'Smita had it all planned out. She was pregnant then and planning to leave Raj Babbar after the baby was born. In an enthralling new book Smita Patil, A Brief Incandescence (HarperCollins), Maithili Rao reveals the many fascinating facets of the incomparable actress whom we lost too young.

Dutee Chand: What a runner! What a life!

Dutee Chand: What a runner! What a life!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Behind sprinter Dutee Chand's rise is a hidden journey filled with pain and hardship.

'Baghban was one of my biggest mistakes'

'Baghban was one of my biggest mistakes'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Reality shows work for a short while. I have much more to achieve, so that I can show that people love me for my work, not for my stints in reality shows.' Aman Verma returns to the small screen.

'I want to do something sensible, not play a glam doll role'

'I want to do something sensible, not play a glam doll role'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Urvashi Sharma talks about her acting comeback.

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.