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Go in peace, Lata didi

Go in peace, Lata didi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Addressing a press conference in Patna, All India Congress Committee general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said the party would like the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its inquiry in three months and favoured setting up of a special court to facilitate expeditious trial.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

'Major part' of Gyanvapi survey completed on Day 2

'Major part' of Gyanvapi survey completed on Day 2

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The survey was stalled last week amid objections by the mosque committee, which claimed that the advocate commissioner appointed by the court for the survey did not have the mandate to film inside the premises.

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'The survey work went on in a peaceful manner and, there has been no objection from anyone.'

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Have A Dev Anand Festival At Home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Gems you can enjoy from the time he was at his handsome and magnetic best.

Indian Muslims are nationalists who oppose terror: Rajnath

Indian Muslims are nationalists who oppose terror: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Contending that terrorism should not be associated with any particular religion, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Muslims in India are nationalists who have always opposed terrorist elements.

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

She will contest from the prestigious Greater Kailash constituency in South Delhi where Congress was defeated by AAP's Sourav Bhardwaj in the assembly polls in 2013.

World has great expectation from India, but we are not ready: Modi

World has great expectation from India, but we are not ready: Modi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Making a strong pitch for producing good teachers in large numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a mission in this regard amid his assertion that the whole world is looking at India with great expectations "but we are not ready".

54 Indian PoWs still languish in Pakistani jails

54 Indian PoWs still languish in Pakistani jails

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

As many as 54 Indian soldiers, who were captured as prisoners of war during battles of 1965 and 1971, are still believed to be in Pakistani jails, according to an RTI reply.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Eight Punjab cabinet ministers and a senior bureaucrat were found to be "absent" from office during a surprise check on Tuesday by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

The sculptor who created human anatomy

The sculptor who created human anatomy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Normally one would expect a trained sculptor to either carve out statues or be involved in building temples and with artistic airs. But Purna Chandra Upadhyay, who did his Masters in old Indian traditional sculpture in 1979, did neither. Instead, he joined a medical college and created body parts for anatomy students of the Banaras Hindu University for 33 years.

Where did those abs come from, Tiger?

Where did those abs come from, Tiger?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Bollywood stars get glamorous on Instagram.

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi's vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul's "bench mate" in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.

Cracks were visible even before SAD quit NDA

Cracks were visible even before SAD quit NDA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Strains in relations between the SAD and the BJP had begun surfacing for over a year.

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barrackpore: Retired army subedar arrested for spying

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

'Modi tere naam Banaras': Modi's roadshow in Varanasi draws huge crowd

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

As the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail in his Lok Sabha constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Varanasi on Saturday charged the administration with "selectively" pulling down its posters in the name of implementing the poll code.

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Several people clicked snapshots of the leader having his meal from a distance that the SPG -- which looks after Gandhi's security -- permitted.

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In a show strength, he was joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured Monday morning after a fire broke out in a hotel here, prompting authorities to issue orders for demolition of the four-storey building after following the 'due process'.

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The first ever Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards were held in Mumbai on March 24, and Bollywood's glamour stars looked gorgeous as they walked down the purple carpet.

Cong finalises seat-sharing arrangement with RJD in Bihar

Cong finalises seat-sharing arrangement with RJD in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The RJD is yet to complete its seat-sharing talks with smaller allies and the Left parties.

Mr Modi, why not a Bharat Ratna for the Mahatma?

Mr Modi, why not a Bharat Ratna for the Mahatma?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

'If we can award Madan Mohan Malaviya who died in 1946, then why not the Mahatma who died in 1948?' 'Why not go a little further back in time and give the award to Rabindranath Tagore who died in 1941?' 'And should we mark Lokmanya Tilak's 100th death anniversary in 2020 by giving him a Bharat Ratna,' asks Amberish K Diwanji.

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Pix: Can you ace these tough yoga poses?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Do not try them without expert supervision.

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Lata's Voice Kept The Nation Moving Ahead

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

One could be anywhere -- huddled around a transistor radio at home in the evenings, walking past a neighbour's house, or waiting at a bus stop and Lata Mangeshkar's voice would reach us. Aseem Chhabra pays rich tribute to The Legend.

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like 'Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi' and 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se' besides directing critically acclaimed films like 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

MP govt to digitise Vyapam's working for more transparency

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Vyapam app has been developed under the 'Digital India' programme which will make Vyapam exams convenient and examinees can complete the entire process online

When SD Burman thought of leaving Bollywood

When SD Burman thought of leaving Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Sun Mere Bandhu Re: The Musical World of S D Burman by Sathya Saran reveals many interesting anecdotes from the late composer's life in Hindi films

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannada film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Take your pick!

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'What an artiste!'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

Kovind, Naidu, Modi greet Vajpayee as he turns 93

Kovind, Naidu, Modi greet Vajpayee as he turns 93

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Born in 1924, Vajpayee entered politics during the Quit India movement in 1942. He was also the first external affairs minister to deliver a speech in the UN Assembly in Hindi. Vajpayee was elected to Lok Sabha from Lucknow in 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004. He is the first and the only non-Congress leader who completed his full term as prime minister.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.