News for 'Mahabharat'

Giriraj: Lalu 'blackmailer', Nitish 'Dhritarashtra'

Giriraj: Lalu 'blackmailer', Nitish 'Dhritarashtra'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The Union minister says the Bihar chief minister ignores his partner's misdeeds.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We often assume that Ayodhya is Ram's property and Hastinapur is Yudhishthira's property when, in fact, it is their responsibility.' 'A king exists, as per Hindu philosophy, only to ensure that other people's property is safe,' explains Devdutt Pattanaik.

Indians who care for the environment

Indians who care for the environment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

A resident of New Delhi's Neeti Baug colony, Khelgaon Marg, the road in front of his house, is never silent. Buses, trucks, cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers buzz past throughout the day. However, these days, no matter how busy his schedule, Rahul rarely uses his sports utility vehicle in which he has travelled the length and breadth of the city

'BJP like the Kauravas, fighting only for power'

'BJP like the Kauravas, fighting only for power'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also said that the ruling party tried to divert people's attention from issues such as unemployment and farm distress with "fancy events".

UP BJP MLA wants to rename Deoband as Devvrad

UP BJP MLA wants to rename Deoband as Devvrad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

He claimed that Deoband's ancient name was Devvrad and evidences to support it were being collected.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Caste battle in Pilot bastion

Caste battle in Pilot bastion

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Dausa, represented by the Pilot family for 25 years, sees a complicated contest with no Pilot around.

A wish for 2019: Stop treating national security as a football!

A wish for 2019: Stop treating national security as a football!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'In the Mahabharat, when faced by an enemy, Yudhishtir, the eldest Pandav, had quipped that 'When it comes to external enemies, we are 105, (100 Kauravs and 5 Pandavs)'.' 'It is time modern politicians heed this ancient wisdom,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bobby Bedi takes piracy issue to Congress

Bobby Bedi takes piracy issue to Congress

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Bobby Bedi who is currently producing a three-film series on the epic Mahabharat, at an estimated $70 billion budget, has complained to the United States Congress that enforcement authorities have been lax in dealing with peddlers of counterfeit Indian movies.

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rajini@70: My Favourite Rajinikanth films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Divya Nair is spoilt for choice, but picks her favourite Rajini films.

'I took Sahadev's role to get a positive image'

'I took Sahadev's role to get a positive image'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

From the bad man Raunak in Kasturi to the goodie goodie brother Sahadev in Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki, Jatin Shah has done it all. His latest is an important role in Ekta Kapoor's Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki.

'It will be challenging to play Bheem'

'It will be challenging to play Bheem'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Chetan Hansraj talks about his new show, Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki.

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Overall, the Thalaivi trailer is a convincing experience, says veteran Tamil Nadu politics watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sudhanshu Prasad swears by Gita, joins NJ council

Sudhanshu Prasad swears by Gita, joins NJ council

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

On being sworn in as a member of the Edison Township Council on New Year's Day, Dr Sudhanshu Prasad chose to take the oath of office on the Bhagwad Gita, a philosophical discourse that is set within the larger frame of the religious epic Mahabharat. Dr Prasad said he chose the Gita because he grew up believing in it, and it is "where my conscience is," he said.

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The veteran actor's Shaktiman turn on the small screen has been quite popular with kids.

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Deprived of some much-needed game time with the cancellation of England tour, senior India spinner Poonam Yadav reckons it could be extremely difficult for the World Cup-bound players to turn up and "instantly" deliver after the long coronavirus-forced break. The Indian women's cricket team's proposed tour, the only major assignment before next year's ICC World Cup, was called off earlier this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'If you do a bad role in a film, you may not get television offers in future'

'If you do a bad role in a film, you may not get television offers in future'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Mahabharat fame Shaheer Sheikh makes a comeback with Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

Best of the week in business

Best of the week in business

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Best of the week in business

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In a tweet, Ganguly said the law should take its own course.

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

One of the reasons why conviction rates in India are poor is that "adventurism and megalomania overtakes our investigators and professionalism takes a back seat," Jaitley said on Twitter.

'I am the eternal Sita'

'I am the eternal Sita'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I'd love to do more roles. But I will only accept parts keeping in mind my image as Sita.'

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

This is how politics played out on the screen.

Raj to make his position clear after December 6

Raj to make his position clear after December 6

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

In an informal briefing at his Dadar residence, Raj told reporters that he had already made his comments on what he felt about the functioning of the party.

Raj will listen only to me: Thackeray

Raj will listen only to me: Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Sena legislators went to meet Raj at his Dadar residence after the meeting, but he had already left for some function.

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.

Doing the peace dance

Doing the peace dance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

What is B R Chopra's full name?

What is B R Chopra's full name?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

Take the Rediff Movies Quiz and see how well you know Hindi cinema!

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

...Because the students have made our industry worthy, Salman Khan explains.

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The notice said defiance of the directive would result in a strong administrative action which may include rustication as well.

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Agitating students of Film and Television Institute of India-Pune on Friday.

Reform for cronies

Reform for cronies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Reform for cronies

Reform for cronies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.