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Chennai Express, Ishq, Dhamaal: 10 Corny Comedies We Love!

Chennai Express, Ishq, Dhamaal: 10 Corny Comedies We Love!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

These goofy 10 may not be as pop culturally potent as the likes of comic classics Andaz Apna Apna, Dulhe Raja, Hera Pheri, Chachi 420, Coolie No 1, Lage Raho Munnabhai or Stree but its madcap humour enjoys a loyal following of its own.

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

He pointed out that the BFI was mandated by the Delhi High Court to conduct elections for its office-bearers before December 31 to continue as a national sports federation and to enjoy grants and other privileges extended to it by the government.

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

10 Stars Who Clashed With Themselves On The Same Day!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Before Shabana Azmi tries to outrival herself in the Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 clash, we look at other Bollywood stars whose films released on the same day.

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?

Boxing Federation Agrees To Rework Selection Criteria After SAI Intervention

Boxing Federation Agrees To Rework Selection Criteria After SAI Intervention

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has agreed to rework its selection criteria after talks with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) following the suspension of an assessment camp due to alleged irregularities. The decision comes after concerns were raised about transparency and fair play in the selection process for the Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar doing well after hospitalisation

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar doing well after hospitalisation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar, admitted to a suburban hospital last month, had now returned home and was doing fine, sources close to him said on Wednesday evening.

'Go back': CEC Gyanesh Kumar shown black flags in Kolkata

'Go back': CEC Gyanesh Kumar shown black flags in Kolkata

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests during his visit to Kolkata ahead of the assembly elections. Demonstrations included 'go back' slogans and black flags, prompting police intervention. Kumar is in Kolkata to review election preparedness with political parties and officials.

C'wealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar finally gets Arjuna award

C'wealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar finally gets Arjuna award

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Having emerged successful with his plea in the Delhi high court, India pugilist Manoj Kumar was conferred the Arjuna award by Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday.

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Boxers Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan qualify for Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan (75kg) qualified for the Rio Olympics after advancing to the semi-finals of the AIBA World qualifying tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday.

What Are Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan Doing In Keralam?

What Are Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan Doing In Keralam?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are shooting their fourth film, directed by Anees Bazmee, in Keralam.

Nushrratt Turns Heads At Awards Show

Nushrratt Turns Heads At Awards Show

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The third edition of the NEXA Indian Streaming Academy Awards saw a mix of glamour and talent on the red carpet.

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.

CRPF Commando Injured in Maoist IED Blast During Jharkhand Operation

CRPF Commando Injured in Maoist IED Blast During Jharkhand Operation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A CRPF jawan was injured in an IED blast during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district. The IED was planted by CPI (Maoists) in the Saranda forest.

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Shahdara Bar Association has pledged its support to a woman advocate who was brutally assaulted by her husband. The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter and issued directions to the Delhi Police.

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Odisha Police Encounter: Notorious Criminal Injured, 3 Cops Hurt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A miscreant, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, with 25 criminal cases against him, was injured in a gunfight with police in Bhadrak, Odisha, during a raid on his hideout where he was planning a robbery. Three police personnel also sustained minor injuries in the scuffle.

Boxing: Manoj Kumar loses 0-3 in pre-quarters

Boxing: Manoj Kumar loses 0-3 in pre-quarters

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medalist Manoj Kumar (64kg) put up a spirited show but could not match the power of fifth seed Fazliddin Gaibnazarov in his pre-quarterfinal bout to bow out of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The 29-year-old Indian went down 3-0 in the contest which was not particularly engaging in its quality of boxing but showcased Manoj's fighting spirit.

Court sides with Manoj Kumar over OSO scene

Court sides with Manoj Kumar over OSO scene

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

A sessions court today directed Om Shanti Om producer Shah Rukh Khan and director Farah Khan to delete the scene ridiculing veteran actor Manoj Kumar before telecasting the film on Sony Entertainment Television on August 10.

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.

Multiple Road Accidents In Jharkhand Kill Four People

Multiple Road Accidents In Jharkhand Kill Four People

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including two brothers, were killed in three separate road accidents across Jharkhand on Saturday. Incidents occurred in Latehar, Godda, and Palamu districts, involving a motorcycle-four-wheeler collision, a pedestrian hit by a pick-up van, and a scooter-truck collision. Police have initiated investigations, seized vehicles, and made one arrest while searching for other absconding drivers.

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Ahead Of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Milap Zaveri's Films, Ranked!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

From Satyameva Jayate to Mastiii 4, Milap Zaveri's films may divide critics, but ranking them can prove to be even more challenging than watching them.

Doctors, academics among 35 new faces in Adhikari's Cabinet

Doctors, academics among 35 new faces in Adhikari's Cabinet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Thirty-five BJP MLAs were sworn in as ministers as part of an expansion of the Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet in West Bengal. The oath-taking ceremony took place weeks after Adhikari was sworn in as chief minister.

Boxing: Manoj Kumar stuns Evaldas Petrauskas to enter pre-quarters

Boxing: Manoj Kumar stuns Evaldas Petrauskas to enter pre-quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) stunned ex-Olympic bronze-medallist Evaldas Petrauskas in a fiercely-contested opening bout to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Rio Games.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stars pay tribute to the singing doyen who celebrated her 79th birthday on September 8.

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Manoj Kumar in second round of AIBA Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) clinched a hard-fought victory but two other Indian boxers bowed out after losing in the first round at the AIBA World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Manoj Kumar eases into second round of World Boxing

Manoj Kumar eases into second round of World Boxing

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Manoj Kumar eased past Valentino Knowles of the Bahamas, winning 17-11, to enter the second round in the light-welterweight (64kg) category and continue the Indian boxers' fine show at the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. Manoj, the lone Indian in action on Friday, has a tough bout next, as he is up against reigning European champion and fourth seed Raymond Moylette of Ireland.

What Manoj Kumar, Oliver Stone have in common

What Manoj Kumar, Oliver Stone have in common

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

For India, the guiding principle should remain clear: Engage Bangladesh as a sovereign nation and society rather than through the prism of any individual leader or political party, suggests Manoj Mohanka.

Three Die In Separate Road Accidents In Jharkhand's Godda District

Three Die In Separate Road Accidents In Jharkhand's Godda District

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.

Swift Justice: Delhi Court Convicts Habitual Snatcher

Swift Justice: Delhi Court Convicts Habitual Snatcher

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a 26-year-old habitual offender, Manoj alias Monu, in a mobile phone snatching case within 19 days of the trial's commencement, demonstrating a fast-tracked judicial process.

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Bitter about the administrative mess which he feels cost him a medal at the Rio Olympics, pugilist Manoj Kumar says Indian boxing is on death bed right now and desperately needs intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am sure that I would have won a medal if India was not suspended from the International Boxing Association (AIBA).] "Had the first round in that pre-quarterfinal bout gone in my favour, the result would have been different," Manoj told PTI in an interview.

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan's Movies, RANKED

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

As we await the much-anticipated reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at their six memorable collaborations, ranking them by how consistently they deliver on entertainment.

Jharkhand Man Killed Over Alleged Land Dispute

Jharkhand Man Killed Over Alleged Land Dispute

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man was shot dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district over an alleged land dispute, police said.

Five Arrested After Ruckus At Samajwadi MLA's Residence In Amethi

Five Arrested After Ruckus At Samajwadi MLA's Residence In Amethi

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Amethi have arrested five individuals following a disturbance at the residence of a Samajwadi Party MLA, involving allegations of death threats and assault.

Criminal Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Criminal Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A criminal wanted in connection with a robbery case and carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 was arrested after an encounter with police in Saharanpur. The accused, Shahjaan, was injured in the leg during the exchange of fire and has been admitted to a district hospital.

West Bengal CEO Investigates Voter Enrolment Irregularities After TMC Complaint

West Bengal CEO Investigates Voter Enrolment Irregularities After TMC Complaint

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer is reviewing CCTV footage following allegations by the Trinamool Congress that a BJP representative improperly submitted voter enrolment forms. The investigation aims to address concerns about potential violations of electoral regulations and ensure the integrity of the voter list.

EC to reduce counting centres in Bengal

EC to reduce counting centres in Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Election Commission is likely to reduce the number of counting centres for the West Bengal Assembly polls to 77 from 87 earlier, even as questions were raised by the ruling Trinamool Congress over the move just days ahead of counting, an official said on Thursday.

Why Delhi University Students Are Protesting Exam Schedule

Why Delhi University Students Are Protesting Exam Schedule

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Students affiliated with the All India Students' Association (AISA) protested against Delhi University's decision to conduct examinations on Eid-ul-Azha, alleging manhandling by security personnel. The university has stated that exams will proceed as scheduled, despite criticism and a High Court order offering relief only to law students.

12 dead, several missing as flash floods, landslides hit Poonch, Rajouri

12 dead, several missing as flash floods, landslides hit Poonch, Rajouri

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Incessant overnight rainfall has triggered severe flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, resulting in at least eight fatalities and six people missing, prompting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to cut short his Delhi visit to personally monitor the situation.

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Quiz Time: In which film was Manoj Kumar NOT named Bharat?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema!