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A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain. There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm. I have no selfies or autographs to remember him by, but I will never forget his most generous and gracious gift to me -- one day in heaven, among the celestial ensemble of Indian music.

G20 Summit: India's top sportspersons hail PM Modi

G20 Summit: India's top sportspersons hail PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

From Neeraj Chopra to PV Sindhu, India's top sports personalities hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting a successful G20 Summit and taking "international diplomacy to a whole new level".

Dia Mirza is pregnant

Dia Mirza is pregnant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The beautiful actress took to Instagram to make the announcement and shared a photo of herself in the Maldives showing off her baby bump.

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

Sanjana's Scene-Stealing Summer Styles

Sanjana's Scene-Stealing Summer Styles

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As the mercury rises she looks cooler and cooler,

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

SC sets aside T'gana HC order declaring 106 acre of forest land as private

SC sets aside T'gana HC order declaring 106 acre of forest land as private

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The humans have "selective amnesia" about the significance of forests, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while advocating the need for a change in approach towards natural resources from anthropocentric to ecocentric.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Then 18, Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. The International Olympics Committee changed break-dancer Talash's life forever by including her in its refugee squad for the Paris Games.

'Don't try to be too manly'

'Don't try to be too manly'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The actor has some easy techniques for achieving radiant skin.

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'

What's Kareena Doing At A Car Show?

What's Kareena Doing At A Car Show?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The star champions sustainable fashion with her blue jumpsuit.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

Why are models dressed like animals?

Why are models dressed like animals?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

To showcase her vision of a cruelty-free society, designer Stella McCartney got models to pose as animals while being dressed in looks from her Autumn 2021 collection

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Anyone who kills cows is deemed to rot in hell: Allahabad HC

Anyone who kills cows is deemed to rot in hell: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has expressed hope that the Centre will take an appropriate decision to ban cow slaughter and declare it as a 'protected national animal'.

Ganga descends on earth!

Ganga descends on earth!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

In the month of June lifeline of Northern India and the most worshipped river, the Ganges, descent on earth is celebrated.

Review: Gullak 4: Pleasant Watch

Review: Gullak 4: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The new season coasts along on the simple anecdotes that make up the piggy bank of family lore; the performances are as wonderful as before, but the sharpness of humour is starting to dull a bit, observes Deepa Gahlot.

When A 60 Year Old Wins Beauty Contest...

When A 60 Year Old Wins Beauty Contest...

Rediff.com16 May 2024

You can sense the beauty business licking its lips. In rapidly ageing affluent societies the search for eternal youth has been a goldmine for the purveyors of anti-ageing creams, hair dyes, botox treatments and plastic surgeons -- and that includes India, asserts Kanika Datta.

Selfie With Mom: Send Us Your Pics!

Selfie With Mom: Send Us Your Pics!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Send us a picture of you with your mother and tell us what she means to you!

Babies born on day of Moon landing named 'Chandrayaan'

Babies born on day of Moon landing named 'Chandrayaan'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

At least four babies, three boys and a girl, who were born in the Kendrapara district hospital here on Wednesday evening were named so by their overwhelmed parents.

What is Dia Mirza cooking?

What is Dia Mirza cooking?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

A look at what these film folk are doing these days!

'She was there in between heaven and earth'

'She was there in between heaven and earth'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Even though she was one of the planet's best known people, Mother Teresa remained an enigma all her life.

Mars mission travels beyond Earth's sphere of influence

Mars mission travels beyond Earth's sphere of influence

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

India's maiden mission to Mars has traversed beyond the sphere of influence of Earth extending about 9,25,000 km in its 10-month long voyage to the red planet.

'I was the highest paid actress'

'I was the highest paid actress'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'

Can You Recognise This Baby?

Can You Recognise This Baby?

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Bollywood stars shower their moms with love on Mother's Day by sharing cute throwback pix.

'Shehzada' vs 'shahidzada': Modi, Cong trade barbs over Rahul

'Shehzada' vs 'shahidzada': Modi, Cong trade barbs over Rahul

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The Congress leader also said that the BJP wants to change the Constitution, and reduce and weaken the rights given to the people through the statute book.

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

'She was India's Daughter and India's Pride'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Savita Kanswal, 26, was posthumously awarded the highest adventure award at Rashtrapati Bhavan this month. She died heroically, as she had lived, doing what no woman had done before her.

'Mother was above religion'

'Mother was above religion'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The constitution of the Missionaries of Charity that declares, 'We shall not impose our Catholic faith on anyone, but have profound respect for all religions.'

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Gandhi also raised questions over the Union territory status given to Ladakh after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories following the abrogation of Article 370.

'Every song is born with a destiny'

'Every song is born with a destiny'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'There was this music director who approached me for a song. He called me to his house for practice.' 'I took my mother with me and I felt he did not like that.' 'It took me a while to gauge his intentions.' 'That really scarred me.'

What ails Railways under Mamata

What ails Railways under Mamata

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

A K Bhattacharya says that the Indian Railways has a lot to worry about these days.

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'ISRO takes a very cautious approach.' 'After reaching the moon, the orbit has to be brought down from a single elliptical orbit to a circular orbit while simultaneously ensuring the stability of Chandrayaan 3 and the health parameters of the lander and rover.'

Revere Mother for her work, not 'miracles'

Revere Mother for her work, not 'miracles'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

For the thousands of destitute that Mother Teresa treated, she was 'god incarnate' and her hand was the miracle of love the poor needed. Attributing scientifically-unproven remedies as miracles does not help the followers of Missionaries of Charity and humanity in general, says Pallava Bagla.