News for 'Mothers of famous Indians'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

'Indians are not as regressive as we think they are'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

'Just because you fall in love with someone, who might not belong to the opposite sex does not mean you are different.' 'Love is always Love.' 'You cannot choose which person you will fall in love with.'

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually. Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup! Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle.

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.

Sudha Murty's tips for writers

Sudha Murty's tips for writers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

"A writer must be like a sponge. I absorb everything from different parts of life."

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

This Republic Day, learn what it takes to be a perfect patriot from Bollywood.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

Was it that unusual for Narendra Modi to tear up?

Was it that unusual for Narendra Modi to tear up?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

At the Facebook townhall, Modi again showed a side of him that is at odds with his tough-as-nails public persona.

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ahmedabad's cultural scene would not have gone beyond the garba, but for Mrinalini Sarabhai's pioneering efforts.

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

William and Kate pose at Taj following in Diana's footsteps

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Almost 24 years after Diana, Princess of Wales visited the Taj Mahal -- one of the most famous symbols of India -- Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, followed in the Princess's footsteps.

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Benedict Cumberbatch: Sherlock to Shere Khan!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The latest Jungle Book film promises Sherlock fans a surprise.

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

Rajinikanth describes Jaya as a 'kohinoor diamond'

Rajinikanth describes Jaya as a 'kohinoor diamond'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

At a condolence meeting, organised by the South Indian Artistes' Association for the late CM, Rajinikanth also recalled his strong statements against her during the 1996 assembly polls, which had "hurt" her.

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

10 words we want to see in the English dictionary, right now!

10 words we want to see in the English dictionary, right now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

It's high time that they found a mention in the baap of all' dictionaries.

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Sadhvi Prachi defends Dadri lynching; says those who eat beef deserve it. BOO her

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

The sadhvi, while replying to a question by a media person regarding Dadri lynching case said people who eat beef and kill our 'mother cow' should face the consequence similar to the one faced by the victim, Mohammed Ikhlaq.

WOW! India through the eyes of its women

WOW! India through the eyes of its women

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

As part of her project -- The Atlas of Beauty -- Noroc visited more than 30 countries in over 15 months. At a stopover in India, Noroc pulled out her camera and she didn't disappoint. Here are some of her breathtaking pictures depicting natural Indian beauty.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Anger is the enemy within us

Anger is the enemy within us

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Fear of the Other stalks our lives as it did in ancient times and the mobs are just as easy to incite as it was then,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

One of Fearless Nadia's most famous scenes had her fighting the bad guys on top of a speeding train! She was often showed working out in a gym, which apparently contributed to a fitness craze at the time as well. Getting to know Fearless Nadia.

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Meet India's youngest archaeologist (he's 17)

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Arsh Ali's work is about getting reliable evidence about the ancient Buddhist link between India and Egypt, discovers Veenu Sandhu.

PIX: Katrina's wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds

PIX: Katrina's wax statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

The actress made sure to visit London for a closer look.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Jadeja on scoring maiden international ton...

Jadeja on scoring maiden international ton...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Ravindra Jadeja finally scored his maiden century after almost a decade in international cricket and the Indian all-rounder says being calm in the nervous 90s helped him reach the 'special' milestone.

From Dharavi with love: Mc Altaf raps for you

From Dharavi with love: Mc Altaf raps for you

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'My parents have been teaching me that if I see something wrong happening, I need to take a stand and fight for the truth.' 'That's what I plan on continuing to do with my music.'

From labourer to IPL contract: Kashmiri 'Pandav' Manzoor's incredible journey

From labourer to IPL contract: Kashmiri 'Pandav' Manzoor's incredible journey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

From working as a labourer on a daily wage of Rs 60 to fetching an Indian Premier League contract worth Rs 20 lakh, Jammu and Kashmir batsman Manzoor Dar has covered a distance more awe-inspiring than the 100-metre sixes he is known for.

Princess Devsena, now on television

Princess Devsena, now on television

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Coming up: Aarambh: 'Biggest Indian TV show ever'

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.