News for 'Mughal'

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Strike hits normal life in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Restrictions have been imposed in five police station areas of Srinagar, a police official said.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Pay a little more attention and there's a lot she can teach you about romantic relationships.

The truth about Aurangzeb

The truth about Aurangzeb

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

What we need today in India -- and indeed in the world -- is a Dara Shikoh

VOTE: Which Raj Kapoor film should be colourised?

VOTE: Which Raj Kapoor film should be colourised?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Buzz is that Raj Kapoor's Awara is going to be released in colour.

Say farewell to Naushad

Say farewell to Naushad

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Post your condolences in memory of the great music composer.

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!

Video: Breathtaking bridalwear on the catwalk

Video: Breathtaking bridalwear on the catwalk

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Renowned couturier, JJ Valaya's breathtaking designs enticed the fashionitas at a bridal extravaganza in the capital recently.

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

Hrithik Roshan teases fans with Mohenjo Daro poster

Hrithik Roshan teases fans with Mohenjo Daro poster

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Take a look at Hrithik Roshan's film Mohenho Daro's poster.

Remembering a forgotten princess

Remembering a forgotten princess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Princess Jahanara, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's daughter, was a paragon of virtues: well-educated, well-versed in statecraft, even-tempered, beautiful. Although she was on the side of Dara Shikoh in the succession battle, it says much for her stature that after Shah Jahan's death, she was made the chief lady of the court by Aurangzeb and accorded every respect.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.

'Indian architecture is far superior than any other in the world'

'Indian architecture is far superior than any other in the world'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

'This is because we are a blend of many and we take the best from each,' says Wajahat Habibullah, Chairman, National Commission for Minorities.

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Is it a bhoomi puja for a Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Interestingly, the choice of August 5 as the day of the bhoomi pujan coincides with the abolition of Kashmir's special status on the same day a year ago. Perhaps the RSS-BJP wants August 5 to be remembered as the date on which the foundation stone of their cherished Hindu rashtra was laid, notes Amulya Ganguli.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

'Gandhi's Ram is my Ram'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'Does a secular nation not believe in its ancestry? The Constitution has a photo of Ram also.'

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Now, watch Umrao Jaan on stage

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'Umrao Jaan has a beautiful soundtrack, and has been very dear to us right from our childhood days. We felt it had the perfect story to recreate for a stage musical.'

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Nick Jonas too picked a custom Ralph Lauren tuxedo with the words 'My Jaan' embroidered on the lapel.

How govt banks aided the rise of India's crony capitalism

How govt banks aided the rise of India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Government banks have repeatedly failed to take quick action against defaulters. They only raise an alarm when the loan turns into a non-performing asset. A fitting example of this attitude is Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher.

'Aurangzeb Raj': PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul's elevation

'Aurangzeb Raj': PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul's elevation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The Congress has gone bankrupt, as it is going to make a person who is out on bail in corruption case its president'

The Biggest Indian Film quizzed

The Biggest Indian Film quizzed

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Test your knowledge of the epic Mughal-e-Azam.

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

'For 70 years, these people have been criticising Bapu'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'While they claim to cherish Bapu's ideals, they cherish Godse as fervently.'

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

Why these Indian films are BANNED in Pakistan

Why these Indian films are BANNED in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Chennai Express and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag are among those banned in Pakistan. We take a look at the reasons.

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Bodies of five of the deceased have been recovered so far, while efforts are on to find the remaining five persons, whose chances of survival are bleak, a police official said in Srinagar.

Dola Re Dola greatest Bollywood dance number

Dola Re Dola greatest Bollywood dance number

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit dance face-off from the 2002 box-office hit Devdas has been voted the greatest Bollywood dance number of all time.

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'

Tales of our toilets: Modi has put potty before piety

Tales of our toilets: Modi has put potty before piety

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Akbar is rumoured to have once asked the navratnas of his court what the greatest pleasure in the world was. The stock answers came back: wealth, power, women, food, wine and so on, with the emperor's own contribution being hunting. Birbal was the outlier; he asserted that the greatest pleasure in the world was surely a good bowel movement.

Lawyer murder: Attempt to rape charge against watchman

Lawyer murder: Attempt to rape charge against watchman

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Over four months after the murder of the city-based lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha, allegedly by the watchman of her building, the prosecution on Thursday slapped attempt to rape charge against him.

Clive's treasure fetches £ 4.7 m

Clive's treasure fetches £ 4.7 m

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

The collection, sold by Clive's descendants, fetched more than three times Christie's estimate.

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Pakistan bans 'immoral' condom advertisement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Pakistan's media regulator on Tuesday barred television channels from airing a racy condom commercial featuring actress Mathira, saying such "immoral" content should not be beamed during the holy month of Ramzan.

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

IN PICS: The amazing history of Delhi's Purana Qila

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Purana Qila may be a regular weekend haunt for many locals but the history behind the landmark is as fascinating as it is bloody finds out Nirdesh K Singh.

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Snow-covered valley limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.

The Telangana story

The Telangana story

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

A brief history of Telangana

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

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