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Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away

Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao, who created a sensation in the media industry in undivided Andhra Pradesh with the Eenadu newspaper and ETV group of channels, was a recipient of Padma Vibhushan.

Om imprinted on prisoner's back in Tihar jail

Om imprinted on prisoner's back in Tihar jail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Nabbir took off his shirt before the Duty Magistrate Richa Parashar and showed her the said symbol.

In a first, Hindu woman files nomination for 2024 Pak general polls

In a first, Hindu woman files nomination for 2024 Pak general polls

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Parkash, a 2022 graduate of Abbottabad International Medical College, serves as the general secretary of the PPP women's wing in Buner.

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story of a dark chapter of Indian history and more about giving fodder to those who seek to defend or justify government highhandedness today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Om Puri looks back at the days of shooting City Of Joy with the star, who died on Monday.

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol set an Olympic record and matched the world record for the men's 56 kilogram clean and jerk lift on Sunday by lifting 168 kg - exactly three times his own bodyweight.

'You don't audition Om Puri'

'You don't audition Om Puri'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

'I just love the man. Not only he's a fantastic actor with a presence in whatever he does, but he's also a very soulful, gregarious, generous man with the biggest heart in the business.' Director Lasse Hallstrom tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com about the joys of working with Om Puri on The Hundred-Foot Journey.

Om Prakash shatters shot put national record

Om Prakash shatters shot put national record

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Om Prakash Karhana on Sunday shattered Shakti Singh's 12-year-old national record in shot put on his way to achieving London Olympics qualification 'A' standard in a meet at Szombathely, Hungary.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

BJP talks to allies on Speaker's post, Opposition to force contest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party has begun consultations with its allies on the ruling National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is considering its options and may force a contest to score political points, sources said on Monday, a day before the filing of nomination for the key position.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The CPI-M leader was the chief minister of the state from 2000 to 2011.

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre had sent multiple advance warnings to the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides in the state, starting as early as July 23, and nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the state the same day.

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

He also said that the BJP's defeat in Faizabad seat of Ayodhya, where the Ram temple has been built, shows the wisdom of voters.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Centre has proposed the chanting of 'Om' and the recital of some Vedic mantras before the 45-minute yoga session, a move which many are criticising.

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sonia also described the mention of Emergency by the PM, the Lok Sabha Speaker as an attempt to divert attention from the "assault on the Constitution".

Shilpa's Stylish Ada!

Shilpa's Stylish Ada!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Uff! She will kill you with her looks.

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parl with Constitution copies in hands

INDIA bloc leaders protest in Parl with Constitution copies in hands

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Several opposition parties have claimed that the mandate of 2024 Lok Sabha elections was against the ruling haratiya Janata Party, even though it was able to form the government with support of other parties.

Om Malik shares his tryst with the media world

Om Malik shares his tryst with the media world

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Founder of Giga Omni Media, Inc and executive editor of technology blog GigaOM, Om defends his acquisition of ContextNext Media group that includes both the UK and US PaidContent sites, owned by Guardian News & Media.

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Catherine Zeta-Jones' Shah Rukh Khan Connection

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I love the country and the people so very much. My children grew up watching Om Shanti Om.'

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Bigg Boss ordered Manveer to pack Swami Om's bags. Does that signal a surprise eviction, wonders Divya Nair.

Understand the pain of those who lost polls: Modi in Lok Sabha

Understand the pain of those who lost polls: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of the country had given his government the chance to serve them for the third consecutive term after testing it on every criteria.

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

Movie Night For Bhumi

Movie Night For Bhumi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Film folk stepped out to watch Bhashak, a horrifying tale of a journalist investigating cases of abuse at a shelter for young girls.

Plane with bodies of Kuwait fire victims arrives in Delhi

Plane with bodies of Kuwait fire victims arrives in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The air hung heavy with grief as an Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 14 of the 45 Indians who died in a devastating fire at a building in Kuwait landed at Delhi's Palam technical area from Kerala's Kochi on Friday evening.

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He was 66.

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, in protest against all states except two being 'ignored' in the budget, an allegation termed 'outrageous' by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanm, who said all the states never found a mention in any of the previous budgets, including those presented by the Congress.

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.

Audiences cheer Hari Om

Audiences cheer Hari Om

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The third phase of polling will take place on May 7, 2024.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

'Shame on you': Om Puri slammed over debate on Pakistani actors

'Shame on you': Om Puri slammed over debate on Pakistani actors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Veteran actor Om Puri was at the receiving end of hatred and trolled on Twitter when he ended up insulting Indian martyrs while defending why art and such issues shouldn't be mixed.

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diwali is here and Salman Khan is bringing his Tiger 3 in theatres. Though he has been an Eid superstar for more than a decade now

Opposition sees red over chanting of 'Om' on Yoga Day

Opposition sees red over chanting of 'Om' on Yoga Day

Rediff.com17 May 2016

While Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for being "insensitive", saying yoga, a great discipline of ancient India, does not belong to the saffron party, Janata Dal-United termed it as yet another attempt to "impose the communal agenda" on Indian masses.

Rajnath 'lied' in Parliament on martyred Agniveers' compensation: Rahul

Rajnath 'lied' in Parliament on martyred Agniveers' compensation: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Gandhi said the defence minister had "lied" to the family of martyr Ajay Singh, the armed forces and the youth of the country, and must apologise to them.