News for 'Opera'

Emma, Rosie, Jourdan: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Emma, Rosie, Jourdan: VOTE for celebs on the red carpet!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Here are a few pics of famous faces on the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013 held in London last night. Who do you think scored bigtime in the style stakes and who tanked? Vote and let us know!

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Watch! The Man Who Made Gulzar Cry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

There were many revelations at the launch of Because He Is... Meghna Gulzar's book about her father, the much-loved Gulzar.

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been taken into custody by counter-terrorism police

PIX: Richa, Arshad watch Inferno with Irrfan

PIX: Richa, Arshad watch Inferno with Irrfan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

'Cheteshwar Pujara mocks fragile batting'

'Cheteshwar Pujara mocks fragile batting'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Day Two of the first Test between India and England brought bad news for the visitors. But Cheteshwar Pujara dominated all the headlines.

Caution on fiscal deficit front

Caution on fiscal deficit front

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

After lower proceeds from 2G spectrum auctioning, economists question if government can meet the fiscal deficit target.

Huge OPPORTUNITY exists on branding India: Wally Olins

Huge OPPORTUNITY exists on branding India: Wally Olins

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

The Saffron Brand Consultants chairman talks about the perception and reality about Brand India.

Seven reasons to do shopping online this Diwali

Seven reasons to do shopping online this Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Not just the product range, even discounts and returns policy are attractive. But there are pitfalls.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Amazing winners of 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

A snowy fishing village in Greenland, a vulture soaring through the sky in Spain, and a trio of actors gearing up for an opera performance in China all make up the award winners in the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year awards. Chosen from thousands of entries, the winning snap is called Winter in Greenland and was taken by Weimin Chu. It depicts the fishing village of Upernavik in northwestern Greenland. Chu will receive $7,500 (Rs 5.21 lakh) and a post on National Geographic Travel's Instagram account, @natgeotravel. Here we present the winners in each of the three categories.

IM's Bihar unit is lynchpin behind 13/7, other blasts

IM's Bihar unit is lynchpin behind 13/7, other blasts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The operatives that carried out the triple blats in Mumbai last year were illegal migrants, reports Vicky Nanjappa

13/7: Prompt reaction by Mumbai police minimised damage

13/7: Prompt reaction by Mumbai police minimised damage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Stung by the criticism from all quarters to their lackadaisical reaction to 26/11, Mumbai police reacted with alacrity to the serial blasts that hit southern Mumbai on July 13 last year.

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Nishit Tiwari caught up with Khar resident Vinod Shukla, whose only source of livelihood was lost forever in the blast near Opera House

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Who is to blame for the royal mess in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The BJP may be ready and waiting to pounce on another key state of the Hindi heartland, but it is the Congress's holy trinity that issued them an invitation to the beheading, notes Sunil Sethi.

MCOCA invoked against 13/7 blasts accused

MCOCA invoked against 13/7 blasts accused

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad probing the 13/7 Mumbai triple blasts case has invoked the stringent provisions of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against the four arrested accused.

PHOTOS: Russian battle tanks perform a 'ballet'

PHOTOS: Russian battle tanks perform a 'ballet'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Russia has produced quite a long list of famous dancers, so it seemed quite fitting that the country organised a 'tank ballet' at a recently-held arms expo, choreographed by none other than the legendary Bolshoy Theatre.

2 Indian-Americans held for 'defrauding' hundreds in US

2 Indian-Americans held for 'defrauding' hundreds in US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The 46-count indictment alleged that between July 2010 and June 2011, Kaur and Singh owned and operated several companies based in Fresno for the sole purpose of defrauding hundreds of customers throughout the US.

Pix: Check out these yummiest moms

Pix: Check out these yummiest moms

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

A look at the top five women voted Britian's yummiest moms.

Singham actress Kajal Aggarwal signs her next film

Singham actress Kajal Aggarwal signs her next film

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The actress apparently turned down Ajay Devgn's offer to star in his next film.

Saregama to exit film production

Saregama to exit film production

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

"We will come up with a new brand identity next month and have already assigned one agency for this. It will be a new branding for Saregama, with a more youthful and uncluttered logo. We have chalked out the future road map. While there are plans to enter the television space more aggressively, we are exiting the films business," said Sanjiv Goenka, chairman of the Group.

PIX: The Artist, Meryl Streep win big at BAFTA

PIX: The Artist, Meryl Streep win big at BAFTA

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The silent film picked up seven awards while Meryl Streep picked up the best actress award in a glittering ceremony.

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

A guide to where you can't use the selfie stick.

Explosive powder found in IM operative's flat is RDX: ATS

Explosive powder found in IM operative's flat is RDX: ATS

Rediff.com2 May 2012

The explosive powder, collected from an apartment in Mumbai of an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative, who carried out the July 13 triple blasts, was RDX though it was not used to trigger explosions on the fateful day, a senior ATS official said on Wednesday.

Can you find a job for this 13/7 widow?

Can you find a job for this 13/7 widow?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Sarika Jain lost her husband in the 13/7 Mumbai bomb blast in 2011. With two small children and ailing in-laws, Sarika is desperate for a job to sustain her family. Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore met the family.

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

13/7 took away his legs, but not his will to stand again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar meets a victim of last year's deadly triple blasts in Mumbai who lost both his legs in the terrible incident. But the irreparable injury, coupled with financial crises, has not dented his spirit of responsibility.

13/7 blasts: A family moves on

13/7 blasts: A family moves on

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bhupatbhai Navadiya died in the Opera House blast in Mumbai on July 13 last year. His family is trying to pick up the pieces of their lives and move on, reports Abhishek Mande.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Hockey India-IHF row hogs limelight in 2011

Hockey India-IHF row hogs limelight in 2011

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Another year passed but the sorry state of Indian hockey refused to change as the prolonged struggle for power between two warring federations once again took centre-stage over the performance of the national team in 2011.

Kiss like an Italian

Kiss like an Italian

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trapeze artists + brass band + lots of kissing = Mind blown!

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'Unlike India and Sri Lanka, there was no internal air travel needed.' 'For all 8 teams, different hotels are available, a separate one for the broadcasting team too.'

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Suparn Verma on Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

How do Indians react to the political soap operas enacted daily on television screens? Filmmaker Suparn Verma likes to believe he's politically challenged, but in the last two decades, even he has picked up a thing or two about the Indian political system.

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

IM terrorist wanted in 2011 Mumbai serial blasts arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested on Tuesday by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad in connection with the 2011 serial bomb blasts in which 26 people were killed.

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi enquired about Sharif, his mother and family.

PHOTOS: Meet the SEXY Kingfisher swimsuit model hunt winner!

PHOTOS: Meet the SEXY Kingfisher swimsuit model hunt winner!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Nathalia Pinheiro won the Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012 recently. Here's everything you want to know about her.

E-governance projects high on SAP biz plan

E-governance projects high on SAP biz plan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

It hopes a significant part of its growth in India would come from the government sector, with the thrust on e-governance initiatives.

Big dramas for England in run-up to Spain friendly

Big dramas for England in run-up to Spain friendly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

England are likely to field a young, experimental team against world and European champions Spain in their friendly at Wembley on Saturday with squad regulars John Terry, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand all missing for different reasons.

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

India not safe at the hands of UPA, says BJP

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Expressing concerns over "insignificant" investigations into the 13/7 blasts, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at the Centre and Maharashtra government on the terror attack.

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

6 new terror recruits executed blasts: ATS

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Investigators on Tuesday said that they think at least six newly recruited terrorists could have been involved in placing explosives in the triple bombings. However, there has been no breakthrough in the probe nearly a week after the attack.

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Congress party has not only distanced itself from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan but also made him clarify his recent statement that the party's decision to give the home ministry to the Nationalist Congress Party -- its ally in the state -- was a mistake. Both the central leadership and the state unit of the Congress preferred not to offer any comment but indicated that it was Chavan's personal remark that came after the July 13 blasts.

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Terror fear driving diamond traders to new bourse

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Zaveri Bazar alone clocks an estimated annual turnover of Rs 5 lakh crore (Rs 5 trillion), estimates the Bombay Bullion Association.