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Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Today, when we talk of success of PSLV and GSLV Mk III, we owe it to important inputs that the Prof. Narasimha committee gave'

Look who inspired Katrina!

Look who inspired Katrina!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Katrina Kaif sported a gown previously worn by a top model.

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed as 21st Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Saxena, 64, will succeed Anil Baijal who resigned from the post last week citing "personal reasons".

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Gary Kirsten sent the Indian cricket team soaring into orbit. As he leaves Indian shores after a selfless three years, we believe he deserves a Padma Shri. What do you think?

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, whose tough measures as an administrator in various roles won him many admirers but also drew criticism from some quarters, passed away following a spell of illness. He was 93.

Amid farmers' stir, PM dials Parkash Badal to wish him on birthday

Amid farmers' stir, PM dials Parkash Badal to wish him on birthday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Once a staunch ally of the BJP, the Akali Dal has severed the ties in protest against the laws

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday alleged that Congress president Sonia Gandhi was the "driving force" behind the "conspiracy" to implicate then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots case in the state.

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief latched on to reports of KS Eshwarappa, a minister in the BJP-ruled southern state, having said that the tricolour may be replaced by a saffron flag sometime in the future.

Baba Amte's granddaughter dies allegedly by suicide

Baba Amte's granddaughter dies allegedly by suicide

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Sheetal, 39, took the extreme step following a recent public spat with other members of the Amte family over the management of Maharogi Seva Samiti, a social service organisation founded by Baba Amte, a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award and Padma Vibhushan, who died in 2008.

Lata loved to sport jeans

Lata loved to sport jeans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

How to eat 8,000 calories a day & stay this sexy

How to eat 8,000 calories a day & stay this sexy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The ridiculously hot Padma Lakshmi spills her secret.

Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A senior Union housing and urban affairs ministry official said out of 28 artistes, there are still around eight who have not moved out of their government accommodations despite multiple notices.

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