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Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Pritish Nandy: What An Editor!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Hugely creative with a very evolved aesthetic sense, he made the Illustrated Weekly of India every young reporter's dream. Payal Singh Mohanka remembers Pritish Nandy who passed into the ages on January 8, 2025.

'A GOAT Retires'

'A GOAT Retires'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'

PIX: Shreyanka's family outing in Dubai

PIX: Shreyanka's family outing in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

On Thursday, the 22-year-old spent some quality time with her family who have joined her in the UAE and they went to visit the popular Burj Khalifa.

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

At 160 minutes, Wicked is too long, and knowing the undercurrents running through the plot, the candyfloss cheeriness gets too much after a point. Still, it is a worthwhile page-to-stage-to screen journey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

IMDb rankings are based on page views from over 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. Stars who consistently ranked the highest in the weekly rankings in 2024 make it to the top 10.

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Lokesh Sharma, the former OSD of Rajasthan's ex-chief minister Ashok Gehlot, has turned approver in a phone tapping case that happened during the political crisis in the state in 2020. Sharma was accused of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and unlawfully intercepting telephonic conversations. He has alleged that Gehlot was involved in tapping of phones and gave evidence to support his claim. Sharma claims that he was directed by Gehlot to circulate recordings of phone calls to the media.

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

Atul Subhash's father: 'Is my grandson alive or dead?'

Atul Subhash's father: 'Is my grandson alive or dead?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The father of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide recently, on Sunday called for strict punishment for those who 'harassed' his son, asserting that his ashes will not be immersed till justice is served.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

Ten Hag not stressed even as United off to worst EPL start

Ten Hag not stressed even as United off to worst EPL start

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'We created loads of chances in our seven (Premier League) games but we have to step up.'

Govt asked 'X' to delete Shah's Ambedkar speech: Cong

Govt asked 'X' to delete Shah's Ambedkar speech: Cong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Congress party alleged that the BJP government has asked social media platform 'X' to remove Home Minister Amit Shah's speech from the Rajya Sabha, which they claim insulted Babasaheb Ambedkar. The party cited an email from 'X' to support their claim. The BJP has not yet commented on the matter, and 'X' has refused to delete the speech, citing freedom of speech. The Congress accused Shah of insulting the architect of the Indian Constitution and demanded his resignation.

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.'

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'The first professional Indian boxer to ever win a world title.'

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is number one on OTT.

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's effusive praise of US President George W Bush during their 2008 meeting in the White House is revisited as a testament to their close relationship and the impact of the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Singh's statement, while drawing criticism from the Left and BJP, highlighted the transformative nature of the relationship between the two democracies. The article explores the context of their meeting and the broader significance of their relationship in the context of the Indo-US nuclear deal.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

How Jennifer Passes Her Time

How Jennifer Passes Her Time

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Malavika shows off her long tresses... Shriya craves for a holiday... Nimrat visits a temple...

Diljit Dosanjh's Emotional Tribute To Ratan Tata

Diljit Dosanjh's Emotional Tribute To Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'If there is one thing we can learn from his life, it is that we should work hard, think positive, be helpful and live life to its fullest.'

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Jolt to Ram Rahim as SC lifts stay on sacrilege cases

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Ram Rahim, lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, is serving a 20-year sentence handed out to him in 2017 for allegedly raping two of his disciples.

Kashmiri Pandit women marrying non-migrants won't lose status: HC

Kashmiri Pandit women marrying non-migrants won't lose status: HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The two women -- Seema Koul and Vishalni Koul -- had moved the high court in 2018 after their provisional selection to the post of legal assistant in the department of disaster management relief, rehabilitation and re-construction under the PM package for Kashmiri migrants in December 1, 2017 forfeited on the ground that they have lost their migrant status having married non-migrant persons.

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Zero Se Restart is a must watch for cinema students, and also, perhaps for the layperson who has never been on a film set, and is curious about what goes into the making of a movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Each of us will have a beautiful story to tell about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.'

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, Harivansh, has dismissed the impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it an act of impropriety, flawed, and hasty. The notice was signed by 60 opposition members who alleged that Dhankhar was "biased." The deputy chairman ruled that the notice was designed to denigrate constitutional institutions and malign the Vice President, and lacked factual basis. He also criticized the notice as a "misadventure" in "deliberate trivialising and demeaning" the high constitutional office of the Vice President.

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. Siddaramaiah said Shah would have been a "Gujari" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. He also criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not taking action against Shah for his comments. The Congress leader further accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of hating Ambedkar and the Constitution. Siddaramaiah also recalled the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and Ambedkar in the past, citing articles from the RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser' and Golwalkar's book "Bunch of Thought."

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

Why Kavi Pradeep's couplet echoed in SC demolition verdict

Why Kavi Pradeep's couplet echoed in SC demolition verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India has issued pan-India guidelines on property demolition, emphasizing that no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and 15 days for the affected party to respond. The court strongly criticized 'bulldozer justice', stating that the Executive cannot demolish homes simply because individuals are accused of a crime. The verdict cites the importance of shelter as a fundamental right and highlights the unconstitutionality of demolishing houses based solely on accusations or convictions.

BJP in no hurry to name Maharashtra CM till...

BJP in no hurry to name Maharashtra CM till...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The priority now is to work out a comprehensive plan for government formation.

Will fix US immigration system: Kamala Harris tells Fox News

Will fix US immigration system: Kamala Harris tells Fox News

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The United States has a broken immigration system that needs to be repaired, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday in a rare interview with the Republican-leaning news channel during which she sparred with its popular host.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

'A Great Soul Of India'

'A Great Soul Of India'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

He won two terms in office, which was a stunning feat for a leader who used his silence as the most vocal weapon to change the economy and the lives of a billion people, asserts Tarun Vijay, former BJP MP and former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra will retain power with full majority and a decision on who will be the chief minister will be taken by the alliance partners after the state polls.

'Fraud on Constitution': SC rules against religious conversion for quota benefits

'Fraud on Constitution': SC rules against religious conversion for quota benefits

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that religious conversions undertaken solely to avail reservation benefits without genuine belief in the adopted religion amount to "fraud on the Constitution". The court upheld a Madras High Court decision denying a scheduled caste certificate to a woman who converted to Christianity but later claimed to be a Hindu to secure employment benefits.

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board and ordered his 'immediate release', saying his further incarceration in the matter would be 'illegal'.

Dhvani's Deliciously Sassy Style

Dhvani's Deliciously Sassy Style

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Dhavni's style game is always on fleek.

PIX: Italy legend Buffon marries partner D'Amico in intimate ceremony

PIX: Italy legend Buffon marries partner D'Amico in intimate ceremony

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of Buffon's former Juventus teammates Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Diljit's songs, such as Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned in the complaint.

Terrorists, fundamentalists thrive under Yunus's fascist regime: Hasina

Terrorists, fundamentalists thrive under Yunus's fascist regime: Hasina

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a scathing attack on the interim administration, accusing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of running a "fascist regime" that persecutes minorities and allows terrorists to operate freely. Hasina, who is currently in India, made the remarks in a virtual address to overseas Awami League supporters, vowing to bring Yunus and his allies to justice for alleged atrocities. Her comments come ahead of a visit by India's Foreign Secretary to Dhaka, where he is expected to raise concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'Judge laughed when wife told him to end his life'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'Judge laughed when wife told him to end his life'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru, has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers, so that his 'soul can rest in peace'.