News for 'Papa'

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Akhtar reminded Amir that he should be grateful to the former PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who had a massive role in bringing him back into international cricket post his ban.

Pix: A cute new star on Neil Nitin Mukesh's film set

Pix: A cute new star on Neil Nitin Mukesh's film set

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

She's someone very, very special, folks!

HAM demands probe in Paswan's death, Chirag hits back

HAM demands probe in Paswan's death, Chirag hits back

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Everyone is playing politics over a dead person now, why no one bothered to visit him when he was alive, Paswan asked.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

'May the sun always shine on us'

'May the sun always shine on us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Social media updates from your favourite Bollywood celebrities!

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

'For me, everyday is Daughter's Day'

'For me, everyday is Daughter's Day'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Daughter's Day with lovely words and lovelier pictures.

'Happy one month my love'

'Happy one month my love'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Maha: Bodies of 22 Covid victims stuffed in 1 ambulance

Maha: Bodies of 22 Covid victims stuffed in 1 ambulance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

"This happened because the hospital administration does not have enough ambulances," the medical college's Dean, Dr Shivaji Sukre, told PTI on Tuesday.

First Look: Dempo SC unveils jerseys for new football season

First Look: Dempo SC unveils jerseys for new football season

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Dempo's home jersey will be blue with black and sky-blue sleeves; white with black and grey sleeves will be worn for away matches, while the first training jersey is red and black and second training one is green.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

It's celebration time in Bollywood!

It's celebration time in Bollywood!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Bollywood started the week with a lot of celebrations, thanks to a string of birthdays and anniversaries. So while Dia Mirza celebrated with a party, to Sharmila Tagore celebrated with a holiday to Ranthambore. Here's a look at all the other celebrations in the city.

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Ekta Kapoor's telly show passes a milestone.

Two Wars and a Romance

Two Wars and a Romance

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'On June 15, 1965, Major A K Afridi of the Pakistan army was captured by Papa's 1 Mahar unit near Vigokot, when he accidently walked into Indian territory.' 'While he was being airlifted to Delhi from Kutch, Major Afridi made a request: He wanted to watch Sangam>, the movie starring Raj Kapoor and Vyjayantimala. It was a request that the Indian Army fulfilled.' 'Major Afridi was sent with armed escorts to watch the movie in Ahmedabad and then sent to Delhi for further interrogation.'

Priyanka Chopra gets funny!

Priyanka Chopra gets funny!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Why is Vaani Kapoor thanking Akshay Kumar?

PIX: Alia, Ambanis at Priyanka-Nick's engagement bash

PIX: Alia, Ambanis at Priyanka-Nick's engagement bash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The celebrations continue for PeeCee and Nicky.

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Kitab Khana: One Of The World's Top Bookstores

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com heads to south Mumbai to discover why Kitab Khana is considered one of the best bookshops in the world.

When Rani didn't have money to study...

When Rani didn't have money to study...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'As a family, we were not going through a very good time financially.' 'I wanted to be an interior designer, but I didn't have enough money to join the polytechnic.' 'I was about 15-and-a-half, 16, so I said okay, let me just try (acting).'

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'We don't make films which have scope for great music anymore.'

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Bollywood has been giving their daddies a lot of love on Father's Day.

'You guys mean the world to me'

'You guys mean the world to me'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Stars celebrate Father's Day with their kids.

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Photographer G Venket Ram brought celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma's paintings to life for his 2020 calendar.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

WATCH OUT for these NEW ACTORS!

WATCH OUT for these NEW ACTORS!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

So who are the new faces who will charm their way to Bollywood this year?

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

It's raining birthdays on social media!

Can you recognise these kids?

Can you recognise these kids?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Don't miss these amazing clicks!

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

ASK ANU: 'I like a guy who's married...'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

#HappyFather'sDay: 'Proud to say I'm daddy's girl!'

#HappyFather'sDay: 'Proud to say I'm daddy's girl!'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Bollywood wishes #HappyFather'sDay.

'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

Dedicate these songs to dad, on Father's Day

Dedicate these songs to dad, on Father's Day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Check out these popular songs.

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three senior athletics officials have had their provisional suspension from the sport extended by the IAAF's Ethics Board as it continues its investigation into their alleged involvement in a suspected cover-up of Russian doping cases.

Hyderabad: Hindu harassed for raising Muslim girl

Hyderabad: Hindu harassed for raising Muslim girl

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Hyderabad-based painter of Hindu deities for temple walls Papa Lal hit headlines recently after he was harassed and assaulted for raising a Muslim girl orphaned by the 2007 blasts in the city. He has now threatened to commit suicide if his "daughter" Sonia Fatima is forcibly taken away from him.

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An elusive figure, Hidma is a top leader of the outlawed Naxal outfit CPI (Maoist) and has been on the radar of security agencies for many years.

Dharmendra makes Twitter debut

Dharmendra makes Twitter debut

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Welcome Paaji!

'The strongest mamas I know!'

'The strongest mamas I know!'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

It's raining amazing mommy pictures on social media, as Bollywood sends love to ma on Mother's Day.

How Dhoni's daughter changed him as a person

How Dhoni's daughter changed him as a person

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni says daughter Ziva has certainly changed the person that he is, especially in his attempts to keep her on the 'backfoot'.

Tejashwi to seek re-election Raghopur, Tej Pratap shifts seat

Tejashwi to seek re-election Raghopur, Tej Pratap shifts seat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Both Raghopur and Hasanpur seats will go to polls in the second phase of Bihar elections, on November 3. Notification has already been issued for phase-2 and nomination filing is currently underway.

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Om Puri, notes Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com, has given one of the most endearing performances of his career in producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey and director Lasse Hallstrom's new film, The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

'Gadar invokes same emotions as it did 20 years ago'

'Gadar invokes same emotions as it did 20 years ago'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'All the actresses we approached for the role of Sakeena were demanding a lot of money. After a point, we collectively decided that we would cast a new face opposite Sunny Deol and the money that we would save by doing so, we would give it to Amrish Puriji and get him onboard for the role of Mayor Ashraf Ali. I was completely okay with signing a new heroine but there is no alternative to Amrish Puriji in the industry.'