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Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Dev Anand's memorable oeuvre

Dev Anand's memorable oeuvre

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

HM to launch MUV this fiscal

HM to launch MUV this fiscal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Hindustan Motors Limited of C K Birla group will launch multi-utility vehicle manufactured at its Uttarpara plant in the state.

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'It's a classic conflict between the old and the new BJP. The new BJP is made up of turncoats and the old of veterans who slogged for decades when the BJP barely existed in West Bengal'

'Elite vent their ire on Twitter, FB and think their job is done'

'Elite vent their ire on Twitter, FB and think their job is done'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The middle class represents 30 per cent of our population. They are not represented in Parliament or the assemblies as they are just not bothered! They do not vote. They do not take part in any civic, social or political activity. How can they be like this, asks Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Burman, editor-political activist and head of the Tripura royal family.

Kolkata: 2 arrested for vandalism at Presidency University

Kolkata: 2 arrested for vandalism at Presidency University

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Two persons were arrested on Thursday for the vandalism at the Baker Laboratory and other departments at the Presidency University.

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Para-archer Ankit hospitalised after testing positive for COVID: SAI

RD: The man who touched our souls

RD: The man who touched our souls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Acharya was one of the youngest deputy governors in the central bank's history and was in charge of the critical monetary policy department which also made him a part of the rate-setting panel.

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Just how much do *you* know about Lataji?

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the legend's several facts and figures.

The 10 Finest Songs in Hindi Cinema

The 10 Finest Songs in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com13 May 2013

No Laxmikant Pyarelal. No R D Burman. No A R Rahman. Lyricist Amit Khanna's unusual list of 10 great film songs.

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Rajneesh Gupta presents some memorable moments from the life and career of the master blaster.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric. He lived like a king'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric. He lived like a king'

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Singer-music composer Amit Kumar talks about his famous father, and gives us his reasons for quitting the film industry.

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With over 45 healthcare facilities and over 300 vibrant diagnostic centres, Fortis is India's second-largest hospital chain -- next only to Apollo, which has 64 hospitals with 10,000 beds. Therefore, any international or domestic hospital chain that buys Fortis will simply catapult to the numero uno position.

Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Mohammad Aziz sang over 20,000 songs including evergreen tracks like My Name Is Lakhan, Aap Ke Aa Jane Se and Dil Le Gayi Teri Bindiya

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

Legendary playback singer Mubarak Begum no more

Legendary playback singer Mubarak Begum no more

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Begum, 80, wasn't keeping well since last few years.

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy chief minister along with seven other ministers, including Indigenous People's Front of Tripura chief N C Debbarma.

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Two Central Reserve Police Force commandos were killed in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early on Tuesday.

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

The secret Kishore Kumar told Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'A month before he died, he rang me up to say he wanted to meet me. I was alarmed by the tone of his voice.'

CPM wins assembly bypoll in Tripura

CPM wins assembly bypoll in Tripura

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

CPI-M candidate Tapan Chandra Das secured 18001 votes while his nearest rival from the opposition Congress, Dwijendralal Majumder, got 13,224 votes in the bypoll which was held on June 12

Why old Hindi songs rock commercials

Why old Hindi songs rock commercials

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Here's some interesting trivia.

Ertiga gets 400 bookings on launch day from Maha

Ertiga gets 400 bookings on launch day from Maha

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Besides, the company has received large number of enquiries about the Ertiga, priced at Rs 623,000-888,000.

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Gulzar selected for Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Gulzar, best known for penning memorable hits like 'Tujhse Naaraaz Nahi' and 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se' besides directing critically acclaimed films like 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', was on Saturday chosen for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Lisa Haydon styles after Zeenat Aman

Lisa Haydon styles after Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'Zeenat Aman was Bollywood's original flower child. She championed swinging, free-flowing locks, head bands and sunkissed skin.'

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The show's called Classic Legends and will premiere at 7.30 on December 11 on Zee Classic.

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

What made Aap Ki Kasam filmmaker J Om Prakash so good

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Prolific and passionate, Omji's cinema is far more valuable than we think.

N-power in India. How safe are our plants?

N-power in India. How safe are our plants?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Anirudh Burman, analyst with New Delhi-based PRS Legislative Research, details concerns about India's nuclear power generation

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

10 Reasons Why You Must Watch Guide

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

It was Dev Anand's dream to put Indian cinema on the world map and he thought Guide was the perfect film for it.

Gujarat, preferred location for new Maruti plant

Gujarat, preferred location for new Maruti plant

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Top carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Thursday said that Gujarat is a preferred location for the company to set up its new manufacturing plant.

Dabur acquires US-based Namaste Group for $100 mn

Dabur acquires US-based Namaste Group for $100 mn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Dabur's acquisition is in line with its strategy to build a global presence in the international FMCG market.

Readers Quiz: What was Gabbar's father's name?

Readers Quiz: What was Gabbar's father's name?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Here's presenting the first Rediff Reader Bollywood Quiz.

Do you make these GRAMMAR mistakes?

Do you make these GRAMMAR mistakes?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Confused on when you should use 'the'? You are not alone!