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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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

#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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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

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.

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Two Indian Premier League team owners on Tuesday floated the idea of having next edition's players' auction in England

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!

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.

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Here's looking at AR Rahman's collaborations with top Bollywood directors.

It was Lata versus Asha over Dum Maro Dum!

It was Lata versus Asha over Dum Maro Dum!

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Excerpt from the book R D Burman: The Man, The Music written by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Balaji Vittal.

Realty-high GSC to invest $1 bn in India over 3 years

Realty-high GSC to invest $1 bn in India over 3 years

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It also expects to get its REIT listed on the Singapore stock exchange next year.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, brand ambassador of India?

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, brand ambassador of India?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Dipa Karmakar, the first Indian woman Olympian in gymnastics who finished fourth in the Rio Games, should be made the brand ambassador of India, former Indian football captain Prasun Banerjee said in Agartala on Thursday.

Another farmer suicide in Bengal, toll rises to 8

Another farmer suicide in Bengal, toll rises to 8

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

A potato farmer allegedly committed suicide at his home at Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday

New Aviva ad campaign: No child's play

New Aviva ad campaign: No child's play

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Aviva tries a new tool with Sachin Tendulkar to grab a bigger share of the life insurance market.

A brute speaker fit for your farmhouse

A brute speaker fit for your farmhouse

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG's new speaker system -- the CM9960 X Boom Pro -- is a capable party animal that boasts a plethora of connectivity options and could make champions out of amateur DJs.

Betting rampant on Modi-backed online portal

Betting rampant on Modi-backed online portal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Punters have been given the opportunity to bet online on the semi-finals being played at Mumbai on a website owned by IPL's official digital media parter Global Cricket Ventures.

'Being considered most bankable is great'

'Being considered most bankable is great'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I did not choose this profession to chase money; I truly fell in love with acting.'

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The programme will also include all the age-group national teams and the 'A' squads.

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Ambani gained Rs 22,000 cr in Friday's Sensex rally

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

In Friday's market rally post the corporate tax cut, the country's top business promoters recouped more than two-thirds of the losses that they suffered in the post-Budget sell-off in equity markets.

Celebrate Asha Bhosle's birthday with music!

Celebrate Asha Bhosle's birthday with music!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

As the legend turns 76 today, here are some cool numbers you can swing to.