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Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The legendary star turns 75 today!

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Industrialist Ness Wadia, facing allegations of molesting his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, on Wednesday wrote to the Mumbai police listing the names of nine witnesses he wants quizzed in the case even as investigators are likely to record his statement in the next 48 hours.

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'After watching Elvis Presley, Shammi Kapoor decided to pick the rock and roll star's style itself.' 'Dada was the kind of producer who took a leap of faith and gave Shammi Kapoor the freedom to display himself as crazy, mad, rough -- all the charms of Elvis Presley -- in his films.'

From 'playboy' to fugitive

From 'playboy' to fugitive

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Back in the thick of action, former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi will be in his element now

Anushka wins Ae Dil Hai Mushkil hands down!

Anushka wins Ae Dil Hai Mushkil hands down!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Romance died, came alive and lives on forever, off screen or on it, in Sukanya Verma's fabulously filmi week.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Music review: Chennai Express has some aces up its sleeve

Music review: Chennai Express has some aces up its sleeve

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The Chennai Express music is above average with somestandout tracks, writes Joginder Tuteja.

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.

'I would like to interview Prime Minister Modi'

'I would like to interview Prime Minister Modi'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'My acting idol Robert De Niro is also my friend. There are many brilliant actors but it's a huge deal for me to have Robert De Niro in my mail contacts.' Anupam Kher revisits the prominent Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai moments in his life.

Classic Revisited: Arjun, Sunny Deol's BEST action film

Classic Revisited: Arjun, Sunny Deol's BEST action film

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia starrer Arjun, 1985.

Bollywood's catchiest dance steps? VOTE!

Bollywood's catchiest dance steps? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Take part in this fun poll now!

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.

Manna sang the most soulful songs for my films, said Raj Kapoor

"Manna sang the most soulful songs for my films," said Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

"Manna Dey sang some of the most soulful songs for my films" is how late actor Raj Kapoor described his association with Manna Dey.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Ranbir's forgotten romance in Bachna Ae Haseeno

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Sukanya Verma's nostalgic filmi week!

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'There are a lot of positive things these reforms are bringing about and it is only a matter of some quarters before the growth rate picks up momentum.' 'Until then we need to be a little bit patient.'

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

Review: Gang Of Ghosts is definitely NOT a must-watch

Review: Gang Of Ghosts is definitely NOT a must-watch

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Gang Of Ghosts is one of those films that falls in the category of a bad remake, says Sonil Dedhia.

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Saluting the late MS Viswanathan and his brilliant music.

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Ranji Trophy: Iyer shines for Mumbai, Jadeja spins Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.

10 super cool college campuses

10 super cool college campuses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Where education = fun!

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.

A millipede and Kimi Katkar's monsoon romance!

A millipede and Kimi Katkar's monsoon romance!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us!

Review: Dhoom 3's soundtrack is engaging

Review: Dhoom 3's soundtrack is engaging

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Dhoom Machale is the biggest draw of the Dhoom 3 soundtrack.

Anil Agarwal, Adanis, Ambanis lose the most in Modi regime

Anil Agarwal, Adanis, Ambanis lose the most in Modi regime

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The calculation excludes cross-holding of listed group cos in each other.

3 reasons why India's rich stash money abroad

3 reasons why India's rich stash money abroad

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Clearly, rich Indians have little confidence in India. Perhaps we are also chronically dishonest.

How RBI rate cut will boost housing demand

How RBI rate cut will boost housing demand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The real estate industry today hailed the RBI's decision to cut key interest rate, saying the move will boost housing demand and also improve sentiments in the sluggish property market.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Corporate legal cases kept India Inc on its toes in 2014 as high stake matters on coal, telecom and mining came up in the Supreme Court, which also sent Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy to jail.

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Bollywood's 10 Great Movies Set in Goa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Okay, so we love our Goan filmi characters. Do you love these movies set in Goa? Have a look!

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Nitesh Sonawane did not let his disability come in the way of his musical dream. In fact, he made it his strength.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Picture perfectionist!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Picture perfectionist!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'Sometimes the cast wouldn't come together; sometimes I wasn't in a position at the box office to make this film. But I didn't give up,' Sanjay Leela Bhansali tells Avantika Bhuyan after Bajirao Mastani won 7 National Awards.

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Fencing the border between Myanmar and Nagaland is expected to adversely affect the Naga tribals. Gautam Sen, an expert on Nagaland, explains why the Indian government needs a more comprehensive and long-term perspective on this issue and why it must take local tribal sensitivities and customs into account.

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Patcy N/ Rediff.com had spoken to Mubarak Begum back in 2011. We republish the interview.

Connaught Place has something for everyone!

Connaught Place has something for everyone!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Upstaged by the swanky malls in town, both M G Road and Brigade Road have lost their "happening" status