News for 'Raksha Bandhan'

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Akshay's Career

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Akshay's Career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I feel every 10 years there is a bus that leaves.' 'You have to run and get into that bus, which will take you to the next 10 years.' 'Then you have to catch the bus again.'

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Bollywood tells us that it's, in fact, all about loving your family! And so, film folk have often made films with their family members.

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.

PHOTOS: Prez, PM, Sonia pay tributes to Sushma

PHOTOS: Prez, PM, Sonia pay tributes to Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader passed away on Tuesday night after a massive cardiac arrest.

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTORS

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTORS

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this year. Consumer durables firms are expecting strong growth of 40-50 per cent in the premium segment during the upcoming season. Appliance makers also foresee increased demand for cooling appliances - refrigerators and air conditioners - which were impacted by unseasonal rainfall.

10 words we want to see in the English dictionary, right now!

10 words we want to see in the English dictionary, right now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

It's high time that they found a mention in the baap of all' dictionaries.

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Heavy rains halt Amarnath yatra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The ongoing pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas was on Tuesday suspended from Pahalgam and Baltal base camps as heavy rains lashed parts of the Valley, officials said in Srinagar.

Cuttputlli Review

Cuttputlli Review

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Cuttputlli's absolutely absurd climax will have you rolling on the floor in unintended laughter, notes Sukanya Verma.

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'My brother was a brat,' she tells Rajesh Karkera with a laugh.

More bad news hit India's auto sector

More bad news hit India's auto sector

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

After auto components major Bosch Ltd, Sundaram-Clayton, Hero MotoCorp now announce temporary production shut down

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019.

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rakhi gift: Bound by hearts, not by blood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Rajesh Konduparti writes in about his Rakhi sister Preeti.

Amarnath yatra: 3.2 lakh devotees performed darshan; 11 died

Amarnath yatra: 3.2 lakh devotees performed darshan; 11 died

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Eleven persons, including 10 devotees, have died due to medical reasons during the ongoing pilgrimage to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The BEST workers' union went on strike to press for their demands, including timely payment of salaries.

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Diwali celebrations also did not take place last year though the monument was lit with multi-coloured LED bulbs.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Be ready with your awwwws!

Godman Falahari Maharaj arrested on charge of rape

Godman Falahari Maharaj arrested on charge of rape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

As per the complaint, the parents of the woman, who is studying law in Jaipur, are followers of Falahari Maharaj for the past several years.

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Yadav said all parties have joined hands against the BJP in the Bihar assembly, and added "now this is going to be replicated across the whole country".

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Article 370 nullification India's internal matter: Naidu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

He also said that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was taken after detailed discussion in Parliament and with the support of majority of the members.

Haryana CM forgets Sindhu's name, calls her from Karnataka

Haryana CM forgets Sindhu's name, calls her from Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

In a faux pas, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar forgot Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu's full name and also wrongly called her from Karnataka. "It's a proud moment for us that two of our daughters won medals on Raksha Bandhan festival. Sakshi Malik from Haryana and Sindhu (asks others what is her name) ... P V Sindhu from Karnataka (Sindhu is from Hyderabad)," he said. Khattar was addressing a huge gathering during the reception which was accorded by the Haryana government to the Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik in Bahadurgarh town near Rohtak after she arrived this morning from Rio de Janeiro.

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Will she make her Bollywood debut with SOTY2?

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors who have scored the biggest openers in 2022 so far.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.

Amarnath: Number of pilgrims increases after attack

Amarnath: Number of pilgrims increases after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Their enthusiasm evident in the loud chants of 'Bam Bam Bhole'.

Over 12,000 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra amid tight security

Over 12,000 pilgrims begin Amarnath Yatra amid tight security

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The first batch of over 12,000 yatris (pilgrims) left for the cave shrine located at 14,500 feet above the sea level from the two base camps.

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

The Parrot Whisperer From Pune!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

There's no way you can survive without your sister!

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

These conjoined sisters have given up eating for Salman

These conjoined sisters have given up eating for Salman

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The twins are grief-stricken and are praying for his well-being.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The current session of Parliament may be extended to enable the passage of bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in New Delhi on Tuesday.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Now a free mobile app to 'bachao' women

Now a free mobile app to 'bachao' women

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

'Bachchao', a free android application developed by Chinmayi and her team, enables women to send alerts to friends and family in case of potential threat.

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2017 movie release calendar is out, and filmmakers have picked the major festival/ holiday time to release their films.

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'