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Trump show from start to finish at World Cup 2026 draw

Trump show from start to finish at World Cup 2026 draw

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

US President Donald Trump, who has campaigned aggressively this year for a Nobel Peace Prize, was given FIFA's inaugural peace prize for his efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in some of the world's biggest hotspots.

Singer-Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away

Singer-Actor Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Veteran playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit passed away on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness, her family said. She was 71.

7 Beautiful Daddy Songs

7 Beautiful Daddy Songs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Subhash K Jha lists some chartbuster songs that celebrate daddies.

'A Lot Of Heroines Said No To Asrani'

'A Lot Of Heroines Said No To Asrani'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It is wrong to say he turned director to create starring opportunities for himself. He was happy with what he had.'

10 Rajendra Kumar Songs To Cherish

10 Rajendra Kumar Songs To Cherish

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Subhash K Jha celebrates Rajendra Kumar's 98th birth anniversary on July 20 by listing 10 Jubilee Kumar chartbusters.

RD Burman's Top 13 Songs

RD Burman's Top 13 Songs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Subhash K Jha lists RD Burman's top songs on his 95th birth anniversary on June 27.

10 Songs From Prakash Mehra's Films

10 Songs From Prakash Mehra's Films

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

On Director Prakash Mehra's 86th birth anniversary on July 13, Subhash K Jha chooses 10 interesting songs from his films.

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and generally feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap.

Kalyanji-Anandji's Top 10 Songs

Kalyanji-Anandji's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

On Kalyanji's birth anniversary on June 30, Subhash K Jha picks the 10 chartbusters from Kalyanji-Anandji's successful career.

'I Was Becoming A Mini Dilip Kumar'

'I Was Becoming A Mini Dilip Kumar'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.'

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

China commissions 3rd aircraft carrier: Should India worry?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

China has commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, featuring advanced electromagnetic catapults, amidst rising tensions and military modernization efforts.

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'

Karisma Kapoor's Top 10 Songs

Karisma Kapoor's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

On Karisma Kapoor's 51st birthday on June 25, Subhash K Jha lists her top 10 songs.

Gustaakh Ishq Review: Must Watch

Gustaakh Ishq Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Gustaakh Ishq feels like a cinematic revival of everything we once loved about Urdu story-telling, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

'Don't Want Shah Rukh To Say No To Me'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Today, Shah Rukh is sitting so high up that it will have to be something really spectacular for him to jump up and say, "Hey, yes, let's make this film!".'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Anuya, Pranjali Fire India to Air Pistol 1-2 at Deaflympics

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

In men's 10m air pistol, Abhinav Deshwal, who equalled the Qualification World Record, won silver to take India's medal tally in shooting to seven after two days of competition.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to dissolve the advisory committee of a temple in the Kollam district where the RSS 'Gana Geetham' (prayer song) was sung during a musical concert.

10 Johnny Walker Songs You Must Listen To

10 Johnny Walker Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

On Johnny Walker's 22nd death anniversary on July 29, Subhash K Jha looks at the peppy songs picturised on the legendary comic.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

When Salman Cried For Aishwarya

When Salman Cried For Aishwarya

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Salman Khan was reportedly dating Aishwarya Rai during the 1999 filming of the musical, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but they broke up sometime later.

How Malaika Celebrated Her 50th Birthday

How Malaika Celebrated Her 50th Birthday

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Malaika Arora celebrated her 50th birthday in Goa with son Arhaan Khan, sister Amrita Arora Ladak and mother Joyce Polycarp.

M M Keeravani's Top 10 Songs

M M Keeravani's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

As M M Keeravani celebrates his birthday on July 4, Subhash K Jha lists his best Hindi songs, all of which are better than his Oscar-winning song, Naatu Naatu.

UP priest threatened over 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker

UP priest threatened over 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Police in Varanasi have arrested two men for allegedly threatening a temple priest for playing the Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker.

Music In Minutes: The Shankar-Jaikishan Story

Music In Minutes: The Shankar-Jaikishan Story

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and the dynamics that went into the making, and the unmaking.

7 Eternal KK Songs

7 Eternal KK Songs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

KK was only 53 when he died on May 31, 2022. Subhash K Jha picks his timeless songs.

How Real Heroes Celebrate Diwali

How Real Heroes Celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Glimpses of Indian Army personnel celebrating Diwali along the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector, on the outskirts of Jammu.

Top 10 Hemant Kumar Songs

Top 10 Hemant Kumar Songs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Subhash K Jha celebrates Hemant Kumar's 105th birthday anniversary on June 16 by revisiting 10 of his hit songs.

No malicious intent: Court on Kailash Kher's Lord Shiva song

No malicious intent: Court on Kailash Kher's Lord Shiva song

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Intolerance and dissent from the orthodoxy have been a bane of Indian society, the Bombay high court said, quoting author A G Noorani, while quashing a complaint against singer Kailash Kher for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with a song on Lord Shiva.

'Zubeen Was A Pure Soul'

'Zubeen Was A Pure Soul'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'He was not at all calculating, what I see in many singers today.'

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.'

Sonu Nigam charged for linking Kannada song request to Pahalgam attack

Sonu Nigam charged for linking Kannada song request to Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The incident occurred during a live concert on April 25 at a college in Bengaluru. Nigam paused his performance when someone from the audience loudly demanded that he sing in Kannada. Frustrated by the repeated shouts of "Kannada, Kannada," the singer responded sharply from the stage.

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's World Cup-winning team was built on trust and role clarity, feels dashing keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who was assigned the finisher's role by head coach Amol Muzumdar.

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty.

7 Timeless Majrooh Songs

7 Timeless Majrooh Songs

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The legendary Majrooh Sultanpuri passed away on May 24, 2000. Subhash K Jha lists his hit songs with his close friend, Lata Mangeshkar.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.