News for 'Salaam'

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

PHOTOS: Wills-Kate join in games with street kids in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The royals visited a drop-in centre for charity Salaam Baalak at a Delhi train station - where around 6,600 children travel to each year, during their third day of their India tour.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

PM gets a red carpet welcome in Tanzania

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Thursday accorded a red carpet welcome on his arrival in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian capital for talks with the country's top leadership to upgrade bilateral ties.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

After Taseer, Sherry Rehman Taliban's next target

After Taseer, Sherry Rehman Taliban's next target

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Praising commando of Pakistan's Elite force Mumtaz Qadri for assassinating Punjab Governor Salaam Taseer, the Taliban warned that all those who opposed the blasphemy law would meet a similar fate.

Getting ready for the filmmakers of tomorrow

Getting ready for the filmmakers of tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

From Aarya's coke addict to Mira Nair's Suitable Boy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'You've to wait for the correct project and the right character.'

Reader responses: India outraged at sex bill

Reader responses: India outraged at sex bill

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Readers express their anger and dismay in an online petition over a proposed bill -- Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Bill 2010 -- that seeks to legalise non-penetrative sex with kids their age.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

'Breaking Boundaries' with Astad Deboo

'Breaking Boundaries' with Astad Deboo

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The underprivileged children and young adults are part of the non-governmental organisation Salaam Balak Trust, which provided them with financial support, education and vocational training.

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bappadittya Sarkar, who was taken to a Mumbai police station by his cab driver after the latter overheard his phone conservation about an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest, said the language symbolises whatever is going on in the country.

Anjaana Anjaani has a zingy score!

Anjaana Anjaani has a zingy score!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

For all its aspired sweetness, Anjaana Anjaani's USP lies in its dynamic substance and stylish oomph.

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

10 Reasons Why We Love Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Happy 64th, Rekha!

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

IIFA 2018: Rekha, Shraddha, Ranbir perform

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top performers of the night.

'When you truly love someone, sometimes you become insane'

'When you truly love someone, sometimes you become insane'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Vidya Balan gets bold in this issue of The Man.

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

'Anjaana Anjaani is my wife's idea'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

If you missed chatting live with director Siddharth Anand, here is what transpired.

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

'Saif is a maha kanjoos'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Salaam Namaste director Siddharth Anand gives us a closer look at the actor on his 40th birthday.

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence at the university, was discharged from the AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday. Ghosh suffered head injuries in the violence that took place on the campus on Sunday.

She saw the terrorists 2 days before 26/11

She saw the terrorists 2 days before 26/11

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

26/11 survivor Anamika Gupta on her unforgettable encounters with the terrorists.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Actor Kushal Punjabi found dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Actor Kushal Punjabi, who appeared in films such as Kaal and Lakshya as well as the reality show Fear Factor, was found dead in his Bandra apartment, in north west Mumbai, in the early hours of Friday, police said.

My mom's sacrifice: 'To both my mothers'

My mom's sacrifice: 'To both my mothers'

Rediff.com7 May 2010

With Mother's Day coming up on May 9, we invited readers to share special stories of sacrifices their mothers have made for them. Here are a few more responses.

De-facto Palestinian state by 2011: Palestine PM

De-facto Palestinian state by 2011: Palestine PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The PA Premier vowed to be pro-active in building state institutions with or without peace talks with Israel. Fayyad is well respected in the international community and is backed by the West, at a press conference in Ramallah. "The Palestinian government is struggling determinedly against a hostile occupation regime... in order to establish a de facto state apparatus within the next two years," he said.

Raghubir Yadav: Peepli Live! will boost my career

Raghubir Yadav: Peepli Live! will boost my career

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Raghubir Yadav goes from real life farmer to reel life farmer.

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Kohli's batting key to India's success at World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

With barely four months to go for the ICC Cricket World Cup in the Australian continent, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels Virat Kohli's batting success will decide India's success at the sporting extravaganza.

What makes Sacred Games different

What makes Sacred Games different

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'That only a certain Mumbai story -- look at Salaam Bombay and Slumdog Millionaire for other examples -- gets made when an international audience is as much a target as the desi viewer, should invoke questions of representation,' notes Vikram Johri.

Why Kal Ho Naa Ho director owes Akshay Kumar

Why Kal Ho Naa Ho director owes Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Nikhil Advani gets a second chance in life with Patiala House.

Namesake writer directs John Abraham

Namesake writer directs John Abraham

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Sooni Taraporevala's humourous, fast-paced and life-affirming story of underdogs Little Zizou is scheduled to open on March 13 in India.

Teenagers outshine veterans at IPL Auction

Teenagers outshine veterans at IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Unheralded teenagers Prabh Simran Singh and Prayas Ray Barman attracted astonishing bids during the IPL Players' Auction on a day when superstar Dale Steyn went unsold and once a hot-property Yuvraj Singh went for his base price.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, on Monday, lauded ace sprinter Hima Das for winning five gold medals in a span of 20 days.

Multistarrers: Bollywood's future?

Multistarrers: Bollywood's future?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Are audiences tired of solo hero movies?

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Every stone picked by misguided youths destabilises Kashmir: PM

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Speaking for the first time after the government announced an halt to anti-militancy operations in the state during the holy month of Ramzan, the prime minister said there is no alternative to peace and stability.

Aus Defence Chief to apologise toTania

Aus Defence Chief to apologise toTania

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Bollywood actress Tania Zaetta will receive a personal apology from Australian Defence chief for false claims about her sexual claims with the country's soldiers in Afghanistan.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Vishal Dadlani, who is touring over a dozen cities in North America and Europe with his partner Shekhar Ravjiani with the Unforgettable team, says their music owes a lot to the songs of the 1970s and 1980s. "Never mind what the subject of a film is," he says, "we want to make sure that every composition of ours has a good melody."

Namaste is the new Hello!

Namaste is the new Hello!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

'Yash Raj has taken a risk with Bachna Ae Haseeno'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

After the debacle of Tashan and Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Yash Raj Films is pinning hopes on its next venture, Bachna Ae Haseeno, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Minisha Lamba and Bipasha Basu.