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Sharda: The Voice That Tore Shankar-Jaikishan Apart

Sharda: The Voice That Tore Shankar-Jaikishan Apart

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Towards the late '60s and early '70s, it was a given that if it was Shankar-Jaikishan, it had to be Sharda for Shankar.'

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

'Lataji wanted her voice to be part of the Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

'I would like to leave behind my small contribution for the historic day when the Ram temple will be consecrated.'

Who Is This Man?

Who Is This Man?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Clue: He was born on the same island as the singer who sang Bohemian Rhapsody.

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The reason why Jammu resident Jagmohan Singh is doing so will bring tears to your eyes.

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday and was joined by girl students from different schools at his residence to celebrate the festival.

Sindhu moves base to Bengaluru to train under Padukone

Sindhu moves base to Bengaluru to train under Padukone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Eyeing a third Olympic medal, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will now move her base from Hyderabad to Bengaluru to train under the legendary Prakash Padukone in the build-up to the Paris Games.

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Didn't know Bhide, touching feet of elderly person our tradition: Sudha Murthy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

She said Bhide wanted her appointment but she told him that she was busy.

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

An Unusual Gift That Made Keeravaani Cry

An Unusual Gift That Made Keeravaani Cry

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

M M Keeravaani seemed very confident of winning an Oscar for his song, Naatu Naatu. But he did not expect what happened later.

'KK was a good soul'

'KK was a good soul'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'He had a unique kashish in his voice which attracted the youth to hear him more and more.'

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Singer KK was cremated at Mumbai's Versova Hindu crematorium around 2 pm on Thursday, June 2, a kilometre away from his home.

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

'It's historic': Spain erupts in joy after World Cup win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain fans celebrate World Cup glory

Meet Sushmita's First Love

Meet Sushmita's First Love

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Sushmita Sen's daughter Renee turns 24 today, and the proud mum writes a heartfelt note to her daughter.

Hrithik-Saba At A Wedding Reception

Hrithik-Saba At A Wedding Reception

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Producer Madhu Mantena got married to yoga guru and Rediff.com Contributor Ira Trivedi on June 11 in Mumbai, and threw a star-studded reception to celebrate with their friends.

Sindhu's total revamp with eye trained on Olympic gold

Sindhu's total revamp with eye trained on Olympic gold

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'If I want to achieve something -- and my aim is to achieve the Olympic gold -- then I would do anything for it. It means everything to me.'

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell actually lost consciousness and did not respond to efforts to wake him up before he was rushed to hospital after a late night drinking session in Adelaide last week, according to a report.

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

'What a talent! What a singer!'

'What a talent! What a singer!'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'KK could have been much more successful than he was, but he preferred to concentrate on quality rather than quantity.'

How Many Languages Has Lataji Sung In?

How Many Languages Has Lataji Sung In?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

There is no conclusive clarity on how many songs Lataji has actually sung.

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

'Some want her saris, others want a bangle...'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'The key to her cupboard is with me. People have been requesting me to open it.' 'I've made it very clear. Nothing in her room or cupboard will be touched as long as I am there.'

'Sometimes losing is better than winning always'

'Sometimes losing is better than winning always'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

He was clearly disappointed to miss out the Indian Open title, but star Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Sunday said "losing is better than winning always" and hoped the defeat in the final will spur him and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty to win a bigger crown in coming days.

India Open: Satwik-Chirag fall in final hurdle

India Open: Satwik-Chirag fall in final hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Home favourites Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down in a tense final against world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Sang Jae at India Open, settling for their second successive runners-up finish, in New Delhi on Sunday.

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

'Chitthi Aayi Hai captures yearning of the human heart'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Shooting with Pankaj was a delightful experience because he was a charming, easy and effortless singer.'

'Main apne bete ko hero nahin bana sakaa'

'Main apne bete ko hero nahin bana sakaa'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

To see the 92-year old father attending court for his son's bail plea was more heartbreaking than any scene from Kohli's cinema.

Sindhu handed crushing loss in Madrid Spain Masters final

Sindhu handed crushing loss in Madrid Spain Masters final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

PV Sindhu fell to a crushing loss in the final of the Madrid Spain Masters Super 300 tournament.

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Dravid Hits 50! Team India Celebrates

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Jammy', who scored 63 50s in Tests and 83 50s in ODIs, reached that lifetime milestone on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

13 held for abetting suicide of 9 members of family in Maharashtra

13 held for abetting suicide of 9 members of family in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

According to a preliminary probe, the accused used to "harass and humiliate" the members of the Vanmore family as they were unable to repay the loans they had taken, apparently forcing them to take the extreme step, he added.

Paris Olympics will be more challenging: Sindhu

Paris Olympics will be more challenging: Sindhu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Set to return after an injury-induced break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is aware the road to Paris will be "challenging" and she needs to be "smarter" in her pursuit of coveted gold medal in the French capital.

'Bappida was an unstoppable meteor'

'Bappida was an unstoppable meteor'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I sang... God knows how many songs I sang for him! Most definitely, 50-100 songs.'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Of 213 deaths, the maximum 95 were reported in Raigad district, followed by 46 in Satara, 35 in Ratnagiri, 15 in Thane, seven in Kolhapur, four in Mumbai, three in Pune, four in Sindhudurg and two each in the eastern Maharashtra's Wardha and Akola districts, said a statement issued by the disaster management department.

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A video showing author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy bowing before the leader of a right wing outfit in Maharashtra has gone viral, evoking sharp reactions.

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Ameesha-Sunny Take Gadar To The Border

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel are taking their new film Gadar 2 to interesting places in India, as they promote it extensively.

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

IAF's Deadliest Helicopters!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Prachand Light Combat Helicopter is a huge boost to the IAF's combat prowess.

'An artiste like KK never dies'

'An artiste like KK never dies'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

As long as music is alive, he will live through his songs

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

My grandfather Ashok Kumar made me sack my secretary as he thought she was a bad influence in my life.'