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Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

On RD Burman's 75th birth anniversary, Lata Mangeshkar pays rich tribute to him.

Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The growing rift among the Board members of National Cricket Academy (NCA) came out in the open on Monday with a key functionary questioning the "restructuring policy" as well as the working procedure at the academy.

Maya calls Shah 'Kasab'; Rahul takes on PM

Maya calls Shah 'Kasab'; Rahul takes on PM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Mayawati urged the Muslim voters to vote for the party, saying her party has given tickets to 99 candidates from the community.

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Great Grand Masti belongs to a super successful franchise and are Hindi cinema's best and most loved films. This film is much more on the naughtier, horror and comedy side.' Great Grand Masti heroine Urvashi Rautela discusses her latest film.

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'The Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for.'

'I expect people to be speechless after watching Bajirao Mastani'

'I expect people to be speechless after watching Bajirao Mastani'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'Bajirao Mastani is going to be one of those films people won't forget for a very long time.'

A debacle for the Congress and NCP in Maharashtra

A debacle for the Congress and NCP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 May 2014

N Suresh on the factors that led to the rout of the ruling alliance and what lies ahead for the BJP, Shiv Sena, MNS and AAP in the state.

Gambhir set for action as India eye third clean sweep in 4 years

Gambhir set for action as India eye third clean sweep in 4 years

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The series already in their pocket and the number one ranking cemented, a dominant India go into the third Test against New Zealand in Indore on Saturday, aiming yet another clean sweep of a Test rubber at home. The hosts had blanked Australia 4-0 in 2012-13 and the West Indies in the next season. They nearly repeated the feat against South Africa last year and this impressive history in recent past makes India favourites in the first-ever Test being hosted by this city which has a long tradition in the game.

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Rediff.com31 May 2016

As nominations for Rajya Sabha biennial polls closed on Tuesday, a contest is on the cards in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana even as Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram are among those set to be elected to the Upper House.

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra

On 'Mission 272', BJP reaches out to Dalits, Muslims

On 'Mission 272', BJP reaches out to Dalits, Muslims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

In a season of political deal-making, it would seem the BJP is not only keener to win new friends but is ahead of rival Congress in the game. Its only competition, if at all, has come from regional satraps and the Left parties, which on Tuesday resolved to fight the elections together against both the Congress and BJP.

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Karan Johar: I loved Tamasha

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Photos: Openers, Maxwell power KXIP to first win in IPL-9

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Glenn Maxwell played a scintillating cameo hitting an unbeaten 32 off 14 balls under pressure to power Kings XI Punjab to a six-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Ranji round up: Captains Tiwary, Raina lead from the front

Ranji round up: Captains Tiwary, Raina lead from the front

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Manoj Tiwary and Sudip Chatterjee scored centuries to lead Bengal's spirited comeback against Mumbai, while Gujarat put themselves in line for full seven points after enforcing the follow-on against Punjab. A round up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches.

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'The situation in the country is very scary.' 'There is an increasing attack on the Constitutional democratic rights of our people.'

Ranji round-up: Gopal ton drives Karnataka to 408 against Bengal

Ranji round-up: Gopal ton drives Karnataka to 408 against Bengal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A round up of the second day's play from the Ranji Trophy games being played across the country.

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj fails; Rana, Pant propel Delhi

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj fails; Rana, Pant propel Delhi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Captain Yuvraj Singh fell cheaply in his Ranji Trophy season opener before Uday Kaul and Gurkeerat Singh led Punjab's recovery against Railways on day two of the Group A match, in New Delhi, on Friday.

'It wasn't a war between Karan Johar and me'

'It wasn't a war between Karan Johar and me'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'The better film will take the lead,' promises Ajay Devgn.

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan's place in the team will be one of the main discussion points when the Indian team management zeroes in on the playing eleven for the ICC World Cup match against arch rivals Pakistan in Adelaide on Sunday.

'When I heard the climax, I went like WOW!'

'When I heard the climax, I went like WOW!'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'Shah Rukh Khan is a great actor. To be the only other actor that a great director selects after him is a matter of great pride.'

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta have seen failure and come out stronger.

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Saturday.

Multan 2004: When an angry Tendulkar slammed Dravid!

Multan 2004: When an angry Tendulkar slammed Dravid!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Stranded on 194 when stand-in skipper Rahul Dravid declared the Indian innings in the 2004 Multan Test, Sachin Tendulkar has spoken about the anger and shock he felt by the decision which "did not make any sense".

First list: Which party tops in candidates with criminal records?

First list: Which party tops in candidates with criminal records?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Shiv Sena is leading currently in terms of criminal candidates. Out of the 14 declared by them in the first list 12 have a criminal background, as per the Association for Democratic Reforms.

The house where Nehru lived

The house where Nehru lived

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On the occasion of the first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com visits his residence of 16 years, and comes away marvelling at his enduring legacy.

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Two seasoned, left-handed Bengaluru-born players -- Amit Verma and Sreenath Aravind -- representing rival teams, stole the honours on day one of a Group B Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Karnataka in Mumbai on Thursday.

Maharashtra: Fingers crossed and cards closed

Maharashtra: Fingers crossed and cards closed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

With hours to go for the results to be out in one of the most keenly-watched assembly elections in Maharashtra, major parties are keeping their cards close to the chest as most exit polls projected a hung House.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai trounce Odisha for first win of season

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai trounce Odisha for first win of season

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Mumbai registered their first victory of the season, thrashing Odisha by 120 runs in a Ranji Trophy Group 'C' match at KIIT Stadium, in Bhubaneshwar, on Saturday.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Ranji roundup: Mumbai in command, HP fight back

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Siddesh Lad's strokeful 117 and the bowlers' superb showing put Mumbai in the driver's seat against Odisha at the end of the third day in a Ranji Trophy Group C match with the hosts struggling at 93 for four in pursuit of 413 for victory.

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Why 'Modi wave' failed to resonate in Bihar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

BJP leaders said the party will take corrective measures, while its long-time ally Shiv Sena appeared taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: A hero forever

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: A hero forever

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal was a perfectionist, who empathised with people who worked for him.

Ranji Trophy: Dinda, Veer Pratap rock Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Dinda, Veer Pratap rock Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Round up of the Ranji Trophy games being played across the country

Chidambaram, Misa Bharti, Suresh Prabhu enter Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Misa Bharti, Suresh Prabhu enter Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Friday afternoon.

Ranji: Delhi beat Rajasthan; draw for Mumbai and Karnataka

Ranji: Delhi beat Rajasthan; draw for Mumbai and Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Delhi survived a mighty scare before their lower order, led by Nitish Rana and Sumit Narwal, saved the day with some gritty batting as they beat Rajasthan by two wickets in their Group B Ranji Trophy match in Wayanad on Thursday. Resuming the final day on 51 for 3, needing 102 runs more to win, Delhi suffered a batting collapse but finally crossed the target of 153 with Rana (31) and Narwal (27 not out) playing some sensible cricket to take their side home at the Krishnagiri Stadium. The day's start for Delhi was a horrible one with overnight batsman Vikas Tokas (10) being bowled by Pankaj Singh in the fifth over of the day with the addition of just five runs to his individual overnight score. The score was 62 for 4 at that stage.

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.

Ranji: Shreyas keeps Mumbai afloat; Delhi in trouble

Ranji: Shreyas keeps Mumbai afloat; Delhi in trouble

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Shreyas Iyer was the lone ranger as his unbeaten 191 helped Mumbai to 328/6 in their Group A Ranji Trophy cricket match against Gujarat in Hubballi on Wednesday. At stumps on the third and penultimate day, Mumbai trailed Gujarat by 109 runs with four wickets remaining in the first innings. Gujarat were all out for 437 in their first essay after Priyank Kirit Panchal slammed 232.

Hazare Trophy: Yuvraj powers Punjab, Dhoni fails again

Hazare Trophy: Yuvraj powers Punjab, Dhoni fails again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Why Bollywood cannot be neutral about Salman

Why Bollywood cannot be neutral about Salman

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Three or four stars are disproportionately powerful in the industry. All the others in Bollywood, no matter how talented, must be aligned to one of these stars or be reconciled to doing small movies with the others, says Aakar Patel.

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'There have been so many instances where I have auditioned for a film and been finalised, and even cut a cake (to celebrate) but then I got a call saying sorry, that the role went to someone else. It's a very cutthroat industry. When your film becomes a hit, they come to you but when it doesn't do well, nobody comes.' Baaghi actress Shraddha Kapoor gives us an insight into her life.