News for 'Shanti'

Scam 1992 review

Scam 1992 review

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hansal Mehta's nine-hour drama series Scam 1992 needs to be viewed by everyone, young and old, recommends Moumita Bhattacharya.

One dead after under-construction building collapses in Mumbai

One dead after under-construction building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

One person died and six other were injured as an under-construction shanty collapsed in South Mumbai on Saturday.

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Dance pioneer Astad Deboo passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Astad Deboo created a modern dance vocabulary that was uniquely Indian.

Jaitley was a political giant, towering intellectual: PM

Jaitley was a political giant, towering intellectual: PM

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan, and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.'

Slumdog star moves into new home

Slumdog star moves into new home

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Azharuddin Ismail has finally moved into his new home.

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Army was deployed in Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday, hours after the West Bengal government sought its help for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the state.

'OSO changed my entire life'

'OSO changed my entire life'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Deepika Padukone on her Bollywood debut and Love Aaj Kal, her latest movie opposite Saif Ali Khan.

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Akshay Kumar's birthday, with a list of his 20 biggest blockbusters over the years.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

In the second incident of drunk driving in national capital New Delhi this week, a driver who was allegedly in an inebriated state ran his sports utility vehicle over three people standing near a footpath in Central Delhi, killing one of them.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

SC refers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan to other bench

SC refers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan to other bench

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The matter is pending for a long time and it be listed before the appropriate bench on September 10, the bench said in a hearing conducted through video conferencing.

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

An agriculturist and social worker, the low-profile leader has been active in politics from his student days and served as state unit president of the Bhartiya Yuva Morcha in 1991 and as vice-president at the national level.

Sambhavi IPS is a loser

Sambhavi IPS is a loser

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for a date

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for a date

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Cool tips to dress up pretty!

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

'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."

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Ahead of Trump's visit, slum-dwellers asked to move

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

While officials have denied any connection with the proposed high-profile visit and issuance of notices, residents of the slum have questioned the timing of the move, which came days after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation began building a wall allegedly to cover a slum on a route that the US President is likely to take while visiting the city.

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Understanding the movie business -- why some films work and others don't -- is tough, almost impossible. For example, why did Jodhaa Akbar, which boasted of a brilliant Hrithik Roshan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not become a big hit? Did Shah Rukh Khan's aggressive publicity help make Om Shanti Om a blockbuster? Trade analyst and editor of trade magazines, Film Information and The Film Street, Komal Nahta tries to explain.

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Manmohan Singh files RS nomination from Rajasthan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Singh, a veteran Congress leader, was a member of the Upper House of Parliament from Assam for almost three decades.

PIX: Shilpa Shukla, Anurag Kashyap at Ladakh Film Festival

PIX: Shilpa Shukla, Anurag Kashyap at Ladakh Film Festival

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

This is the ongoing festival's third edition.

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

In the recent past, Delhi has witnessed several fire incidents that have claimed a substantial number of lives and caused heavy damages.

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Happy birthday, Deepika!

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Shanti Ekambaram, president of consumer banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank, talks about her success mantras, career and money management lessons she learnt, work-life balance for working moms and what India's youth should aspire for.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Deepika's twin roles in Chandni Chowk to China

Deepika's twin roles in Chandni Chowk to China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In Om Shanti Om, we saw Deepika playing the superstar Shanti in the first half, and an upcoming starlet post-interval. In her new film, Chandni Chowk To China, Deepika will be seen in twin roles again.

RECAP: The big stories of the week

RECAP: The big stories of the week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

Faridkot farmer cycles 400 km to reach Tikri border

Faridkot farmer cycles 400 km to reach Tikri border

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Armed with hope and a revolutionary poem by noted Punjabi poet 'Pash', a farmer cycled nearly 400 km from Fardikot to the Tikri border to join the massive protest by peasants against the new farm laws.

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om has got an extraordinary opening and while Saawariya's opening is good too, the reviews are very bad.

Sanskrit gets a new lease of life in US

Sanskrit gets a new lease of life in US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

It would seem Sanskrit has become the flavor of the month in some parts of the United States.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Reader Shanti Palepu sends us a photograph.

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Do you know Aamir Khan's first film?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

10 things we LOVE about Sonam Kapoor

10 things we LOVE about Sonam Kapoor

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The stunner turns 29 today.

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A MiG-27 aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed at Tantipara here tonight killing two civilians on the ground though the pilot ejected safely.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

'A talented actor gone too soon': Virat, Rohit pay tribute

'A talented actor gone too soon': Virat, Rohit pay tribute

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput earned praise for portraying Mahendra Singh Dhoni in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The music launch of Om Shanti Om.