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No death penalty even for terrorists: Shashi Tharoor

No death penalty even for terrorists: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Unfazed by criticism, former Union minister Shashi Tharoor opposed death penalty even for terrorists saying it was an "obsolete practice" and they should instead be put behind bars for the rest of their lives without parole.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

When Raj Kapoor Made Zeenat Aman Cry

When Raj Kapoor Made Zeenat Aman Cry

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Rajji laughed. "What will I do with you convent girls and your two left feet?" he exclaimed.'

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Giriraj Singh's 'thumka' remark on Mamata sparks row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Several leaders of the TMC slammed the rural development minister for his comments on the chief minister attending the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

'There is pent-up demand for cricket after last year when no tournaments were played on Indian soil due to the pandemic.'

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Print media is dying? Not in India, not yet

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Hindi language dailies are the highest selling, at 22 million copies a day, followed by English at 8.55 million, Malayalam (4.55 million) and Marathi (4.33 million).

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The repolling started at 7 am amid tight security with four central forces personnel deployed in each booth, besides state police. Till 11 am, 10.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

COMING UP In Theatres In February

COMING UP In Theatres In February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.

'Why didn't Dilip Kumar get the Bharat Ratna?'

'Why didn't Dilip Kumar get the Bharat Ratna?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'I am sure he will get it now.' 'In our country, we value our most valuable people after they are gone.'

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Jharkhand IAS officer Singhal bought properties from MGNREGA 'cut': ED

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal was paid "commission" by subordinate staff from MGNREGA funds of Khunti district which she and her husband subsequently utilised for acquiring various properties, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a statement on Wednesday.

LGBT verdict: Will India Inc manage to walk the talk?

LGBT verdict: Will India Inc manage to walk the talk?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

For most companies this would mean extending medical coverage to same-sex partners, say legal experts.

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Jehanabad: Of Love And War authentically captures Bihar's political skullduggery and caste violence, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

Mamata seen shaking injured leg in video sparks war of words

Mamata seen shaking injured leg in video sparks war of words

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A purported video clip where Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seen sitting on a wheelchair and moving her plastered leg back and forth has gone viral on social media, giving her rivals an opportunity to claim that she was playing up her injuries to win sympathy.

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Ready for Paltan?

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The additional director general of police (security), however, said in an order on Friday that the security personnel were 'being withdrawn on a purely temporary basis in connection with an emergent law and order duty'.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rajiv Kapoor's journey in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Rajiv Kapoor did not do many films in his career but he is still remembered for his solid hit, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.

PIX: Neil's day out with wife, daughter

PIX: Neil's day out with wife, daughter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit hosted a wedding reception for his daughter Shaarika and son-in-law Tapas in Mumbai over the weekend.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'I regret the years that I did not work. I took a break at the peak of my career. I should not have done that. You lose contact with people and to start all over again is a struggle.' Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha looks back at her life.

PIX: Rekha, Sridevi mingle at award function

PIX: Rekha, Sridevi mingle at award function

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Rekha takes centrestage.

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Phillauri review: Anushka shines in soul but not spirit!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Despite having many opportunities, Phillauri isn't able to make full use of them, feels Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'If you are dark, you can't be a hero.' 'If you have curly hair, you can't be a hero.' 'If you were muscular, you had to become a fighter.' 'Today if you are muscular, you can be a hero.' 'Salman Khan made being muscular fashionable.'

Bihar: Record sentence for kidnappers

Bihar: Record sentence for kidnappers

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The judge also directed the state government to pay the victims compensation as well as the money that was paid as ransom to the kidnappers

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Lessons in Bollywood: What flowers *really* mean

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Going on a date? Read this first.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

The BEST celeb book? VOTE!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

And you thought actors only acted!

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

PIX: Amitabh, Priyanka, Sonakshi sign up for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Bollywood brigade joins Amitabh Bachchan for a noble cause.

PIX: Kangana, Sonakshi at Salman's 50th birthday party

PIX: Kangana, Sonakshi at Salman's 50th birthday party

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Here are the photos of the celebrities who attended Salman Khan's 50th birthday bash.

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

Shah Rukh: I had the hots for Jaya Prada!

Shah Rukh: I had the hots for Jaya Prada!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

'Yashji kept telling me if I don't play a loverboy, my career will not move ahead. I just went by his belief and it paid dividends. Yash Chopra has single-handedly made my career.' Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the man who gave him success.

PIX: Elli Avram, Daisy Shah, Gia Maanek mingle at a brunch

PIX: Elli Avram, Daisy Shah, Gia Maanek mingle at a brunch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrival.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Tamanaah, Chiranjeevi at South film awards

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Tamanaah, Chiranjeevi at South film awards

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Snapshots from the star-studded show.