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The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

'Indian attack is most challenging I have ever faced'

'Indian attack is most challenging I have ever faced'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'It's just our personalities and character as South Africans, even though we're the underdogs, we always come back fighting.'

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sandeep Chattoo got the phone activated with 'special permission'

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Thank God for Mary, Manika, Sindhu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Mary Kom's winning start and Manika Batra's brilliant come-from-behind victory were the only bright spots in an otherwise gloomy day for India at Tokyo, observes Raj Kishore Mishra.

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Rushali's Advice For Aspiring Models

Rushali's Advice For Aspiring Models

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Ajmer-born model and entrepreneur Rushali Yadav talks about her fashion journey.

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

It was raining stars at the The Indian International Jewellery Week. Take a look.

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Trust of crores of people my shield against Oppn abuse, says Modi in LS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Raising slogans, members of the BRS, Left parties and some members of the Congress walked out of Lok Sabha in protest as the prime minister was speaking.

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Wild Karnataka, India's first natural history film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

After four years in the making, a band of 20 film-makers were left with 400 hours of footage for what is now India's first blue chip natural history film.

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

At an Onam celebration that took place recently at the Indian consulate in Dubai, Muraleedharan said nobody knows how legendary king Mahabali got linked with the celebrations.

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Filmmaker's remark on Chola king triggers row in TN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran claimed that Raja Raja Cholan was depicted as a Hindu king and already attempts were made to take away Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar's identity as well.

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan

Modi govt does not acknowledge the word 'slowdown': Manmohan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

There is a need for tax reforms in the country in a bolder way, Singh said.

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The ISRO spy case is dead. And yet, not dead.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Success is an amazing thing'

'Success is an amazing thing'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Yahan apna danka khud bajana padta hai.'

Not far behind the dragon

Not far behind the dragon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

The best of WTF! Top weirdest stories of 2015

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

We present you 15 of the weirdest stories that were too funny to be true.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

'Every song has a story'

'Every song has a story'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Do you know Sameer has written 4,000 songs for 500 movies? A rare interview.

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah hit England pacer Stuart Broad for a world record 35 runs in an over as India were dismissed for 416 in the first innings on Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England, at Edgbaston cricket ground, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Trailer Review: Janhvi looks promising as Gunjan Saxena

Trailer Review: Janhvi looks promising as Gunjan Saxena

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Janhvi Kapoor's acting skills have improved since her first outing, notes Namrata Thakker.

Mamata, Centre claim 'moral victory' over SC order

Mamata, Centre claim 'moral victory' over SC order

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Supreme Court said no coercive steps, including Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's arrest, will take place during the course of the investigation.

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

Here Comes the Sun...

Here Comes the Sun...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

2021: Olympians bring glory to India, Sushil's fall from grace

2021: Olympians bring glory to India, Sushil's fall from grace

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

An important factor in India's stupendous success in 2021 was the way the government opened its coffers to support athletes.

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Vinesh, a world championship medallist and Olympian, also claimed that several coaches at the national camp in Lucknow have also exploited women wrestlers, adding that there are a few women at the camp who approach wresters at the behest of the WFI President.

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

If there is one Modi idea I can get behind, it is Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'As an idea, cleaning up India is a good one,' says Mitali Saran.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Double XL Review: Full of Stereotypes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Between shrieky humour, overstated emotions and done-to-death bouts of London tourism, Double XL plods to kickstart the actual discussion, sighs Sukanya Verma.