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'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.'

Russia shares 'evidence' of attack on Putin's residence with US

Russia shares 'evidence' of attack on Putin's residence with US

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Days after Russia alleged that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's official residence in a drone attack, Russian authorities on Thursday said they had shared what they described as evidence related to the incident with the United States, Anadolu Agency reported.

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

How Dharmendra Whisked Hema Malini Away From Jeetendra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Hema's father couldn't contain his rage and almost physically pushed Dharmendra out of the house. 'Why don't you get out of my daughter's life? You are a married man, you can't marry my daughter,' he repeatedly yelled. But a pleading, helplessly sentimental and slightly inebriated Dharam could not be budged.

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

'We Got Exactly The Right Casting This Film Wanted'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Writer and director Anusha Rizvi returns to cinema after 15 years with warmth, wit and many a laughs.

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

'I Don't Want To Be Underpaid'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'If they said the shift is at 9, I would reach by 9. But no one came until 12. Slowly over the time, I felt very disappointed with the whole thing.'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.' 'Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my career would have been a different trajectory.'

Spooky! Spooky! Kuldhara, The Haunted Village

Spooky! Spooky! Kuldhara, The Haunted Village

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Whilst the truth of the village lies shrouded in ruins and mystery, I exit Kuldhara with goosebumps -- and those feel entirely real!

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Review: STALE!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nothing about TMMTMTTM feels fresh. That includes the painfully uninspired romance between the leads, who lack both genuine chemistry as well as individual charm to make a romantic drama like this work, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The court, however, found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty.

Delhi man fakes phone snatching to avoid wife's anger

Delhi man fakes phone snatching to avoid wife's anger

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A man in Delhi who reported a mobile phone snatching was found to have fabricated the story to avoid his wife's anger after losing the phone while drunk, according to police.

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.'

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.'

Terror module: Detained preacher fixates on rent dues from arrested docs

Terror module: Detained preacher fixates on rent dues from arrested docs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Maulvi Ishtiyaq told his interrogators a shockingly different story, claiming that Ganaie and Umar approached him earlier this year, asking him to store what they called "fertilisers" at his home and allegedly agreed upon a monthly storage fee of Rs 2,500, according to officials.

Kerala govt to appeal Dileep's acquittal in actress assault case

Kerala govt to appeal Dileep's acquittal in actress assault case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Kerala government announces its decision to appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the actress assault case, citing incomplete justice for the survivor. The court found six others guilty. The decision follows reactions from political leaders, film industry figures, and the public.

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.

Nitin Nabin Was 7 Weeks Old When BJP Was Formed In 1980

Nitin Nabin Was 7 Weeks Old When BJP Was Formed In 1980

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

BJP sources said the formal process to elect current party President J P Nadda's successor will begin in mid-January, following Makar Sankranti, with Nitin Nabin expected to be the frontrunner to file his nomination.

'My Faith In Rahul Gandhi Has Been Broken'

'My Faith In Rahul Gandhi Has Been Broken'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'I fail to understand why when Rahul Gandhi himself gave me hope that I would contest the polls, how come other Congress leaders did not consider my name?'

Suspecting infidelity, man stuffs wife's body into drum

Suspecting infidelity, man stuffs wife's body into drum

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Thirty-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, whose body was found stuffed in a drum and buried near a burial ground in neighbouring Tiruvallur district, police said on Wednesday.

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

'A majority of filmmakers cannot truly understand the city because they don't live here,' says Anusha Rizvi, Director, The Great Shamsuddin Family.

'Age Shouldn't Be A Factor When You Want To Realise A Dream'

'Age Shouldn't Be A Factor When You Want To Realise A Dream'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I was embarrassed that I was learning a martial art form at 55. I thought what will people say? I kept it a secret even from my husband.'

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

The New Language of Luxury Living

The New Language of Luxury Living

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season.

Newly-wed woman killed for dowry, in-laws fake suicide story

Newly-wed woman killed for dowry, in-laws fake suicide story

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sapna (22), wife of Narendra Chauhan, was found dead in a room at her in-laws' house in Kotwa village, under the Maniyar Police Station area.

Zubeen's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM in assembly

Zubeen's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM in assembly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the assembly on Tuesday that singer Zubeen Garg's death while swimming in the sea in Singapore is a case of 'plain and simple murder'.

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to that!'

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

'It Was Always Anil Kapoor For Tezaab'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Aditya Pancholi has claimed he was the first choice to play the lead role opposite Madhuri Dixit in Tezaab, a role that eventually went to Anil Kapoor.

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

'Emotion Is Very Scarce Right Now'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We have come to the point in civilisation where emotion seems to be something you hide or you have to be discreet about, or to be ashamed of.'

AK-series ammunition recovered from Kashmir Times office in Jammu

AK-series ammunition recovered from Kashmir Times office in Jammu

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The State Investigation Agency of the Jammu and Kashmir Police raided the office of the Kashmir Times in Jammu for allegedly promoting activities against the country and recovered ammunition.

She Cleared NEET at 47!

She Cleared NEET at 47!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

An excerpt from a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how Rabri Devi unexpectedly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1997, replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.'

He Played Cupid Between Akshay-Twinkle

He Played Cupid Between Akshay-Twinkle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are an absolute riot in the third episode of Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle as they recall some of the craziest incidents from the 1990s, both personally and professionally.

Now, Deepika Is Out Of Kalki Sequel

Now, Deepika Is Out Of Kalki Sequel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed the news in a official statement on X.

The Woman Who Dared To Democratise Wealth

The Woman Who Dared To Democratise Wealth

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'Success isn't about a single brilliant idea; it's about the relentless execution, the ability to withstand the storms, and the unwavering belief in your mission, even when no one else sees it,' Madhu Lunawat, founder, The Wealth Company.

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Opposition parties and political analysts in Karnataka believe the 'truce' between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is temporary, a lull before the storm and a 'strategic adjustment'.