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Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and he has got no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said. Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

10 Satyajit Ray films that should be re-released

10 Satyajit Ray films that should be re-released

Rediff.com4 May 2016

This is a list of his films that would work wonders for any generation lucky enough to see them on the big screen.

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Actress Sharmila Tagore has written to Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan expressing displeasure over the Board's reluctance to officially name the upcoming India-England series after her late husband, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

Soha, Kunal to wed in January

Soha, Kunal to wed in January

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The couple hope to keep the wedding very 'simple.'

'India, China should be inseparable strategic partners'

'India, China should be inseparable strategic partners'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

India and China, both emerging countries, should become "inseparable strategic partners" after overcoming the "deep scars" inflicted by the 1962 war and should make its 50th anniversary a starting point for a promising bilateral cooperation, the State-run media said on Wednesday.

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The actress, who tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan on October 16, looked radiant in her traditional and designer attires.

'India lacks China's ruthless pursuit'

'India lacks China's ruthless pursuit'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

India's economy is slowing down due to domestic issues, says Sumit Ganguly.

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

An SFI member was hospitalised and several others suffered minor injuries in the attack that comes a week after BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta was heckled by Left-leaning students at the university. SFI blamed the ABVP for the attack, however the latter said attackers were TMC members.

'Four-decade relationship with CPM ended just like that'

'Four-decade relationship with CPM ended just like that'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Speaking at the inauguration of his book, former Speaker and Parliamentarian Somnath Chatterjee called on youngsters to join politics and try change the system from within. Indrani Roy reports

Sharmila: Saif-Kareena set for October wedding

Sharmila: Saif-Kareena set for October wedding

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

It was reported that the couple would tie th eknot on October 16 but Saif denied it later.

Welcome, little nawab: Inside Taimur Ali Khan's nursery

Welcome, little nawab: Inside Taimur Ali Khan's nursery

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Mommy Kareena Kapoor and daddy Saif Ali Khan have put together a nursery fit for royalty -- complete with the Pataudi crest -- for their baby.

BCCI clears air over trophy for India-England series

BCCI clears air over trophy for India-England series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

In response to actress Sharmila Tagore's plea to name the India-England Test series after her late husband Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the Cricket Board on Tuesday made it clear that it could not change the name since the series is played for the Anthony De Mello trophy instituted in 1951.

Pranab arrives in Dhaka, to meet Hasina, BNP chief

Pranab arrives in Dhaka, to meet Hasina, BNP chief

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday arrived in Dhaka on a two-day tour to join the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of poet Rabindranath Tagore.

WATCH: Rajesh Khanna and his famous leading ladies

WATCH: Rajesh Khanna and his famous leading ladies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Here's looking at some of the most popular costars of the late superstar.

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

'No Shah or Sultan' should impose Hindi: Haasan

'No Shah or Sultan' should impose Hindi: Haasan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India was an 'excellent feast' and that such imposition would lead to 'nausea', he said.

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A group of 71 personalities including social activists, filmmakers, scribes and writers on Sunday condemned the arrest of freelance journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi in connection with the bombing of an Israeli diplomat's vehicle, saying that he may be made a scapegoat to "please an international lobby."

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

The brilliance of Sombhu Mitra, who directed Jaagte Raho

The brilliance of Sombhu Mitra, who directed Jaagte Raho

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Writer-filmmaker Rinki Bhattacharya pays tribute to the thespian on his 97th birth anniversary.

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

The Very Best of Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

As Soumitra Chatterjee turns 80 on January 19, we look back at his best movies.

Mamata's painting fetches Rs 1.6 lakh in New York

Mamata's painting fetches Rs 1.6 lakh in New York

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

With a reserved price of $2500, five bids were made before the painting titled 'Flower Power' was sold at $3000 to Sundaram Tagore Gallery, a spokesperson of the US-based NGO Children's Hope India which auctioned the painting to raise funds for the welfare of underprivileged children in India, told PTI.

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Hundreds of artisans every Dussehra would earn enough this season to see them through the entire year. Not this time though with COVID-19 continuing its spread and fear of contracting the disease keeping most people away from festivities.

What Satyajit Ray gifted Sharmila for her wedding

What Satyajit Ray gifted Sharmila for her wedding

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The brilliant filmmaker gave her a unique gift.

Dancer from Assam paves her way to the Olympics

Dancer from Assam paves her way to the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Hard work is the best way to success. This was proved by danseuse Sonali Acharya of Hailakandi, Assam who danced 25 hours and 25 minutes non-stop to enter the Guinness book of world records recently on occasion of her paying tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore as part of the countrywide celebrations for his 150th birth anniversary.

Pataudi's plaque unveiled at Oxford

Pataudi's plaque unveiled at Oxford

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

A plaque in the honour of late India cricket legend Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was unveiled at the Oxford University pavilion here in the presence of his family.

Memorial lunch in honour of Tiger Pataudi

Memorial lunch in honour of Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

A memorial lunch in honour of the late Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, one of India's most charismatic cricket captains, will be held in London.

Saif, Kareena all set for October 16 wedding?

Saif, Kareena all set for October 16 wedding?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The sprawling Pataudi Palace in Pataudi (Haryana) will come alive to the tune of Shehnai when cine actor Saif Ali Khan marries Kareena Kapoor, his sweetheart of many years on October 16 this year.

Birthday special: Unraveling Saif Ali Khan

Birthday special: Unraveling Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Saif Ali Khan turns 42 today. Here's celebrating one of Bollywood's most articulate stars and his topsy-turvy ride in films through the years.

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Have you been there?

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

India's state-owned institutes have literally been forced to embrace technologies to go digital - however reluctantly. Till the museum reopen, the magic mantra has been "online", "cyber", "virtual" - a transition that has been less smooth for most art institutions than one might have hoped. The first of a four-part series, Kishore Singh turns the gaze to some of India's leading art institutions to see how they are keeping the show going.

Sharmila: Women wanted to fall in love with Rajesh Khanna

Sharmila: Women wanted to fall in love with Rajesh Khanna

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Yesteryear actress Sharmila Tagore pays tribute to her co-star Rajesh Khanna.

In PHOTOS: A splash of Indian culture at Rajpath

In PHOTOS: A splash of Indian culture at Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The glory of the living abode of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century Rabindranath Tagore, women's empowerment and the century-long journey of 'Punjab Mail' are among a range of themes that enthralled the audience at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Bengal to bring anti-CAA resolution soon, says Mamata

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Dubbing the NPR exercise as 'a dangerous game', Banerjee said the form, which seeks birth details and residential proof of parents, was nothing but a precursor to NRC implementation.

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

India's First Lady Suvra Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee's wife Suvra Mukherjee, who has been ailing for some time, passed away on Tuesday. She was 74.

'Weapons are not going to solve the problem of terrorism'

'Weapons are not going to solve the problem of terrorism'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high ' these lines from Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore's poem were an apt beginning to Transforming our way of living: Remembering 26/11, an event commemorating the third anniversary of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Retired professor objects to use of Sindh in national anthem

Retired professor objects to use of Sindh in national anthem

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

A retired professor from Mumbai has challenged in Bombay high court the reference to 'Sindh' in the national anthem. According to Shreekanth Malushte, it should be Sindhu and not Sindh, reports N Ganesh

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Bollywood pay its last respects to Shashiji

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood gives Shashi Kapoor a final salute.

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

State party leaders admit that Hindu consolidation by itself was not good enough to unseat Didi.