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Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Celebrating Jana Gana Mana@100

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

We bring you some historical and heart-warming renditions of the beloved song that unites a 100 million Indians...

Oppn hits out at govt over suspension of MPLADS

Oppn hits out at govt over suspension of MPLADS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The Congress, Left parties, Trinamool Congress and some others were in the forefront of this attack on the government, which is set to garner around Rs 7,900 crore through the decision.

'I never like watching my films'

'I never like watching my films'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

'People still remember me as the Chak De girl'

'People still remember me as the Chak De girl'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'I didn't even know where Bombay was before I came here.'

Review: I AM is a relevant film

Review: I AM is a relevant film

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The stories are open to speculation, like incomplete bits of poetry.

Another dekho at Rajesh Khanna's Aradhana

Another dekho at Rajesh Khanna's Aradhana

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Navratri 2011: Ma slays demons in Stockholm, too

Navratri 2011: Ma slays demons in Stockholm, too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Manjoori Ganguly recalls her first Durga Puja celebration in Sweden.

'Luck is very important in our industry'

'Luck is very important in our industry'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'If luck favours you, with your hard work and your karma, nothing is impossible.'

BCCI pays tribute to Pataudi

BCCI pays tribute to Pataudi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Cricket Board (BCCI) on Thursday, lamented the sudden demise of former captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, saying he brought about a revolution in Indian team's fielding and guided the side to unprecedented heights.

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Amyra Dastur's selfie with Jackie Chan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'In every party Saeed Jaffrey would be the last to leave, in the wee hours'

'In every party Saeed Jaffrey would be the last to leave, in the wee hours'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Bollywood mourns Saeed Jaffrey.

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Should mother tongue replace English in our schools?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

It is a difficult question to answer. This problem will remain with us for a very long time because we are the only major nation whose elite speaks a language that is a foreign tongue, says Aakar Patel.

Shantiniketan, India's next World Heritage Site?

Shantiniketan, India's next World Heritage Site?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Shantiniketan, the abode of Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, and Western Ghats can well be the India's next World Heritage Sites, if the UNESCO accepts the country's proposal.

PHOTOS: A starry night in Bengaluru

PHOTOS: A starry night in Bengaluru

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli and spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin were in Wednesday honoured for their phenomenal run of form through the season in the BCCI Awards Night 2017 in Bengaluru.

Hazare turns down Rs 1 cr award from IIPM

Hazare turns down Rs 1 cr award from IIPM

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare, whose fast for a stronger anti-corruption Lokpal Bill last month made global headlines, has spurned the Rs 1 crore 2011 Rabindranath Tagore Peace Prize announced by the Indian Institute of Planning and Management. "I cannot tell why I decided to reject the award. But my mind said 'no' to accepting the award," Hazare said

Saif becomes 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Saif becomes 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The actor was given the title after his father, former Indian captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, passed away on September 22.

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Varun Dhawan's statement comes in after he -- along with IIFA hosts Karan Johar and Saif Ali Khan -- were criticised on social media for the joke made at the expense of Kangana Ranaut.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

No takers for Break Ke Baad, Allah Ke Banday

No takers for Break Ke Baad, Allah Ke Banday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

'Deven Verma used to be funny, full of laughter'

'Deven Verma used to be funny, full of laughter'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'I spoke to Deven a couple of times after he shifted residence to Pune. He had changed. He had become quieter, sober. He used to be funny, full of laughter. I did call him a couple of times but it wasn't like old times.' Sharmila Tagore looks back at her close friend Deven Verma.

Review: Tasher Desh is bizarre, brave and brilliant

Review: Tasher Desh is bizarre, brave and brilliant

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Tasher Desh is staggeringly-original film, writes Raja Sen.

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Railways to start Bharat Teerth tourist trains

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

"The running of Bharat Teerth is to emphasise our unity in diversity and bring to reality Kabiguru's (Rabindranath Tagore) words in our national anthem Punjab Sindhu Gujarat Maratha, Dravida Utkala Banga, Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga," railway minister Mamata Banerjee said.

Sulking Congress MLAs in Karnataka continue to mount pressure

Sulking Congress MLAs in Karnataka continue to mount pressure

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

They are also likely to demand a second round of cabinet expansion soon.

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Modi should arrest Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Sharma.' 'These leaders were instigating mobs and spreading hatred and they must be thrown in jail.' 'I had seen dreams of a new India under Modi, but now I am disillusioned with him.'

CBI files chargesheet against Justice Nirmal Yadav

CBI files chargesheet against Justice Nirmal Yadav

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed a chargesheet against Justice Nirmal Yadav and four others in the 2008 cash-at-judge's-door scam, on a day when she is to demit office as a high court judge.

PIX: Kareena, Saif, KJo at Soha-Kunal wedding reception

PIX: Kareena, Saif, KJo at Soha-Kunal wedding reception

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

The Indian who inspired Sean Penn

The Indian who inspired Sean Penn

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The actors makes a plea to India-Americans across the globe.

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

NTPC on Tuesday asked the two BSES utilities to make their payments and said in the event of failure to do so it would be forced to regulate supplies to the state discoms.

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, said that for the game cricket to sustain globally, Test cricket needs to be the premier format.

Bangladesh HC bans 'fatwa' punishments

Bangladesh HC bans 'fatwa' punishments

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

In a landmark verdict, the Bangladesh high court has ruled as criminal offence handing down of punishments like caning or beating to women in the name of 'fatwa' or Islamic decrees.

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Ram has entered the land of Durga

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Mamata imposed affirmative action to the point of absurdity. This has naturally led to counter-action: The Hindus who never thought of themselves as Hindus are now banding behind the BJP, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The filmmaker was 75.