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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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?

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.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Big B took to Twitter to remember his old friend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.