News for 'Tagore'

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!

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.

'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.

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.

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Writing tips from Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Who better than India's beloved storyteller to teach you how to spin a yarn?

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.

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.

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.

Another student kills himself for Telangana

Another student kills himself for Telangana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Tension gripped Osmania University campus on Tuesday with another student committing suicide by setting himself ablaze in protest against the delay in formation of Telangana.

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.

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Shalimar director Krishna Shah passes away

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The filmmaker was 75.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

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.

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Srabanti Chakrabarti pays homage to Manohari Singh, one of Indian film music's true unsung heroes.

Post-doctoral fellowships in human development

Post-doctoral fellowships in human development

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The Rabindranath Tagore Centre for Human Development Studies invites applications for five post-doctoral fellowships.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

At Nashik, Raj steals the thunder

At Nashik, Raj steals the thunder

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

A poll update from Maharashtra's Nashik, where Raj Thackeray is on fire

Konkona, Sharmila add sparkle to Jewellery Week

Konkona, Sharmila add sparkle to Jewellery Week

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Here's what was on offer on Day 4 of the India International Jewellery Week, underway in Mumbai from August 15-19.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Chokher Bali returns to film

Chokher Bali returns to film

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

This time, the film adaptation will be directed by Anurag Basu.

PhD programme with fellowship

PhD programme with fellowship

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Rabindranath Tagore Centre For Human Development Studies announces its full-time PhD programme with fellowship 2009-10.

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Bengali film Antaheen by director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury was chosen as the best film while Tamil filmmaker Bala won the honour of best director for his film Naan Kadavul at the 56th National Film Awards announced in New Delhi on Saturday.

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Kathak legend Sitara Devi passes away in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Kathak queen Sitara Devi died at a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday. She was 94. Born in 1920 in Kolkata, Sitara Devi drew from the themes, poetry and choreography collected by her father in her choreographies. She also got inspired from the environment around her -- whether it is a town or a village.

Review: Nothing vintage about Sadiyaan

Review: Nothing vintage about Sadiyaan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Sadiyaan actually feels as long as its title for Kanwar not only rakes an old-fashioned subject, his treatment is outmoded too.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

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.

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Silencing citizens has become a major institutional process under this regime.' 'The anti-Indian argument is a bogey -- meant to silence independent thinking people in India and turn us into goats and sheep.'

Are you Chinese, Peng Liyuan asks northeast students

Are you Chinese, Peng Liyuan asks northeast students

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

China's First Lady Peng Liyuan mistook a group of students from the northeast as Chinese only to be told by them that they were Indians.

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Avika Gor, the youngest bahu of the hugely popular TV show Balika Vadhu is all set to make her big screen debut with Morning Walk.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

MJ: I want to go out like Elvis

MJ: I want to go out like Elvis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Deepak Chopra remembers his friend, Michael Jackson.

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

To honour and support the cause of 'bauls', whose stringed 'ektara' is unique worldwide strumming up 'earthy' tunes embodying the soul of Bengal, we are bringing 80 'bauls' under the Rs 1,50,000 medical insurance scheme every year, Amitabha Samanta of Bolpur-based Sobuj Potro initiative, the name inspired by Tagore's confidant Promothonath Bisi's Sobujpotro, said.

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.

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

When Bollywood and Cricket collide!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Not all cricketer-actress romances culminate in heartbreak. Some have stayed reassuringly rock-solid.

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'If the BJP thinks it is going to overnight transform Bengal into Madhya Pradesh, sorry, that's not going to happen because I have faith in our ethos and culture.'