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Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Why we should hike entry fees to our monuments

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Not only will the move help keep out stray, disinterested walk-ins, but also help maintain our heritage better.

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Devgn doesn't clobber a single soul in Raid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

'His portrayal of Income Tax Commissioner Amay Patnaik relies on his firm footing as a man of consequence to pitch itself as a tribute to the IT department's unsung heroes.' 'It's the most I've enjoyed watching Ajay Devgn in a while,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

'Judge me. I am ready for it'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Great Grand Masti belongs to a super successful franchise and are Hindi cinema's best and most loved films. This film is much more on the naughtier, horror and comedy side.' Great Grand Masti heroine Urvashi Rautela discusses her latest film.

Farewell, AVR

Farewell, AVR

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

One of the finest minds on foreign exchange management, monetary and fiscal policies, on debt and currency markets, on bank management and governance, and indeed on almost every aspect of modern finance and banking passes into the ages.

#RIPSridevi: Why we mourn for celebrity deaths

#RIPSridevi: Why we mourn for celebrity deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Explained: The intimacy of celebrity deaths.

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Amitabh, Prince Aga Khan receive Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Prince Karim Aga Khan were among the eminent personalities awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second highest civilian honour, by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Review: Ramanujan is a must watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The film which is dedicated to India's mathematical prodigy, Ramanujan, is a well researched, well-written and brilliantly directed.

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'If Baahubali were to be made in Bollywood, I would take Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali and Deepika Padukone for Devsena.' Baahubali writer K V Vijayendra Prasad looks back at the epic blockbuster.

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

In search of Priyanka in India

In search of Priyanka in India

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Confidence Uwazuruike came to Mumbai a few weeks ago to cover the Great Indian Election Tamasha. On this wishlist was to see Priyanka in flesh and blood. His wish came true this week, but not quite in the way he wanted it to be.

Indian consulate in NY hailed as model of 'Swachh Consulate'

Indian consulate in NY hailed as model of 'Swachh Consulate'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

In keeping with the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, the Indian Consulate undertook a massive cleanliness drive at its premises and is being hailed as a model of 'Swachh Consulate,' setting an example for other Indian missions and posts abroad to take up similar efforts.

Indian-origin UK MP demands sacking of rival for racist tweets

Indian-origin UK MP demands sacking of rival for racist tweets

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Britain's most high-profile Indian-origin woman Cabinet minister has demanded the sacking of her Labour election rival for posting "misogynistic" and "racist" tweets directed at her in which she was dubbed as a "village idiot" and "sexy bond villain".

'If Israel is in our hearts, India is in our blood': Indian Jews

'If Israel is in our hearts, India is in our blood': Indian Jews

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

While they have never faced any form of discrimination, Indian Jews say a minority status for Jews is among their foremost expectations from the prime minister's visit to Israel.

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Oscar-winning actor of films like Magnolia, The Big Lebowski and The Master was 46.

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

Why Einstein matters

Why Einstein matters

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Scientist, humanist, icon, Albert Einstein offered a lot more to the world than E=MC2, which is probably just one of the reasons why he remains one of the most enduring figures in human history. So what lessons can we learn from a life less ordinary? Virender Kapoor tells us just that.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

Remembering Kalam: 'When a problem arises, become the captain of the problem and defeat it!'

Remembering Kalam: 'When a problem arises, become the captain of the problem and defeat it!'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'We have 200 million families. Parents have the responsibility to make their children righteous -- where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character.' 'Only three people can give a good citizen before s/he turns 17. Father, mother, the spiritual environment and the primary school teacher.' President A P J Kalam on India becoming a developed country by 2020-2022, the heroes he admired; how 90 per cent of India's space programme is intended for the people and the individual's potential to become unique.

IPL 11 promises bigger, better and brighter season

IPL 11 promises bigger, better and brighter season

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Best vs Best. Tiger vs Tiger. Star India, BCCI team up for a high decibel campaign for the cricket jamboree.

Why Chanda Kochhar's remarks on women raised hackles

Why Chanda Kochhar's remarks on women raised hackles

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar stirred a hornet's nest this week when she linked the low numbers of women in B-school to a focus on quantitative ability in the testing process.

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent, in remarks that come in the midst of growing intolerance in the country.

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Humanism, pluralism should not be abandoned: Pranab on rising intolerance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The President asked, "Is tolerance and acceptance of dissent on the wane?"

Review: Mighty Raju is mighty awful

Review: Mighty Raju is mighty awful

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Mighty Raju is a toned down version of Krrish 3.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'No one took me seriously earlier'

'No one took me seriously earlier'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Hamari Adhuri Kahani director Mohit Suri talks about finding success.

The politics of grievance

The politics of grievance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'A class antagonism of rich versus poor took the colouring of a communal confrontation,' says Sunil Sethi.

What I find compelling about masala movies...

What I find compelling about masala movies...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Here's this week's collection of the world's craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Why Rajan dodged a question on Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Rajan said whatever answer he gives on Modi will be 'problematic'

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

'Thank you to the Academy. Thank you'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The 89th Annual Academy awards saw some touching speeches. Here's a look at some of the best ones.

Differently-abled, not different

Differently-abled, not different

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

For teams that work on projects to make art, culture and travel accessible to the differently-abled, the experience of seeing faces light up is reward in itself.

PHOTOS: Chennai erupts in celebrations as Amma returns to power

PHOTOS: Chennai erupts in celebrations as Amma returns to power

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Freshly packed ladoos were distributed by exuberant party workers to everyone on the road, and even to commuters on the bus, auto and bikes.

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown on Friday.

The shocking silence of Muzaffarpur

The shocking silence of Muzaffarpur

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Articulate segments of Muzaffarpur have been at the the forefront of all anti-establishment mobilisation, which makes their silence over the atrocities in a shelter home in the town puzzling. Could it be that if those accused of horrific crimes belong to dominant castes and if the victims belong to the vulnerable groups, then the middle classes become mute, asks Mohammad Sajjad.