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Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

BSF officer injured in Pakistani firing along International Border

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

"Assistant Sub Inspector of BSF A K Upadhayay was injured when a shell exploded near him in RS Pura sector. He received splinter injures in his hand", a BSF spokesman said.

Mario@90

Mario@90

Rediff.com2 May 2016

On his 90th birth anniversary, Goa plans to celebrate Mario Miranda's life.

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Principal opposition Congress too staged a walk out saying its members should have been the first ones to speak but were being denied a chance.

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

'Don't condemn the institution of dowry'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

'It has only become a pathology because of gender relations,' argues historian Veena Talwar Oldenburg in a startling new thesis.

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

7 links between the Ramayana, Mahabharata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Despite being set in different yugas, there are characters who appear in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Wheat output expected to fall further

Wheat output expected to fall further

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Flour millers want import duty exemption.

How Firoz Nadiadwala helped keep Neeraj Vora alive

How Firoz Nadiadwala helped keep Neeraj Vora alive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'I had known Neeraj for 12 years. We worked together in several films and shared a close bond.' 'How could I leave him to die?'

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Over 71% voting recorded in 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

During the first phase of voting on November 12 for 18 seats in the Naxal-affected areas of the state, a total of 76.42 per cent polling was recorded.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible near it.

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

#WomensDay, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Bollywood celebrates Women.

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

There have been other several instances where women have stood up and taken on eve teasers and molesters. Rediff.com lists a few such cases where the victims have fiercely fought back.

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Why a planet was named after Sahithi Pingali

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Nikita Puri introduces the Indian teenager who has joined the league of innovators with celestial bodies named after them.

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

Quiz Time: Honey Irani started writing movie scripts with which film?

Quiz Time: Honey Irani started writing movie scripts with which film?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'What would be questioned next?' 'Will the Copernicus theory of the sun being the centre of the universe, or Newton's theory of gravity?' asks Veena Mani.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

Paswan chooses family members to contest LS polls from Bihar

Paswan chooses family members to contest LS polls from Bihar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan has fielded himself and two close relatives including his son and brother, to contest the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar.

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Justice Gautam Patel was hearing a petition filed by Indian Hotels and Restaurant Association challenging the police directive setting 1.30 am as the cut-off citing concerns of law and order, security and women safety.

'Insolvency professionals are a new genre in India'

'Insolvency professionals are a new genre in India'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'A 180-days period -- for insolvency resolution -- is aggressive, but by no means inadequate.'

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Would you pay Rs 1 lakh for your child's study trip?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Schools adopt international curriculum, that requires increased number of non-classroom experiences.

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll results have thrown up several "giant killers" who led a life of anonymity and were political novices before they entered the electoral battle on AAP tickets.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Court questioned the probe agency on delay in filing the chargesheet.

Are we ready to fight the stigma against mental illness?

Are we ready to fight the stigma against mental illness?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Is the Indian society ready to accord the dignity and consideration that mental illnesses warrant, asks Nishi Tiwari after watching the fifth episode of Satyamev Jayate 3.

Committed to construction of Satluj-Yamuna Link: Haryana CM

Committed to construction of Satluj-Yamuna Link: Haryana CM

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Haryana government said it is committed to construction of Satluj-Yamuna Link and has urged the Centre to seek early hearing on the matter.

Meet the Power Couples!

Meet the Power Couples!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Bollywood's power couple Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan are going to introduce you to the other power couples in showbiz, and let YOU be a part of their daily life!

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Good news for heart patients: Stent prices reduced by 85%!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Aneesh Phadnis and Veena Mani find out what the manufacturers and the hospitals have to say.