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Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'

Oh! The Heat Of Delhi!

Oh! The Heat Of Delhi!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

On Tuesday, temperatures in Delhi hovered around the 43 degree Celsius mark.

When the Yamuna was draped in saris

When the Yamuna was draped in saris

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Devotees participate in the 'Chunari Manorath' procession in Mathura, where hundreds of saris are stitched together and carried till the end of the Yamuna river on boats, November 25, 2021.

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Heard of a Pothole Puja?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Residents of the Bharatinagar Residential Forum perform a puja of a pothole on Charles Campbell road in Bengaluru to bring it to the notice of the local authorities.

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Kashmir Wrapped In Snow

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Scenes from Kashmir, which received fresh snowfall on Sunday.

Monsoon Beckons Mumbai

Monsoon Beckons Mumbai

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Glimpses of monsoon clouds gathering over the Mumbai skyline.

'He Was More Family'

'He Was More Family'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'It is difficult to put in words the loss.'

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Welcome To The Largest Camel Fair!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Pushkar Camel Fair -- also called Kartik Mela or Pushkar ka Mela -- is an annual multi-day livestock fair and cultural fete held in the town of Pushkar near Ajmer in Rajasthan.

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.' 'Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my career would have been a different trajectory.'

Lord Ganesha Made of 1,7000 Coconuts

Lord Ganesha Made of 1,7000 Coconuts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Hyderabad residents are drawn to an eco-friendly Ganesh idol made out of 17,000 coconuts.

'This road is not for Muslims' graffiti appears on Delhi-Dehradun NH

'This road is not for Muslims' graffiti appears on Delhi-Dehradun NH

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an investigation after graffiti reading 'This road is not for Muslims' appeared on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway. Authorities are also verifying a video purportedly showing two women spray-painting the message.

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.'

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Thank You, Supreme Court!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In a relief to 4,000 families facing imminent threat of demolition of their houses in a bitterly cold winter, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand high court order for removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land claimed by the railways in Haldwani, terming it a 'human issue' and saying 50,000 people cannot be uprooted overnight.

What Are Messi-Ronaldo Doing In Kolkata?

What Are Messi-Ronaldo Doing In Kolkata?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

A confectioner in Kolkata displays confectionery created in the likeness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on Sunday, the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Former India A skipper Priyank Panchal shares anecdotes about Jasprit Bumrah's early cricket career, highlighting his talent and dedication from a young age.

Is That MGR?!

Is That MGR?!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

AIADMK candidate Daniel Sachin Mani, contesting from the 35th ward of Perambur constituency, dressed up as party founder MGR.

Missile Search And Destroys!

Missile Search And Destroys!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Medium Range Surface to Air Missile is successfully test fired from Balasore, Odisha.

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Ghar ka mamla: Hema Malini on separate prayer meets for Dharmendra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Hema Malini discusses the family's decision to hold separate prayer meetings after Dharmendra's death, emphasizing it was a private matter. She also shares memories of Dharmendra and their life together.

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

20 Arijit Singh Chartbusters For Your Playlist

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

When one of the most adored voices of India decided to hang up his boots as far as playback singing is concerned, fans and fraternity went in a tizzy. Sukanya Verma tells you why.

Spotted! The Endangered Bugun Liocichla

Spotted! The Endangered Bugun Liocichla

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Bugun Liocichla is one of India's critically endangered and rare birds.

Goddess Durga's SAND Sculpture

Goddess Durga's SAND Sculpture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculptures of Goddess Durga using seashells on the beach in Puri.

Durga Puja Pandal Highlights Covid Battle

Durga Puja Pandal Highlights Covid Battle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

A community Durga Puja pandal based on the theme of 'Fight Against Coronavirus' at Raiganj in North Dinajpur district, West Bengal.

Ravan Gets The Final Touch

Ravan Gets The Final Touch

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Artists in Amritsar are giving finishing touch to the effigy of the demon king Ravan ahead of Dussehra.

Goddess Kali gets the final touch

Goddess Kali gets the final touch

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

An artist in Kolkata gives the final touches to an idol of Goddess Kali ahead of the Kali Puja festival, October 25, 2021.

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy win showcases a remarkable transformation in Indian cricket, fueled by Delhi's cricketing influence and strategic leadership.

What Are They Searching For?

What Are They Searching For?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh police beef up security around the Taj Mahal before Diwali.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Teacher Congratulates Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Jack Dorsey stepped down as Twitter's CEO after a rather turbulent tenure and handed the reins to IIT-B grad Parag Agarwal.

It's Raining! It's Raining!

It's Raining! It's Raining!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

It is November and Mumbai's monsoon is not done yet.

And now... a Yoga Championships!

And now... a Yoga Championships!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Yeh Hai India, capturing events and moods across our incredible country.

Durga Puja Is Here!

Durga Puja Is Here!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal that replicates garment shops ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

When a Bharat Ratna met a CM

When a Bharat Ratna met a CM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Bharat Ratna Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao interacting with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, November 23, 2021, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bengaluru, where more than 780 computers were damaged due to waterlogging.

Smog Vanishes When Bajrangbali Is Near

Smog Vanishes When Bajrangbali Is Near

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A smog covers most of the national capital these days, but even the smog clears when Vayuputra is around.

Is Karan Wahi Getting Married To Jennifer Winget?

Is Karan Wahi Getting Married To Jennifer Winget?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Karan Wahi breaks his silence over wedding rumours with Jennifer Winget.

Durga Puja: Women Break Tradition

Durga Puja: Women Break Tradition

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Breaking centuries-old custom, for the first time in the history of Durga Puja in West Bengal, women priests Nandini Bhowmik, Ruma Roy, Seymanti Banerjee and Poulami Chakraborty performed rituals on the occasion of Maha Sasthi, October 11, 2021.

Golden Temple Wrapped In Fog

Golden Temple Wrapped In Fog

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Glimpses of the Golden Temple covered in fog.

Hermit Living In The Forest For 17 Years

Hermit Living In The Forest For 17 Years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

He was living in his Ambassador car parked deep inside a dense forest area between the villages of Adtale and Nekkareforest in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district.

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Snow Covered Village To Maoist Wickedness

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Capturing the shades of India on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Bumrah And Thakur's Playful Banter

Bumrah And Thakur's Playful Banter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India's final practice session ahead of the Lord's Test witnessed playful banter between pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Shardul Thakur.