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Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

As Telangana voters queued up to exercise their franchise in the assembly polls on Thursday, they were pleasantly surprised by finding some of the well-known actors and politicians around them.

At Siddaramaiah oath-taking, Oppn's show of strength

At Siddaramaiah oath-taking, Oppn's show of strength

Rediff.com20 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, however, was conspicuous by her absence at the event, which was attended by tens of thousands of people as the Congress sought to promote opposition unity.

Shatrughan Sinha: Message for minorities is to join the mainstream

Shatrughan Sinha: Message for minorities is to join the mainstream

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha speaks to Subhash K Jha on his Lok Sabha win from Patna Saheb, his allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party and what minority communities can expect from Modi Sarkar.

Sea of people bid Nandamuri Harikrishna farewell

Sea of people bid Nandamuri Harikrishna farewell

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Chandrababu Naidu, Justice Chelameswar among mourners.

Bachchan accused of stretching national anthem

Bachchan accused of stretching national anthem

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

A Delhi-based lawyer lodged a complaint against Amitabh Bachchan, alleging that he stretched the national anthem violating guidelines before the India-Pakistan T20 match.

Behind bars: Sahara urgently tries to free chief in bond case

Behind bars: Sahara urgently tries to free chief in bond case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Roy was receiving the same treatment as other inmates, the only privilege being that he gets a bed as he is over 60 years of age.

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Let's not hold his past against him. Let's see what he does as prime minister.'

'I've never used my father's name to get anything'

'I've never used my father's name to get anything'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Shatrugan Sinha's son Luv Sinha on his upcoming film Sadiyaan.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The next season of the show will be back post a short break.

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Godrej Properties buys a piece of film history: RK Studios

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Swanky flats, mall to replace the iconic property.

Which TV shows should retire?

Which TV shows should retire?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Give us your verdict on television serials going on past their prime.

Sunil Dutt cremated

Sunil Dutt cremated

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Leading Bollywood personalities, directors and producers were among the thousands who turned up for the funeral at Santacruz crematorium.

'He brought Kannadigas together'

'He brought Kannadigas together'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Actor's wife, children sustain injuries in mishap

Actor's wife, children sustain injuries in mishap

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

The wife and children of well known Hindi actor and politician Govinda sustained injuries after the Qualis they were travelling in met with an accident on Monday morning.

Sunil Dutt: The last journey

Sunil Dutt: The last journey

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Bollywood pays its last respects to Sunil Dutt.

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Veteran actor and politician Raj Babbar, who shares a very close personal and professional relationship with the Chopra family, remembers the late Ravi Chopra.

8 inspiring lessons I learned from street food vendors

8 inspiring lessons I learned from street food vendors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Build something that customers love. And then sit back to enjoy it.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

'Independence is a state of mind we Indians have not understood'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

'Freedom of expression is not a freedom to abuse those who do not agree with you.' 'It is also about being liberated from prejudices and intolerance.' 'To me, freedom is the right to be who I am and what I am without hurting the same rights of others.'