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'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Shubham's Lovely Gift To Lata Didi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The song, he believes, that perfectly epitomises Lata Mangeshkar's spirit is Rahe Na Rahe Hum from the 1996 film, Mamta, that stars Dharmendra, Suchitra Sen and Ashok Kumar.

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Jagan-Chandrababu war heats up as police curbs on TDP chief continues

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

After the protest, Naidu climbed onto his vehicle and addressed the public, slamming Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for bringing in a government order prohibiting roadshows.

Many feared dead as bus with 50 passengers falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Many feared dead as bus with 50 passengers falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Heavy casualties were feared as a bus carrying around 45-50 members of a marriage party fell into a gorge in the Bironkhal area of Uttarakhand's Pauri district on Tuesday evening, the disaster control room in Pauri said.

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a "complete and comprehensive" study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a "very important issue".

The 'Love' Who Makes Kareena Feel The Happiest!

The 'Love' Who Makes Kareena Feel The Happiest!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Filmi folk celebrated Friendship Day by sharing pictures and thoughts with their besties.

15 electrocuted to death at Namami Gange site in U'khand

15 electrocuted to death at Namami Gange site in U'khand

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The dead included three police inspectors and three home guards, the official said.

Amritpal suspected to be in Delhi, disguised as a 'sadhu'

Amritpal suspected to be in Delhi, disguised as a 'sadhu'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Delhi Police sources on Friday said that the head of the pro-Khalistani outfit 'Waris Punjab De' is suspected to have left for Delhi.

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

A Goa Police officer said the flight which took off from Moscow and was supposed to land at the Dabolim airport was diverted to Jamnagar due to a bomb scare.

Dalit student forced to drink urine, falsely implicated by UP Police

Dalit student forced to drink urine, falsely implicated by UP Police

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The student said he got bail after spending less than a fortnight in jail, but has since then been trying to get the "false FIR" against him quashed.

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Uttarakhand police said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was alone in the car when it crashed had lost control of the vehicle after he "dozed off".

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

CBI books ITBP officer for corruption in buying heating oil for LAC outpost

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The CBI has booked an ITBP commandant and his two subordinates for alleged corruption in purchase of heating oil and other items for an outpost at Indo-China LAC in Uttarakhand, officials said Tuesday.

Biparjoy: WR short-terminates 56 trains to coastal Guj, sets up help desk

Biparjoy: WR short-terminates 56 trains to coastal Guj, sets up help desk

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The WR is taking various measures including setting up disaster management rooms, help desks, and keeping relief trains ready.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

Maha building collapse toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

Maha building collapse toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The building, which housed godowns on the ground and first floors and four families on the top floor, collapsed at 1.45 pm on Saturday at Wardhaman Compound in Valpada of Mankoli area.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

4 Oreva employees among 9 arrested for Morbi bridge collapse

4 Oreva employees among 9 arrested for Morbi bridge collapse

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Four persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the collapse of the cable suspension bridge on the Machchu river in Morbi in Gujarat in which 134 people were killed, the police said.

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

UP ATS grills Pak citizen Seema Haider, her Indian partner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Seema's questioning also comes at a time when a little-known right-wing fringe group in Greater Noida has threatened a protest if Haider, who illegally entered India with her four children, is not evicted from the country 'within 72 hours'.

ED files 3,000-page chargesheet against Senthil Balaji

ED files 3,000-page chargesheet against Senthil Balaji

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday filed a nearly 3,000-page charge sheet against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji as part of a continuing money laundering investigation against him and his aides, official sources said.

10 Delightful Dev Anand Scenes

10 Delightful Dev Anand Scenes

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

100 years of Dev Anand and 10 scenes etched in our memory!

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Friday re-allocated the portfolios held by arrested state Minister V Senthil Balaji, on the recommendations of Chief Minister M K Stalin but "has not agreed" to the minister continuing in the cabinet, the Raj Bhavan said.

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Amid defeat, BJP retains its hold in coastal Karnataka

Amid defeat, BJP retains its hold in coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was defeated in the Karnataka assembly elections, the party retained its traditional stronghold in the coastal region by securing victories in 11 of the 13 constituencies in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

7 killed, 9 hurt as Ayodhya-bound K'taka tourist van hits truck in UP

7 killed, 9 hurt as Ayodhya-bound K'taka tourist van hits truck in UP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

While five, including the bus driver, died on the spot, two others succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital, the police officer said, adding nine people were seriously injured and were hospitalised.

Nepal crash: Thane family's reunion trip meets tragic end

Nepal crash: Thane family's reunion trip meets tragic end

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Ashok Tripathi, 54, who ran a company in Odisha, and Vaibhavi Bandekar Tripathi, 51, who worked in a firm at Bandra-Kurla Complex in neighbouring Mumbai, had separated following court orders, an official from Kapurbawdi police station in Thane said on Monday.

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recommended the transfer of seven high court judges to different high courts in the country.

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Beating the Retreat ceremony held amid downpour in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Rains failed to dampen the spirit of Beating Retreat ceremony held at the historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Sunday as Indian classical tunes played by bands of the armed forces filled the air, marking the end of Republic Day celebrations.

Which fund should you invest in post Budget?

Which fund should you invest in post Budget?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Investment guru and mutual fund expert Ashok Kumar, answers all your MF related queries.

SEE: AAP picks Harbhajan Singh for Rajya Sabha

SEE: AAP picks Harbhajan Singh for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

AAP has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Punjab

Bypolls: Counting begins in Mainpuri Lok Sabha, 6 assembly seats

Bypolls: Counting begins in Mainpuri Lok Sabha, 6 assembly seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The counting began at 8 am to decide the fate of the candidates contesting the polls, among whom all eyes will be on Dimple Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's elder daughter-in-law and the wife of Akhilesh Yadav, who is contesting from the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat, necessitated by the demise of Samajwadi Party veteran Mulayam Singh Yadav in October.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Bidyasagar Behera used to sell newspapers for a living. But that did not stop him from pursuing his education.

Morbi update: 135 dead, 170 saved; rescue ops continue

Morbi update: 135 dead, 170 saved; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

As many as 135 people have been killed in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy and 170 others rescued, Gujarat minister Rajendra Trivedi said on Tuesday.

Cartelisation is going to be a challenge: Sitharaman

Cartelisation is going to be a challenge: Sitharaman

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday flagged concerns about possible cartelisation in markets and stressed on the need to look into the causes of short supply of commodities. Speaking at the 13th annual day function of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the minister also said that the regulator needs to have a "proactive understanding" of mergers and acquisitions. "Cartelisation is going to be a challenge...," the minister said.

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.

NCLAT reserves order on Amazon's plea against CCI ruling

NCLAT reserves order on Amazon's plea against CCI ruling

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has reserved its order on Amazon's plea challenging the decision of regulator CCI to suspend approval for the e-commerce major's deal with Future Coupons. In December last year, Competition Commission of India (CCI) suspended the approval given by it in 2019 for Amazon's deal to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). The regulator had said that Amazon suppressed information while seeking clearances for the transaction back then and also slapped a fine of Rs 202 crore on the company.