Arpita Mukherjee: Mysterious rise of small-time actor to TMC minister's aide

Little known in cine circles till the other day, arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's aide Arpita Mukherjee is in the limelight for the wrong reasons after the purported seizure of a......

To Ukraine, With Love

'If I had to describe my experience of the people in one word, it would be 'warmth'.''They opened their hearts and homes for us.' IMAGE: The National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in......

India-Russia: Strategic brotherhood

The hype that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the United States generated in July 2005 is missing on the eve of his three-day tour to Russia, beginning on Sunday.One reason could be that......

How Indian soft power can overwhelm Pakistan

'Openness is a great weapon in the armoury of more open societies. That's why the fight with Pakistan isn't just about India be six times bigger, but equally bitter and insecure Pakistan,' argues......

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The pandemic has caught......

Mahabharat Actor Pankaj Dheer Dies At 68

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankaj Dheer/Instagram Television star Pankaj Dheer, known for playing Karna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat and King Shivdutt in the fantasy drama Chandrakanta, has died at......

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes.On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22,......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.' IMAGE:......