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Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Zoya Akhtar on her films.

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children.

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'When people who ignored us, when relatives who have not spoken to us for a long time, congratulated us, it was a proud moment for my mother.'

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Taking note of a Hindu outfit's assertion that a large number of people will be converted on December 25, district authorities on Friday issued a warning to those trying to disturb communal amity while asking citizens not to get provoked.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'He never went to the Bombay industry.'

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Hyderabad-based Anshul Sinha is making hard hitting films on important social issues, but there are no takers.

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5 levels weakens the ability of the lungs to fend off infections, therefore making people more susceptible to COVID-19, the scientists said.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Review: Cousins is crass

Review: Cousins is crass

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Cousins is not an auspicious beginning to the festive season, says Paresh C Palicha.

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rajnath, Mayawati... Here's who came to vote!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election witnesses several high-stake battles between the Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties, with people from 51 Lok Sabha constituencies across seven states casting their votes today to form the next government. Here's a look at who were among the early voters!

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Boat tragedy toll mounts to 24; PM, Nitish announce ex-gratia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

An FIR has also been lodged against boat operator in Sonpur Police Station.

Indian wins top international music award

Indian wins top international music award

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Vijay Nair, a 25-year-old Mumbaikar, has worked to put India's indie music scene on the map. His hard work is starting to pay off, as recently he was named the British Council's Young Music Entrepreneuer of the Year.

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'I have only seen conflict since I was born. I want it to stop. I am longing for peace.'

'We play straight-ahead rock music, in Hindi'

'We play straight-ahead rock music, in Hindi'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Mumbai-based Hindi rock band Prayag has jammed the length and breadth of India. And still, they all hold down day jobs!

Video: Hindi rock band Prayag performs live

Video: Hindi rock band Prayag performs live

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Here's a glimpse of Hindi rock band Prayag on stage, doing what they do best -- making music. Take a look.

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

'I won't make a typical Bollywood film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

National award winner Chaitanya Tamhane tells us the story behind his film, Court.

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The women devotees were surrounded by a large number of protesters after they crossed the base camp to begin the trek towards the hill shrine.

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Sharvari Khot, 16. 26/11 Survivor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'In a fraction of a second everything started...'

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Why Salman's teachers slapped him...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'When my school principal heard that I took science in college, he slapped me hard.' 'I had once told him I was interested in arts.' 'He asked me if I wanted to be a doctor.' 'When I said no, he asked why I took science then.' 'My father said he would change his name if I survived science for more than two months.'

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Arjun teams up with 'first crush' Kareena for Ki and Ka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Station-- Another Hindi film from Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Station is a crime thriller about three psychotic assassins sent to carry out a job at a deserted railway station.

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Gully Boy Review: Ranveer rocks!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Gully Boy is a pulsating salute to the new angry India and its youth,' says Aseem Chhabra who watched Zoya Akhtar's movie at the Berlin film festival.

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Salaame 2006: KCCMS's cultural fest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

KC College of Management Studies, Mumbai, is organising a cultural event, SalaameÂ…thought awakens.

Gorakhpur children's deaths a mistake, a tragedy: BJP's Amit Shah

Gorakhpur children's deaths a mistake, a tragedy: BJP's Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The BJP president dismissed the Congress's demand for resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the death of several children in a Gorakhpur hospital, saying such tragedies had happened during that party's rule also.

Meet the 1st Muslim dancer with a PhD in Mohiniyattam

Meet the 1st Muslim dancer with a PhD in Mohiniyattam

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A Muslim man taking a PhD in a dance form is not unusual, but it becomes interesting when the dance happens to be Mohiniyattam, says Shobha Warrier

Temps make hay at retail stores

Temps make hay at retail stores

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

College students made full use of the week-long break between Christmas and the New Year, each earning Rs 1,500-7,000 during the period by working in retail stores across the country.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours.

Nimisha became 'Fathima' and disappeared

Nimisha became 'Fathima' and disappeared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'She won the first prize in the state for chanting shlokas from the Gita.'

'Why did Bollywood perform at a Coldplay concert?'

'Why did Bollywood perform at a Coldplay concert?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'If it is Coldplay, I don't think Bollywood needed to be there.' 'If you put Bollywood everywhere, I don't think other bands will come to India.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

IIM-B revs up for Unmaad '08

IIM-B revs up for Unmaad '08

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The students of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore are in overdrive as Unmaad, the college's annual cultural festival, rolls around once more.

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

23 killed, 27 injured in Punjab cracker factory blast

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Several people were feared trapped under the debris, police said, adding that the rescue operation was underway.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup a "big opportunity for our younger generation" and said the event will increase the interest in football in the country.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Yaadhum is a documentary that talks about how Islam spread in South India because of trade and not through invasion.

Bihar stampede: Hospital superintendent, 7 doctors transferred

Bihar stampede: Hospital superintendent, 7 doctors transferred

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bihar government on Tuesday suspended the hospital superintendent of the PatnaMedicalCollege and Hospital and took actions against seven other doctors for allegedly remaining unavailable when stampede victims were brought there on October 3.

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fire at the factory was still not doused completely more than 48 hours after the tragedy struck ahead of Eid festival.

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

'I said no to a lot of big films because...'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'...it didn't make sense to me.' 'If the character was not adding (to the story), I wasn't interested.' 'The reason why I chose to act is because of the way it makes me feel when I'm acting, not for the fame and money.'