News for 'crorepatis'

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the Indian Hockey team on his quiz show titled 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A lot of laughs, a lot of tears and, of course, a lot of questions end Kaun Banega Crorepati 9.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Aww! Amitabh is embarrassed

Aww! Amitabh is embarrassed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Here's what happened.

Naidu India's richest CM, Sarkar, Mamata poorest

Naidu India's richest CM, Sarkar, Mamata poorest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Andhra Pradesh's Chandrababu Naidu has emerged as the wealthiest chief minister with declared assets worth over Rs 177 crore, followed by Arunanchal Pradesh's Pema Khandu (over Rs 129 crore) and Amarinder Singh of Punjab (over Rs 48 crore).

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Amitabh is taking time off work. Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Amitabh Bachchan completes 50 years in Hindi cinema on November 7 and remains one of the busiest actors till today.

Dr Manmohan Singh's richest ministers

Dr Manmohan Singh's richest ministers

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Dr Manmohan Singh's government has 47 crorepati ministers in it. Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel is the richest of the lot with assets worth Rs 89.9 crore.

Sushil Kumar of KBC fame on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Sushil Kumar of KBC fame on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Kaun Banega Crorepati winner Sushil Kumar on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

EXPLAINED: Himachal elections in 4 graphs

EXPLAINED: Himachal elections in 4 graphs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

All you need to know about the Himachal Pradesh elections.

Shillong choir to open KBC 6

Shillong choir to open KBC 6

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The show's host Amitabh Bachchan will join in with the talented choir.

Phase I of Bihar polls: All you need to know

Phase I of Bihar polls: All you need to know

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

More than two crore voters in Bihar will decide the fate of 1,066 candidates on Wednesday across 71 assembly segments in the first phase of elections.

No new Manipur MLA has a criminal record

No new Manipur MLA has a criminal record

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that none of the 60 newly-elected MLAs of the Manipur Assembly, has declared criminal cases against him/her.

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Well-known Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore on Friday, October 29, following a heart attack, hospital sources said.

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

How India lost Rs 50,000 crore in taxes

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Agricultural incomes can be taxed without hurting farmers, as a substantial section - the small and marginal ones - will remain outside the tax net simply because their incomes are likely to be below the basic exemption limit of Rs 250,000 per annum that is extended to all taxpayers in India, finds out Ishan Bakshi.

KBC 5 winner Sushil Kumar getting death threats?

KBC 5 winner Sushil Kumar getting death threats?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The computer operator from Motihari, Bihar recently won Rs. 5 crore on the gameshow.

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Interesting facts about 2nd phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The analysis of the 37 candidates done by the Association for Democratic Reforms states that Subu Kechu, an independent candidate from Arunachal West, has declared a case against him in which he allegedly caused a loss of Rs 50.

What happens behind the scenes of KBC

What happens behind the scenes of KBC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Here's a sneak peek of the events on KBC 5 before the camera starts rolling.

When Shah Rukh apologised to Amitabh Bachchan

When Shah Rukh apologised to Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The superstars shared screen space after a long time on a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

CAPTURED! An 'extraordinary' meeting of legends

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will be seen on the hot seat of popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC).

Zee's Punit Goenka: Not Just The Owner's Son

Zee's Punit Goenka: Not Just The Owner's Son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Puneet Goenka's ability to stay calm is probably what helped Zee rise from a down-in-the-dumps broadcaster into one of the largest, steadiest and most profitable media companies in India, reports Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Review: KBC 5 has nothing new except a lizard

Review: KBC 5 has nothing new except a lizard

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The gamshow stays just as it was.

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Assam Phase-1: 16% candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sixteen per cent of the candidates contesting in the first phase of Assam assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Big B's touch makes KBC 4 infectious as ever!

Big B's touch makes KBC 4 infectious as ever!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

In an era of sensationalist hosts and nasty judges, not only does Bachchan appears comfortable enjoying the key elements of the show -- quizzing, interacting, conversing but appears thoroughly delighted and, alternatively, disappointed when a contestant does or doesn't do well. It's infectious. And so is KBC.

Sit on the KBC hot seat - wherever you are

Sit on the KBC hot seat - wherever you are

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

If you cannot travel to Mumbai to be on KBC, KBC will come to you!

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Bachchan magic pays again for Sony

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Kaun Banega Crorepati-4 (KBC-4), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, got an average TV rating of 5.5 in its final episode, according to data from TVR agency aMap. The closing episode had a peak rating of 7.4, it said. TVRs denote the percentage of viewers who watched the show for a stipulated period.

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

A look at the top TV hosts of 2010.

The Biggest Losers of Reality TV

The Biggest Losers of Reality TV

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

KBC's Prashant Batar isn't the first; we've seen some big losers before.

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Yuvraj Singh on how to hit cancer for a six!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Yuvraj, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012, said he could successfully fight the dreaded diseased as it was detected early.

Amitabh: The real prize of KBC

Amitabh: The real prize of KBC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

392 crorepati candidates in Phase 3

392 crorepati candidates in Phase 3

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The third phase will see the maximum number of seats going to the polls in this election spread across 12 states and 2 Union territories.

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a loss of camaraderie .. no one speaks unless i'ts work related .. it's like a laboratory where some rather deep scientific experiments abound.'

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Bihar polls: 130 candidates with serious criminal charges in Ist phase

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

A total of 130 candidates with serious criminal cases against them including related to murder will contest in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on October 12.

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

KBC 10: Hey! Bachchan's still got charm

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

After 10 seasons, KBC is just as interesting as it was when it started, feels Namrata Thakker.

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

In 2018, KBC failed to make it to the top 5 shows list, Indian Idol featured on the same thrice.

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Love Guru: Her Family Thinks I'm Not RICH

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

After Congress' observer to the state K C Venugopal made the announcement at a media briefing in New Delhi.