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'One should never stop rebelling in the head'

'One should never stop rebelling in the head'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra speaks to Nikita Puri about Left idealism, a driving force in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi.

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

Court imposes media gag on reporting Sohrabuddin case trial

Court imposes media gag on reporting Sohrabuddin case trial

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Raising security issues, the defence lawyers referred to a media report on the death of a judge who had dealt with the case and said "misreporting has already caused prejudice to both sides". They said it was a "sensational" case and some untoward incident could happen if publication of reports was allowed.

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Both Raazi and Veere Di Wedding are interesting films that worked. There is no point reading a trend in them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

Sparkling spitfireTanuja

Sparkling spitfireTanuja

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Anti-Telangana stir paralyses Seemandhra

Anti-Telangana stir paralyses Seemandhra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A day-long bandh called by United Andhra supporters, including Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress, against draft Telangana Bill hit essential services in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts on Friday, inconveniencing several citizens.

Dangal off to a promising start

Dangal off to a promising start

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Made at a budget of Rs 75 crore, the film needs to make Rs 150 crore to break even and book profits.

Indian relay quartet finishes 7th

Indian relay quartet finishes 7th

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

The women's quartet of S Geeta, K M Beenamol, Chitra K Soman and Rajwinder Kaur clocked 3:28.51 seconds, slower than the new national best of 3:26.89 seconds they posted in qualifying for the final.

Box Office: Excellent opening for Baahubali

Box Office: Excellent opening for Baahubali

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus gets an explosive start at the box office.

Box Office: Guddu Rangeela does average business

Box Office: Guddu Rangeela does average business

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Despite good reviews, Guddu Rangeela fails to work at the box office.

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Review: Dangal is India's best sports film

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Ankita and Sana were beaten in the first round of the ITF women's tournament.

Is this our great culture? A culture that treats a woman like dirt?

Is this our great culture? A culture that treats a woman like dirt?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

'It is nauseating to hear jingoists shout that this is a country that worships women as Goddesses. Leave Goddesses aside, do you treat women as human beings here?'

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Why you must eat 'ugly food'

Rediff.com6 May 2018

It will change your perception of food forever.

Sporting wicket on the card for 1st India-SA Test in Mohali

Sporting wicket on the card for 1st India-SA Test in Mohali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Punjab Cricket Association on Friday said they will prepare a sporting wicket for next week's opening Test match between India and South Africa at Mohali with the pitch expected to help fast bowlers initially and the spinners also coming into play later on, in the five-day match.

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

Issue of Judge B H Loya's death serious, says SC

Issue of Judge B H Loya's death serious, says SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as a "serious matter" the issue of alleged mysterious death of special Central Bureau of Investigation judge B H Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, and sought response from the Maharashtra government on pleas seeking an independent probe into it.

'We must have auditioned 10,000 girls for Dangal'

'We must have auditioned 10,000 girls for Dangal'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Meet Bollywood's finest casting director Mukesh Chhabra.

Why Rohit Shetty was SCARED

Why Rohit Shetty was SCARED

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'Akshay Kumar had done three seasons, then Priyanka Chopra came into the picture.' 'They are superstars; I am a director.'

Aamir: During PK, I weighed 68 kilos. Now, I weigh 90 kilos

Aamir: During PK, I weighed 68 kilos. Now, I weigh 90 kilos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The actor is ready for his wrestler role in Dangal.

'Money and fame will come and go, but love will never leave us'

'Money and fame will come and go, but love will never leave us'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Nowadays, every week there is a comparison.' 'This week someone is on top, next week someone else.' 'For me, the love that I got made my legs strong, not my head.'

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Men who were HANGED for their deeds

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some cases from the recent past where the courts awarded the capital punishment for horrific crimes that fall under the rarest of rare category.

The most delayed train in India

The most delayed train in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

BJP leader's killing: 4 detained, family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Alleging political vendetta, the family of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Pandit on Sunday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into his killing as police detained four persons in the case and prohibitory orders were clamped in Gautam Budh Nagar, where the murder had sparked violence on Saturday night.

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

NIA chargesheets 10 in Bharuch BJP leaders' murder

NIA chargesheets 10 in Bharuch BJP leaders' murder

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Former BJP president of Bharuch and senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh member Shirish Bangali and general secretary of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha Pragnesh Mistry were shot dead in the district by two unidentified gunmen on November 2 last year.

Tehekla case: Tarun Tejpal withdraws bail plea

Tehekla case: Tarun Tejpal withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

In a change of strategy, Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexual assault against a woman colleague, on Thursday withdrew his bail plea in the Delhi high court, saying he will "approach appropriate court for appropriate remedy".

'I still cry every time I watch Dangal's climax'

'I still cry every time I watch Dangal's climax'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'When you are half decent looking, you want to look like yourself, especially in your first project. But it was important to do justice to the role, especially when it is such a big project. I don't want to play the lead and look like a hero. I am open to do character roles, what is the harm in it?' Dangal actor Aparshakti Khurrana looks ahead in life.

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Check how India has scored in Rule of Law index among other countries

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

India has ranked 59th in the Rule of law index 2015 compiled by The World Justice Project gaining an overall score of 0.51 out of 1.

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games with a bronze medal, Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik said it was the result of her 12 years of persistent hard work.

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Who gives Rahul ideas?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Heard about the All India Professionals Congress?

Young and fearless: They are the National Bravery Award winners

Young and fearless: They are the National Bravery Award winners

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Twenty-five children -- 12 girls and 13 boys -- have been selected for the prestigious award, which they will receive from the prime minister on January 23 and thereafter participate in the Republic Day parade, officials said.

All you need to know about Sakshi Malik: From Rohtak to Rio!

All you need to know about Sakshi Malik: From Rohtak to Rio!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Haryana wrestler Sakshi Malik has come a long way in her fairy-tale journey to etch her name in the sporting history of the country.

21 lifters provisionally suspended by IWF for doping

21 lifters provisionally suspended by IWF for doping

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

In what could be one of the biggest doping scandals in recent years, as many as 21 weightlifters have been provisionally suspended by the Indian Weightlifting Federation after testing positive for banned substances.

Bollywood legend Sadhana passes away

Bollywood legend Sadhana passes away

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The actress was 74.

Hotel building collapses in Secunderabad; 10 killed

Hotel building collapses in Secunderabad; 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The two-storeyed Hotel City Light and Bakery, located on RP road in Secunderabad, crashed at around 6 am on Monday.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM for 4th time, rewards loyalists

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM for 4th time, rewards loyalists

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Nine months after he stepped down, JD-U leader Nitish Kumar was on Sunday sworn-in as the Bihar chief minister

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The passage of this major legislation comes ahead of the general election due early next year.