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'For the first time, I've taken up a role so tapori'

'For the first time, I've taken up a role so tapori'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'The Telugu film industry has always been safe, no matter what the crisis.' 'The audiences here are crazy film fanatics and their loyalties are undivided when it comes to Telugu cinema.'

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

More than anything, he played his parts with great gusto.

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Fire at hospital: Kin in dark about patients' condition

Fire at hospital: Kin in dark about patients' condition

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

As the hospital was sealed for investigation, some of them were still clueless about how their ailing relatives were doing after being shifted out.

Alaya will drive you wild in this green look

Alaya will drive you wild in this green look

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Sharing her fashion secrets with idiva, Alaya F graces their March 2020 cover.

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'I stand by my remarks against Rahul Gandhi. I also stand by what I said in that video,' says Yogesh Soman, director of Mumbai University's Academy of Theatre Arts who has been sent on 'forced leave' by Mumbai University.

'It was my dream to become a scientist, but one can't predict what happens in life'

'It was my dream to become a scientist, but one can't predict what happens in life'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I will try and make my panchayat a model one in Bihar.'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

Balbir Sr's still on ventilator support: grandson

Balbir Sr's still on ventilator support: grandson

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'MRI brain done, results awaiting.'

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If India wants to become a globally competitive manufacturing hub, it will have to rethink the notion that the traditional SMEs will form the manufacturing backbone, argues Prosenjit Datta.

Former England captain Willis passes away

Former England captain Willis passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former England cricket captain and 1981 Ashes hero Bob Willis has died aged 70 after a short illness.

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character -- the qualities that made her a 'force for good' around the world.

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.

When the world's most beautiful lady voted...

When the world's most beautiful lady voted...

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Bollywood votes!

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Akshay Kumar made me cry!'

'Akshay Kumar made me cry!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'Akshay Kumar takes care of each and every person on the sets. He does not waste a second of a producer's time and money. It's no wonder that he is doing films back-to-back because people love him so much.'

When Mamta Banerjee married Socialism

When Mamta Banerjee married Socialism

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

It's not every day that you will hear about Mamta Banerjee getting married to Socialism, but that's what happened in Salem on Sunday.

PM's parasite reference has deeply hurt farmers: Union leaders

PM's parasite reference has deeply hurt farmers: Union leaders

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The remarks came as farmer leaders Darshan Pal, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Gurnam Singh Chaduni and Rakesh Tikait of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha held an interaction with the press at Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border.

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

'Samantha is a blessing to me'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'When I used to shoot my friends or cousins, I used to tell myself: I want to make them look a better version of themselves.' 'That's how I started: "I don't care who you are or who you think you are. When you are in front of my camera, I'll make you look better than what you think you are".'

'I am not a product of nepotism'

'I am not a product of nepotism'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'I come from a film family so I guess people will say it will be easier for me.' 'But people don't know how hard I worked to get a film.'

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'The introduction of a tax on LTCG will be a deterrent for foreign investors and could potentially result in a movement of trading activity away from India to other offshore jurisdictions such as Singapore, which offer better tax rates and sophisticated financial products.'

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Will Mamata indulge Sushmita like Rahul did?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In the Congress, Sushmita Dev enjoyed the indulgence of the Gandhi family. She has been true to them and has been graceful in her gratitude to the party that gave her unparalleled political opportunities.

PIX: Taimur has a birthday party!

PIX: Taimur has a birthday party!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The celebrations start early for Saif-Kareena's munchkin.

Miheeka wins Bhallaladeva's heart

Miheeka wins Bhallaladeva's heart

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Producer Suresh Daggubati, Rana's dad, has hinted that the wedding may happen in December.

Sebi comes out with modalities for accredited investors

Sebi comes out with modalities for accredited investors

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday came out with detailed modalities for implementation of the accredited investors framework, a move expected to open up a new channel of raising funds from sophisticated investors. The regulator has issued guidelines on eligibility criteria for accredited investors (AIs), procedure as well as validation for accreditation, procedure to avail benefits linked to accreditation and flexibility to investors to withdraw "consent", according to a circular. Sebi had earlier this month introduced the concept of "accredited investors" in the Indian securities market.

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Amitabh, Jaya shoot together again

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Govt can win over farmers

How Govt can win over farmers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'As of now, it is hard to see how the stalemate can be broken.' 'For the Sikh Jat farmers who constitute the core of the protest are a simple-minded but stubborn lot. 'They are unlikely to call off the stir unless provided a sense of 'victory'.' 'Give them a reason to boast that they brought the government to its knees and they will start singing hallelujahs to the Modi government,' argues Virendra Kapoor.

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The terrorists opened firing on a naka party of security forces in Sopore, resulting in injuries to three CRPF jawans and a civilian, the officials said.

Rakesh Roshan Turns 70; celebrations on hold

Rakesh Roshan Turns 70; celebrations on hold

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

It's been a tough year for the Roshans.

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Kirloskars latest business family to feud over settlement

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Sanjay Kirloskar, promoter of Kirloskar Brothers, moves Supreme Court to enforce a family settlement signed in 2009.

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

It may be a 'no-go' for banking licences to large industrial houses.

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Cries of 'Jai Hind' rent the air as a large number of people bid a final adieu to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and five-year-old son, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur two days ago, in their hometown Raigarh in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

95 not out versus COVID-19

95 not out versus COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Maan Kunwar, from the historic city of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, is being hailed as the "Rani of Jhansi" because of her indomitable spirit.

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'Now is the time for politicians to stop thinking of their own interests, for companies to stop making money out of vaccines, and become one country fighting the virus.'

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Stalin's son in fray as DMK takes on rival AIADMK in 122 seats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam President M K Stalin will try his luck once again from Kolathur constituency in Chennai in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections while his son Udhayanidhi will make his electoral debut by contesting from the Chepauk-Triplicane segment in the metropolis.

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.