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No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

'An artist born but once in centuries'

'An artist born but once in centuries'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The President and the Prime Minister led the tributes for Mangeshkar who spent close to a month in the hospital before her demise.

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Catch it all on OTT this week.

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

5 Unforgettable Shankar-Jaikishan Songs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

As we mark the 34th death anniversary of Shankar -- of the legendary Shankar-Jaikishan duo -- Subhash K Jha selects five evergreen songs from their greatest hits.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Children Will Always Remember Uncle Pai

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Uncle Pai, as he was fondly called, inculcated in Indian children a love for and interest in India's glorious past and its heroes.

What's India Celebrating In Its Sanyasa?

What's India Celebrating In Its Sanyasa?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

One wonders what, given the recent past, the next quarter century holds in store for India, asks Aakar Patel.

Rajnath honours Rezang La battle heroes in Ladakh

Rajnath honours Rezang La battle heroes in Ladakh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rezang La is the site of an epic battle where Indian troops bravely fought the Chinese soldiers in 1962.

Teen Doctors. Ghostbusters. Potluck Parties

Teen Doctors. Ghostbusters. Potluck Parties

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Parisian serial killers. Teen doctors. Desi ghostbusters. Potluck parties. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Let us contain this raging fire, this tsunami of hate, appeals Sonia Gandhi.

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a New Delhi hospital.

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The government sources on Friday said that a lot of misinformation is being spread.

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Bhagavad Gita only helps us cope with uncertainty

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'If you have read the Gita, Krishna never gives a guarantee, though that is what we, as humans, crave -- which is why we buy into the cults of occult godmen who assure us that we will surely get money, meaning, and power.' A fascinating excerpt from Dr Devdutt Pattanaik's The Stories We Tell: Mythology To Make Sense Of Modern Lives.

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Can You Imagine Hindi Cinema Without Lata Mangeshkar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Over the years she directed the country's collective mood so masterfully -- and so often -- that it remains impossible to overestimate her impact on our perception of Hindi cinema as a whole, notes Raja Sen.

Why do you hate Nehru so much? Raut asks Centre

Why do you hate Nehru so much? Raut asks Centre

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

'Those who had no participation in the freedom struggle and creating history are keeping out one of the heroes of the independence struggle. This act, done out of political vindictiveness, is not good and shows their narrow mindset. It is an insult of each and every freedom fighter,' Raut claimed.

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'

Which star, then 17, had a crush on Aishwarya?

Which star, then 17, had a crush on Aishwarya?

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Ranbir would follow Aishwarya around during the shoot, looking after all her needs.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

#ThrowbackThursday: Recognise this star?

#ThrowbackThursday: Recognise this star?

Rediff.com21 May 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at flashback pix.

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's extravagant bling fetish.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

'I want to get more work done before my time is up'

'I want to get more work done before my time is up'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'The thought of death doesn't scare me, but the possibility of becoming an invalid does.'

Where are Akshay-Twinkle holidaying?

Where are Akshay-Twinkle holidaying?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Kriti joins Prabhas... Sunny shoots with Ranvijay...

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Raksha Mantri, Thank You For Rezang La Memorial

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decision to renovate the memorial was taken by Rajnath Singh when he visited Leh in June 2021. Renovation commenced in mid-July and the complex was ready within three months for inauguration on the 59th anniversary of the battle.

Sanjay Dutt takes on Kabuliwala

Sanjay Dutt takes on Kabuliwala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Sanjay will star in the film which will be produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

His mother was so furious with him that she made him eat karela for lunch and dinner for an entire week.

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind said the nation will always be grateful to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Gandhi Jayanti holiday on October 2 has worked quite well for Bollywood movie releases.

Pran Kumar Sharma: 7 things you must know about his world

Pran Kumar Sharma: 7 things you must know about his world

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Thank you, Pran for the smiles!

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'India will always remain indebted for their supreme sacrifice. Entire nation and Modi government stands firmly with their families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,' he said.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

Remembering Playboy's first 'sweetheart' Marilyn Monroe

Remembering Playboy's first 'sweetheart' Marilyn Monroe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Maxim India pays ode to one of the most fashionable cover girls.

Saluting *THE* Voice

Saluting *THE* Voice

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeshkar was my introduction, the beginning, the basic, the identity of film music. Sukanya Verma salutes The Legend.

'India's youth is our biggest asset'

'India's youth is our biggest asset'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Dr Rekha Shetty, author of Innovate! 90 Days To Transform Your Business, on how India's youth can innovate to improve their creativity and productivity.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.