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The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

How music companies plan to curb piracy

How music companies plan to curb piracy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

IMI is close to launching a programme - Music Mobile Exchange (MMX) - mainly to curb mobile chip piracy which refers to downloading music from the web or illegally copying it from cassettes or CDs and then transferring it to mobile phones.

Toy train, puzzle: Modi's gifts for JD-Usha Vance's kids

Toy train, puzzle: Modi's gifts for JD-Usha Vance's kids

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with United States Vice President JD Vance and his family in France, presented gifts to his two sons and a daughter.

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

Music downloads may come to a halt

Music downloads may come to a halt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Shubman Gill said it can be 'quite intimidating' to play cricket in Australia but asserted that his team will not back down when faced with either sledging or short-pitched deliveries during the four-Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 17.

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Jorhat, Assam's Hidden Jewel

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Jorhat has many attraction to offer for the discerning and offbeat traveller.

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.

All you need to know about Google's Republic Day doodle

All you need to know about Google's Republic Day doodle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Google has created a special doodle to celebrate India's 76th Republic Day, featuring a vibrant 'wildlife parade' representing the country's diversity. The artwork depicts animals and birds from different regions of India, including a snow leopard in a Ladakhi dress and a tiger holding a traditional instrument. The doodle was illustrated by Pune-based artist Rohan Dahotre, who aimed to capture the spirit of India's unity and cultural richness.

'India's Response Will Be Big'

'India's Response Will Be Big'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'Diplomatic and economic responses are first announced and then implemented. A military response is announced only after it is done.'

'Slumdog Millionaire's music isn't about India'

'Slumdog Millionaire's music isn't about India'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Composer A R Rahman on the sounds of Slumdog Millionaire.

The Dupatta Killer Review: Brutal. Sad. Upsetting

The Dupatta Killer Review: Brutal. Sad. Upsetting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Patrick Graham's crime documentary The Dupatta Killer gives all sides of the story and leaves it to the viewer to fill in the blanks, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Will music piracy in India end?

Will music piracy in India end?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 76th Republic Day celebrations.

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it, but there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Sanya Wins Hearts

Sanya Wins Hearts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Ananya's musical weekend... Akshay's cricketing master class... Mallika flaunts her abs...

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

Urmila-Manoj Reunite At Satya Screening

Urmila-Manoj Reunite At Satya Screening

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Twenty seven years after it first released in theatres and became a cult classic, Ram Gopal Varma's Satya returns to the big screen.

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Haryana BJP chief booked for gang rape in Himachal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was gang-raped by them in a hotel in Kasauli.

Pandit-Bravo conflicting personas a win for KKR

Pandit-Bravo conflicting personas a win for KKR

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'He brings immense value to the team - not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli faces SM ire over the price of bhutta served at his restaurant.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

US' Largest Hindu Temple All Set To Open

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The largest Hindu temple in United States, BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, is scheduled to be inaugurated at Robbinsville, New Jersey, on October 8, 2023.

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Manoj Kumar's 10 BEST Performances

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The veteran actor passed into the ages in the early hours of Friday, April 4, 2025. Sukanya Verma looks back at his most memorable performances.

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

One fact is irrefutable: Nepal's recent political history tells us that the route to a return of monarchy cannot go through India despite friends in high places, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Why Modi's White House Visit Was A Success

Why Modi's White House Visit Was A Success

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Modi lived up to his declaration that his visit was purely meant to strengthen India's relationship with the US, but there may be situations in which our silence on some issues will haunt us in the future, cautions Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Is Sanya The Ultimate Girl Crush?

Is Sanya The Ultimate Girl Crush?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Sanya Malhotra is an artist, muse, and fashionista all at once.

Woman who accused Haryana BJP chief of rape booked for extortion

Woman who accused Haryana BJP chief of rape booked for extortion

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Six individuals, including a woman who accused Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli and singer Rocky Mittal of rape, have been booked for extortion and criminal intimidation. The Himachal Pradesh police filed a cancellation report in a court, stating no evidence supported the rape allegations. Mittal claims the woman and her associate threatened to implicate him and Badoli in a 'honey trap' case, demanding Rs 50 lakh for a compromise. He further stated that the accused lodged a false rape case after failing to extort money.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

It was an emotional evening for many film folk, as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L Music

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Fantastical musical moments from the International Jazz Day concert in Mumbai.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

If Prakash Jha is able to transfer today's social and political reality onto the screen, the future seasons of Aashram might just get a much-needed dose of eyeball-grabbing power, observes Deepa Gahlot.