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Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued guidelines urging students to desist from asking fellow students for details that might reveal their caste and instead encouraged them to bond over commonalities like sports, music and movies.

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

David Warner's ODI Career In Numbers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Australian opener David Warner called time on a legendary ODI career on Monday. A look at his ODI career in numbers.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.

'Choose music only if you cannot live without it'

'Choose music only if you cannot live without it'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Ambi Subramaniam, the 22-year-old son of legendary violinist Dr L Subramaniam, talks about his inspiration and why he thinks classical music is popular among young audiences across the world.

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's a nice feeling to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' in the background'

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

How Savita balances marriage and Olympic ambition

How Savita balances marriage and Olympic ambition

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Love for Gold and Longing for Husband: Indian hockey captain Savita gears up for Asiad

Bharti Airtel is now India's No.1 music company

Bharti Airtel is now India's No.1 music company

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has now become India's biggest music company, overtaking the industry leader Saregama, on the back of its music-related value-added mobile services, a top executive has said.

Mahabharat, the musical, in Hindi soon

Mahabharat, the musical, in Hindi soon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Geet Mahabharat, as the project is titled, is an animated show that completely hinges on music.

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Srabanti Chakrabarti pays homage to Manohari Singh, one of Indian film music's true unsung heroes.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

PIX: Nayanthara, Dhanush enjoy CSK vs MI match

PIX: Nayanthara, Dhanush enjoy CSK vs MI match

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan were spotted at Chepauk

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Siddharth Anand's artistry bespeaks an upbringing filled with GI Joes, plastic combat boots and plastic bayonets, fake punching noises and fake sounds of gunshots, rudely interrupted by an adult voice saying, 'Beta, all this is good, but try bringing in some feelings too', observes Sreehari Nair.

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

British Council invites applications from young Indian entrepreneurs working in the music industry to compete for the 2008 Young Music Entrepreneur award.

Is Nirmalaji A Believer In Numerology?

Is Nirmalaji A Believer In Numerology?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

There hasn't been any dramatic moment in the first act (the Budget) but nobody would complain. It's par for the course as long as the figures don't change in the main Budget, which will be presented after general elections.

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

He Has Been Part Of Every Republic Day Parade For 26 Years!

He Has Been Part Of Every Republic Day Parade For 26 Years!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar of the Indian Air Force has participated in the Republic Day parade every year for 26 years.

PM releases digital version of epic Ramcharitmanas musical

PM releases digital version of epic Ramcharitmanas musical

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Describing 'Ramcharitmanas' as a great work which imbibes the "essence of India", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the digital version of a musical production on the epic recorded by All India Radio.

Big B to attend Dasavatharam music launch

Big B to attend Dasavatharam music launch

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The cheif guest for music launch of Dasavatharam is Jackie Chan and Amitabh Bachchan will be present for the event

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Famous drummer Sivamani turns music director

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Sivamani will make his debut as a composer in the Tamil film Arima Nambi.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Now music through wi-fi

Now music through wi-fi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Logitech Squeezebox, the new music gadget on the block, is a wireless box that uses wi-fi to play music. It can be integrated in home theatre system and speaker or ear phones too.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu for a special song to promote the benefits of millets and their potential to alleviate world hunger.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

The Fears Of The Only Voice

The Fears Of The Only Voice

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The prime minister's insistence that his voice cannot be suppressed left me both puzzled and amused. He has at his call, the government's official news dissemination/publicity channels, the pliant newspapers and television channels that were eager to prostrate themselves before a powerful government and yet, the dominant voice thinks it is in competition with other voices! exclaims Shyam G Menon.

Channels bet on music shows

Channels bet on music shows

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

With growing viewers TAM Media Research's top 100 TVRs (during June 3 to June 9), both Zee's and Star's show share the 14th position with a rating of 6.4 each, while Sony's show ranks 33 with a rating of 5.3, on June 8.

'We are planning huge Indian Idol finale'

'We are planning huge Indian Idol finale'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'We want to wrap up Indian Idol with love.'

Will You Watch This Film In May?

Will You Watch This Film In May?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

After a rather dull April when there were hardly any theatrical or OTT releases, May would be a lot more crowded with a dozen odd movies and web series arriving.

Christmas Recipe: Lorraine Woodman's No-Cook Marzipan

Christmas Recipe: Lorraine Woodman's No-Cook Marzipan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Time to bring out your chef's hat and whip up a Christmas delicacy that's no-fuss, no-sweat and utterly deicious.

Music review: Satyagraha's classical theme works

Music review: Satyagraha's classical theme works

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Satyagraha album starts on a promising note but its culmination isn't as thumping as one would expected, writes Joginder Tuteja.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.