News for 'javed-akhtar'

Koda to remain hospitalised till Sunday

Koda to remain hospitalised till Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, against whom the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax Department are investigating money laundering charges, will not be discharged from hospital on Saturday, as he has an upset stomach. Koda got himself admitted to the hospital on complaints of stomach pain on November 3, after the launch of Income Tax raids on his residence in connection with alleged hawala transactions and illegal investments, amounting to Rs 2000 crore.

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Hundreds of Muslim women on Friday protested against the Sena mouthpiece.

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Check out what your favourite celebrities have posted on social media.

In Pakistan, 18-month-old accused of murder

In Pakistan, 18-month-old accused of murder

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Believe it or not but the Pakistani police produced a year-and-half-old infant before a judicial magistrate as a prime accused in a murder case of a 20-year-old youth in Karachi.

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here are some beautiful excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's book.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have launched their theme songs for the election campaign which presented a picture in contrast: while the BJP had its "Modi-versus-All" pitch with more than a dash of hyper nationalism, the Congress focused on political economy with basic minimum income and justice for all. As the campaigning heats up, here's how both the parties stacked up -- musically.

First look: Deepika in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

First look: Deepika in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Rediff.com19 May 2010

First look of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey directed by Ashutosh Gowariker starring Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone unveiled

Ulema Council to contest LS polls in UP

Ulema Council to contest LS polls in UP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Making a foray into politics, Azamgarh-based Ulema Council on Friday announced its plan to contest from over a dozen parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'

PIX: Bhumi, Gauri, Kiara, Radhika watch Lust Stories

PIX: Bhumi, Gauri, Kiara, Radhika watch Lust Stories

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Lust Stories releases on June 15.

'True defender of human rights': Twitter mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir

'True defender of human rights': Twitter mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Following her demise, people from all over the world expressed grief and sorrow, taking to Twitter to send their condolences to Asma's family. Some famous Indians too, took to Twitter to condole and honour the social activist. Here are some of the tweets.

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Cricketer Gagandeep Singh, who represented India in an under-19 series in Australia, was shot dead after being caught in a row between a shopkeeper and a customer in Meerut, police said on Saturday. Singh was in the city to play the G K Naidu tournament.

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Cricketer Gagandeep Singh, who represented India in an under-19 series in Australia, was shot dead after being caught in a row between a shopkeeper and a customer in Meerut, police said on Saturday. Singh was in the city to play the G K Naidu tournament.

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'

'We condemn terror, denounce it, damn it': Muslims

'We condemn terror, denounce it, damn it': Muslims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Signatories to the appeal include actors Aamir Khan, Sanjay Khan and Javed Jaffery, cricketers Mohammed Azharuddin and Syed Kirmani, filmmakers Aziz Mirza, Abbas Mastan, Sayeed Mirza, poet and writer Javed Akhtar, script-writer Salim Khan and senior editor M J Akbar, along with a large number of other personalities from theatre, journalism, police and sports

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Ajab Prem lyricist Irshad Kamil tells us what inspires him.

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

After directing her brother Farhan Akhtar in her debut Luck By Chance, Zoya is all set to repeat him in her next project.

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'Sanjeev Kumar was my favourite actor. But no one can compare with Amitabh Bachchan.'

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.

Rishi Kapoor does a cameo for friend Shabana Azmi

Rishi Kapoor does a cameo for friend Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The veteran actor replaced stepped in for Irrfan Khan in Chalk N Duster.

3 km-long march as Kanhaiya files nomination from Begusarai

3 km-long march as Kanhaiya files nomination from Begusarai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Gujarat Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani and student activists Shehla Rashid and Gurmehar Kaur accompanied the former JNUSU president.

Key documents recovered from suspected ISI agent

Key documents recovered from suspected ISI agent

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The investigators have recovered vital documents like map of the Harish Chandra Atomic Centre in Allahabad, documents related to the purchase of T-90 tanks and details of air show at Bangalore.

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Former Indian ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra, noted litterateur Raja Rao (posthumous) and scientist S E Chandy George and civil servant V Krishnamurthy were also selected for Padma Vibhushan.

PIX: Kareena-Saif-Taimur at Sonam's wedding

PIX: Kareena-Saif-Taimur at Sonam's wedding

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Bollywood looks grand at Sonam's shaadi.

Javed, Shabana and Farhan sip Koffee

Javed, Shabana and Farhan sip Koffee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Karan Johar talks to Javed and Farhan Akhtar and Shabana Azmi about marriage and movies.

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

When KK had India going DIL MAANGE MORE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel have moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of cases pending against them in Mumbai to a court in Shimla, alleging there would be threat to their lives if the trial proceeds there because of 'personal vendetta' of Shiv Sena leaders against them.

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Bollywood's stars made sure to wish their fans and social media followers a Happy Diwali with festive pictures and a sneak peek into how they were celebrating the special day.

4 Jet officials on Sahara board

4 Jet officials on Sahara board

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Jet Airways' $500-million deal to takeover Air Sahara got a boost on Monday with the home ministry giving security clearance to four Jet officials to be on the board of Air Sahara.

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Zoya Akhtar talks about her involvement in every kind of filmmaking.

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

Namaste London: Run of the mill

Namaste London: Run of the mill

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Himesh Reshammiya's new scoree is no fun.

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

A meeting of opposition leaders from many anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties, most of them regional forces, hosted by the veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday is being seen by political pundits as a beginning of an exercise by them to join forces to put up a more cohesive challenge to the saffron party.

Marigold has enjoyable music

Marigold has enjoyable music

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy score again in Marigold.

Gujarat: Another fake encounter alleged

Gujarat: Another fake encounter alleged

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Khan, alleged to be a JeM militant who had gone to Pakistan for training, was killed in a police encounter in 2002. Human rights activists have alleged he was killed in a false encounter and not while fleeing from the police.