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Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Durbars, crowns and tiaras: India's link with British coronations

Rediff.com5 May 2023

As the stage gets set for the coronation of King Charles III and some monarchy gazing, the India connect over the centuries glimmers faintly through pages of colonial history.

'Till this day, I feel he is with me'

'Till this day, I feel he is with me'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

'Dilip Sahib has been that Iconic guiding light not only for my life but for all those generations who have stepped forward in their lives exemplified by his gracious presence and personality.'

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

70 year old woman dies in fire in Mumbai highrise

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A 70-year-old woman died and eight other people suffered from suffocation after a fire broke out in a 13-storey residential building in Kurla area of Mumbai on Wednesday, officials said.

Our Very Own Kohlinoor!

Our Very Own Kohlinoor!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

King Kohli is the man for the big occasion and that's why Kohli is called the Kohinoor of India by his fans.

Charles III to be crowned King today

Charles III to be crowned King today

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years.

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province.

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Rahul should have learnt so much in the last 20 years. But give him a mic and he begins to talk without thinking about its consequences.'

Quiet Birthday For Pawan Kalyan

Quiet Birthday For Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan, who turns 53 on September 2, is not in the mood for crowd contact on his special day.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

'Rural demand is back, El Nino is a worry'

'Rural demand is back, El Nino is a worry'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'A weak monsoon always spells disaster. But it's too early to have a pessimistic view.'

Movie stars get vaccinated!

Movie stars get vaccinated!

Rediff.com12 May 2021

After Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Madan, other actors have been spotted at various vaccination centres in Mumbai.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

More Uttarakhand towns staring at disaster

More Uttarakhand towns staring at disaster

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Locals hold gradual land subsidence responsible for the fissures and attribute it to the widening of the national highway, violation of norms in construction works related to mandi parishad, erosion caused by the Pindar river and unsystematic flushing out of rainwater.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Thousands to reach Mumbai as city gears up for rival Sena Dussehra rallies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A railway official said a train has been booked for the Dussehra rally from Nanded city in central Maharashtra.

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant allegedly taking the extreme step.

Mumbai gets first drive-in Covid vaccine centre

Mumbai gets first drive-in Covid vaccine centre

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday started the city's first drive-in vaccination centre where specially-abled people and senior citizens will not have to stand in a queue and they will be administered the Covid-19 vaccine doses in their own vehicles, officials said.

'I am not even the dust on his feet'

'I am not even the dust on his feet'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I don't miss having a child because Saab is like a child.'

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

"Some vidharmis are constantly hurting Hindu sentiments. The video 'Madhuban me Radhika nache' is one such condemnable attempt. I am warning Sunny Leone ji, Shaarib and Toshi ji to understand. If they don't remove the song after apologising in three days, then we will take action against them," Mishra told reporters when asked about the song.

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Aruna Irani looks back at her association with the iconic actor.

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years. On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs.

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

'Success did not change Dhoni, he's same Ranchi boy'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Dhoni was chased insanely by his million of fans and each of his moves (on-field) were under high media scrutiny but the Jharkhand boy handled everything with a wry smile on his face.

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

The Great Cheetah Tamasha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Bengal Tiger, the Asiatic Lion and the more widespread leopard have had to swallow their pride. Rarely has the prime minister turned up in person, sun hat and camera at the ready, to welcome a member of the big cat family, notes Shyam G Menon.

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Yash-Jignesh Patel's Giant Tribute To Queen

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'Queen's mural is going to stay here for years and years to come.'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

20 UNFORGETTABLE FRAMES of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

This year, Abahan Theatre's marquee play is based on the Olympic boxing medallist Mary Kom. Written by Abhijit Bhattacharya, popular Assamese actor Prastuti Parashar portrays the role of the champion pugilist from Manipur in the play.

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest imports of Indian basmati, and comprise more than 30 per cent of the shipments.

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Reacting to the ED's summons to Raj, his estranged cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, in an intriguing comment, said he did not expect any 'solid outcome'.

Weird case of a real estate company and IBC's debt recovery data

Weird case of a real estate company and IBC's debt recovery data

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Of the Rs 4,405 crore unpaid debt of 12 companies, more than half was locked in just one Mumbai-based real estate company, Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure.

When the Royals came marching in

When the Royals came marching in

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prince William and Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, collected quite a few Mumbai hearts on a hot two days in April.

You need Rs 1 crore to open a/c at this SBI branch

You need Rs 1 crore to open a/c at this SBI branch

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

After wooing the urban poor here with its 'One Rupee Bank' account, State Bank of India is now aggressively targeting the crorepatis.

Thackeray, Joshi firm to buy NTC land

Thackeray, Joshi firm to buy NTC land

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The auction by National Textile Corporation for the 4.8 acre Kohinoor Mill No 3 land in Dadar area has been won by city-based Kohinoor CTN for Rs 421 crore.

'Gandhi, Lincoln, Dr Kalam worthier idols than actors'

'Gandhi, Lincoln, Dr Kalam worthier idols than actors'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry.

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

'I was really fond of Kumkum'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kumkum, who featured in some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, passed away on Tuesday. She was 86.

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rs 8,000-cr premium realty projects face delay

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

According to industry estimates, around Rs 8,000 crore of real estate projects covering over 40 million square feet are facing delays.

Bring on the biryani, basmati rice is cheaper by 12%

Bring on the biryani, basmati rice is cheaper by 12%

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

With satisfactory progress of monsoon rainfalls prompting farmers to bring in additional area under basmati sowing, prices are set to fall lower going forward.