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Music In 2 Minutes: The Kalyanji-Anandji Story

Music In 2 Minutes: The Kalyanji-Anandji Story

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics.

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

Just Who Is Jannat Zubair?

Just Who Is Jannat Zubair?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

After starring in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jannat is getting ready for another exciting reality show, The Traitors.

Zoya's Zabardast Style

Zoya's Zabardast Style

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Zoya Afroz is creating her own unique space under the fashion sun.

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Saturday that Navya Haridas, a two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation, will be the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

However, in 950 booths, voting will end at 4 pm, though people standing in the queue at that time will be able to exercise their franchise.

Madhu Koda's wife, Congress's lone MP in Jharkhand, joins BJP

Madhu Koda's wife, Congress's lone MP in Jharkhand, joins BJP

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Kora said it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who ensured that proper respect was accorded to tribals, and also took a stand for women over various issues.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Classics revisited: Jaya Bachchan's sterling turn in Kora Kagaz

Classics revisited: Jaya Bachchan's sterling turn in Kora Kagaz

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Jaya Bachchan and Vijay Anand's Kora Kagaz (1974).

Jolt to BJP as JMM-led alliance wins all 5 tribal seats in Jharkhand

Jolt to BJP as JMM-led alliance wins all 5 tribal seats in Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance won all five seats, performing particularly well in Singhbhum, Rajmahal, and Dumka.

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Anand Actor Seema Deo Passes Away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Veteran actor Seema Deo, remembered for her roles in Anand and Kora Kagaz, passed into the ages on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments, her filmmaker son Abhinay Deo said.

How Do Turncoats Fare In Elections?

How Do Turncoats Fare In Elections?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The share of candidates who were successful among the BJP was 56.5% in 2019. It was 5% for the Congress.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

What Music! What Songs!

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Bollywood veteran Ramesh Deo passed into the ages following a heart attack on Wednesday, February 2.

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The navy said the missile hit the target at maximum range with precise accuracy.

Holi Songs You Haven't Heard

Holi Songs You Haven't Heard

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Do yourself a favour and let's NOT play Holi to the same handful of Holi songs each year. There's so much more than Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jaate Hain (Sholay) or Rang Barse (Silsila)!

Jannat Zubair's Fearless Fashion

Jannat Zubair's Fearless Fashion

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The television actress' chic is as cool as it gets.

Why Alia's Lehenga Is Very Special

Why Alia's Lehenga Is Very Special

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Alia Bhatt's mehendi look was nothing short of spectacular.

Admiral Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief

Admiral Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years, the Admiral has served in a variety of command, staff and instructional appointments.

Vice Admiral Hari Kumar to be next chief of naval staff

Vice Admiral Hari Kumar to be next chief of naval staff

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar will take charge as the next chief of the Indian Navy after the incumbent, Admiral Karambir Singh, retires on November 30, the defence ministry announced on Tuesday.

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.

Zomato files papers with Sebi for Rs 8250 cr IPO

Zomato files papers with Sebi for Rs 8250 cr IPO

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Food delivery platform Zomato has filed preliminary papers with capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise Rs 8,250 crore through an initial share-sale.

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The towering face of Kailash reminded us that we were but insignificant participants in a pilgrimage ritual that has played out over millennia for people of four major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, notes Sonia Trikha Shukla.

Zomato's Rs 9,375-cr IPO to open on July 14

Zomato's Rs 9,375-cr IPO to open on July 14

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Food delivery company Zomato's Rs 9,375-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on July 14, said investment banking sources on Wednesday. The company initially was looking to raise Rs 7,500 crore through the offering. Investment banking sources said the issue size has been increased because of the robust demand from investors.

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Songs with Kishore Kumar

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Songs with Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'It's very difficult, almost impossible, to select my favourite duets with Kishoreda.'

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Like Vidya's fashion makeover?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

From saris to dresses, doesn't Vidya Balan look awesome?

Zomato eyes grocery rollout, invests $100 mn in Grofers

Zomato eyes grocery rollout, invests $100 mn in Grofers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Food ordering platform Zomato, whose Rs 9,375 crore IPO opens on July 14, is planning to launch a grocery section on its app soon, a senior company official said. The company recently invested USD 100 million (around Rs 745 crore) for acquiring a minority stake in grocery delivery platform Grofers. "It (grocery) is a large opportunity. The online grocery is nascent right now but is growing rapidly not just in India but across the world... "We are actively experimenting in that space and recently invested $100 million for a minority stake in Grofers, with the idea of getting more exposure to that space and building our strategies and plan around that business," Zomato CFO Akshant Goyal said.

Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Having known Vice Admiral Hari Kumar personally and professionally, Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd) wishedshim a fantastic tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff. Under his command may the Indian Navy grow in all dimensions as the nation strive to establish itself as a credible sea power in future.

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.

Zomato mega IPO likely this month following Sebi nod

Zomato mega IPO likely this month following Sebi nod

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The company, backed by China's Ant Group, is planning to issue fresh shares worth Rs 7,500 crore in the IPO. This will make this India's third-largest offering after Reliance Power and DLF.

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

As Jaya Bachchan turns 73 today, Subhash K Jha remembers her lesser known performances.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

PIX: An on-ramp romance in white and gold!

PIX: An on-ramp romance in white and gold!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Check out designer Debarun's line from Day Three of the LFW.

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

While in his late 40s, Hangal was offered the part of Raj Kapoor's brother in 1966 film Teesri Kasam by director Basu Bhattacharya but his scenes were removed from the film. However, there was no looking back for him after that. He starred in over 200 films. He mostly played the roles of father, uncle, grandfather or that of a meek and harassed old man, an image he could never get rid off

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Although the Malabar is a routine exercise which has been carried out for several years now, security experts attach a lot of traction to it in view of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, observes Rup Narayan Das.

China gives warm reception to Indian Navy ships

China gives warm reception to Indian Navy ships

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Four Indian naval warships, on a goodwill tour to China, docked at the Shanghai port on Wednesday to a warm reception by the Chinese navy.Chinese naval officials headed by Rear Admiral Shen Hao, commander of the Shanghai Maritime Garrison, welcomed the ships and the crew.