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Ready Actor Pravina Deshpande Dies At 60

Ready Actor Pravina Deshpande Dies At 60

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'Pravina Deshpande was a living example of an iron lady who fought cancer with resilience, grace and strength.'

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....

A Star Who Never Faded Away

A Star Who Never Faded Away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's oeuvre was so phenomenal that there was never a phase in his professional life when he was in danger of falling into a rut, in terms of either the kind of films he starred in or the sort of co-actors he worked with.

Why Kolu Tradition Is So Important To Me

Why Kolu Tradition Is So Important To Me

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

In Mylapore in Chennai, an entire street is lined up with Kolu dolls; it's a wonderful sight to see the variety of dolls on display, recounts Sudha Chandrasekar.

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

'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.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.

Hussain to quit Kumkum?

Hussain to quit Kumkum?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Your weekly dose of television gupshup.

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

PIX: Celebrating Kumkum Bhagya, 1,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Ekta Kapoor's telly show passes a milestone.

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Kumkum Bhagya, Kundali Bhagya win big

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Meet the winners at the Zee Rishtey Awards.

Prove you are a Hindu, Madurai temple tells actress Namitha

Prove you are a Hindu, Madurai temple tells actress Namitha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The actress, who is a Bharatiya Janta Party state executive member, alleged that a temple official prevented her from having darshan and demanded proof of being a Hindu.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

Radhika, Anant Pray Before Their Wedding

Radhika, Anant Pray Before Their Wedding

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Glimpses from the Shiv Shakti puja that took place in Antilia before the grand Ambani shaadi.

Coming Up In Theatres This November

Coming Up In Theatres This November

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

November brings Diwali with it, and the box office may finally get some good news with the release of the festival films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

'You can't prepare to jump off a building'

'You can't prepare to jump off a building'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'We are getting a show to do stuff like jumping off a helicopter.' 'Even if you pay, you won't get to do these things.'

Why Shraddha's Preeta Is So POPULAR

Why Shraddha's Preeta Is So POPULAR

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Here's what happened at the ZEE Rishtey Awards.

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

The Girl Who Caught Bollywood's Eye

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'The fact that I got noticed in a film that stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is a big high for me.'

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Rocking festive styles and designer dazzle, Sukanya Verma picks the stars, who aced the fashion game in September.

Bigg Boss 15: Just who is Zeeshan Khan?

Bigg Boss 15: Just who is Zeeshan Khan?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Television actor Zeeshan Khan has entered the Bigg Boss house this year.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Sindoor Shines On New York Runway

Sindoor Shines On New York Runway

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Prabal Gurung took the sindoor and presented it on an international stage, making the desi audience love him all the more.

Actor Arun Bali passes away

Actor Arun Bali passes away

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

His last film Goodbye released on Friday.

PIX: TV serials start shoots with masks on

PIX: TV serials start shoots with masks on

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Shooting for serials like Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya has begun, and the cast and crew are taking ample precautions while getting their work done.

More telly stars than there are in heaven!

More telly stars than there are in heaven!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Party time for television stars

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Naina Singh?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Naina Singh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Naina Singh, who shot to fame winning the dating reality show MTV Splitsvilla 10, stepped inside Bigg Boss 14 as a wild card contestant.

Ankita pays tribute to Sushant at Zee Rishtey Awards

Ankita pays tribute to Sushant at Zee Rishtey Awards

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Telly folk attended the Zee Rishtey Awards 2020 on December 5, looking glam on the red carpet.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

Mommy Dearest! Kajal, Priyanka, Pooja...

Mommy Dearest! Kajal, Priyanka, Pooja...

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Even as they go about their careers, some tinsel town ladies are starting a family too.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Just what is Juhi Parmar OBSESSED with?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'This pandemic has only made my belief stronger that we should live for today because we do not know what tomorrow has got to offer.' 'Tomorrow is not even guaranteed.'

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'

No MASKS at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash!

No MASKS at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

After Karan Johar, it was Ekta Kapoor's turn to host a Diwali party for her friends, and they turned up looking gorgeous in traditional wear.

Did mirrors, sandalwood and kumkum on dressing room walls help CSK win?

Did mirrors, sandalwood and kumkum on dressing room walls help CSK win?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The seventh edition of Indian Premier League may have ended without major controversies but those with an urge to know more about how the league spread its wings over the last seven years can get hold of a new book that has hit the market recently.

PIX: India goes back to school in the shadow of COVID-19

PIX: India goes back to school in the shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

As a number of governments allow schools to be reopened in their respective states, here's a look at how the first day at school in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic looks like

PIX: Sriti Jha dazzles at Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Sriti Jha dazzles at Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Television actors looked wow at the Zee Rishtey awards, as they sashayed down the red carpet.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer attend Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer attend Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A look at the red carpet pictures.

PIX: What were Nushrat, Karishma, Krystle celebrating with Ekta?

PIX: What were Nushrat, Karishma, Krystle celebrating with Ekta?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Celebs party with TV's czarina.