News for 'mahabharat'

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Deprived of some much-needed game time with the cancellation of England tour, senior India spinner Poonam Yadav reckons it could be extremely difficult for the World Cup-bound players to turn up and "instantly" deliver after the long coronavirus-forced break. The Indian women's cricket team's proposed tour, the only major assignment before next year's ICC World Cup, was called off earlier this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Caste battle in Pilot bastion

Caste battle in Pilot bastion

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Dausa, represented by the Pilot family for 25 years, sees a complicated contest with no Pilot around.

'I am the eternal Sita'

'I am the eternal Sita'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I'd love to do more roles. But I will only accept parts keeping in mind my image as Sita.'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

Bobby Bedi takes piracy issue to Congress

Bobby Bedi takes piracy issue to Congress

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Bobby Bedi who is currently producing a three-film series on the epic Mahabharat, at an estimated $70 billion budget, has complained to the United States Congress that enforcement authorities have been lax in dealing with peddlers of counterfeit Indian movies.

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In a tweet, Ganguly said the law should take its own course.

'I took Sahadev's role to get a positive image'

'I took Sahadev's role to get a positive image'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

From the bad man Raunak in Kasturi to the goodie goodie brother Sahadev in Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki, Jatin Shah has done it all. His latest is an important role in Ekta Kapoor's Kahani Hamare Mahabharat Ki.

'It will be challenging to play Bheem'

'It will be challenging to play Bheem'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Chetan Hansraj talks about his new show, Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki.

Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Jaitley targets CBI over Kochhar probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

One of the reasons why conviction rates in India are poor is that "adventurism and megalomania overtakes our investigators and professionalism takes a back seat," Jaitley said on Twitter.

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

It's ELECTIONS in the Movies!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

This is how politics played out on the screen.

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Mukesh Khanna appointed chairperson of CFSI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The veteran actor's Shaktiman turn on the small screen has been quite popular with kids.

'If you do a bad role in a film, you may not get television offers in future'

'If you do a bad role in a film, you may not get television offers in future'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Mahabharat fame Shaheer Sheikh makes a comeback with Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

Sudhanshu Prasad swears by Gita, joins NJ council

Sudhanshu Prasad swears by Gita, joins NJ council

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

On being sworn in as a member of the Edison Township Council on New Year's Day, Dr Sudhanshu Prasad chose to take the oath of office on the Bhagwad Gita, a philosophical discourse that is set within the larger frame of the religious epic Mahabharat. Dr Prasad said he chose the Gita because he grew up believing in it, and it is "where my conscience is," he said.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

Best of the week in business

Best of the week in business

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Best of the week in business

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

Raj to make his position clear after December 6

Raj to make his position clear after December 6

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

In an informal briefing at his Dadar residence, Raj told reporters that he had already made his comments on what he felt about the functioning of the party.

Raj will listen only to me: Thackeray

Raj will listen only to me: Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Sena legislators went to meet Raj at his Dadar residence after the meeting, but he had already left for some function.

Every cell of my body dedicated to nation: Modi after big win

Every cell of my body dedicated to nation: Modi after big win

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Striking a conciliatory political tone, he also reached out to his rivals, urging everyone to put the rancour of the bitter and often nasty campaign behind them.

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Column: Indira, Rajiv didn't die as martyrs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'They were the leaders of my country and the children of Mother India, but they didn't die as martyrs.' 'They were killed, most unfortunately, by a well planned enemy plot, and they were victims of political violence,' states Sudhir Bisht.

CBI transfers officer probing case against Chanda Kochhar

CBI transfers officer probing case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justifying the transfer, the CBI pinned the blame on Mishra for keeping the preliminary enquiry pending without any reasons, they said.

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

...Because the students have made our industry worthy, Salman Khan explains.

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The notice said defiance of the directive would result in a strong administrative action which may include rustication as well.

75th Independence Day: What India should do

75th Independence Day: What India should do

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India is too diverse to be governed centrally and with a single system. The way forward is for the central government to keep the monopoly of military power and a share of national resources while the provinces must have greater autonomy, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Agitating students of Film and Television Institute of India-Pune on Friday.

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'While the meeting on December 6th was perfectly legal, was it ethical?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Doing the peace dance

Doing the peace dance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

FTII students end relay hunger stir; talks with govt on Sep 29

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

The agitating FTII students on Sunday called off their 18-day-old "hunger strike" in response to the government's communication inviting them for a dialogue.

Complaint against Roopa Ganguly for 'pushing' TMC worker

Complaint against Roopa Ganguly for 'pushing' TMC worker

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The actress-turned-politician was seen on TV footage pushing the hand of TMC activist Soma Das following angry exchanges.

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

He also made it clear that he was not apologising to her on the orders issued by the TMC high command.

How 'Operation Karaoke' stung Bollyfolk

How 'Operation Karaoke' stung Bollyfolk

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

It's important to note that most of the celebrities who were approached are yesteryear stars, over the hill and seemingly forgotten.

What is B R Chopra's full name?

What is B R Chopra's full name?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

Take the Rediff Movies Quiz and see how well you know Hindi cinema!

Reform for cronies

Reform for cronies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Reform for cronies

Reform for cronies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.

'BJP like Duryodhana, but AAP has Krishna on its side'

'BJP like Duryodhana, but AAP has Krishna on its side'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

It's BJP's religion to attack others, says Arvind Kejriwal.