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How You can achieve your financial goals

How You can achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Goals like buying a car or travelling abroad are short-term goals whereas purchasing a house or retirement planning are medium and long-term goals.

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Rediff.com2 May 2015

There is no 'remix version' for any of the songs, as the music deserves to be heard unadulterated.

Tearful mourners attend slain qawwali singer's funeral in Pakistan

Tearful mourners attend slain qawwali singer's funeral in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The grieving mourners included members of Sabri's family, friends and fans. They threw rose petals over an ambulance carrying his coffin and later followed the vehicle to the graveyard, where he was buried near the grave of his father Ghulam Farid Sabri, a leading qawwal of his time.

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Priyanka Gandhi will strike a deal with Mayawati and not Akhilesh, says Nazarwala.

Why the World Culture Festival matters

Why the World Culture Festival matters

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

There will remain those, though, who will remain in opposition to this massive endeavour for world peace with an aim not to improve, but to scuttle the project. But for the rest of us, a cultural and spiritual event of this significance and scale is a feast for the mind and soul, say Sankrant Sanu.

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

'Amrish Puri banned me from film sets'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'I would get very pampered on the sets so my grandpa used to get very scared about that.' 'He would think I would feel great from inside and my life would get messed up.'

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The influence of EDM was seen in Bollywood songs throughout the year.

World Jr Chess: Narayanan shocks Polish GM Dragun

World Jr Chess: Narayanan shocks Polish GM Dragun

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

S L Narayanan, a regular visitor to Pune for the Maharashtra Chess League, has a reputation for shocking seeded players. On Thursday, in the fourth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championships, at the Hotel Hyatt, the teenager from Kerala played true to his reputation and stunned Polish Grandmaster Kamil Dragun.

Check credentials of leaders: Khurshid on Salman's meeting Modi

Check credentials of leaders: Khurshid on Salman's meeting Modi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

In an oblique disapproval of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's meeting with BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, senior Congress leader and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said the "past events" should not be forgotten.

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Be a khadoos, Urjitbhai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'If you keep inflation low, everything else like messing up after after demonetisation will be forgiven,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Banned for four years and disgraced after being eliminated from the Olympics Village, dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav vowed to take his battle to the Prime Minister's Office. His dream of representing the country in the Games shattered after he was slapped with a four-year ban by Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for flunking a dope test after WADA challenged the clean chit given to him by NADA, a devastated Narsingh Yadav said that he will fight till the end. "Meri toh naam badnam hui, isse pura desh pe kala dhabba lag gaya hai (My name has been tarnished, not just me, this ban is a blot on India). Chahe mujhe phaasi ho jaye, mein iski chhanbin karwaoonga, din-raat ek kar doonga (Let me be hanged, I will take this to higher courts and will leave no stone unturned)," the 74kg freestyle wrestler told PTI.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

'I am a big fan of Rohit Shetty and his Golmaal films'

'I am a big fan of Rohit Shetty and his Golmaal films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal gets ready for his Bollywood innings.

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

Parineeti, Sushant to reunite for Homi Adajania's next?

Parineeti, Sushant to reunite for Homi Adajania's next?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri shot dead

Renowned Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri shot dead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sabri, 45, and an associate were travelling in a car in Karachi's Liquatabad 10 area when unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen fired at their vehicle, critically injuring them.

Review: Main Aur Charles music is different

Review: Main Aur Charles music is different

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The music of Main Aur Charles may not burn the charts, but it it should go well with the film's narrative, says Aelina Kapoor.

Salman Khan spends time with nephew Ahil

Salman Khan spends time with nephew Ahil

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

Uttar Pradesh Phase 1: The battle for Western UP

Uttar Pradesh Phase 1: The battle for Western UP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

73 constituencies will vote on Saturday.

Dhanush to perform in London

Dhanush to perform in London

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games with a bronze medal, Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik said it was the result of her 12 years of persistent hard work.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining

Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Some classy music here, writes Joginder Tuteja.

Singer Adnan Sami becomes Indian citizen, tweets 'Jai Hind'

Singer Adnan Sami becomes Indian citizen, tweets 'Jai Hind'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

There is no intolerance in India, says Pakistan-born singer Adnan Sami after becoming an Indian citizen on Friday.

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bigg Boss 11: 'I'm not fake...'

Bigg Boss 11: 'I'm not fake...'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'... in the house who cry at the drop of the hat. I can't do such things.' 'I never indulged in dirty games and played with my heart.'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Wonder why Bombay is trending on Twitter?

Who is Arshad Warsi's best tag-team partner? VOTE!

Who is Arshad Warsi's best tag-team partner? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Arshad Warsi plays best with his male costars. Which jodi do you like best?

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Its worldwide gross is already a staggering Rs 1,250 crores.

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who grew up in the 1980s, tells us why Befikre is a must watch to understand the new generation.

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Music composer Ravindra Jain passed away into the ages on Friday, October 9, in Mumbai. Lata Mangeshkar, who sang some beautiful songs for him, pays rich tribute.

'I have seen women suffer when it comes to sex'

'I have seen women suffer when it comes to sex'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'I changed because I wanted to excel myself at every point. It's important to look good and take care of yourself as there is so much competition. I have not done any surgery. My lips have always been like this. Today, my face is exactly how it was, when I was 16.' Shama Sikander up, close and personal.

Happy birthday, Konkona Sen Sharma!

Happy birthday, Konkona Sen Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'