Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Renowned poet and lyricist Nida Fazli, who penned several soulful compositions like ‘Kabhi kisi ko mukamil jahan nahi milta’, passed away on Monday after he complained of......

Nida Fazli, the last of the great Urdu poets

For generations to come it will be difficult for any other Urdu poet to attain such high standards as Nida Fazli, who passed into the ages on Monday, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com. When the......

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf. IMAGE: Protestors stage a rally against the cutting of trees in the Aarey forest for the proposed metro car shed......

'Modiji ne trend badla hai'

'Unki planning dekh kar unki side hua hoon.''Aur jab bhi koi gandi naali saaf karega toh badbu toh ek baar uthegi hee.''Priyanka nahi aayegi toh Congress ki lutiya doob jayegi.' The best analysis......

The Very Important 'Mr D' In Ayushmann's Life

IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in Thamma. It's a dream-come-true moment for Ayushmann Khurrana with Thamma. The actor ventures into the vampire genre for the first time and calls......

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.' Dinesh Raheja recalls a memorable encounter with Naushad on the legendary composer's 19th death......

Does Kangana Get The Same Respect As Amitabh?

If Kangana Ranaut thinks she gets the same respect as Amitabh Bachchan does in the film industry, that's exactly what she's going to say at her election rallies.   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

'It went from me being scared and intimidated by him to me being very aggressive and passionate.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram "The story is the hero of my film," Janhvi......

Ishan Kishan Is A Fan Favourite

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan, left, hands over the fan's note to Shardul Thakur. Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy BCCI/Twitter Flamboyant batter Ishan Kishan smashed an 84 ball 93 to set up India's 279......

Kohli thrilled to find form in World Cup year

IMAGE: Virat Kohli struck 166 runs from 110 balls in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI India thrashed Sri Lanka by 317 runs in the final ODI to sweep the series 3-0, with......

Delhi batter recalls emotional stand with Kohli

'We were all numb. His father's last rites hadn't been performed' 'To this day I wonder, how in the world did he muster the courage to drop in at the ground. We were all numb at his tragedy and......

SEE: How Farokh Engineer saved Shashi Kapoor's career

'My bench mate at school was Shashi Kapoor and we were together from KG right up to the 10th standard.' IMAGE: Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer. Photograph: BCCI   Former India......

'Jalteee rahooooo': India pacer Mohd Shami hits back at trolls

A day after his wife came under attack on social media over her outfit, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Monday lashed out at the trolls, calling them 'jealous' of his success.The Bengal pacer......