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What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Shalini Passi isn't the only one ruffling up feathers on Fabulous Lives VS Bollywood Wives. Kalyani Saha Chawla is doing all that too!

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

World Women's Chess: Harika misses out, Padmini survives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Grandmaster D Harika missed out on some chances to settle for a draw with Georgia's Sopiko Guramishvili, while Padmini Rout survived a scare before enforcing a draw with China's Tan Zhongyi in the first game of the third round of World Women's Chess Championship in Tehran.

Image: Padmini's last public appearance

Image: Padmini's last public appearance

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The actress attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karuninidhi's felicitation as late as Saturday night. 24 hours later she passed away

Meet Padmini, India's first transgender TV news anchor

Meet Padmini, India's first transgender TV news anchor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

An Indian television news station has recruited the country's first transgender news anchor, five months after a court ruled that transgender people be recognised as a legal third gender.

Yet Another Honour For Amitabh Bachchan

Yet Another Honour For Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at a ceremony in Mumbai's Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagrih.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Padmini, the Eternal Star

Padmini, the Eternal Star

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Padmini and I are very different people.' 'Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.'

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout delights in quick win

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout delights in quick win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

On Tuesday, the 20-year-old Woman Grandmaster was among the quickest finishers in Round 2 of the World Junior Chess Championships at the Hotel Hyatt, in Pune.

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's Padmini Rout scored an impressive victory with plenty of fireworks to maintain her joint lead in the Girls section but favourite Viddit Santosh Gujrathi suffered a shock loss in the sixth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championship in Pune.

Spotted: Padmini Kolhapure at Abu Dhabi airport

Spotted: Padmini Kolhapure at Abu Dhabi airport

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Reader Hemant Yadav sends us a photograph.

The Ishq Obsession

The Ishq Obsession

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at all the times Bollywood peddled its treasured ishq our way.

Quiz: How old was Padmini Kolhapure during Prem Rog?

Quiz: How old was Padmini Kolhapure during Prem Rog?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

Padmini Rout wins Bronze at World Jr Chess C'ship

Padmini Rout wins Bronze at World Jr Chess C'ship

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Woman Grandmaster Padmini Rout was the lone Indian to sign off with a medal when she notched up the bronze after drawing her 13th and final round game with Deysi Cori of Peru in the World Junior Girls' Chess Championship in Chotowa-Czarna, Poland.

From Premier Padmini to the lovely SB1100!

From Premier Padmini to the lovely SB1100!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Look at this car carefully. If I was to tell you that this fanatical piece here, in actuality, is a Fiat Premier Padmini, would you believe it?

From Premier Padmini to the lovely SB1100!

From Premier Padmini to the lovely SB1100!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Look at this car carefully. If I was to tell you that this fanatical piece here, in actuality, is a Fiat Premier Padmini, would you believe it?

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Jewellery in Rani Padmini's wedding scene is worth Rs 1 crore'

'Jewellery in Rani Padmini's wedding scene is worth Rs 1 crore'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Meet Nitin Desai, the man behind the grand sets of the period drama Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur on television.

Chess: International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

Chess: International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

Rediff.com9 May 2024

International Master, renowned trainer and a mentor to many aspirants, Varugeese Koshy, has passed away. He was 66.

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Zeenat Aman shares pictures from Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut Manoranjan where she played a sex worker, Nisha and spoke in detail about how the moral police had a field day because of her flirtatious and sexy outfits in the film.

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.

'I couldn't have asked for a better launch than Rani Padmini'

'I couldn't have asked for a better launch than Rani Padmini'

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Tejaswini Lonari will play Padmini in one of the shows, Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur. The show profiles the beautiful queen, as it tells a story of beauty, loyalty, courage and sacrifice.

Ranbir, SRK, Salman, Aamir Vote

Ranbir, SRK, Salman, Aamir Vote

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Bollywood's superstars made sure to cast their vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday, with their families.

Rashmika Gives Her Heart To THIS Movie!

Rashmika Gives Her Heart To THIS Movie!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Film folk came by to watch Ganapath, starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi's grand wedding celebration.

Aamir-Salman's Superhit Evening

Aamir-Salman's Superhit Evening

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sooraj Barjatya organised a special screening of his son Avnish's directorial debut venture Dono, which also launches the careers of Sunny Deol's son Rajveer and Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma.

Why Can't Shraddha Stop Smiling?

Why Can't Shraddha Stop Smiling?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A look at Shraddha Kapoor's plate is the simple answer!

'Main aakhri Mughal hoon is film line ka'

'Main aakhri Mughal hoon is film line ka'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

On her 90th birthday on September 8, Ashaji hopes to perform at a live three-hour concert in Dubai.

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

When Raj Kapoor Made Zeenat Aman Cry

When Raj Kapoor Made Zeenat Aman Cry

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Rajji laughed. "What will I do with you convent girls and your two left feet?" he exclaimed.'

What Was SRK Doing At Gadar 2 Success Party?

What Was SRK Doing At Gadar 2 Success Party?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Just like Sunny Deol can become the boss of the box office with his latest film Gadar 2, he can also throw the baap of all parties!

The Eternal Dream Girl At 75

The Eternal Dream Girl At 75

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On Hema Malini's 75th birthday, the star and her daughters -- Esha and Ahana Deol -- hosted a birthday bash in Mumbai, and invited friends from the industry for a musical night.

When Taapsee Thrilled Her Filmi Friends!

When Taapsee Thrilled Her Filmi Friends!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Look who turned up for Taapsee Pannu's special screening for her debut production, Blurr.

When RD Burman Created Magic

When RD Burman Created Magic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.