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Bollywood doesn't know what to do with a national treasure like Tabu!

Bollywood doesn't know what to do with a national treasure like Tabu!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'I miss Tabu's beauty, her graceful presence, her delicate smile and the texture of her voice, with which she can convey so many things -- the lonely mother, the lover, the seductress, the wronged woman, or a young woman charmed by an older man,' says Aseem Chhabra.

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

The real reason for Delhi's annual smoke season

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The Delhi metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of population in the world, and suffocating the people of the area on an annual basis should be treated as a crime against humanity, especially when the cause for such suffocation can be controlled, says Arvind Kumar.

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

'Paresh Rawal has become my bestie'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'I like the fact that people think I am a funny guy and can make them laugh.'

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'When the forensics have collapsed, approver is clearly proved to be a liar from the beginning to the end... Does the prosecution genuinely believe that we ought to remain in judicial custody despite showing that their own story is not being corroborated by evidence, for another 192 witnesses?'

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

For the love of films... and larger-than-life food!

'There was an unspoken deal between BJP and JD-S'

'There was an unspoken deal between BJP and JD-S'

Rediff.com19 May 2018

'There were areas where the JD-S put up weak candidates against the Congress to benefit the BJP.'

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The company behind brands like Aquaguard focuses on technology to differentiate brand, rethinks communication strategy.

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Mouthwatering pani puris, delicious jalebis, parathas, chole bhature, gulab jamuns and motichoor ladoos...these foodies in the capital are serenading our taste buds and how!

How much did you spend on your wedding?

How much did you spend on your wedding?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Author Sahil in his latest book talks about the extravagant spending at Indian weddings.

Nothing's changed, yet everything has, for Bhumi Pednekar

Nothing's changed, yet everything has, for Bhumi Pednekar

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'I still fight with my sister.' 'I still get scolded by my mom.' 'I still travel by autos sometimes.'

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A large chunk of the Rs 8.8 lakh crore of investments the Patnaik government had attracted is in uncertain territory.

Sairat star: 'Saw the Dhadak trailer and loved it'

Sairat star: 'Saw the Dhadak trailer and loved it'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'Two years since the film released, but everything is still Sairat, Sairat...'

'We are not film stars'

'We are not film stars'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

In the heat and dust of a Baramati rally with Supriya Sule.

'Diet is a personal choice'

'Diet is a personal choice'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

R K Studios is not just another piece of real estate; it is part of India's movie history.

Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Making India laugh... with NO abusive language!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The AIB Roast of Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh may not have gone down well with certain sections of people, but Bottoms Up's incisive social commentary, peppered with delightfully subtle double entendre, still enjoys unprecedented success.

'Balu Mahendra was a film-maker par excellence'

'Balu Mahendra was a film-maker par excellence'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Director Suresh Krissna talks about his encounters with the legendary director Balu Mahendra who passed away on February 13.

Modi asks cola cos to blend aerated drinks with fruit juice

Modi asks cola cos to blend aerated drinks with fruit juice

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he has asked soft drink makers like Pepsi to try and mix aerated drinks with 5 per cent fruit juice to help distressed farmers find a new market for their produce.

BJP forms government in Arunachal as 33 PPA MLAs join the party

BJP forms government in Arunachal as 33 PPA MLAs join the party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

The PPA, an alliance partner of the North East Democratic Alliance government in the state, on Friday selected Takam Pario as the new chief minister of the state.

Anurag Thakur: An astute go-getter to lead BCCI in his unique style

Anurag Thakur: An astute go-getter to lead BCCI in his unique style

Rediff.com22 May 2016

The youngest president of the Indian cricket board in India in independent India, Anurag Thakur has taken over the reins of the world's richest cricketing body at a time it is fighting an existential battle against a complete restructuring recommended by the Supreme Court.

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Review: Hindi Medium is a fascinatingly frustrating film

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Hindi Medium works because it manages to stretch itself beyond its scrubby elements, easy half-baked jokes, lessons about consumerism and our love for English, into a simple story about a boy who would do anything to see his girl smile, feels Sreehari Nair.

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Kejirwal to be sworn in as Delhi CM on Saturday at Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi's seventh chief minister on Saturday at historic Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, capping his party's stunning electoral debut in the December 4 assembly polls. The date for the swearing-in ceremony was finalised at a meeting Kejriwal held with Chief Secretary D M Spolia.

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Hooray! The book fairies have landed in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

An army of 'book fairies' are anonymously dropping off some delightful books in public places across the world.

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Sangh Parivar forgets that not only is there no scriptural prohibition, venerable authorities in India held beef as both a desirable and an essential food, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'The animosity in the BJP against Swamy continued for a good more than thirty years.' 'It was only after herculean efforts by a reconstituted and more just RSS, that Swamy was finally inducted into the BJP in 2013.'

Exclusive! How IM terrorist Tehsin Akthar was arrested

Exclusive! How IM terrorist Tehsin Akthar was arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

It might have taken several years, but the intelligence and security agencies in several states recently tracked down and arrested dreaded terrorists involved in creating havoc in the country. It began with the arrest of Zabbiuddin Ansari, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, then came the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal followed by Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb maker Abdul Karim Tunda, Zaveri Bazaar bomber Waqas Ahmed and now IM chief Tehsin Akthar. In a five-part series, Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa describes how each of these terrorists were painstakingly tracked by the Intelligence Bureau and arrested by the security agencies.

Complan stirs in celebrities

Complan stirs in celebrities

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Endorsements from actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Surya marks Heinz's renewed bid for a market dominated by Horlicks.

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Posco's Odisha journey: Travails of a big-ticket project

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Is it inconsistency in policy, or the lack of robust support?

Leakgate: Govt needs more transparency not less

Leakgate: Govt needs more transparency not less

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Lost in this maelstrom is the unasked question about what are the secrets the government really needs to keep? One can appreciate the need to keep news about movements of troops secret. But what is the need of sealing, and sequestering away the bulk of the work being done by ministries dealing with economic and social welfare, asks Sunjoy Joshi.

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Wonder what it's like to travel on India's fastest train?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Rashme Sehgal took a ride on the Gatimaan Express for you.

Street food goes glam

Street food goes glam

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

From nitrogen frozen bhel puri and pav bhaji fondue to duck chilli samosas and paapri pizzas, fine-dining restaurants are now adding a bit of zing to the humble street food

Nilekanis' most ambitious project to teach 200 million children

Nilekanis' most ambitious project to teach 200 million children

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Nandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini are trying to improve education across India.

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

How Mohammed Rafi regained his confidence

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

The incomparable Mohammed Rafi would have turned 93 today, December 24. Raju Bharatan salutes the legend.

'I am earning more money as the antagonist'

'I am earning more money as the antagonist'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Being a hero is not a very easy task. You have to dance around trees, not to mention all the odd and unnatural things you have to do. Now I am spared of all that.' Jagapathi Babu reveals why playing an antagonist is far more rewarding than being a hero.

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The days of political elite have ended with the advent of new politics and new media. Today every citizen is a politician, social worker and an intellectual, says Ram Madhav, BJP national general secretary.

How a dumper driver became a Masterchef

How a dumper driver became a Masterchef

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Owen Brents, the unassuming winner of the sixth season of Masterchef Australia reveals how he went from being a bobcat driver to a culinary sensation

Sachin, 9, died fetching water in the drought

Sachin, 9, died fetching water in the drought

Rediff.com9 May 2016

'What will we drink if we start fearing these wells?'

How three women travelled 5000 km across 14 states

How three women travelled 5000 km across 14 states

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Sunita Dugar, Parneet Sandhu and Neetha Jegan set out on a dream trip that changed their life. This is their story.