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My father has a mind of his own: Manmohan's daughter on memoir

My father has a mind of his own: Manmohan's daughter on memoir

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to make up his mind whether or not he wants to write his autobiography, his daughter Daman Singh has said.

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'The disquiet in the Sangh is, of course, over demonetisation.' 'But more than that, it is about the growing centralisation in the running of the government and party,'

Meet the man who extracted an apology from Govinda

Meet the man who extracted an apology from Govinda

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Slapped by the Bollywood star, Santosh Rai got back by slapping a case against the actor-turned-politician.

How to develop your soft skills

How to develop your soft skills

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

While technical skills are required to receive an interview call, soft skills help convert the call into a job offer.

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

From a quiet, benign presence to the midst of a media melee

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Pragya Singh Thakur remained at the back of the courtroom during Tuesday's framing of the charges, her face serene, quite different from the fiery person one read about or saw on television. But once the day's proceedings were over and she was wheeled out, the sadhvi decided she actually was very keen to meet the media and headed right out into the melee, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com.

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

VOTE: Akshay's funniest performance!

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Take the fun poll!

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'One of the director's primary jobs is to make sure that all the actors perform as if they are in the same movie, playing in the same band -- one is not acting in a different band than the other.'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

'Reema Lagoo was always kind, funny and loving'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Bollywood actors pay tribute to the veteran actress Reema Lagoo.

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The show offers ample lessons in behaviour management, leadership and setting the ground for the future.

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Himalayan rebuff to Modi's Nepal policy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's unpopularity coincides with China lengthening its shadows in Nepal, says Rajeev Sharma.

Muslim rally: Nitish's masterstroke, or miscalculation?

Muslim rally: Nitish's masterstroke, or miscalculation?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Deen Bachao, Desh Bachao conference in Patna on April 15 was attended by lakhs of Muslims. Will the electoral dividends from this rally be reaped by Nitish Kumar, the BJP (through Hindu consolidation), by both Nitish and the BJP or will it be reaped more by the anti-BJP forces, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

3 cheers for Kangana!

3 cheers for Kangana!

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.' 'For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in highly competitive Bollywood on her own terms,' says Amulya Ganguli.

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Supremely versatile and unique, Ravindra Jadeja is now an indispensable part of the Indian Test set-up.

Kangana, Deepika, Sunny: TOP Earning Actresses of 2015 so far

Kangana, Deepika, Sunny: TOP Earning Actresses of 2015 so far

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A look at the box office queens.

What's wrong with Djokovic?

What's wrong with Djokovic?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Just six months ago, you would've been labelled mad for even suggesting the possibility of Djokovic relinquishing the top spot in men's tennis.'

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

The unpredictable consequences of Burhan Wani's death

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'New Delhi's total disengagement virtually scripted the course of events, entailing unpredictable long range consequences,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

'I would lie if I said there was no competition among the Calendar Girls'

'I would lie if I said there was no competition among the Calendar Girls'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'I had to shoot in a bikini in a jungle in Mauritius with two white tigers! I was balancing on a branch wearing stilettos and every moment I felt I would die.' But it's all in a day's work for Calendar Girl Satarupa Pyne.

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Review: Veeram is a treat for Ajith fans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The film is a slow-paced family drama with all the elements of a commercial entertainer.

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

A brilliant boy next door called Farooque Sheikh

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The actor, who passed away this morning, has given us many superb movies.

Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Review: Drishyam is Mohanlal's film

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Mohanlal steals the show in Drishyam.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

'I hope I don't disappoint people'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

'While writing the script, I had shared it with some Indie filmmakers and they had asked me who I wanted for this part. I had said Shah Rukh Khan and we had all laughed because we had no access to Shah Rukh Khan!' But director Rahul Dholakia did swing it and cast the superstar in his new film Raees.

What Modi now needs to do with China

What Modi now needs to do with China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'Modi and Xi can solve the India-China border problem in a single sitting by keeping the big picture before them, by sweeping away the cobwebs of the past, and by mustering a statesman-like spirit and a long range vision,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Lakshmi R has been a professional mourner for over 2 decades

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

As Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal releases, we look at the movies that made him a star.

Winter washout: Why was Modi so stubborn?

Winter washout: Why was Modi so stubborn?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'Modi has lost a great opportunity to show himself to be a leader, mentor and path-setter, capable of rising above narrow party interests,', says B S Raghavan, the distringuished civil servant.

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Filmistaan has a strong plot and well-developed characters, says Paloma Sharma.

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

AI row: After chaos in Parliament, Sena MP regrets 'unfortunate incident'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Chaos ensued in the Lower House as Ashok Gajapathi Raju refused to heed the demand of revoking the flying ban on Ravindra Gaikwad.

How successful women deal with marriage, mobility & maternity

How successful women deal with marriage, mobility & maternity

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

India sees the maximum drop in women representation from junior to middle-level positions.

Congress decision on Telangana: Blame it on an idiom!

Congress decision on Telangana: Blame it on an idiom!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

I believe this is what really happened at the Congress Working Committee on Wednesday.

Donald Trump, a big fan of Modi's India!

Donald Trump, a big fan of Modi's India!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Mr Trump's endorsement is a compelling reason Indians waiting for the Turnaround that is Just Around the Corner shouldn't take him too seriously.

Review: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is an intense story of love

Review: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is an intense story of love

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a film about 'tedha love' -- crooked love, love that refuses to stay straight -- and about the unshared, pure potency of unrequited passion, says Raja Sen.

When India's President served a meal

When India's President served a meal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Dr Kalam, The Dalai Lama, M F Husain. Mrinalini Sarabhai. Dancer Astad Deboo lists his favourite Indian treasures.

The horrid fascination of Game of Thrones

The horrid fascination of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

For a person who hasn't overdosed on a TV series for decades -- not since the delightful Friends, and much further back, the homily-laden Hum Log or the excellent Buniyaad or Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi -- Game of Thrones has been a game changer for me, writes Shuma Raha.

#MeatBan: 'Why no ban on ignorance?'

#MeatBan: 'Why no ban on ignorance?'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

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

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Snakes on a subway to polar bears breaking into homes, our world is a truly weird place.