News for 'poem'

Tagore works available for Android users

Tagore works available for Android users

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It is learnt that the SNLTR is also working on Bangla classics.

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Sexting isn't just about sex: Study

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

According to a new study, some people use sexting as foreplay for sexual behaviours, later on, some sext for the relationship reassurance they receive from their partner.

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Trainers engage in a war of words on Thursday.

How did you become Big B, asked a girl. Here's what Amitabh said

How did you become Big B, asked a girl. Here's what Amitabh said

Rediff.com28 May 2016

During the interaction, Bachchan also read two poems written by students.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

The son who outshone his father

The son who outshone his father

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Those familiar with Hindi poetry are aware of Rahim's elevated status in the medieval history of literature -- he is one of the triumvirate of doha writers, the other two being Kabir and Tulsidas.

Kalpana Chawla, the poet

Kalpana Chawla, the poet

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

The astronaut also had a poetic side to her.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

PIX: Scenes from an unusual protest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

More than 40 artists from four cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune -- gathered in Mumbra, a township near Mumbai. The artists joined women in Mumbra protesting the Citizens (Amendment) Act.

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Your weekly shot of inspiration from super achievers.

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi wrote under a chair at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, thus keeping with the tradition of a unique kind of autograph given by the laureates.

'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

'You'll never know a decision is right until you make it'

Rediff.com24 May 2013

His love for the language, his grit to fight the odds, helped Subramani Ramachandran realise his dream of publishing his book on Urdu poems.

Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It was perhaps for the first time that any parliamentary panel deliberated on a film before it had been approved by the censor board.

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

'We have become desensitised to shocking news'

'We have become desensitised to shocking news'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'The Printing Machine is not an angry outburst; it's an observation on the state of affairs.' Kalki reveals the idea behind turning her poem The Printing Machine into a video.

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'

Will tax havens fall apart?

Will tax havens fall apart?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

612 Indians are among those who had parked their money in tax havens around the world.

Bachchans' day out

Bachchans' day out

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

End of an era in Bengali literature

End of an era in Bengali literature

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

A prolific novelist and storyteller, Gangopadhyay remained a dedicated servant of poetry and declared poetry to be his 'first love'.

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

More tributes in Hughes's honour during first Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Late Phillip Hughes named 13th man in Australian squad.

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

She recited a Kashmiri verse, which was part of a poem by Sahitya Akademi award winner Pandit Dinanath Koul. She rendered the verse in both Kashmiri and Hindi. Besides, the minister quoted woman Tamil poet Avvaiyar, Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, a verse from Raghuvamsa by Kalidasa, as well as late finance minister Arun Jaitley while talking about the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Meet The Man Linking Kangna, Ash, Deepika

Meet The Man Linking Kangna, Ash, Deepika

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The ace designer has time and again made the leading ladies of Bollywood look stunning.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

Diplomat Abhay K releases his new book 'Remains'

Diplomat Abhay K releases his new book 'Remains'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal released an anthology titled 'Remains', compiled and written by poet, artist and award-winning diplomat Abhay Kumar.

Diplomat Abhay K releases his new book 'Remains'

Diplomat Abhay K releases his new book 'Remains'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal released an anthology titled 'Remains', compiled and written by poet, artist and award-winning diplomat Abhay Kumar.

'We will not let Atalji die'

'We will not let Atalji die'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'His magical leadership, his fatherly love and his ability to take everyone along, cannot be replaced.'

The entrepreneur who lost sight but gained vision

The entrepreneur who lost sight but gained vision

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The story of a gritty entrepreneur who walked the path of success despite an unexpected setback.

Bolt to star in update to ancient Greek Olympic ode

Bolt to star in update to ancient Greek Olympic ode

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

London Mayor Boris Johnson will read out an Olympic Ode in ancient Greek composed by an Oxford academic to celebrate the athletes and personalities of the London 2012 Games as part of opening ceremonies.

Aishwarya Rai's poetic duty

Aishwarya Rai's poetic duty

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

Schoolboy turns author, but after mysterious death

Schoolboy turns author, but after mysterious death

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

With editing by school teachers and a preface written by eminent author Amitav Ghosh, the dream of a teenager to get his poems published has come true but only few months after he died mysteriously.

Review: Teri Meri Kahaani is charming

Review: Teri Meri Kahaani is charming

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Teri Meri Kahaani goes through three love stories in different time zones, and yet, gives them the same finish.

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

All his disciples across the globe feel he was closest to them. All his friends believe he loved them the most. Just like every gopi in Brijbhoomi felt Krishna was closest to her. Pandit Jasraj didn't have acquaintances; he had friends, recalls his biographer Sunita Budhiraja.