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Happy birthday Shahid Kapoor!

Happy birthday Shahid Kapoor!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

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

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Pakistan boy stuck in India awaits Geeta-like fairy tale to come true

Pakistan boy stuck in India awaits Geeta-like fairy tale to come true

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The run-away boy landed in Ranchi and after wandering in Mumbai, and New Delhi reached Bhopal station where the police caught him and handed him over to Umeed, he said.

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

The Best Dressed Bollywood Royals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya, Sridevi, Hema Malini...

Sambhavna Seth's pre-wedding photo shoot!

Sambhavna Seth's pre-wedding photo shoot!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The ex Bigg Boss contestant will marry her beau on July 15.

In the name of her children

In the name of her children

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

MOST DISAPPOINTING Films Of 2020

MOST DISAPPOINTING Films Of 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha looks back at 2020, and lists the films that left him underwhelmed.

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

'Shameful', says Amarinder as Cong divided over jobs to MLAs' kin

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

After the Opposition, now Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar and two MLAs of the party have questioned their government's decision of giving jobs to sons of two legislators and urged Chief Minister Amarinder Sigh to roll back the 'ill-advised' move.

Will Amarinder's Malerkotla move help Cong in UP, Gujarat?

Will Amarinder's Malerkotla move help Cong in UP, Gujarat?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Congress will try to use Malerkotla to woo Muslim votes in UP. Muslims across the country have definitely taken note of this move in Punjab. But they vote only for a party that can defeat the BJP. The Congress doesn't seem to be capable of doing that'

Congress leader acquitted of murder charge

Congress leader acquitted of murder charge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

A Central Bureau of Investigation court on Thursday acquitted senior vice president of Uttarakhand Congress, Suryakant Dhasmana, from the charges of being involved in the killing of a separate statehood activist in the Karanpur shooting case 18 years ago.

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Western powers appear to regard Delhi as the most logical destination in the region in these extraordinary times -- as a counterpoint to the ascendance of political Islam and a rising red star over Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Captain Amarinder Singh sworn in as Punjab CM

Captain Amarinder Singh sworn in as Punjab CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder, 75, was sworn in as the state's 26th chief minister along with nine ministers, including Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Vote! Mallika Sherawat's Sexiest Item Song

Vote! Mallika Sherawat's Sexiest Item Song

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Are you looking forward to these item numbers?

Are you looking forward to these item numbers?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Here's a look at the item numbers you should watch out for in the coming days.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Reader response: 'The woman I admire the most'

Reader response: 'The woman I admire the most'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

With Women's Day coming up on March 8, we invited readers to write in and tell us about the woman they admire the most. Here is the first response!

Despite order, Dawood kin yet to vacate flats

Despite order, Dawood kin yet to vacate flats

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Two months after the Bombay high court granted relief to a landlady in Mumbai to recover her apartments from the tenants, who include relatives of gangster Dawood Ibrahim, they are yet to be evicted.

'Cities are not safe for girls'

'Cities are not safe for girls'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Pankhuri Awasthy discusses her new show Kya Kasoor Hai Amla Ka.

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Mosques: Cultural Representatives of Bygone Era

Mosques: Cultural Representatives of Bygone Era

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

As Islam spread across various regions, assimilation of local architecture, help from local artisans became the norm and some mosques carry Hindu names to this day, says the coffee-table book -- Mosques by Razia Grover.

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Feeling lonely at home? Bollywood gives you company!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Bollywood is known to make everything look dazzling and dramatic -- suffering, seclusion, hopelessness.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

Abandoned by son, actress Geeta finds Samaritans in B-Town

Abandoned by son, actress Geeta finds Samaritans in B-Town

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Two producers from the industry -- Ramesh Taurani and Ashoke Pandit -- have come forward to offer financial aid to the ailing actress.

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From making 'COVIDIOTS' (a term coined for those flouting restrictions) squat on the road and do sit-ups, to making them pose with pamphlets admitting their fault, police officials have pulled out all the stops from their kitty of creativity to drive home the message.

Lesbian love in the movies

Lesbian love in the movies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Bollywood has dealt with same sex relationships before, but homophobia runs deep.

Birthday Special: Hema Malini's gorgeous screen avatars

Birthday Special: Hema Malini's gorgeous screen avatars

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The veteran actress turns 66 today, October 16.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Who's that woman behind the mask?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

It was raining stars at the The Indian International Jewellery Week. Take a look.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

Amarinder to take oath tomorrow; Manmohan, Rahul to attend

Amarinder to take oath tomorrow; Manmohan, Rahul to attend

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Several newly elected MLAs including Navjot Singh Sidhu, Manpreet Singh Badal, Brahm Mohindra, Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Rana Gurjit Singh, Pargat Singh, Razia Sultana, O P Soni are in the race for becoming ministers, party sources said.

India to send Pak boy Ramzan home as 'return gift'

India to send Pak boy Ramzan home as 'return gift'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Ramzan is currently staying at a shelter home 'Umeed' run by non-governmental organisation 'Aarambh' in Bhopal.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Aurangzeb spent a major part in the Deccan. The later Mughals were looted by Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Mughals had no money to build. That's why Zafar Mahal, the only palace they built in Mehrauli, was built very shoddily and quickly fell into ruin.' 'Mehrauli spans a much longer period of time than any other city of Delhi,' says historian Rana Safvi.

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Take the fun poll!

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!