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Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed into the ages on Monday, July 14, in Bengaluru.

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Ghaati does not understand how to harness Anushka Shetty's electrifying screen presence, complains Arjun Menon.

Review: Saroja

Review: Saroja

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Amma Creations' Saroja, directed by Venkat Prabhu is a feel-good entertainer with logic, fun and music. Go watch it.

Saroja, Shweta, Jung disappoint

Saroja, Shweta, Jung disappoint

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saroja Kumari and Shweta Chowdhary placed 31st and 33rd respectively in the women's 25m Sports Pistol at the World Cup in Brazil.

Music review: Saroja

Music review: Saroja

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Despite the strange and bizarre sounds and phrases, you have to admit that Yuvan Shankar Raja has the ability to make you listen -- even if it's only to analyze what exactly that particularly bizarre note you just heard was. And most times, he gets it right -- even springing surprises when you least expect it.

Marital discord won't affect Saroja's shooting

Marital discord won't affect Saroja's shooting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Reports said Saroj's husband acted violently following her gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games.

A documentary on B Saroja Devi

A documentary on B Saroja Devi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

To commemorate the fifty years of completion of the state of Karnataka, the government has decided to make documentaries on personalities who have contributed to the political, social, cultural and sports segments of the state.

'The entire street was cheering'

'The entire street was cheering'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'I feel like it's a personal triumph even though I have not contributed anything.' A Ganesh Nadar captures some voices on ISRO's Moon landing.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

4 killed as speeding car hits footpath in Mumbai

4 killed as speeding car hits footpath in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

It was not clear whether the deceased were sitting on the footpath outside the restaurant or were travelling in the car.

Will Oviya return to Bigg Boss?

Will Oviya return to Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Oviya swears she won't return to the Bigg Boss house, but in showbiz, anything can happen.

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Puneet Rajkumar: A BEAUTIFUL Life in PICTURES

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Karnataka has been in mourning after movie star Puneeth Rajkumar passed into the ages on October 29.

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

I could not give my best due to rain: Mariayappan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Mariayappan Thangavelu on Tuesday rued that rain foiled his bid for a second consecutive gold medal at the Paralympics, saying the wet sock did not let him give his best in the T42 event in Tokyo.

Review: Thodari is a decent attempt

Review: Thodari is a decent attempt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Good performances and an interesting screenplay make Prabhu Solomon's Thodari worth a watch, feels S Saraswathi.

TN officer accuses minister of bribe-taking

TN officer accuses minister of bribe-taking

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Dharmapuri district Child Welfare Officer J Raja Meenakshi has filed a complaint with the Chennai city police alleging that the minister demanded Rs 20 lakh to transfer her to Chennai.

Venkat Prabhu's holiday in Goa

Venkat Prabhu's holiday in Goa

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

As the film gets ready to release on January 29, Venkat Prabhu talks about the film.

Shooting: Sushma Rana wins gold

Shooting: Sushma Rana wins gold

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

She won the gold medal in 25m Pistol National Championship for Women in the 49th National Shooting Championship.

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Dhanteras brings back glitter; gold sales set to touch pre-COVID levels

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Regaining the lost sheen, sales of gold jewellery and coins are set to touch pre-COVID levels in volume terms on the auspicious Dhanteras as easing pandemic concerns and pent up demand saw consumers flocking to stores to buy the precious metal. Increased footfall at stores and brisk sales online as well as relatively softer gold prices compared to record Rs 57,000 per 10 grams level in August spurred increased buying, especially light weight offerings, on Tuesday. Dhanteras is considered to be auspicious for buying precious metals and other valuable items.

PICS: PM's family at Sri Srinivasan's swearing-in as top US court judge

PICS: PM's family at Sri Srinivasan's swearing-in as top US court judge

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Surrounded by luminaries, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family, and with his hand placed on the Bhagwad Gita, Srikanth Srinivasan was formally sworn in as judge for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

'We remade Thillu Mullu to make everyone laugh'

'We remade Thillu Mullu to make everyone laugh'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The actor talks about woring in the remake of Superstar Rajnikanth's blockbuster by the same name.

First Look: Vikram Prabhu's Biriyani

First Look: Vikram Prabhu's Biriyani

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Karthi and Hansika Motwani play the lead roles in the film.

Boosted by bypoll win, Jayalalithaa seeks all 40 LS seats next year

Boosted by bypoll win, Jayalalithaa seeks all 40 LS seats next year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Continuing its winning streak, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday retained the Yercaud (ST) assembly constituency, with party nominee P Saroja romping home with a massive margin of 78,116 votes against her DMK rival V Maran

AIADMK MP S Rajendran killed in road accident in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK MP S Rajendran killed in road accident in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The 62-year old MP representing Villupuram suffered serious head injuries and died on the spot on Saturday morning.

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Get well soon: TN prays for SP Balasubrahmanyam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Members of fan clubs of various leading actors, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, also held prayers, wishing that the singer whose golden voice mesmerised generations for over five decades recover soon.

Need to control rude recovery agents

Need to control rude recovery agents

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Some incidents make one wonder whether banks deliberately flout RBI guidelines on recovery, says S Saroja.

Tamil music review: Nandhalala

Tamil music review: Nandhalala

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Taken collectively, there's a gentle sorrow that mingles with unbridled happiness that runs through all the songs in this Tamil album, and even if it isn't exactly a scintillating medley of music, it's still a fairly pleasing collection.

Story-less Goa nevertheless entertains

Story-less Goa nevertheless entertains

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The Tamil movie directed by Venkat Prabhu, is an endless series of gags, jokes and sexual mis-adventures.

Tamil Padam's tunes are a laugh riot!

Tamil Padam's tunes are a laugh riot!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The theme track sounds like something straight of the eighties: electric and bass guitars rule the roost and it feels like you've stepped into the refrain of some Boney M number.

Perumal -- mindless entertainment

Perumal -- mindless entertainment

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Pa Shanmugam's Tamil movie directed by Vincent Selva and starring Sundar C is a concoction of glitzy heroines and mindless entertainment.

Yuvan Shankar Raja to make films

Yuvan Shankar Raja to make films

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Yuvan Shankar Raja, one of the most sought after music directors in Tamil is venturing into film production. The production house goes by the name Pearl Stone Entertainment Pvt Ltd. His maiden production venture, most likely to be a musical, will be directed by S P Sabha. The story will be by Yuvan. Siva of Chennai 600028' and Saroja will play the lead role.

'Goa  is a movie in the American Pie genre'

'Goa is a movie in the American Pie genre'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

One of the brightest Tamil directors after the unprecedented success of his first film, Chennai 600028, Venkat Prabhu got candid with his fans during a rediff.com chat.

Mira Nair, Farhan Akhtar to make films on AIDS

Mira Nair, Farhan Akhtar to make films on AIDS

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The filmmakers help to prmote AIDS awareness.

Quiz of the day: Where was Khuda Gawah shot?

Quiz of the day: Where was Khuda Gawah shot?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

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

Pattiyal: A neat entertainer

Pattiyal: A neat entertainer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Thottal poo malarum has ordinary music

Thottal poo malarum has ordinary music

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Not a bad effort by Yuvan Shankar Raja, though nothing extra-ordinary either.

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Dhanteras 2020: Gold, silver sales down up to 35%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The second day of pre-Diwali Dhanteras witnessed a tepid response from shoppers on Friday as gold and silver sales have likely to be fallen by up to 35 per cent year-on-year due to high prices and COVID-19 induced financial distress, although consumers moved to online buying to make most of the festival, jewellers said. The buying was heavily restricted to light weight jewellery, coins and precious stones due to lower purchasing power and high gold rates, they said. Due to the fear of coronavirus infection, many customers who had booked in advance were taking delivery of wedding orders on Friday, while some were seen buying safely through online brands like Tanishq and Melorra.

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Dhanteras sales kick off on muted note

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pre-Diwali Dhanteras sales of gold and silver witnessed a tepid response from consumers on Thursday on account of high prices of the precious metals and sluggish demand due to COVID-19 induced economic hardship, according to jewellers and industry experts. However, jewellers are expecting maximum footfalls on Friday as Dhanteras -- considered the most auspicious day in Hindu calendar for buying items, ranging from precious metals like gold and silver to utensils -- is being celebrated for two days this year.

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The legendary film festival has a strong Indian flavour this year.

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Take the poll and vote for your favourite celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.