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Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

Lisa Ray: I'm Myeloma Girl

Lisa Ray: I'm Myeloma Girl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

The 37-actress actress speaks about her cancer, films and why over the top Bollywood films are not for her.

Paris gunman claims to be Islamic State member in video

Paris gunman claims to be Islamic State member in video

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

A man identified as Amedy Coulibaly, who took hostages at a kosher supermarket on Friday and killed a policewoman a day earlier, claimed to be a member of the terror outfit -- Islamic State -- in a video that was released on the Internet on Sunday.

Where is France's most wanted woman?

Where is France's most wanted woman?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The suspected female accomplice of Amedy Coulibaly, the man behind the shooting at a Jewish supermarket in Paris, is believed to have left France last week to travel to Syria via Turkey, said sources.

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akash Malik won India's first silver medal in archery at the Youth Olympic Games, providing a fitting finale to the country's best-ever campaign at the marquee event, in Buenos Aires. The 15-year-old son of a farmer lost a one-sided final to Trenton Cowles of the USA 0-6 as India concluded its campaign with three gold, nine silver and one bronze medal at the event, launched in 2010.

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil story: LEAKED!

The Ae Dil Hai Mushkil story: LEAKED!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

So before you watch the film when it releases in theatres on October 28, here's a look at what we've pieced together.

When God lived in Room No 305!

When God lived in Room No 305!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Tamil director, Chimbudevan on his new film.

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

'Heart-stricken' France mourns worst terror attack in decades

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

France is mourning the deadliest attack in the country in four decades in which at least 12 people were shot dead by heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans at the office of Charlie Hebdo, a controversial satirical magazine, in Paris.

7 signs that employees hate the boss

7 signs that employees hate the boss

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

And the real world, sadly, is full of lousy bosses

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Which Nagesh Kukunoor film do you love?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Tell us!

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Asok, the first Indian comic character to win hear

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

In 1996, Asok, an ex-IITian, debuted as a summer intern in the satirical script that dwells on high pressure workplaces. Scott Adams, the creator, named Asok after an Indian colleague.

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the attack was "terrorist in nature".

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'You are giving undue importance to this kind of stuff. In the age of the internet, you are making this an issue. It is best forgotten,' the bench had said while hearing a plea to ban the Malayalam novel Meesha (moustache) written by S Hareesh.

Karthi stuns in first poster of Kashmora

Karthi stuns in first poster of Kashmora

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

S Saraswathi gives us the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

The joke is always on the public

The joke is always on the public

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

When the Congress, BJP, or the Left begins to talk of 'morality' you can be sure the ultimate joke will be the befuddled Indian public.

It must be true...I read it on Wikipedia!

It must be true...I read it on Wikipedia!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

The online research staple for millions of users may or may not be a valuable source of information, but it has definitely become an inspiration for many a comic strip and talk show.

5 reasons why you mustn't reveal your salary to your partner :-P

5 reasons why you mustn't reveal your salary to your partner :-P

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Can you imagine all the things you can buy!?!

Bring on the one-liners

Bring on the one-liners

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Aasif Mandvi has been making waves.

If you don't like suit-boot, then buy langots for all: Sena to Rahul

If you don't like suit-boot, then buy langots for all: Sena to Rahul

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The editorial further added that the Congress scion couldn't survive against the massive Narendra Modi wave.

The Week's Best in News

The Week's Best in News

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

Columns, interviews, slide shows, news features.

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Lancha Saamraajya is a pedestrian effort

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Lancha Saamraajya has little substance, and stereotyped characters.

NaMo's hugs of the year!

NaMo's hugs of the year!

Rediff.com24 May 2016

There are two things that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is really fond of: Selfies and hugs. From bestie 'Barack' to Ashraf G, Modi has embraced them all. Here's the best of NaMo The Hugger!

In search of the real fake Steve Jobs

In search of the real fake Steve Jobs

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Who's behind The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs? The question riveting Silicon Valley as much as the satirical blog itself may be answered this week.

Cheeky reactions to India football jersey for BRICS Cup

Cheeky reactions to India football jersey for BRICS Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Indian football team's jersey for the Under-17 BRICS Diplomatic Football Cup was unveiled last week. The jersey, coloured in the standard blue hue with a large lotus imprinted on it, has called for strong reactions from Indian football fans.

Hooded gunmen open fire on French cops

Hooded gunmen open fire on French cops

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The city is under lock down men in balaclavas fired towards officers.

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

'Ranbir will emerge stronger after his suicidal career decisions'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The actor's star father reacts to his son's recent spate of flops.

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Urmila's back... Don 3 is not on...

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, leading the international investigation, believes that a hacking group known as Lazarus launched the attack.

Catholics need not breed 'like rabbits', says Pope

Catholics need not breed 'like rabbits', says Pope

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Good Roman Catholics do not need to breed like "rabbits", Pope Francis said, but should practice "responsible" parenting instead.

France sees 19,000 cyberattacks since terror rampage

France sees 19,000 cyberattacks since terror rampage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

France is under a wave of cyberattacks since the Paris rampage that killed 17, with about 19,000 French websites being targeted, said a top French cyberdefense official.

France still on edge as 6 terrorists may still be at large

France still on edge as 6 terrorists may still be at large

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

France is on high alert after officials said that other members of a terror cell may still be at large after last week's attacks in Paris on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and a supermarket.

Powerful cartoons that protest the Charlie Hebdo attack

Powerful cartoons that protest the Charlie Hebdo attack

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cartoonists from around the world reacted to the Charlie Hebdo attack with some powerful art work posted on Twitter.

Aussie humour fails to amuse Montoya

Aussie humour fails to amuse Montoya

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

The Colombian stalked out of a pre-Australian Grand Prix news conference after it was hijacked by a satirical television sports show.

NCP men ransack Zee office

NCP men ransack Zee office

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

Housing boom: All's not bright

Housing boom: All's not bright

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005