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Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Row after Omar shares news article on jailed rival Engineer's Baramulla win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The row broke out after a private television news agency attributed the excerpts of the article shared by the NC leader to him.

The Most Controversial Movies Ever

The Most Controversial Movies Ever

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Here's a look at the most traumatically controversial movies of all time.

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

'Nothing Vulgar In Choli Ke Peeche'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'Many people pointed fingers at me.' 'They would ask, "Why did you sing such a song? Why did you do this 'double-meaning' song?"' 'My mother also asked, "Yeh kya gaaya?"'

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Taylor Swift Makes History At Grammys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

She is the first person to win Album of the Year four times, with her latest prize for Midnights.

Simbu in legal trouble over Beep song?

Simbu in legal trouble over Beep song?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Simbu has been asked to appear before police

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The credibility of the examination system has also come under question, they said.

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'I believe all rectifications have been made in it (film). The Censor Board has made corrections. Controversial words have been removed. So, I don't see any point in protesting now'

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Vande Mataram never announced as national song'

'Vande Mataram never announced as national song'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Vande Mataram was never announced as national song: Scholar

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma.

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Kerala's action hero makes a dashing entry into govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

He was trolled during the Lok Sabha poll campaign, but despite the tactics by his rivals, action hero Suresh Gopi rose to national stardom in cinema style on June 4, winning the Thrissur seat on a BJP ticket and scripting history for the saffron party in Kerala.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Are Punjabi pop songs promoting its drug culture?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'Almost 60 per cent of 2,000 songs had references to drugs and violence.'

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Khan's name started trending on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip went viral, with many users calling out the singer for his misbehaviour.

'My Life Was In Danger'

'My Life Was In Danger'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'

BJP's Asansol candidate Pawan Singh won't contest polls after backlash

BJP's Asansol candidate Pawan Singh won't contest polls after backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Asansol is home to a sizeable migrant population, and the BJP had hoped that Singh would be an effective counter to Sinha, the actor-politician who was in the saffron party for decades before walking out in 2019.

Kerala State Film Awards create controversy

Kerala State Film Awards create controversy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

The many, many, MANY controversies of Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Kamal Haasan's list of controversies is as long as his impressive filmography.

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Dhinchak Pooja's Bigg Boss revelation: Salman enjoyed singing my songs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'From the time I entered Bigg Boss 11, it was quite clear that the housemates had targeted me.' Dhinchak Pooja recaps her experience in the house.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

No controversy should be raised over Vande Mataram

No controversy should be raised over Vande Mataram

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party sought an apology from Home Minister P Chidambaram over the Vande Mataram issue, the Congress on Wednesday said the matter is a sensitive one involving religious sentiments and no controversy should be raked up over it.

Sanatan dharma, Islam not so weak: BSP MP on 'Pathaan' row

Sanatan dharma, Islam not so weak: BSP MP on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'The job of banning movies should be left to the censor board. There are many artistes among our members'

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to understand it. Bastar: The Naxal Story seeks to reduce it to bullet points and stereotypes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Amid row, Hathras DM denies namaaz was offered at school

Amid row, Hathras DM denies namaaz was offered at school

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

A controversy has erupted over namaaz allegedly being offered during a cultural event at a private school in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, a claim rejected by officials.

Honey Singh shoots with Sunny Leone for Ragini MMS 2 song

Honey Singh shoots with Sunny Leone for Ragini MMS 2 song

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Honey Singh with team up with Sunny Leone for a hip hop number in Ragini MMS-2

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

SEE: Yo Yo Honey Singh Sings Gatividhi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'I can't believe that I was out of the scene for seven long years.'

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Priya has sought the top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Rahul may win Wayanad but Kerala is no Congress fortress this time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Political pundits unanimously suggest that the state is not experiencing a discernible Gandhi wave this time around.

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

'Jana Gana Mana Rann is a film song'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Sarim Momin, 30, who wrote the lyrics of Jana Gana Mana Rann, tries to defend his work, and tells us why it's just a 'film song'.

Baghdatis defends himself in race controversy

Baghdatis defends himself in race controversy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis defended himself in the face of a race controversy on Friday after the release of a video in which he appeared to chant anti-Turkish slogans at a party. 'In that video from 2007 I was supporting the interest of my country, Cyprus, while protesting against a situation that is not recognised by the United Nations,' he said.

Pay if you wanna sing my song

Pay if you wanna sing my song

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Noted playback singer K Yesudas' demand for royalty from singers rendering his songs in public performances has snowballed into a major controversy.

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'Our culture and faith is glorious, intricate and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true.'

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

Controversy's favourite child, Salman Khan!

Controversy's favourite child, Salman Khan!

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Salman and his never-ending list of controversies!

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'He was one of his kind.' 'He walked at the speed of a run.' 'He wore full-sleeve shirts no matter what or when.' 'He always drove himself.'