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Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat turns a nun

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

The Best of Saroj Khan

The Best of Saroj Khan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the power of Saroj Khan and her brilliant choreography.

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

Malyalam film Kalimannu to release today

Malyalam film Kalimannu to release today

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Directed by Blessy, the films plot is reportedly inspired by the mythological story of Abhimanyu and Subhadra.

'I have enjoyed doing item numbers'

'I have enjoyed doing item numbers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

'There were times when I thought of quitting but I have always believed in my talent.'

Have Emraan's thrillers done well at the BO?

Have Emraan's thrillers done well at the BO?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

After impressing with his cop act in Mumbai Saga, Emraan Hashmi returns to his favourite genre -- the suspense thriller -- with Chehre.

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

PIX: A PEEK into the Bigg Boss 10 house!

PIX: A PEEK into the Bigg Boss 10 house!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Inside pictures of the Bigg Boss 10 house!

Politics was never my cup of tea: Kabir Suman

Politics was never my cup of tea: Kabir Suman

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman, who has opposed Operation Greenhunt, discusses his passions and politics in a lively interview.

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.

Aishwarya, Anushka, Ranbir promote Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Aishwarya, Anushka, Ranbir promote Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

A sneak peek into what the weekend has in store for you.

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Bollywood grooves to EDM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The influence of EDM was seen in Bollywood songs throughout the year.

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Wonder why Bombay is trending on Twitter?

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

EPL PIX: Focused Chelsea battle to 3-1 win

EPL PIX: Focused Chelsea battle to 3-1 win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Images from the Premier League matches played on Thursday.

Sushmita's Dilbar recreated for Satyameva Jayate

Sushmita's Dilbar recreated for Satyameva Jayate

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Check out what's been happening in Bollywood, right here!

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

6 times when BJP leaders insulted Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former Union minister and controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anantkumar Hegde has once again stoked a row by calling the freedom struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi a "drama". However, this is not the first time a leader from the ruling party has insulted the Father of the Nation. Here are other instances when BJP leaders took a swipe at Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The popular Hindi movie lyricist passed away at his Pali Hill residence in Mumbai on Friday.

Bigg Boss 13: The Celebs We Would LOVE to See

Bigg Boss 13: The Celebs We Would LOVE to See

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

There's a lot of guesswork about who will be the celeb contestants this season. Until they're revealed, Namrata Thakker lists the names we would love to see on the show!

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Jana Gana Mana was NOT sung in praise of the English king!

Jana Gana Mana was NOT sung in praise of the English king!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

104 years after it was first written, and 76 years after the poet's clarification, the controversy surrounding Rabindranath Tagore's Jana Gana Mana refuses to go away.

Radhe Maa 'takes loo break' at police station, sits on SHO's chair

Radhe Maa 'takes loo break' at police station, sits on SHO's chair

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Delhi Police has begun an inquiry after a photograph showing controversial godwoman Radhe Maa sitting on the station house officer's chair went viral.

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

The bigger the stars, the bigger the offence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'While censorship of any sort is anathema to the creative spirit, political correctness has become more and more the norm rather than the exception,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

'Mithali has taken the women's game to another level'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said that Mithali Raj took the right decision by retiring from T20 Internationals as it will help her focus more on the 2021 ODI World Cup.

Mohanlal offers to return fee following lip-sync row

Mohanlal offers to return fee following lip-sync row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

In a letter to the state government, Mohanlal wrote he had been "pained by the strong criticism."

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

'For me my relationship with Salman Sir is important'

'For me my relationship with Salman Sir is important'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Has Salman Khan accepted Arijit Singh's apology? Subhash K Jha speaks to the singer to find out.

'I love making love but don't like to watch it'

'I love making love but don't like to watch it'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'I am no longer a lover, I am love.'

Photo: Vivek Oberoi romances Charmy in Zilla Ghaziabad

Photo: Vivek Oberoi romances Charmy in Zilla Ghaziabad

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Zilla Ghaziabad releases on February 22.

Satire: What 'Maun'mohan Singh has to say on Lalitgate

Satire: What 'Maun'mohan Singh has to say on Lalitgate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

What 'Maun'mohan Singh has to say on Lalitgate

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Govt allows TV show on 'infiltration of Muslims in UPSC'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The channel headed by Suresh Chavhanke claimed vindication of its stance and said in a statement that it will air the programme "Bindas Bol" on alleged Muslims' "infiltration" in UPSC on Friday at 8 pm.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was a uniquely gifted player who rose from the tough streets of Buenos Aires to reach the pinnacle of his sport.

Meet the spanking new Emraan Hashmi!

Meet the spanking new Emraan Hashmi!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Detailed analysis of Shanghai

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

BJP general secretary and in-charge of Karnataka's party affairs P Muralidhar Rao alleged that the problem of the Congress was looking at schemes through the prism of religion which is reflected in promising benefits to autorickshaw owners, "who in majority belong to the minority community."

'The critics will hire the underworld to get me'

'The critics will hire the underworld to get me'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal Varma on his latest film Nishabd, and lots more.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

LOOKING BACK: A Decade in Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at the decade gone by, in the movies.