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'I want to be the best actor there is'

'I want to be the best actor there is'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.

Financial Tech buys 90% in ICX

Financial Tech buys 90% in ICX

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Financial Technologies India Ltd, the main promoter of India's largest commodity exchange MCX, on Thursday said it has acquired 90 per cent stake in a South Africa-based ICX Platform (Pty) Ltd for $1.5 million (about Rs 6 crore).Financial Technologies has acquired 90 per cent stake in ICX Platform (Pty) Ltd, a technology company situated at Johannesburg, South Africa, the firm said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

Who's this pretty Naga model?

Who's this pretty Naga model?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Imlibenla was 17 when she won the Miss Nagaland title in 2012.

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Uddhav had asked me to reinstate Waze: Fadnavis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

"It was a well-thought-out plan. Waze was interrogating Hiran for three days and made him write false complaint of several agencies and police officers calling him including Waze himself. The letters were addressed to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Mumbai police commissioner, he said.

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.

Maha govt proposes Mumbai chawl redevelopment

Maha govt proposes Mumbai chawl redevelopment

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

This would translate into construction of 15 million sq ft of floor space index or about 20 mn sq ft of saleable area.

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

On legal front, Wankhede, who the NCB asserted has an impeccable service record, failed to get any relief related to an affidavit on the sensational extortion claims made by the independent witness, Prabhakar Sail, with a special court saying it cannot pass a blanket order barring courts from taking cognisance of the document.

HC refuses to interfere in Mumbai violence probe

HC refuses to interfere in Mumbai violence probe

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Refusing to grant any relief to three persons, who claimed to have been shot at by the city police during last week's violence in south Mumbai, the Bombay high court on Thursday questioned the urgency to transfer the probe to an independent agency.

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Judge suspended for 'offensively staring' at female staff

Judge suspended for 'offensively staring' at female staff

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Bombay High Court has suspended a sessions court judge on charges of sexually harassing a female staff worker.

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Refusing to transfer probe in the recent violence in south Mumbai to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Bombay high court on Monday said even if it is accepted that the police firing on the mob was wrong, it cannot be said that the investigations conducted are biased.

Wadias launch new luxury residential project

Wadias launch new luxury residential project

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Textiles-to-aviation conglomerate Wadia Group, which made a foray into the real estate space recently with a new company Bombay Realty, on Tuesday launched a fully integrated, mixed use development project -- 'Island City Centre' -- in south central Mumbai.

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The Centre gave an assurance to the court that the building would not be demolished.

'Kumble-Kohli feud akin to 1952 Nayudu-Mankad skirmish'

'Kumble-Kohli feud akin to 1952 Nayudu-Mankad skirmish'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

"I resigned from the Committee of Administrators six months ago and this is for the first time that I am commenting in public on cricket. (There is a) story about massive dispute between Col CK Nayudu and Vinoo Mankad," Guha spoke during a function at the Bombay Gymkhana in South Mumbai.

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

The Man Who Makes Bollywood Look GOOD

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Parinda, 1942: A LOve Story, Devdas, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munnabhai MBBS, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Kalank... all bear the visual stamp of Binod Pradhan's genius.

'Jennifer's death destroyed Shashi Kapoor'

'Jennifer's death destroyed Shashi Kapoor'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The death of his beloved wife was a blow Shashi Kapoor never recovered from, reveals Aseem Chhabra.

How Patel transformed into Sardar

How Patel transformed into Sardar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Vallabhbhai Patel's great claim to fame originated from his steely leadership of a struggle against a repressive regime, a good three decades before the achievement of states unification, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A Twitter account by the name of 'Amendra Kumar Singh' in a tweet had threatened the woman journalist.

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Will Wankhede get additional water supply during IPL? HC asks BMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The court asked the civic body to file an affidavit on this.

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

British woman found dead in Goa; 1 held

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The woman's face was smashed with a blunt object. It is a case of murder, police said.

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi passed the orders on the plea filed by one Satish Ukey.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

HC quashes CRZ clearance to Rs 14000-cr Mumbai road project

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The petitioners challenged the reclamation and construction work for the project on the primary ground that it will result in damage to the coastline and destroy major marine life along the coast and livelihood of the fishermen.

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

How Tenet changed Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'I was always a reluctant actor.' 'I kept putting things off and not doing them.' 'But Tenet has really changed that for me.'

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Two days back, the judges had asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification to file their replies on a petition filed by a serial blast accused against the release of movie.

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

A generation of youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready for their shot at being the Next Big Bollywood Star. Meet Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's 'dude child'.

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Where's FIR? Are you above law? HC raps Param Bir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

"Was any of these statements made by the Home Minister in Singh's presence? Otherwise this is nothing but hearsay," the court said.

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

TCS opens BPO centre in Philippines

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

This is the company's first business process outsourcing centre in the South-East Asia and the latest addition to the company's Global Network Delivery Model, Tata Consultancy Services said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'People were apprehensive when I cast Nawaz. Especially after Sacred Games, people told me you are diminishing Manto.' 'But he is an actor and actors don't diminish.'

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Adarsh soc moves HC over de-freezing of accounts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The controversial Adarsh Society in South Mumbai on Tuesday moved the Bombay high court seeking de-freezing of its two bank accounts.

Mumbai: Chabad House ownership dispute resolved

Mumbai: Chabad House ownership dispute resolved

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Family members of the slain Rabbi Gavriel and the Chabad Lubavitch Movement have decided to end their dispute over the ownership rights of the Chabad House, one of the sites in south Mumbai that became target during the 26/11 terror attacks.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Death toll in Mumbai terror blasts rises to 18

Death toll in Mumbai terror blasts rises to 18

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

A man, who sustained severe injuries during one of the three blasts in the city, on Friday, succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll in the bombings to 18.