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Just how well do you know Hrishikesh Mukherjee?

Just how well do you know Hrishikesh Mukherjee?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

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

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Soha Ali Khan's look at her self in her debut book, The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous, may seem indulgent but is not, says Manavi Kapur.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Amartyada, says Omkar Goswami, thank you for being the humane, caring and socially concerned economist that you are.

Sonia makes key party appointments; forms panels of floor leaders

Sonia makes key party appointments; forms panels of floor leaders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Ahmed Patel, K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh will be part of the Rajya Sabha Committee, which will also include Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad and party's deputy leader Anand Sharma. Azad and Sharma are signatories to the letter that demanded an overhaul of the Congress party and a new 'full-time and visible' party president.

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (target to build golden Bengal) manifesto crowdsourcing campaign to seek suggestions from more than two crore people in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Satyarthi's autographed chair among memorabilia at Nobel museum

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi wrote under a chair at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, thus keeping with the tradition of a unique kind of autograph given by the laureates.

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

PIX: The AMAZING life of Kareena Kapoor!

PIX: The AMAZING life of Kareena Kapoor!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

As the gorgeous mom-to-be celebrates her 40th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her AMAZING life through the years.

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Is Didi now the tallest Opposition leader?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'For the first time one single party is getting 49% which is a record of its own.'

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Mamata didn't allow farmers' scheme to 'satisfy ego': Nadda

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

He also accused the TMC government of politicising the administration and criminalising the police.

Pix: Mandana, Mandira, Arjun step out in style

Pix: Mandana, Mandira, Arjun step out in style

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Celebrities in attendance at the Luxury Lifestyle Week held in Mumbai.

What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

What must YOU watch on OTT this week?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The year is ending, but the OTT shows no signs of slowing down. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch this week.

NHRC recommends CBI probe into Bengal post-poll violence

NHRC recommends CBI probe into Bengal post-poll violence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The committee, which was formed by the National Human Rights Commission chairman on a direction by a five-judge bench of the high court, also said that these cases should be tried outside the state.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Vaiko faces stiff challenge in Virudhunagar

Vaiko faces stiff challenge in Virudhunagar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Known for its fireworks and printing units, Virudhunagar Lok Sabha constituency in southern Tamil Nadu is witnessing an absorbing battle of ballot in a five-cornered contest featuring among others Vaiko of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The Central Railway has decided to operate its suburban services in Mumbai division on Sunday time table, which means it will ply fewer trains, compared to weekdays when trains are run in full capacity.

What kind of a man was Ram?

What kind of a man was Ram?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Watch novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni explain Sita's story.

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Rediff.com5 May 2021

She is the 21st chief minister of West Bengal and 8th person to hold the office.

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'He always seemed one of us, part of the great aspiring middle class -- his values, his simplicity, even the intellectual snobbery which he could barely hide,' observes Mousumi Sengupta.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile apps with Chinese links, including the popular game PUBG, citing data privacy concerns and a threat to national security, taking the total count of Chinese-linked mobile apps banned by New Delhi to 224.

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi's vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul's "bench mate" in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.

A little bit of Helen, Babita in Anushka!

A little bit of Helen, Babita in Anushka!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Here's where Bombay Velvet got its retro fashion inspirations from!

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

When Rani didn't have money to study...

When Rani didn't have money to study...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'As a family, we were not going through a very good time financially.' 'I wanted to be an interior designer, but I didn't have enough money to join the polytechnic.' 'I was about 15-and-a-half, 16, so I said okay, let me just try (acting).'

Balkrishna Doshi wins architecture's top prize, first Indian to do so

Balkrishna Doshi wins architecture's top prize, first Indian to do so

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The reputed urban planner designed IIM-Bangalore, Tagore Memorial Hall, Aranya Low Cost Housing in Indore and private residence Kamala House in Ahmedabad among many others.

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Wide-body aircraft like B747 and A350 have a bigger fuel tank and can therefore travel longer distances in comparison to narrow-body aircraft like B737 and A320. A wide-body aircraft also needs a longer runway length to take off or land. The table top runway 10 of the Kozhikode airport is approximately 2,700 metres long. Wide-body aircraft operations were permitted at this airport from 2019.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

'I can't wait for this crisis to end'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'I was almost forgotten after Filmistaan as nothing substantial, or should I say, successful in terms of box office, came my way.'

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The bhadralok would have earlier baulked at the very idea of wearing a coloured dhoti; now, with Dr Banerjee wearing, it is quite likely to be the hot fashion item during Durga Puja next year,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Probably his only non-political undertaking in his three-day visit to the capital, Wen interacted with nearly 50 students of the school. He spoke for nearly an hour on Rabindranath Tagore, Mandarin, Chinese culture and calligraphy to the students.

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

What's Freida Pinto doing in India?

What's Freida Pinto doing in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

And more importantly who's keeping her company?