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'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

Historically, the Mandi constituency has favoured scions of erstwhile princely states, electing royals in 13 out of 19 elections, including two bypolls since 1952. IMAGE: Vikramaditya Singh's late......

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.''It was never for me to ask or for them to give.' IMAGE: Navneet Kaur Rana, the......

'Bollywood saved my life'

IMAGE: Novelist Shobhaa De, Vikas Swarup, novelist, diplomat and the ministry of external affairs spokesperson, director Kabir Khan and Saffron Art CEO Hugo Weihe at the event. Photograph:......

Chirag's video shoot after father's death triggers row

He jokes, talks about 'cuts and edits' in Bollywood parlance, and even the 'texture' of hair, as he stands in front of the smiling portrait of his father Ram Vilas Paswan. A purported video of Lok......

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Since its launch on March 28, 2020, the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, or PM-CARES, has been embroiled in several controversies. Rediff.com's Syed......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

Once upon a time in India Inc...

The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the......

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide. IMAGE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui is very choosy about the ads he appears in.......

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms With the aviation ministry easing the 5/20 norms, Tata Sons is stepping up investment in its......

10 Times Controversies HELPED Bollywood

Sadak 2, all set for release on August 28, has seen quite a bit of controversy recently. Its trailer got 5.2 million dislikes almost as soon as it released. But is that a bad sign? Not always. If......

What Janhvi Wants In Her Man

IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan at the Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari trailer launch. Photograph: Panna Bandekar We have seen Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari before. It's been done in......

2017: Bollywood's worst year?

The Padmavati controversy has come at an awakard time for Bollywood. Urvi Malvania reports. IMAGE: Will Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai save the year for Bollywood? Controversy sells tickets, but......

2023's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

The first half of the year has not only been eventful, it has also been very unpredictable. While some big films failed or under-performed, there have been unexpected blockbusters as well. Joginder......

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

'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......

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

'The ICC's job is to ensure that everyone, whether a finger spinner, fast bowler, wrist spinner, or batter, has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents.' IMAGE: 'There is no reverse swing......

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

He could have easily played hardball with all the aces up his sleeve but Bollywood star Akshay Kumar instead terminated his lucrative contract with Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) in 2009 after......

Salman as India's Rio Olympics ambassador: Right or wrong?

IMAGE: Bollywood actor Salman Khan, centre, with boxer M C Mary Kom, right, and India hockey captain Sardar Singh during a function where he was named Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent......

'Nothing wrong if famous film stars promote sport'

'If the appointment of Salman Khan helps promote sports in our country, then what's the harm?' IMAGE: Bollywood star Salman Khan, centre, with boxer M C Mary Kom, right, and India hockey Captain......

The Dhoni no one really knew...

He was a bit of everything and still a bit more but no one could actually comprehend what.Everyone thought they knew Dhoni, but no one knew him. IMAGE: Indian cricket will remain forever indebted......