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'Bappida was not appreciated'

'Bappida was not appreciated'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'He made people happy with his songs.' 'What matters is how many people you really make happy, how you connect and make them joyous and help them forget their problems.'

Days after 'love jihad' call, MP to ask for ID cards at garba pandals

Days after 'love jihad' call, MP to ask for ID cards at garba pandals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Madhya Pradesh government has asked garba organisers to check the identity cards of people before allowing them entry into the dance pandals, days after a state minister claimed such events had become a means of "Love Jihad".

Karan Johar will tell a hero's story every I-Day!

Karan Johar will tell a hero's story every I-Day!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The hunt is on to gather the names and achievements of other soldiers, war heroes and freedom fighters.'

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'Lots of Indians are not eating healthy.' 'They eat lot of carbs, eat late, and use sugar unnecessarily.'

Tharoor explains how BJP can lose 50 Lok Sabha seats in 2024

Tharoor explains how BJP can lose 50 Lok Sabha seats in 2024

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who was speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode on Friday, said while he concedes the BJP's dominance, it is also a fact that they have lost many states and them losing the central government is not impossible.

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Delhi police nab man for opening fire during Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The accused has been identified as Sonu alias Imam alias Yunus, a resident of C-Block in Jahangirpuri, they added.

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Fresh tension in Jahangirpuri, stones thrown at cops

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

In a purported video of the Saturday violence, the man, wearing a blue shirt, was seen opening fire during the clashes that had erupted when a Hanuman Jayanti procession was passing through localities in Jahangirpuri.

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Naveen Patnaik drops 11 ministers, inducts 12 new faces

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday effected a major reshuffle in his three-year-old ministry inducting 12 fresh faces into his new team of 21 ministers.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the late queen Elizabeth's encounters with India and Indian leaders.

Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Dutee Chand suspended after testing positive for 'prohibited substances'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India sprinter Dutee Chand has tested positive for prohibited anabolic steroids during an out-of-competition testing and has been provisionally suspended.

In Kashmir, Rajnath talks about 'goal to reach PoK'

In Kashmir, Rajnath talks about 'goal to reach PoK'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is 'committing atrocities' against people in its occupied Kashmir and will have to bear its consequences.

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

Modi's Homage To The Bharat Ratna

Modi's Homage To The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi made a lightning visit to Mumbai on Sunday evening to pay homage to Lata Mangeshkar.

Is this Aamir's FAVOURITE SNACK?

Is this Aamir's FAVOURITE SNACK?

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Ranveer gets into Ching's mode... Kajol in casuals... Shilpa takes her women out...

Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Tomar

Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Tomar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Sports Ministry on Saturday suspended Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) assistant secretary Vinod Tomar, a fallout of the grapplers' allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against the sports body's chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs

Why Jacqueline Has Rakkamma On Her Mind

Why Jacqueline Has Rakkamma On Her Mind

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Kriti's message... Janhvi's new film... Akshay's jhappi...

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

His mother was so furious with him that she made him eat karela for lunch and dinner for an entire week.

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The revised statement issued by the police also did not name the VHP and the Bajrang Dal.

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

When Ajay Devgn Met President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi will be elected on Tuesday by the second municipal House after the December 4 civic polls.

NCP ditches Congress, joins hands with BJP in Maharashtra ZP polls

NCP ditches Congress, joins hands with BJP in Maharashtra ZP polls

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Breaking the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance code, the Nationalist Congress Party joined hands with rival Bharatiya Janata Party to elect the president of the Gondia zilla parishad in Maharashtra on Tuesday, keeping the Congress away from power with the backing of Independents and a local outfit.

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'I go to shoots on a cycle; it saves so much time!' confesses Saiyami Kher.

What is Priyanka missing?

What is Priyanka missing?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

SRK on KKR... Madhuri on SRK...

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who is set to be Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, recently said that he wants to change the United Kingdom-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'People sometimes ridiculed him for the way he looked or dressed.' 'Sometimes they ran down his music.' 'But I have never heard him say one bad word about anyone.'

Relief for former PNB official in Nirav Modi case

Relief for former PNB official in Nirav Modi case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The government had moved NCLT to freeze the assets of 19 people after CBI filed a charge sheet in Nirav Modi's case and Gitanjali Group cases.

Shilpa Shetty's daughter turns 1

Shilpa Shetty's daughter turns 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra celebrated their daughter Samisha's first birthday on February 15 by taking her to Mumbai's famed Siddhivinayak temple.

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.

The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Kareena Goes On A Lunch Date With...

Kareena Goes On A Lunch Date With...

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Kiara-Varun promote JugJugg Jeeyo... Sanya-Raj promote Hit - The First Case... Shilpa shows her film to her family...

Maharashtra names international music college in Mumbai after Lata Mangeshkar

Maharashtra names international music college in Mumbai after Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday decided to name the proposed international music college in Mumbai after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died recently, a state minister said.