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RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

RS Deputy Chairman: 'The idea behind Naxalbari was great'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'The youth associated with this movement were extremely talented.' 'But I personally believe violence cannot change anything in the world.'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

'I missed the sound of the school bell'

'I missed the sound of the school bell'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Shut for nearly a year due to the pandemic, schools reopened in Bihar on March 1. Rediff.com's Archana Masih spoke to 10-11 year olds about their year away from school and what it feels like to be back.

Archery official converts factory into PPE manufacturing unit

Archery official converts factory into PPE manufacturing unit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The 56-year-old has about 30 employees on the job who work to mass produce face masks, gloves and gowns for frontline workers. They manufacture about 1000 PPE gowns, which are supplied to his friend's company for wholesale distribution.

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Shalini Krishnan quit a high-paying job to teach tribal students

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Shalini Krishnan discovers the amazing talent and creativity of tribal children in Odisha.

Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is confusing

Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is confusing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Aseem Chhabra feels Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola starts off on a promising note but falters towards the end.

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

10 Reasons Why We LOVE Farah Khan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

On her 55th birthday today, Sukanya Verma celebrates one of Bollywood's most cheerful celebrities and her 10 amazing talents.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

Review: Dharmadurai is an enjoyable family drama

Review: Dharmadurai is an enjoyable family drama

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

An engaging screenplay, stunning music, wonderful performances and the perfect rural ambiance make Dharmaduraia fun watch.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

'You'll have to ask Swara about the kiss'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'I think we can agree she was the lucky one there?'

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'We have learnt lessons from Mamata Banerjee who overcame the BJP's canard by reciting Chandi Path and playing up her Brahmin origins in her campaign. We need to adopt strategies like asking Muslims to lie low and distributing tickets prudently so that we are not accused of favouring one community.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

The 10 BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Here is a look at some of Aseem Chhabra's favourite memories of 2020 in Hindi cinema, performances by well-known and new actors, special moments in films and shows.

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'Will the Statue of Unity and Tent City Narmada have as much of a transformational effect on the local economy as the salt desert/Tent City Dhordo did is something that only time can tell,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

R-Day passes off peacefully in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The 71st Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir amidst tight security. Lieutenant Governor's advisor presided over the main function. However most mainstream politicians stayed away.

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

When Irrfan made Paan Singh Tomar a household name

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The fascinating story of this man was one of the most searched topics on Google after the trailer was launched with Irrfan's Tomar, his gaze fixed at a journalist interviewing him, mouthing that iconic dialogue "beehad mein baaghi hote hain, dacait milte hain Parliament mein".

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Airbadminton was globally launched at Guangzhou last week by the Badminton World Federation

Ministries told to expedite budgetary process

Ministries told to expedite budgetary process

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Starting early will help departments to get funds faster.

It was my father's dream: Virender Sehwag

It was my father's dream: Virender Sehwag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Promising to do as much as he can for the rural talent of the state, injured India opener Virender Sehwag has said setting up a cricket academy of international standards was the dream of his father.

Meet Praveen Chitravel: From humble beginnings to Youth Olympics medallist

Meet Praveen Chitravel: From humble beginnings to Youth Olympics medallist

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The 17-year-old Praveen, who hails from a village in Thanjavur district, cleared a distance of 15.68m to finish fifth in the Stage 2 competition on Tuesday night but his good showing in Stage 1, where he was third with a jump of 15.84m, took him to the podium with a combined effort of 31.52m.

Amitabh's heartfelt tribute to Veeru Devgan

Amitabh's heartfelt tribute to Veeru Devgan

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'Veeruji and I worked together in most of my films where he did the action.'

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves these Muslims

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves these Muslims

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The three humble Muslim entrepreneurs that the prime minister is mightily impressed by.

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.

No wonder they call him Ustaad

No wonder they call him Ustaad

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Shamsheer Ustaad refused to become collateral damage when his industry modernised, discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

'We are creating music in haste'

'We are creating music in haste'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Today, music directors do not work on a song that turns out to be the biggest hit of the year.' 'Their main focus is on creating a song which becomes an instant hit.' 'Whether the audience remembers that song after a couple of months or not, that does not concern them anymore.'

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

A Beautiful Childhood Made From Shankar's Fairies

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'My Nani passed away in January 2016 and the house belonged to her and my Nana.' 'After they passed away, the family decided to sell the house.' 'My mother's immediate response was that we have to make a film in this house before it was sold.'

Irrfan: The Best Films

Irrfan: The Best Films

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes the late actor's spectacular cinematic legacy.

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Review: Mundasupatti is a decent attempt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Mundasupatti is an entertaining rom-com, writes S Saraswathi.

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The 71-year-old remained Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant for most of her tenure as the longest serving Congress president, standing by her side through sun and shade.

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees which will have 10 members and 12 officials and will compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games under the Olympic flag.

 A Grandmaster in the making

A Grandmaster in the making

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Class 7 pass, but their designs will stun you

Class 7 pass, but their designs will stun you

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Three young designers from Kutch, Lakshmi, Tara and Tulsi, make their mark on the LFW runway for the first time.

The Disciple review

The Disciple review

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das's journey from the rice fields of Assam is to a world champion today is inspirational.

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Why do the biggest, most talented and successful film-makers of India suck up to the establishment so breathlessly, asks Shekhar Gupta.