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Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Tandoor murder case: HC releases Sushil Sharma on parole

Tandoor murder case: HC releases Sushil Sharma on parole

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The court said that till his plea seeking remission and premature release is decided by the competent authority, he will remain out of jail.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

Sena offers Rs 1 lakh 'reward' to anyone who slaps Aamir

Sena offers Rs 1 lakh 'reward' to anyone who slaps Aamir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Rajeev Tandon, Punjab chairman, Shiv Sena, claimed that "any person who will slap Aamir Khan will get Rs 1 lakh for each slap from the Shiv Sena".

Sena offers Rs 1 lakh 'reward' to anyone who slaps Aamir

Sena offers Rs 1 lakh 'reward' to anyone who slaps Aamir

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Rajeev Tandon, Punjab chairman, Shiv Sena, claimed that "any person who will slap Aamir Khan will get Rs 1 lakh for each slap from the Shiv Sena".

Dalit children murder: CBI registers case against 11 persons

Dalit children murder: CBI registers case against 11 persons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of murder against 11 persons in connection with the killing of two infants of a Dalit family in an alleged arson attack in Sunped village in Haryana on October 20.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

She was accused of leaving the site of accident without bothering about the victims.

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A leaking gas cylinder caused the fire, which killed Sarika (Rajaiah's daughter-in-law) and her three sons - Abhinav, Ayan, Sriyan.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

India displays military might at R-Day parade

India displays military might at R-Day parade

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The parade began after President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Ashoka Chakra -- India's highest peacetime gallantry award -- to Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, a militant-turned-soldier who laid down his life fighting a group of terrorists in Shopian in Kashmir in November.

Hitler ESCAPED Germany in 1945, claims historian

Hitler ESCAPED Germany in 1945, claims historian

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Gerrard Williams claims that official records confirming the deaths of Hitler and his wife Eva Braun are seriously flawed.

Bad credit score? You can still get a loan

Bad credit score? You can still get a loan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A bad Cibil credit score can limit your borrowing options; however there are few other options which you can explore for credit.

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

She also alleged that police has been forcing some people to name them in someway since May.

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

He said four weeks have been given to submit the report to find out who was at fault.

RTI activist Akhil Gogoi's arrest fuels protests in Assam

RTI activist Akhil Gogoi's arrest fuels protests in Assam

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Right To Information activist and President of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti Akhil Gogoi was arrested on Sunday in connection with the self-immolation of an activist last week, triggering widespread protest in Assam.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Bhima-Koregaon: The family who lost their home in the violence

Bhima-Koregaon: The family who lost their home in the violence

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The police are busy arresting people from Delhi, but not those we saw burning our home!'

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

'For him the nation came first; himself last'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Squadron Leader Samir Abrol's brother Sushant, who brought back his older sibling's coffin draped in the Tricolour, tells Archana Masih why life will never be the same again.

Maid torture case: Police trying to trace victim's family members

Maid torture case: Police trying to trace victim's family members

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The 21-year-old son of Rakhi Bhadra, the maid who was allegedly tortured to death by Bahujan Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Dhananjay Singh's wife Jagriti, has gone missing.

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

The lady who romanced Rajinikanth!

The lady who romanced Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'

Court did injustice to me, will approach HC: Zakia on Gulberg verdict

Court did injustice to me, will approach HC: Zakia on Gulberg verdict

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

However, her son Tanveer Jafri said there was definitely 'some sense of closure' at the convictions but it would have to be seen why some of the accused were not convicted.

The next innings is always the most important one: Cook

The next innings is always the most important one: Cook

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Captain Alastair Cook savoured a special moment in his glittering career after becoming the first England cricketer to reach 10,000 Test runs during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durham.

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Tigers in high mountains, tanks in snow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Like millions of people across the world, the year 2020 had dealt me irreplaceable losses and the lowest of blows. Like I have always done at such junctures, I had sought the refuge of the mountains. I wanted to end the year on a high, to show the finger to life, says Sumit Bhattacharya after a memorable journey to North Sikkim.

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

2002 riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

2002 riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea against clean chit to Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and Deepak Gupta said the matter will be heard on November 19, as the court has not gone through the petition in detail.

Shikara Review

Shikara Review

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'The movie seeks to strike a long-awaited conversation. A story that the screen should have told long ago.' 'It is an attempt to cure that epidemic of social media opinion and provoke us to leave our rhetorical positions for once and see the issue purely as a great tragedy which happened for more reasons than we give to ourselves,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In times of social distancing, thousands of people are dying alone without a last glimpse of their loved ones who are unable to reach them.

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Review: Ok Jaanu is just *okay*

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor don't burn the screen with passion but there's a pleasant sense to their togetherness, feels Sukanya Verma.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Soon, she says, she will repay the Rs 50,000 she owes her debtors and start life afresh. "Without my husband."

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The bodies of the victims of helicopter crash, including ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines and wives of Indonesian and Malaysian envoys to Pakistan, were brought to Islamabad on Saturday from the site of accident.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.