Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

After enthralling her fans, film lovers and audience in various roles and characters she played, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life and......

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Given the controversy over the Uttar Pradesh government's population control policy, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP legislators in UP have. IMAGE: Uttar......

PHOTOS: Meet this 'star' at Kumbh Mela

Discriminated and humiliated for years, the transgender community seems to have finally found refuge in religion. And the popularity of a person at the ongoing Kumbh Mela is a proof of that change.......

WATCH: These babas are the main draw at Kumbh Mela

There are any number of attractions at the Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj this year, as there are in every other kumbh. There is the lure of the divine Ganga, not to mention the Sangam, the......

US unit plans budget hotels in Orissa

The US-based Laxmi Franklin Hospitality Private Limited will set up two budget hotels at Bhubaneswar and Puri at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million).The company's vice-chairman, KC......

'Society Knows Mamta Kulkarni's Past'

'Suddenly, she arrives in India, participates in the Maha Kumbh and is given the position of Mahamandleshwar.''This needs investigation.' IMAGE: Mamta Kulkarni with Kinnar Akhada President Laxmi......

What Are Rashmika-Vijay Celebrating?

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram 'Wishing my darling loves all the happiness, joy and goodness,' says Rashmika Mandanna, a......

Jehanabad: Of Love And War Review: Gripping!

Jehanabad: Of Love And War authentically captures Bihar's political skullduggery and caste violence, observes Deepa Gahlot. The idea of youthful radicalism and armed struggles against an unjust......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai avoid follow-on embarrassment vs Railways

Tail-ender Javed Khan, batting with a finger injury, saved Mumbai from following-on while chasing Railways' first innings score of 242 in the rain-truncated Ranji Trophy match, in Delhi, on......