'I'll keep trying to be an actor till I succeed. I will not go back'

In an Independence Day Special series, Rediff.com celebrates India through the lives of her people. Today: Lalit Satyarthi, an aspiring actor, who left his home in Agra to follow his lifelong dream......

The Punjab results: The Winners

The Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine is set to win in Punjab. Here is the list of constituencies where results have been announced. Fatehgarh: Nirmal Singh Kahlon (Shiromani......

Were Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev terrorists?

If one goes by a textbook published by the Mumbai University Institute of Distant Education, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev indulged in "terrorist activities".Chapter 15 of the History Paper-I,......

Is the Aadhaar card really of any use?

Nagpur-based lecturer Bhagyashree Khote was more than happy to receive her Aadhaar number. She had lost her Permanent Account Number some time before and had to make an investment at the......

Have you seen the new Reva electric cars?

The Bangalore-based Reva Electric Car Co unveiled two new models, one of them designed by India's celebrated auto designer Dilip Chhabria, at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show on......

A new way to make music in India

Tucked away inside an old textile mill compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area, with no sign to announce its presence, is the Blue Frog, the city's popular live music nightclub and jazz joint. Life......

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.''I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.' IMAGE: Shubha Khote. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.''That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

Fun 'n' Filmi Quiz For You

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Alright, ready for a round of this week's fun and filmi quiz? All you have to do is identify the movie from the......

Australia's bowling woes ahead of Ashes

Australia start their Ashes defence on Wednesday without a single frontline bowler who has previous Test experience in England. On Monday their most experienced bowler Brett Lee pulled out of......

Stats: Raina sets new benchmark of 1865 runs

Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers Visakahapatnam on Saturday. #Suresh Raina took his runs' tally to 1865 (ave.35.86) in 64 matches -- the most......

Mumbai Ranji probables named

Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli figure among the list of probables declared by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)on Mondayfor the 2005-06 season.The other playersare Amol Majumdar, Wasim......

Harika stays on course

Top seed Woman Grandmaster Dronavalli Harika was held to a draw by Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia in the 8th round of the under 14 girls section of the World youth Chess Championships in Greece on......

Tendulkar's fitness crucial to Mumbai's fortunes

Rampaging Delhi Daredevils, who have shot to the top of the table and are firing on all cylinders, take on the wobbly Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League clash at the D Y Patil Stadium, in......