SAISURESH SIVASWAMY And SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF

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Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

What began as a car accident in Pune has now spiralled into a full-blown political controversy, drawing in senior state leaders and sparking a debate over political interference, selective targeting, and law enforcement priorities in Maharashtra.

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

'How Can You Call Sonam Wangchuk A Deshdrohi?'

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

'He is the same man who has won honours for the country across the world.'

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

How a Legendary Commando's Downfall Began with a Simple Meal: The Tale of Bajrang Singh's Capture.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

'Vijay Just Fled The Scene'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2025

'Vijay should have stayed there for the night and in the morning he should have met the people.'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.'

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

'Whatever We Have, That Is Being Taken Away By The Government'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

'The government is distributing land in Ladakh as if they are selling cinema hall tickets.'

'Ladakh Anger Was Of Educated Unemployed Youth'

'Ladakh Anger Was Of Educated Unemployed Youth'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

'The people who were protesting and getting violent were all in the age group of 14-25.'

Ranbir's vaping scene in Ba***ds.. draws NHRC fire

Ranbir's vaping scene in Ba***ds.. draws NHRC fire

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has formally requested that authorities take action over a scene in the Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood* featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor allegedly using an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) without a warning or disclaimer. The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, to act, and asked the Mumbai Police Commissioner to register an FIR against Ranbir Kapoor, the production company, the producers and Netflix. The complaint claims the portrayal of Ranbir's character vaping in the series contravenes the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, and could negatively influence youth.

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

For Too Long, The World Has Let Pakistan Get Away

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

For too long has Pakistan gotten away with running with the terrorists and hunting with the forces. This duplicity needs to end, asserts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'My Son Doesn't Want To Come Back To India'

'My Son Doesn't Want To Come Back To India'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2025

'Techies who did a master's there and moved to US companies look down on Indian companies who they consider as just doing body shopping.'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.' 'The Americans have largely abandoned their security guarantee for West Asia and the region has no choice but to look at alternatives.'

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

'Devendra Fadnavis is stating that Marathas must feel OBCs are not happy with reservations for the Marathas and therefore they are protesting.'

'Punjab Needs Rs 40,000 Crore'

'Punjab Needs Rs 40,000 Crore'

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

'Punjab floods are a calamity.' 'Right from Firozpur to Amritsar nearly 1 lakh homes have been completely damaged due to floods.'concern about the state of affairs.

Aryan Khan's Version Of Bollywood Looks Fun!

Aryan Khan's Version Of Bollywood Looks Fun!

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

In the trailer of his directorial debut, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, Aryan Khan takes a close look into the inner world of Bollywood families, especially his own, so that lesser mortals like us can get a feel of the superstar lives.

Will Nishaanchi Be Another Wasseypur?

Will Nishaanchi Be Another Wasseypur?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf hopes that Nishaanchi will be a blockbuster like its trailer.

Modi And The Art Of Practising External Affairs

Modi And The Art Of Practising External Affairs

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'Personalities are temporary, policies provide for stability.' 'With the former, when personalities change so does the nature of the relationship.' 'Policies and structures, on the other hand, are idiot-proof, as well as maverick-resistant,' explains Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why Jarange Patil Wants OBC Status For Marathas

Why Jarange Patil Wants OBC Status For Marathas

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'These Marathas are farmers and they only do farming. They have no other business other than farming. Now, they want reservations because farming is no longer a profitable business.'In this interview, veteran farmers' rights advocate and founding member of the Shetkari Sanghatna, Vijay Jawandhia, with Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff unpacks the historical and structural roots of the agitation.

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'Life in India is better only for those who have reservations.'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

'As a defence lawyer I won't know if a policeman under cross questioning is being prompted to answer by someone behind his computer screen.'