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EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a 'roadshow' after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged.

BJP to kickstart process of finding next Gujarat CM today

BJP to kickstart process of finding next Gujarat CM today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Gujarat BJP in-charge Dinesh Sharma and national joint general secretary (organisation) V Satish, are scheduled to arrive in Ahmedabad to hold talks with local leaders

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Speaker Om Birla he will hold a meeting with leaders of all parties and then take a decision.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

LeT behind attack on Indian consulate in Herat: Karzai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba is behind the attack on the Indian Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said on Monday.

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Here are some of the confrontations between Jung and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government.

8 silly mistakes that can destroy a relationship

8 silly mistakes that can destroy a relationship

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

There are times when even Mr Right can be wrong. After all, we are born with imperfections!

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?

The Bard of Blood Review

The Bard of Blood Review

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Searches are being conducted on Friday at 12 locations including Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Puri and Gurgaon.

Lavasa's recusal: Poll panel to meet on May 21 to discuss dissent

Lavasa's recusal: Poll panel to meet on May 21 to discuss dissent

Rediff.com18 May 2019

On a day Ashok Lavasa's decision to recuse from model code of conduct complaints became public, the EC said the 'full commission' would meet on May 21 to discuss the issue of dissent and 'related matters'.

Ist ODI PIX: India ride on Jadhav, Dhoni fifties to beat Aus by 6 wickets

Ist ODI PIX: India ride on Jadhav, Dhoni fifties to beat Aus by 6 wickets

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Australia in Hyderabad on Saturday

The numbers are in...Clinton knocks out Trump in final debate

The numbers are in...Clinton knocks out Trump in final debate

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Snap polls conducted following the conclusion of the third US presidential debate revealed that Democrat Hillary Clinton was the winner.

Why we vote the way we do

Why we vote the way we do

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What aspect of the air strikes would make it possible for a voter to change her mind?' asks Aakar Patel.

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Yatchan is an unexciting action comedy, writes S Saraswathi.

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'KCR's plan for the future is three-pronged. He wants to see a non-Congress, non-BJP government at the Centre in 2019 so that he can become the Union minister for home or defence,' says R Rajagopalan.

'BJP without a single MLA is ruling Tamil Nadu'

'BJP without a single MLA is ruling Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'What we see here is puppetry. The string is with the BJP.' 'All the puppets here are dancing to the direction the BJP pulls the strings.'

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Where did Karnataka's 'value-based' politics vanish?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'Somewhere in the midst of the three milestones of 1881, 1984 and 1999 are the clues that provide the answer to the troubling corrosion of Karnataka politics: The disappearance of values, the criminalisation of politics, and the complete collapse of ideology,' says Krishna Prasad, former editor-in-chief, Outlook.

Watching a sicko get away just rankles

Watching a sicko get away just rankles

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Scenes of self-destruction are exhausting after a point. At nearly three hours, Kabir Singh's belligerence is too much to bear,' says Sukanya Verma.

'The elections do not hold any real good'

'The elections do not hold any real good'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

We asked you to tell us your reason for choosing not to vote. This is what our readers shared.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

These 10 images prove that we live in a crazy, bizarre world.

Why the BJP must be cautious in talking to Pakistan

Why the BJP must be cautious in talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'The softening of India's attitude towards Pakistan -- whatever the compelling reasons -- opens up the BJP to harsh scrutiny.' 'This is a high stakes gamble with the potential for devastating losses,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'

Accidental Prime Minister Review: Did Manmohan fight with Sonia?

Accidental Prime Minister Review: Did Manmohan fight with Sonia?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'While it may not be an out-and-out hit job on the Gandhi family, the movie is all about one aspect: How Dr Singh struggled with the family and the party all through his prime ministership,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Bigg Boss 11: 'I can't believe I am evicted!'

Bigg Boss 11: 'I can't believe I am evicted!'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'Arshi never crossed her boundary.' 'Initially, Akash was entertaining but slowly, he's become irritating because he changes groups without being loyal to anyone.' Hiten Tejwani discusses the contestants on Bigg Boss 11, and reserves the worst for Hina Khan.

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Wanted: An independent RBI chief to champion Indian reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The RBI is not statutorily independent from the government but has long enjoyed wide latitude

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

BJP's 'vanvaas' in UP likely to end

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Amit Shah's meticulous planning and Modi's charisma will turn the tide in the BJP's favour, says Nazarwala.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

'We are staying with Chinnamma'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A day after the Tamil Nadu assembly speaker disqualified 18 MLAs from the AIADMK's V K Sasikala-T T V Dinakaran faction, Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to a couple of MLAs.

Jagga Jasoos Review: Ranbir-Katrina's breezy, breakneck adventure

Jagga Jasoos Review: Ranbir-Katrina's breezy, breakneck adventure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'Jagga Jasoos revels in its lavish imagination, meddlesome inquiries and delicious Bongness, never once pausing to catch a breath or make sense.'

Cops search Kejriwal's house, seize hard disk

Cops search Kejriwal's house, seize hard disk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'When will Amit Shah be questioned in connection with Judge Loya's death,' Kejriwal asked.

Day 7: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Several events were postponed or rescheduled, including Nordic combined, biathlon and Alpine skiing, and more than 60 tents were damaged by winds with a speed of seven metres per second as organisers warned of flying debris.

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

FTII students continue protests against Chauhan's appointment for 3rd day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

About 150 students gathered on the campus on Sunday to gather support for their agitation.

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'Narendra Modi knows that the Congress without the Gandhis is a more formidable and more dangerous adversary.'

Will 'Delhi Karmapa' lose acceptance after marriage?

Will 'Delhi Karmapa' lose acceptance after marriage?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

In the long-running rivalry between the 'Delhi Karmapa' and the 'Chinese Karmapa', the latter seems to have won.