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9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools till July 13 while in Chandigarh schools are closed till Thursday.

'I worked on my butt for months'

'I worked on my butt for months'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'I am one of three actors in the country to have an Emmy nomination, and that is the thing to take away from here.' 'Not what happened to my career.'

COMING UP In Theatres In February

COMING UP In Theatres In February

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

February has its share of biggies coming up, and one hopes that the big bucks continue to flow at the box office with audiences making a beeline for films.

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

What is Anil Kapoor doing in Rajasthan?

What is Anil Kapoor doing in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Making Thar with son Harshvarrdhan Kapoor.

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch.

'Multi-headed selfish alliance': BJP plays down Oppn unity meet

'Multi-headed selfish alliance': BJP plays down Oppn unity meet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The remarks by the BJP leaders came as 17 opposition parties resolved to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly to defeat the saffron party and work with flexibility by setting aside their differences. They dubbed the planned alliance as "unholy and opportunistic".

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The ongoing International Film Festival of India hosted a screening of Yami Gautam's latest film Lost.

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Kabaddi players participating in an event in UP's Saharanpur were seen with plates and containers having rice inside a toilet.

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Deepak Chahar's Reception

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Glimpses from Jaya Bhardwaj and Deepak Chahar's reception in Delhi.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Vinesh claimed that twice in the past sexual harassment cases were reported during the national camp but the WFI succeeded in sweeping the matter under the carpet.

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The father of the minor wrestler said that they deliberately filed a false complaint against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him.

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

'Adipurush' makers under fire over 'tapori' language

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

Govt approves Rs 357 crore for Foxconn under PLI for mobile phones

Govt approves Rs 357 crore for Foxconn under PLI for mobile phones

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The government has approved Rs 357.17 crore for Apple's vendor Foxconn India and Rs 58.29 crore for Dixon Technologies subsidiary Padget Electronics under the Production-Linked Incentive scheme for mobile phones. This is the first time the government has cleared an incentive of a global company engaged in electronics manufacturing in the country. "Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd is the first global company that has been approved under the target segment 'Mobile Phones' (in the category of invoice value of Rs 15,000 and above) to receive incentive under mobile manufacturing for the period 1 August 2021-31 March 2022 based on its incremental investments and sales figures.

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday formed two committees to advice them on the future course of action

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Cabinet okays inclusion of communities from 5 states in ST list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The government on Wednesday approved the inclusion of certain communities in the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling long-pending demands from these states.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'Sengol', a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu which was received by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent transfer of power from the British and was kept in a museum in Allahabad, will be installed in the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Wednesday.

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala FC players, who were to participate in the AFC Women's club championships, are stranded at Tashkent following AIFF's suspension by FIFA on Monday.

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the ruling party follows 'an ideology of hatred and violence', and at the heart of their ideology is 'cowardice'.

This is how you communicate: Aamir Khan's fulsome praise for Modi's Mann Ki Baat

This is how you communicate: Aamir Khan's fulsome praise for Modi's Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The 100th episode of the prime minister's monthly radio programme is scheduled to be broadcast on April 30.

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.

Cannes: Tamannaah Stuns In Black!

Cannes: Tamannaah Stuns In Black!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Tamannaah Bhatia matched her black gown with a beautiful sheer cape.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Counsel for journalist Angad Singh told the court that they got to know about the "blacklisting" only after the Centre filed its response to his plea challenging the entry refusal.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday termed the protest by the country's top wrestling as the "dharna of Shaheen Bagh".

Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Akira trailer: The Sonakshi Sinha vs Anurag Kashyap Deathmatch You Never Knew You Wanted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Sonakshi looks to be pushing herself as she deals out roundhouse kicks in Akira trailer!

Dearness allowance of central govt staff hiked by 4%

Dearness allowance of central govt staff hiked by 4%

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Ahead of Diwali festival, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief by 4 per cent effective July 1, 2022, benefiting 41.85 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners. The additional instalment of DA and dearness relief (DR) is an increase of 4 per cent over the existing rate of 34 per cent of basic pay/pension. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs 12,852.5 crore per annum, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur while briefing reporters about the decisions of the Union Cabinet.

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Why Are Bollywood Marriages In Trouble These Days?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He also confessed that he has a 'block in my head about acting in English. I'd rather act in my language because it comes naturally to me.'

Mission 2024: BJP to discuss 144 'weak' LS seats

Mission 2024: BJP to discuss 144 'weak' LS seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The list includes constituencies where the BJP came second or third in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and also some which the party has never won.

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of women wresters by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

EC orders action 'as warranted' into AAP candidate's 'kidnapping' in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Election Commission on Wednesday asked the Gujarat chief electoral officer to inquire and take action "as warranted" after the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that its Surat (East) candidate was abducted and coerced by the Bharatiya Janata Party to withdraw from the poll fray.