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Congress MPs walk out from RS over Modi's sharp attack

Congress MPs walk out from RS over Modi's sharp attack

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Congress MPs on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the motion of thanks on President's address, alleging he was only speaking against the Congress party and not on the address.

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

10 Life Lessons From Aamir Khan

10 Life Lessons From Aamir Khan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

If he wasn't an actor, Aamir Khan could have made an excellent life coach.

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi-led 'Salt Satyagraha' during India's independence struggle has been named among the 'Top 10 Most Influential Protests' in the world by the prestigious Time magazine. In March 1930, Gandhi embarked on a 24-day march from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad to the small seaside town of Dandi to produce salt to protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India.

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India.

Pranab pays tribute to Bapu, Indira before taking oath

Pranab pays tribute to Bapu, Indira before taking oath

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

President elect Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and other top leaders at their memorials in New Delhi before heading to Parliament to take oath as the 13th President of India.

Cong inducts 'Godse follower', section of party opposes

Cong inducts 'Godse follower', section of party opposes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Babulal Chourasia, who had quit the Congress six years back, re-joined the party on Thursday in the presence of its state unit chief Kamal Nath in Bhopal. The move comes ahead of the local body elections in the state.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Getting Bapu's items back is a miracle: Tushar

Getting Bapu's items back is a miracle: Tushar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Terming as a "miracle" liquor baron Vijay Mallya's success at the auction of his great grandfather Mahatma Gandhi's personal belongings in the United States, Tushar Gandhi on Friday said he was delighted that the memorabilia will come back to India.

Dangal's real-life hanikarak bapu: Mahavir Singh Phogat

Dangal's real-life hanikarak bapu: Mahavir Singh Phogat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The man who inspired Dangal tells Saurabh Duggal how the quest for an Olympic gold began.

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The interim stay on demolition, granted by the Delhi high court earlier, was ending on Monday.

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Eternally Confused and Eager for Love Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Director Rahul Nair's gabby comedy looks at the difficulty of dating in the digital age in a manner that's equal parts shallow and silly, notes Sukanya Verma.

Tushar Gandhi challenges Sabarmati Ashram revamp plan in HC

Tushar Gandhi challenges Sabarmati Ashram revamp plan in HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

On Wednesday, Tushar Gandhi, the son of Arun Gandhi, whose father Mani Lal was the Mahatma's third son, said in the PIL he has challenged the government's Rs 1,200-crore Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project because it goes against the wishes and philosophy of the Father of the Nation.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue desecrated in Jharkhand

Mahatma Gandhi's statue desecrated in Jharkhand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The statue was built at the Gandhi Ghat by the bank of the Konar river where ashes of Gandhiji were immersed.

SC cancels HC order granting furlough to Asaram's son Narayan Sai

SC cancels HC order granting furlough to Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the order of the Gujarat high court granting 14-day furlough to rape convict Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

HC seeks report on irregularity at Bapu's samadhi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The petition also made several other allegations of financial embezzlement by the secretary, and sought a CBI inquiry into the matter as the 'samadhi' was under Central government control.

Madam and son behind conspiracy against me: Asaram

Madam and son behind conspiracy against me: Asaram

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Spiritual leader Asaram Bapu on Thursday indirectly targeted United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, and accused them of leveling false accusations against him, in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

How Bollywood Treats Its BETIS

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.

'He didn't deserve such a death...'

'He didn't deserve such a death...'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

As the Hindu Mahasabha shockingly threatens to celebrate the death anniversary of the man who murdered the Mahatma, we need to remember Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the ideals he stood for. In this exclusive excerpt from Shobha Warrier's new book, His Days With Bapu: Mahatma Gandhi's Personal Secretary Recalls, V Kalyanam, the Mahatma's personal secretary from 1944 until January 30, 1948, recalls his murder in cold blood.

I could picture Bapu walking up on stage, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

I could picture Bapu walking up on stage, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday and captivating the minds of people around the world for his simplicity and modesty, Kailash Satyarthi, the engineer-turned-child rights activist, returned home to India from Oslo on Saturday night.

HC rejects Tushar Gandhi's plea against Gandhi Ashram revamp plan

HC rejects Tushar Gandhi's plea against Gandhi Ashram revamp plan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected a plea filed by Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Tushar Gandhi against Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project, after the state government assured that it will "not touch" three key attractions situated in the one-acre area.

Rahul, Sonia wash their plates after lunch at Sevagram Ashram

Rahul, Sonia wash their plates after lunch at Sevagram Ashram

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Besides Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and the CWC members also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Bapu Kuti.

'Any litigation is like a war'

'Any litigation is like a war'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'You know the factors against you and those in favour, and you use the weapons you have in accordance with the strategy you've developed.'

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Why are they not paying the same price for the land of farmers which they are taking over for developmental work?'

SC seeks Rajasthan's response on Asaram plea for treatment

SC seeks Rajasthan's response on Asaram plea for treatment

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

A Jodhpur court, on April 25, 2018, had sentenced Asaram to life in prison after finding him guilty of raping a teenage girl in his ashram in 2013.

Asaram rape case: Victim's father gets death threat

Asaram rape case: Victim's father gets death threat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

The father of the girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Asaram Bapu, has been threatened by an unidentified person to withdraw the case or face dire consequences.

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Babita shared a photograph on her Twitter page on Tuesday, where the groom-to-be, Suhag is seen seeking the blessings of her father Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Review: Sri Ramarajyam is a visual treat

Review: Sri Ramarajyam is a visual treat

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Telugu film Sri Ramarajyam works on many accounts.

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53.

Gandhi's portrait defaced, ashes stolen in MP's Rewa

Gandhi's portrait defaced, ashes stolen in MP's Rewa

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced at Bapu Bhawan in Laxmanbagh Sansthan in Madhya Pradesh on Gandhi Jayanti by unidentified persons who wrote "deshdrohi" (traitor) over it and also stole an urn which was used for immersing his ashes, police said on Thursday.

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Gavaskar opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'I am very grateful to Rajnathji that he confirmed the fact that Savarkar was a habitual mercy-seeker from the British.'

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

COVID-19 Warrior: My god keeps a kind eye on me

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'My biggest challenge is to keep motivating my staff to do their best without compromising on their safety even as we all strive to do our best for the patients under our care.'

Modi reaches Bangladesh on first foreign visit after Covid outbreak

Modi reaches Bangladesh on first foreign visit after Covid outbreak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka on Friday on a two-day visit to Bangladesh during which he will attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the country's independence, the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and hold talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Didn't blame victim, media twisted my words: Asaram

Didn't blame victim, media twisted my words: Asaram

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is in the eye of a storm over his remarks on the Delhi gang rape victim, on Tuesday said he was quoted out of context. He also announced a reward of 50 lakh to anyone who could prove that he blamed the victim for the horrific crime.

Did Asaram's arrest provoke Vanzara?

Did Asaram's arrest provoke Vanzara?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Jailed Gujarat police officer D G Vanzara is believed to have shot of a letter to the Gujarat home ministry put off by his guru Asaram Bapu's arrest in a rape case. Sheela Bhatt reports

The Top Five Telugu Films Of 2011

The Top Five Telugu Films Of 2011

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Talk a look at the top Telugu films of 2011.

Top Telugu Directors of 2011

Top Telugu Directors of 2011

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Here's looking at the best Telugu directors who called the shots in 2011.

Modi spreads 'jam' across India's economy

Modi spreads 'jam' across India's economy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Policymakers should consider the challenges of beneficiary identification, distributor opposition and beneficiary financial inclusion.