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Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Would you dare to taste boiled snails in Morocco?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Presenting the best street foods across the world.

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Rediff.com31 May 2020

COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Legislative Assembly Alka Lamba was on Sunday attacked during an anti-drugs campaign in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate area and sustained head injuries.

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party continued to allege tampering of the electronic voting machines for the verdict, and not a Modi wave, as claimed by the BJP.

Educationist Ashok Agarwal quits AAP, says it's directionless

Educationist Ashok Agarwal quits AAP, says it's directionless

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In a jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, educationist and child rights lawyer Ashok Agarwal on Tuesday quit the party, saying it has become "directionless" and functions like a private limited company.

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Asserting that the upcoming polls will be fought on the issue of full statehood, Kejriwal criticised Modi for not fulfilling this promise as mentioned in BJP's 2014 manifesto.

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Rediff.com19 May 2020

However, metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and salons will remain closed, the chief minister said. Wearing masks and following social distancing norms are mandatory in the city, Kejriwal said, adding that no activity will be permitted in containment zones, except for essential services.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Dilwale, DDLJ, Baazigar: Shah Rukh and Kajol through the years

Dilwale, DDLJ, Baazigar: Shah Rukh and Kajol through the years

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

22 years of lovin', Shah Rukh-Kajol style!

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

BJP sweeps Delhi's 7 seats with 1 lakh+ margin

BJP sweeps Delhi's 7 seats with 1 lakh+ margin

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In a thumping performance, Bharatiya Janata Party candidates emerged victorious in all seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi by margin of more than one lakh votes as the party's vote share neared the 50 per cent mark.

Sonakshi, Deepika, Rani: Your favourite action heroine? VOTE

Sonakshi, Deepika, Rani: Your favourite action heroine? VOTE

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Is Sonakshi a better action heroine than Deepika?

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'The trading community will be a priority for Modi when he forms the next government.'

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The EC had found no merit in the plea.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

AAP's RS nominees: A billionaire, veteran CA and party loyalist

AAP's RS nominees: A billionaire, veteran CA and party loyalist

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sanjay Singh, Sushil Gupta and Narain Dass Gupta were selected as AAP's Rajya Sabha nominees.

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Bajpai said he quit the AAP as he felt "suffocated" over the "misbehaviour and insult" meted out by the party and claimed that several other legislators of the ruling party in the national capital felt the same way.

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

With four contenders for the top post in case the BJP wrests power from AAP, party sources say naming of a CM face may trigger factional fights.

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Reliance Group-owned power distribution companies in Delhi on Thursday approached the Supreme Court against NTPC's notice threatening to cut off power supply for not clearing outstanding dues.

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Kejriwal congratulated Modi for the BJP's victory.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

BJP ready for fresh polls in Delhi, says Harsh Vardhan

BJP ready for fresh polls in Delhi, says Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Upbeat over the party's spectacular victory in the Lok Sabha polls, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief Harsh Vardhan said the party was ready for the assembly elections in the city 'anytime soon' and exuded confidence of getting a clear majority.

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Capital nightmare for Congress, loses all 7 seats

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Congress's electoral humiliation in the national capital continued as it was handed a crushing defeat today in the Lok Sabha polls with its seven MPs, including two Union ministers, relegated to third position in their constituencies.

Prosenjit's wife to make her Bollywood debut

Prosenjit's wife to make her Bollywood debut

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The actress has been cast in Onir's forthcoming film Shab.

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With exit polls having projected Bharatiya Janata Party defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, party leaders met in New Delhi on Monday to take stock of the situation and motivate the party workers.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Will Priyanka contest against Modi in Varanasi? Will Rahul also contest from Karnataka? Rasheed Kidwai -- Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party's biographer -- reveals what is churning in the Congress.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court ordered state-run power producer NTPC on Friday not to disconnect power supplies to distribution companies in the capital New Delhi until March 26, averting a potential blackout next week.

Dinakaran's alleged middleman was fond of fast cars and big cons

Dinakaran's alleged middleman was fond of fast cars and big cons

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

At the age of 27, Chandrashekhar has cases of cheating and illegal money laundering against him in the Enforcement Directorate, the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Chennai Police and the Bengaluru Police, a senior Delhi police officer said.

AAP in damage control mode after seeking to revoke Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna

AAP in damage control mode after seeking to revoke Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Lamba claimed after the walkout, "I got a message from the CM to tender my resignation. I'm ready to do so".

Polling begins at over 12,000 voting stations in Delhi

Polling begins at over 12,000 voting stations in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Polling began on Saturday morning for the 70-member Delhi Assembly polls

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Battle for Delhi: 61% voters exercise their franchise

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Voter turnout was 67.47 per cent in 2015 assembly election. The voting percentage was 57.04 till 6 pm deadline, and rose to 61.46 per cent as those in queues at polling stations were allowed to vote, poll officials said, adding it may increase further.

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'The idea behind Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is to once again point out the futility of war as well as highlight why human comes before being. And Vijay Raaz accomplishes that to a reasonable extent in his first filmmaking effort,' says Sukanya Verma.