News for '-gag'

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Adhikari Brothers -- the creators of SAB TV, which was subsequently bought by Sony - have launched a new channel, Mastiii.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is a Salman vehicle that showcases the best of the actor one has seen over the last twenty years.

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'

India ranks 136 on World Press Freedom Index, slips 3 places

India ranks 136 on World Press Freedom Index, slips 3 places

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

In the list of 180 countries mapped, India stands at 136, down from last year's 133, colour-coded again in red to show the situation as "difficult".

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The total number of such requests from global law enforcement agencies is over 12,400, Apple said in a report.

I stand by my remark on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

I stand by my remark on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

I stand by my comments on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

Biotech Bill: Sweeping powers, glaring omissions

Biotech Bill: Sweeping powers, glaring omissions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The biotech regulatory Bill gags dissent and takes away the power of states without providing any safeguards to farmers and consumers.

Review: Turning 30 is embarrassing

Review: Turning 30 is embarrassing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Turning 30!!! is a collection of cliches running through a harebrained script.

Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win

Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Chelsea skipper John Terry, whose personal troubles made newspaper headlines on Saturday, ensured he would also dominate the back pages when he headed Chelsea's late winner in a 2-1 Premier League success at Burnley.

Lady Gaga drops pants and other fashion news

Lady Gaga drops pants and other fashion news

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

J&K govt lifts media restrictions

J&K govt lifts media restrictions

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Restrictions on the movement of media persons in the wake of curfew in Srinagar and certain other parts of the valley were lifted on Friday, by the Jammu and Kashmir government, which issued fresh curfew passes to them. Media persons can perform their official duties, an official spokesman said. He said there was no gag order on the media but "we were only enforcing the curfew strictly."

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Justice S A Bobde, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, along with N V Ramana and Indira Banerjee will conduct an in-house inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Karnataka HC hit by 'ego clashes' of judges

Karnataka HC hit by 'ego clashes' of judges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The face-off within the Karnataka judiciary just got murkier with the registrar moving the Supreme Court of India seeking a gag order on one of its judges, who had allegedly passed remarks on assignment of judicial matters.

Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen

Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The big screen adaptation of the popular TV show is a complete mindless stress buster.

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Daniels claimed that she had unprotected sex with Trump once in 2006.

I don't understand why SAI is lying: Brasa

I don't understand why SAI is lying: Brasa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Defying Sports Authority of India's gag order, Indian hockey team's chief coach Jose Brasa has called his employer SAI a "liar" and said he is not willing to prolong his association with the national side once his contract expires in November this year.

Tharoor has for once spoken the truth: BJP

Tharoor has for once spoken the truth: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Rudy described the remarks of Tharoor about media as an "attack on India media" and said BJP would like to know from him that when he called the Indian people cattle class, did the Indian media misrepresent him? "Was the media irresponsible when the they questioned his statement after he said terrorist don't need visa to come in this country," he asked.

Home ministry restricts media access, angers journalists

Home ministry restricts media access, angers journalists

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Union home ministry barred journalists from meeting senior officials other than the spokesperson and came out with a set of guidelines on dissemination of information to the media.

Kiran More: Dhoni the best man for powerplays

Kiran More: Dhoni the best man for powerplays

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Former India wicketkeeper and chiarman of selectors Kiran More says captain MS needs to move up the order. 'He knows when to attack, how to slow down and take charge.'

Revolt in BJP, Yashwant Sinha resigns

Revolt in BJP, Yashwant Sinha resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

It is tough time for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Questioning some of the poll decisions, senior party leader Yashwant Sinha resigned as the party vice president on Saturday.

26/11 trial: Pak court indicts seven suspects

26/11 trial: Pak court indicts seven suspects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court has formally indicted Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects arrested in connection with the Mumbai attacks and adjourned the case for a week.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned for a week the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the terror attack on Mumbai. The judge, conducting the trial within the high-security Adiala Jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, has imposed strict gag orders. However, sources said the hearing was again adjourned on Saturday for a week. But the reason for putting off the trial was not known.

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots.

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2016

An eight-year-old girl, who was sleeping outside her hut, was allegedly abducted and raped by a youth in outer Delhi's Kirari area, police said on Tuesday.

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

With the Trinamool Congress-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation refusing to grant permission to its president Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata on November 30, the Bharatiya Janata Party has said it would again approach the high court on Friday seeking justice and restoration of democracy.

Cong must go solo in Maharashtra: Deshmukh

Cong must go solo in Maharashtra: Deshmukh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Notwithstanding the party's gag order, Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said Congress should go it alone in the assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Nari makes his models walk without music

Nari makes his models walk without music

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Inspired by Origami, Narendra Kumar's collection was presented on the ramp without any music whatsoever

Review: All The Best has its Lever-filled moments

Review: All The Best has its Lever-filled moments

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

All The Best isn't the perfect recipe for laughter but it sure has its Lever-filled moments.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Here is a lowdown of all the lighthearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday resumed the hearing into the case against five Lashkr-e-Tayiba operatives, including its operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the Mumbai attacks.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The apex court asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to assist it to deal with the plea.

Who's paying these guests?

Who's paying these guests?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Drag queens, double entendres and barely dressed women make up Paying Guests. Brave this at your own risk.

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Amid high drama, Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was on Thursday arrested along with party leaders for defying prohibitory orders when they tried to enter trouble-torn Makra village in Birbhum district, made out of bounds for politicians by Trinamool government.

Duplicate takes us back to mimicry films

Duplicate takes us back to mimicry films

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Lack of content proves to be the undoing of this Malayalam movie.

Bollywood gets Comedy Honours

Bollywood gets Comedy Honours

Rediff.com19 May 2008

A month of non-stop fun and masti, loads of rib tickling comedy, blockbuster movies, insights on some of all time favourite stars with comic excellence, hilarious gags and favourite comic scenes culminated in a grand finale at the Vodafone Comedy Honours 2008 on May 16 where Star Gold paid tribute to comic excellence in Indian cinema and felicitated some of the finest comic talent from Bollywood.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.