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AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Kaththi Sandai is a tedious action film, feels S Saraswathi.

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Meena said political parties should be responsible enough to decide to what extent they should use the Sabarimala issue during the campaign.

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Nanu Ki Jaanu review: Of boring bhoots & blah bullies

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'This mess is an all boo, no show,' says Sukanya Verma.

U2, Pretenders in Hall of Fame

U2, Pretenders in Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

'Censorship has now increased manifold'

'Censorship has now increased manifold'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Nowadays anyone can get up and say his sentiments are hurt, that his faith is being disturbed.' 'Or he can say he doesn't like the size of Amol Palekar's nose, so chop it off.'

SC allows The Wire to withdraw appeal in Jay Shah case

SC allows The Wire to withdraw appeal in Jay Shah case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The apex court said the trial against them will be expeditiously completed by the competent court.

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Sridevi: The Queen of Expressions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Sridevi went through so many expressions in her career, and we love all of them!

Review: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety amuses in fits and starts

Review: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety amuses in fits and starts

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

A delightful supporting cast rescues an underwhelming film, says Sukanya Verma.

'India's power forces world silence on Kashmir'

'India's power forces world silence on Kashmir'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'Increasing Indian influence meant "people here in Washington DC, in Brussels, in London or other world capitals don't talk about Kashmir".'

The new Avengers film promises gloom, doom and teamwork

The new Avengers film promises gloom, doom and teamwork

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The best thing to see in the Avengers: Age Of Ultron trailer might just be the release date!

A chestful of laughs

A chestful of laughs

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Bengaluru cops ban Asaduddin Owaisi from entering city

Bengaluru cops ban Asaduddin Owaisi from entering city

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has been banned from entering Bengaluru for a week.

3 held for raping, killing 4-year-old in Thane

3 held for raping, killing 4-year-old in Thane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"On January 12 evening, the body of the missing girl was found buried in a nullah near Azad Nagar slum area in Bhayander township of Thane district. The police got to know that one of the persons acquainted with the family had committed the crime," the police said.

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

1923-2018: Remembering Mort Walker.

SC order today on whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

SC order today on whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Hindu bodies except Nirmohi Akhara have opposed the suggestion of the apex court to refer the issue for mediation, while Muslim bodies have supported it.

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Baahubali still rule the box office.

Write Sachin off at your own peril

Write Sachin off at your own peril

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'Chaotic prison breaks, mission misadventure gone horribly wrong, eye-popping surprises, zingers and zany action keeps viewers joyously glued to their chairs,' says Sukanya Verma.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

ReadersReview: Sacred Games 2 is not to be missed

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Like the first season, Sacred Games 2 has become a talking point once again, getting its share of love and flak from viewers.

BJP unlikely to form minority govt in Delhi, says it prefers going to polls

BJP unlikely to form minority govt in Delhi, says it prefers going to polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Delhi appears to be heading for fresh polls with Bharatiya Janata Party, the single largest party, giving clear indication of not forming a minority government in the national capital and prefer election.

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Expect *this* from Pataaka, Manto, Sui Dhaaga

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Sreehari Nair introduces you to three promising movies coming up.

The Dream Girl Review

The Dream Girl Review

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.

The Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Review

The Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Review

Rediff.com28 Mar 2003

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The police on Thursday booked litterateur Hiren Gohain, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief Gogoi and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta under sedition charges for their comments on the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Govt open to debate on issue of intolerance: Naidu

Govt open to debate on issue of intolerance: Naidu

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said the government was open to having a debate on the issue of intolerance as he disapproved the incendiary remarks made by some BJP leaders against Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Shutting coverage of JuD, others was part of commitment to US: Pak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Pakistan's decision to ban media coverage of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Jamaatud Dawa and its front Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation and other outlawed groups was part of a commitment given to United States President Barack Obama by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his recent visit, a media report said on Wednesday.

Why pregnant women must visit a dentist

Why pregnant women must visit a dentist

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The condition of your gums has a close possibility of directly affecting the health of your baby-to-be and is prone to preterm birth, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.

After weeks of silence Sahitya Akademi condemns acts of intolerance

After weeks of silence Sahitya Akademi condemns acts of intolerance

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Strongly condemning the killing of writer MM Kalburgi, Sahitya Akademi today passed a unanimous resolution appealing to state and central governments to take steps to prevent such incidents and asked authors to take back the awards they had returned to protest against "rising intolerance".

The Sacred Games 2 Review

The Sacred Games 2 Review

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Sacred Games 2 is an upgrade, and is shaping up to be one of India's great cultural events, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Fatherhood happened at the right time'

'Fatherhood happened at the right time'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'If I had become father at a younger age, I would probably have been casual about it.'

Parole ends, Sasikala to return to jail today

Parole ends, Sasikala to return to jail today

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

She visited her husband M Natarajan, who underwent liver and kidney transplantation at a hospital in Chennai, on all five days of her parole period.

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

LG vs CM in Puducherry; Bedi cancels Narayanasamy's order

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

In an escalation of differences between Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and the ruling Congress party, the former on Thursday declared as "null and void" the circular issued by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy banning the use of social media for official communication.

Punjab CM to meet Canada's Trudeau; red carpet roll out for dignitary

Punjab CM to meet Canada's Trudeau; red carpet roll out for dignitary

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is all set to take Punjab's close business as well as people-to-people relations with Canada to the next level, with a one-to-one meeting with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Amritsar on Wednesday, said an official spokesperson.

Review: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is too immature to be funny

Review: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 is too immature to be funny

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 contains some genuine belly laughs, and would have been perfect were it not for its feature-length running time, writes Raja Sen.

Box Office: Dishoom gets a good opening

Box Office: Dishoom gets a good opening

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

CJI faces sexual abuse charges, says work of a 'bigger force'

CJI faces sexual abuse charges, says work of a 'bigger force'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

During the hearing in CJI's court No 1, an unfazed Justice Gogoi said the allegations are unbelievable.