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US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US in nearly 15 years.

10 Star Kid Debuts We Love On OTT

10 Star Kid Debuts We Love On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Here are 10 star kid debuts we loved from the word go and where to watch them on OTT.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'

Family travels from Agra to let grandson see Noida demolition

Family travels from Agra to let grandson see Noida demolition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Riyaz and his wife have travelled 200 km from Agra in the heat to fulfil their five-year-old grandson's wish of witnessing the 'historic' demolition of Supertech twin towers in Noida on Sunday.

Spotted! Biden & Hunter Before The Pardon

Spotted! Biden & Hunter Before The Pardon

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

A couple of days before outgoing United States President Joe Biden issued 'a full and unconditional pardon' to Hunter Biden, POTUS and son were spotted in Nantucket for his final Thanksgiving holiday as leader of the free world.

Sardar Ka Grandson review

Sardar Ka Grandson review

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Not one joke lands, not one tear is genuine in Sardar Ka Grandson, feels Sukanya Verma.

HC halts Music Academy's MS Subbulakshmi award for TM Krishna

HC halts Music Academy's MS Subbulakshmi award for TM Krishna

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The Madras High Court has stopped the Music Academy from giving a prestigious award named after legendary vocalist MS Subbulakshmi to Carnatic music singer T M Krishna. The decision came after a lawsuit filed by Subbulakshmi's grandson, who accused Krishna of making negative comments about the late singer on social media.

Keerthy's First Pongal Post-Wedding

Keerthy's First Pongal Post-Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Nayanthara's twin celebration... Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya's first Pongal... Parineeti's Lohri with Raghav...

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Mum's Blessings For Ajitdada

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Though Ajit Pawar didn't include his mum's name when taking the oath as Maharashtra's deputy CM for a record sixth time, he sought his 87-year-old mother Asha Pawar's blessings before being sworn in.

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

Former President Zail Singh's grandson joins BJP

Former President Zail Singh's grandson joins BJP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

"The Congress did not behave properly with my grandfather. I campaigned for the BJP during the Madan Lal Khurrana days in Delhi. My grandfather wanted me to join the BJP. He had introduced me to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani," he said.

Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Facebook turns 21 today, February 4. Most early Facebookers have migrated to other social media platforms, but A Ganesh Nadar continues to live on Facebook as he notes 'Real life friends are really not welcome on Facebook as they know that last summer when you said you were in Belgium you were actually in Belgaum'.

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

JD-S's lone MP and Deve Gowda grandson's election set aside

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Prajwal Revanna is the grandson of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, and is the only candidate from the party to have won the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka in 2019.

Children's Day Pix: Adorable Miranmaya

Children's Day Pix: Adorable Miranmaya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

This Children's Day, share your favourite pix and videos of your kids, your nieces, your nephews with Rediff.com. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Children's Day).

Children's Day Pix: Adorable Miranmaya

Children's Day Pix: Adorable Miranmaya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

This Children's Day, share your favourite pix and videos of your kids, your nieces, your nephews with Rediff.com. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Children's Day).

Amitabh's grandson to play Indian Archie

Amitabh's grandson to play Indian Archie

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor and Suhana Khan in Zoya Akhtar's take on the Archie comics.

Rashmika's Heart Is 'Happy Happy'!

Rashmika's Heart Is 'Happy Happy'!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Mrunal becomes a bride... Tamannaah promotes her new film... Subbaraju gets hitched, finally!

Pushpa 2 On OTT In January

Pushpa 2 On OTT In January

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Once kingmaker, JJP bites dust; flop show by INLD too

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Jannayak Janta Party, which had emerged as the kingmaker last assembly polls, was decimated this time round, while the Indian National Lok Dal also failed to create much impact, with prominent leaders of both outfits Dushyant Chautala and Abhay Singh Chautala losing their seats.

R-Day: Parade Commander's son to lead 61 Cavalry on Kartavya Path

R-Day: Parade Commander's son to lead 61 Cavalry on Kartavya Path

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Three young officers, grandsons of war veterans, will lead contingents at the 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, continuing a family tradition of military service. Lt Ahaan Kumar will lead the 61 Cavalry, Lt Cdr Saahil Ahluwalia will lead the naval contingent, and Capt Ritika Khareta will lead a contingent of the Corps of Signals. The parade will also feature new stunts, including a "Bullet wheelie" by Capt Ashish Rana and a salute by Capt Dimple Singh Bhati on a 12-ft ladder mounted on a moving motorcycle.

'We Were Handcuffed, Our Legs Were Chained'

'We Were Handcuffed, Our Legs Were Chained'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'Prime Minister Modi should sit with Trump and find a solution to this issue.'

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The race to acquire diversified fintech firm Religare Enterprise Limited (REL) intensified as Dabur group promoters, the Burman family, said it was going ahead with the open offer on Monday and claimed that the counter offer made by US-based businessman Digvijay Gaekwad wasn't valid and will not stand scrutiny of market regulator Sebi. The Burman family claimed that the competing offer falls outside the 15-day window stipulated by the Sebi takeover code, following their initial offer on October 4th, 2023.

Ratan Tata: Rare Glimpses

Ratan Tata: Rare Glimpses

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Snapshots from his illustrious life through the lens of Photographer Gopal Shetty including images with the legendary J R D Tata.

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It will be the first major electoral contest in the state after Shinde's rebellion brought down the previous Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray in June this year.

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

Temasek's Haldiram Deal May Be HUGE!

Temasek's Haldiram Deal May Be HUGE!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Temasek is nearing a deal to acquire a 10% per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Foods, valued at $10 billion.

BJP takes 'sweet' swipe at Rahul, sends jalebi to Cong HQ

BJP takes 'sweet' swipe at Rahul, sends jalebi to Cong HQ

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

In the run-up to the Haryana polls, Gandhi while addressing an election rally in Gohana on October 3, showed a box of the famous jalebi-maker Matu Ram 'halwai' and emphasised that his jalebi should be sold across the country.

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has signed a deal with Bob Arum's Top Rank Boxing and will have his first professional fight on August 14.

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

HDK's son Nikhil steps into Channapatna bypoll fray

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

It is said that Kumaraswamy was in a dilemma, as Nikhil was not keen on contesting but buckled under pressure from party workers.

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging she was killed for refusing to vote for the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the woman's death. The incident has escalated into a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the SP of creating an atmosphere of terror and the SP alleging that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to the BJP's alleged misuse of government machinery. The bypoll in Karhal is being contested by the SP's Tej Pratap Singh and his 'fufa' Anujesh Pratap Singh, with the BSP also fielding a candidate.

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Lots Of OTT Goodies To Watch, Guys!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Literary adaptations, whistleblower pursuits, kidnapped Santas and South India's biggest stars, Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Deve Gowda, grandson Nikhil lose, Prajwal wins

Deve Gowda, grandson Nikhil lose, Prajwal wins

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The only facesaver for the Gowda family was Deve Gowda's another grandson Prajwal Revanna, son of PWD minister H D Revanna, who won from Hassan seat.

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Fasting farmer leader advised hospitalisation

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a 70-year-old Punjab farmer leader, is on his 21st day of a hunger strike demanding the Indian government address farmers' concerns, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. His health has deteriorated, and doctors have recommended immediate hospitalization. However, Dallewal, a cancer patient, has refused medical treatment.

Aishwarya Didn't Come With The Bachchans!

Aishwarya Didn't Come With The Bachchans!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Is all well between Aishwarya and Abhishek?

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

According to police officials, the juvenile, a distant relative of the victim, claimed during interrogation that he had a dispute with Akash Sharma involving Rs 70,000 which led him to a hatch conspiracy to kill him.

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'BJP's last resort to win the election is to divide people into caste, religion, creed. but it doesn't happen in Maharashtra.'

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it. It perfectly captures the extremely confused and complicated situation to which it seemed the only viable solution, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Deve Gowda's grandson Suraj Revanna to contest MLC polls

Deve Gowda's grandson Suraj Revanna to contest MLC polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

This marks the entry of the 8th member from the Gowda family into politics.