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Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

3 Year Old Bids Martyr Father Goodbye

3 Year Old Bids Martyr Father Goodbye

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

A grateful nation pays homage to those who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland.

The SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

The SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister, will contest from Channapatna where he had won the election defeating local heavyweight CP Yogeshwar in 2018.

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Leaders from 26 opposition parties, in power individually or in alliance in Delhi and 10 states, are meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to take on the Narendra Modi-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Is Melania Upset With Trump's 2024 Run?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

She was present when her husband announced that he would run for president of the United States in the 2024 election, but Melania Trump's face and body language emitted discord with the evident gaiety at the event at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022.

Gopalkrishna Gandhi declines Oppn request to contest Prez polls

Gopalkrishna Gandhi declines Oppn request to contest Prez polls

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

In a statement, Gandhi said several esteemed leaders of the Opposition have done him the honour of thinking of him for the opposition's candidature in the upcoming elections for the presidency.

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

Gaming Is Not Just For India's Young

Gaming Is Not Just For India's Young

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Meet Nilima Kalra, 79, Manju Roy, 80, Sumita Maan, 79, and Gurpreet Kaur, 75.

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'We are not here to hold brief for Adani. But Gandhi has sought to mislead the people to link his disqualification with Adani. He has been disqualified because of conviction in a case that relates to defamatory remarks he made in 2019'

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

The Only Film That Really Hurt Ranbir

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

He also confessed that he has a 'block in my head about acting in English. I'd rather act in my language because it comes naturally to me.'

Surrounded By Family, Eknath Shinde Takes Charge

Surrounded By Family, Eknath Shinde Takes Charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

When he plied an autorickshaw in Thane in the late 1980s did Eknath Shambhaji Shinde ever dream that he would one day be chief minister of one of the wealthiest states in the Indian Union?

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

How Rajinikanth Spent His Birthday

How Rajinikanth Spent His Birthday

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Onscreen the most stylish and offscreen the most humble person I know, with qualities I always admire and aspire for. May you keep inspiring generations to come.'

Modi's brother, family leave for Ahmedabad after recovery, to meet mother

Modi's brother, family leave for Ahmedabad after recovery, to meet mother

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Mysuru district in-charge minister S T Somashekar was present, as the family left for Ahmedabad.

Savarkar row: Raut's caution as Maharashtra Cong chief defends Rahul

Savarkar row: Raut's caution as Maharashtra Cong chief defends Rahul

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said V D Savarkar, Jawaharlal Nehru or any other freedom fighter should not be maligned as they do not belong to any political party.

How Dharmendra Celebrated His Birthday

How Dharmendra Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Dharmendra celebrated his 87th birthday on December 8 with his family.

BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi's son joins SP

BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi's son joins SP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Rita Bahuguna Joshi had fought the 2017 elections and defeated Aparna Yadav, the then SP candidate from Lucknow Cantonment.

Key constituencies to watch in Karnataka vote count

Key constituencies to watch in Karnataka vote count

Rediff.com13 May 2023

As Karnataka gears up for D-Day, with most exit poll projections predicting a hung assembly while putting the Congress in the lead, the outcome will boil down to how the battle for some key constituencies play out.

Vikramaditya Singh, Karan Singh's son, quits Congress

Vikramaditya Singh, Karan Singh's son, quits Congress

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Vikramaditya Singh had joined the PDP in August 2015 and was a member of the state Legislative Council.

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Modi, other prominent leaders pay tributes to Parkash Singh Badal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Punjab government has declared a holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It evoked strong reactions from opposition Congress as well as Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Family of farmer who died on R Day moves HC seeking SIT probe

Family of farmer who died on R Day moves HC seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The family of a 25-year-old man, who died after his tractor overturned at Central Delhi's ITO during the protesting farmers' tractor parade on the Republic Day, moved the Delhi Court on Wednesday seeking a court-monitored SIT probe into the incident.

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to reports Sumalatha, an independent MP, is likely to announce her decision to join the BJP in a press meet at Mandya on Friday.

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

No place for extremism in Bihar: Tejashwi on JD-U leader's 'Karbala' remarks

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

He pointed out that "politicians should ensure that they are not spreading linguistic terror, further they should make limited comments only."

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The complainant alleged that Gandhi hurt the sentiments of citizens through his derogatory statements against Savarkar," the official said.

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.

There will be earthquake if I started speaking: Shinde's warning to Uddhav

There will be earthquake if I started speaking: Shinde's warning to Uddhav

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

In a veiled warning to Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said there will be an 'earthquake' if he started speaking.

Atithi Bhooto Bhava Review

Atithi Bhooto Bhava Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Hundreds of films have created magical adventures through road trips, Atithi Bhooto Bhava is just dreary, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers would take place at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla on January 8 at 10 am, the sources said on Saturday.

In first public appearance in months, British queen attends husband's memorial service

In first public appearance in months, British queen attends husband's memorial service

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made her first public appearance in months to attend a special thanksgiving memorial service for her late husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey in London on Tuesday.

Kapoors, Bhatts At Alia's Baby Shower

Kapoors, Bhatts At Alia's Baby Shower

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Ranbir's cousins were in strength at Alia Bhatt's baby shower.

150 yrs late: Court rejects woman's plea claiming ownership of Red Fort

150 yrs late: Court rejects woman's plea claiming ownership of Red Fort

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

A woman claiming to be the widow of great grandson of Mughal king Bahadur Shah Zafar-II moved the Delhi high court on Monday seeking that the Red Fort which was illegally taken over by British East India Company be handed over to her on the grounds that she was the legal heir.

Deepika prays hard for '83

Deepika prays hard for '83

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

What are Bollywood stars up to? Let's find out.

Twin Towers Gone In Just 12 Seconds!

Twin Towers Gone In Just 12 Seconds!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

On Sunday, August 28, a series of controlled explosions reduced the 100-metre tall Supertech twin towers structures in Noida to a huge pile of rubble.

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

33 killed as bus carrying marriage party falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Thirty-three members of a wedding party were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying them fell into a gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, police said on Wednesday.

'After the National Award, I never got any work'

'After the National Award, I never got any work'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'If Badhaai Ho had not happened, nobody would have talked about me being a good actress.' 'They have never said it before.' 'I would have been nothing.'

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Ambedkar's memorial in Mumbai to be world's envy, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the work to set up an international standard memorial of Dr B R Ambedkar at the Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai will be completed at the earliest.

Opposition leaders sound out Gopalkrishna Gandhi for Prez poll

Opposition leaders sound out Gopalkrishna Gandhi for Prez poll

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

With the Opposition seeking to put up a united fight in the presidential poll, some leaders have reached out to former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi as a possible choice, sources said on Tuesday.

When Amit Shah Met NTR Jr, Ramoji Rao

When Amit Shah Met NTR Jr, Ramoji Rao

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

During his visit to Hyderabad on Sunday, August 21, 2022, Amit Shah met with a movie star and a movie mogul.