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SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

As the superstar of Indian cinema celebrates his 70th birthday, we bring you lessons from his life and times

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Amitabh!

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

Sanjay Sinh quits Cong, Rajya Sabha, to join BJP

Sanjay Sinh quits Cong, Rajya Sabha, to join BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Sinh, who has been in the BJP earlier and was elected to Lok Sabha on its ticket in 90s, wields considerable influence in the Amethi region of Uttar Pradesh.

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Jyotiraditya lost out on the chance to be among the youngest chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, as Kamal Nath, 72, was picked for the top job in the state.

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Amitabh Bachchan talks about the generation gap -- or lack of it -- and his family.

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Pujaris from the Sringeri Math Karnataka did the rituals for the 'bhoomi pujan' at the new Parliament building site.

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Amitabh Bachchan shares his beautiful wedding story.

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The UPA has 112 members in the Upper House and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant.

Fresh trouble for BJP? Small parties should be respected, says NDA ally

Fresh trouble for BJP? Small parties should be respected, says NDA ally

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

"We small parties, like the Apna Dal-S, want some respect to be shown to us. We, our leaders and workers feel hurt if due importance is not given to us," Ashish Patel told mediapersons

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

In a meeting with the President on behalf of these 18 non-National Democratic Alliance parties, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said he has requested the President to return the bills, and only give his assent after they have been passed after following proper rules and procedures.

5 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

5 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

All 5 candidates, three from Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United and two from the opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party, were on Friday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the state.

Bihar govt suspends Lalu's biographer

Bihar govt suspends Lalu's biographer

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Narayan has been charged with flouting quota norms and other government rules in allocating 12 PDS shops in 1996 and 17 in 1997 when Lalu was Bihar chief minister.

PIX: Riteish, Salman, Shah Rukh celebrate Father's Day

PIX: Riteish, Salman, Shah Rukh celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Bollywood folk paid their respects to their teachers.

Bachchans refuse UP government's Rs 50K pension; say use it for the poor

Bachchans refuse UP government's Rs 50K pension; say use it for the poor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his family have turned down Uttar Pradesh government's largesse that saw the celebrities being among the first beneficiaries of a new pension scheme for people awarded the Yash Bharti Samman.

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Oppn members went into the area of treasury benches carrying a black banner, which demanded Shah's resignation, as Speaker Om Birla continued with proceedings of the House.

BJD's Naveen Patnaik rules out joining mahagathbandhan

BJD's Naveen Patnaik rules out joining mahagathbandhan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The chief minister's statement is significant as several non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties are trying to forge unity in a bid to form a grand alliance to take on the ruling party in the Lok Sabha elections this year.

Prisoner killed  in Patna court

Prisoner killed in Patna court

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

At least three lawyers were also injured in the attack and several under-trials escaped, taking advantage of the situation.

Flashback: When Amitabh wed Jaya

Flashback: When Amitabh wed Jaya

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

An excerpt from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's autobiography.

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The HRD ministry on Thursday said, after the body drew flak for seeking an undertaking from writers that the content will not be against the government or the country.

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Joshi said the Congress is 'led by an infiltrator' and is targeting Modi who hails from a humble family and is a popular leader.

Akshay-Raveena together on stage

Akshay-Raveena together on stage

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

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.

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'She's the best actor in the family,' her dad, arguably the finest actor in all of Bollywood, said later.

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Prez nod for central rule in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

President's Rule can be revoked before the six-month period if a situation emerges for formation of a stable government.

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rival parties come together to remember Vajpayee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Modi said Vajpayee would remain an inspiration and said the outpouring of emotions following his death despite his being away from public life for over a decade due to illness, shows his greatness.

PIX: Happy Birthday, Dharamji

PIX: Happy Birthday, Dharamji

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

What have your favourite celebrities posted on social media?

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Amid a stalemate between the government and the Opposition over the issue, the House failed to transact any significant business and was adjourned for the day.

Will seat-sharing talks wreck BJP-JD-U tieup?

Will seat-sharing talks wreck BJP-JD-U tieup?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The JD-U appears unwilling to become the BJP's second-string. A senior leader said, "If the BJP demands that the 2014 polls be made the yardstick for seat-sharing in 2019, we will insist the results of the last assembly polls become the criterion for the next state election." Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Asian B-schools to form consortium

Asian B-schools to form consortium

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The consortium will launch programmes in ease of doing business in their respective regions B-schools.