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Bhumi Gets GLAMOROUS!

Bhumi Gets GLAMOROUS!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Urvashi has fun... Rakul's cool vibes... Amruta looks pretty in a sari...

Irani Trophy: Rest of India set Rajasthan 618 for victory

Irani Trophy: Rest of India set Rajasthan 618 for victory

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Rest of India are all set to win the Irani Cup for a sixth consecutive time after setting Rajasthan an impossible target of 618 to win on Tuesday, the penultimate day of the match, at the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur. The match, as a contest, was over once Rajasthan were all out for 400, ensuring Rest a huge 263-run first innings. Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha sent a timely reminder to the selectors with a haul of five wickets.

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

As we wait for dark Dimple and her brazen bahus to spit fire on the small screen, Sukanya Verma looks at the cruel, cool ways of the Hindi film saasu-maa from then to now.

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

'If Smriti Irani succeeds, it will be a great achievement'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

'Once you've made up your mind that you don't like Smriti Irani because she has got where she has far too quickly or far too easily, you find reasons to dislike her and to justify your view,' says Pritish Nandy.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Saurabh's 10-wicket feat leaves Saurashtra in shambles

Saurabh's 10-wicket feat leaves Saurashtra in shambles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Saurabh Kumar was virtually unplayable on a raging turner, returning with a match-haul of 10 wickets as Rest of India beat Saurashtra

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Now Adhir seeks unconditional apology from Smriti for insulting Prez Murmu

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

However, he pointed out that the manner in which Smriti Irani was taking the name of President in the House was not proper and in consonance with the status and position of the President.

Privilege motion poses no existential threat for Smriti Irani

Privilege motion poses no existential threat for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The current episode may well chart a different course and go for a long haul given the highly acerbic and bitter relations between the Narendra Modi government and the Opposition.

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a blistering attack against the BJP over the violence in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that its politics had "murdered Bharat Mata" in the northeastern state and termed members of the ruling party "traitors".

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits. Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working majority, with just one phase left to go, argues Prem Panicker.

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

Have You Met Ram Charan's Pet Rhyme?

Have You Met Ram Charan's Pet Rhyme?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Celebs and their pets who you'll love.

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

Bramayugam: Movie Love or Masochism?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

You will appreciate the Mammootty of this movie better if you do not take the servile reviews to heart, for this is a grand, broad, almost proudly comic performance, assures Sreehari Nair.

How BJP Uses Influencers To Win Over Voters

How BJP Uses Influencers To Win Over Voters

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'While other parties generally need support directly from their central leadership to get influencers or celebrities to endorse their party, the work of identifying and contacting such influencers has been decentralised to state and district level IT cells to get more engagement in the BJP.'

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

How Bollywood stars celebrated Republic Day.

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The 23-year-old suffered an injury during Northamptonshire's one-day championship fixture against Durham last month. According to ESPNcricinfo further scans revealed the injury was a lot worse than initially expected.

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Sonia-Smriti faceoff in Lok Sabha adds fuel to furore over 'rashtrapatni' remark

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Congress on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party MPs of subjecting Sonia Gandhi to "brutal heckling, verbal assault and physical intimidation", and demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Day after Rahul's attack, PM to reply in Lok Sabha

Day after Rahul's attack, PM to reply in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Lok Sabha had taken up discussion on the Motion of Thanks, moved by Bharatiya Janata Party member Chandra Prakash Joshi, on Tuesday, after three days of disruptions in Parliament.

Meet Raju Hirani, Bollywood's 10 Billion Man

Meet Raju Hirani, Bollywood's 10 Billion Man

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Five movies and almost Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) to his name already. That's the blockbuster run Rajkumar Hirani has been enjoying at the box office ever since he made his directorial debut with Munnabhai MBBS 20 years ago.

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the knockout stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy, respectively, while BCCI will conduct two Irani Cup ties in a single domestic season.

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Irani Trophy: Rest Of India in cruise control on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Rest of India are well and truly on their way of regaining the Irani Cup title after tightening noose on Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, at stumps on the second day at the Sawai Man Singh in Jaipur.

Jacqueline Fernandez appears in court in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Jacqueline Fernandez appears in court in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Monday arrived at the Patiala House court in the national capital in connection with the Rs 200 crores money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

Ranji Trophy winners to get Rs 5 crore!

Ranji Trophy winners to get Rs 5 crore!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Ranji Trophy winners, who currently get a cheque of Rs 2 crore, will be receiving Rs 5 crore, while the runners-up and losing semi-finalists will get Rs 3 crores and Rs 1 crore respectively.

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

How does Smriti Irani plan to fix this problem?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Gujaratis, among all Indians, are supposed to be born businessmen, but if more than 80% of them do not have the ability to do basic arithmetic, the future is grim.' 'The big issues are in society and they cannot be changed by an HRD minister no matter how brilliant she may be or think of herself as being,' says Aakar Patel.

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Yogi, Fadnavis among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka election

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a strong team of Union ministers figure in the list of the party's 40 star campaigners for Karnataka assembly elections next month.

First Act Review: Haunting

First Act Review: Haunting

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The lives of the kids Deepa Bhatia portrays in the series are bleak, with small periods of sunshine when they get picked for an ad or serial, punctuating the longer periods of struggle, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Kalki and Sappho's WONDERFUL Beach Holiday

Kalki and Sappho's WONDERFUL Beach Holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!

Reliving Glory: India's thrilling win in 2002 Natwest

Reliving Glory: India's thrilling win in 2002 Natwest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Indian team and National Cricket Academy's injury management has once again come under scanner with the recurrence of Shreyas Iyer's back injury.

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Pinky Irani alias Angel, 53, was arrested in this case by the agency in December last year. She was recently granted bail by a Delhi court.

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the bitter face-off between the frail Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who will be 76 in December, and Union Minister Smriti Irani, 46, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday came out in support of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was involved in a face-off with Union minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha, and said the 75-year-old leader was 'encircled and heckled pack-wolf style'.

What Gift Did Farhan Get From Dad?

What Gift Did Farhan Get From Dad?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Javed Akhtar picked son Farhan Akhtar's birthday on January 9 to release his coffee table book, Jadunama.

If I can meet victims in video why can't Manipur CM, asks DCW chief

If I can meet victims in video why can't Manipur CM, asks DCW chief

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Tuesday questioned why the CM could not meet the women who were stripped and paraded, when she could do so.

How Boman Almost Missed Doing Uunchai

How Boman Almost Missed Doing Uunchai

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'Boman should not miss the opportunity of being a part of such a beautiful film with Sooraj Barjatya.'

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Modi to campaign in about 20 places in K'taka: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Karnataka would vote on May 10, and the results will be declared on May 13.

After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

After Rahul in Amethi, UP Cong keen to field Priyanka from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee is keen to field senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and will soon send a proposal in this regard to the top leadership, said newly appointed party's state president Ajay Rai on Sunday.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Govt asks Twitter to pull down Manipur women's video

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The government has asked Twitter and other social media platforms to take down a video of two Manipur women paraded naked, since the matter is being probed.