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Don't be nasty to Smriti Irani: Rahul urges followers

Don't be nasty to Smriti Irani: Rahul urges followers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged people to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards former Union minister Smriti Irani or any other leader.

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Mumbai's young batting star Musheer Khan has been ruled out of the upcoming Irani Cup match after suffering a fracture in the neck, in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway, on Friday.

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Housefull 5 may not be getting rave reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences.

Real estate slow to embrace technology as expenses mount

Real estate slow to embrace technology as expenses mount

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Even as sectors across India embrace technological transformation, the construction side of the real estate industry continues to trail global trends. While technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, drone surveillance, and IoT-enabled smart building systems are increasingly common overseas, their adoption in Indian construction remains limited and largely experimental, developers said.

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Tanvi The Great Review: Overdose Of Sentimentality

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The film lurches from one melodramatic situation to another, for nearly 160 minutes, before culminating in an ending that embodies Director Anupam Kher's personal philosophy: Kuch bhi ho sakta hain, notes Mayur Sanap.

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz became the first cricketer to score a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman.

Irani Cup: Mumbai in control despite Easwaran's 191

Irani Cup: Mumbai in control despite Easwaran's 191

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian together claimed six wickets for only 23 runs to put Mumbai within sniffing distance of the Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

Jacqueline's Musical Night With Sonu, Shankar, Shaan...

Jacqueline's Musical Night With Sonu, Shankar, Shaan...

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Film folk got together in a musical night, celebrating Hai Junoon, an OTT show that will premiere on May 16 on JioHotstar.

The New Dining Destinations of India

The New Dining Destinations of India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Dining today isn't just about food -- it's about the experience and the story.

Team Mumbai bags Rs. 1 Crore bonus for Irani Cup win

Team Mumbai bags Rs. 1 Crore bonus for Irani Cup win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane emphasized the importance of giving players 'freedom' and 'confidence' as Mumbai were awarded Rs 1-crore by the Mumbai Cricket Association for their historic Irani Cup triumph.

Actor Vibhu Raghave Succumbs To Cancer

Actor Vibhu Raghave Succumbs To Cancer

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Nisha Aur Uske Cousins fame television actor Vibhu Raghave passed away on Monday after battling colon cancer. He was 37.

Accepted defeat: Smriti Irani after Rahul ditches Amethi

Accepted defeat: Smriti Irani after Rahul ditches Amethi

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Irani said that Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli is a "victory" for the people in Amethi.

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Maharashtra angle to gangster killed in encounter in Chennai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have increased security at the Irani locality following the killing of a robber from an Irani gang based there in an encounter with police in Chennai. Jaffer Gulam Hussein Irani was shot dead by police after allegedly opening fire on them in Chennai. The Irani Basti has been known as a base for chain-snatchers and motorbike thieves. Police have stepped up security in the locality to prevent any law and order issues. The incident comes after a series of chain-snatching incidents in Chennai, which led to the arrest of two other members of the Irani gang. The gang is known for its involvement in crimes across India, including chain snatching and "attention diversion crimes."

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

July has so many interesting films to choose from!

Irani Cup: Easwaran's ton keeps RoI's hopes alive

Irani Cup: Easwaran's ton keeps RoI's hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Easwaran compiled an unbeaten 151 off 212 balls, and laced his innings with 12 fours and a six on the third day of the match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Fans and experts questioned the logic behind repeatedly including Easwaran in squads without ever giving him a real opportunity

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

SEE: Dada, Kaif and an iconic sweater!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

On July 13, 2002, the Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England side in their own backyard to clinch the Natwest Tri-Series, which also featured Sri Lanka.

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A tweaked format which will see the promotion and relegation of one team from the plate group instead of the current two sides from next season's Ranji Trophy.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Data centres are increasingly becoming a key part of the real estate landscape, as reality firms - with rich expertise in land acquisition, construction and dealing with government approvals - are seeing them as opportunities to build long-term assets with continuous revenue flow.

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Aamir-Farhan At Manoj Kumar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Members of the film industry trouped in to say their last goodbyes to Manoj Kumar at a prayer meet held on Sunday evening.

Like Jacqueline's New Hairstyle? VOTE!

Like Jacqueline's New Hairstyle? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

She's done away with her straight long hair and gotten a shorter and curly mane.

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

Irani Cup: Captain Rahane rescues Mumbai on Day 1

Irani Cup: Captain Rahane rescues Mumbai on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane concentrated hard as his unbeaten 86 off 197 balls took Mumbai to 237 for four against Rest of India on a weather-curtailed opening day of the Irani Cup.

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Jurel has produced a solid body of work in first-class and Test cricket alike, even though he displayed a completely different avatar for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a finisher since his debut in 2023.

India's Women Power At Cannes

India's Women Power At Cannes

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Oscar-winning Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor made her mark on Cannes 2025 by launching a new initiative that spotlights three rising women producers from India, part of her newly-established Women in Film India chapter, reported Variety.

'Dressed In Sunshine, Floating On Waves'

'Dressed In Sunshine, Floating On Waves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Sonakshi's mushy post for hubby Zaheer... Vaani's velvet night... Varun's words of wisdom...

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Smriti Irani's mother is Bengali so it wasn't surprising to see the minister perform the dhunuchi naach at a Durga Puja pandal on New Delhi's Pandara Road on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Cong recaptures Amethi from BJP, stuns Smriti Irani by 1.67 lakh votes

Cong recaptures Amethi from BJP, stuns Smriti Irani by 1.67 lakh votes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Reacting to his win, Sharma expressed his gratitude to the people of Amethi and the Congress party, saying the 18th Lok Sabha election in Amethi will be the biggest example of a strong and empowered democratic country.

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The 31st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, held in December 2018, deferred a decision to reduce the GST rate for cement from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. This was despite recognising that cement - along with automobile parts - remained among the few mass-consumption items still taxed at the highest slab, which was originally meant for luxury and sin goods.

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates were snapped tugging into Mumbai's favourite snack on Thursday.

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The plot goes pretty much as expected but the Hai Junoon team seem to have sat with a check list of issues that affect today's teenagers, and ticked the ones used in the show, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Cousin In Tears As Mumbai Teen Makes CSK Debut

Cousin In Tears As Mumbai Teen Makes CSK Debut

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Although in the opposition camp, Mhatre was not short of support during his eye-catching knock. His band of cousins were spotted celebrating his boundaries, with one of them driven to tears of joy.

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Housing prices appreciated at an average of 10 per cent during the December quarter across eight major cities on strong demand, higher input cost, according to a report by CREDAI, Colliers and Liases Foras. Realtors' body CREDAI, real estate consultant Colliers India, and data analytic firm Liases Foras on Tuesday released their joint report, which showed that Delhi-NCR saw a maximum appreciation of 31 pc annually during the October-December period of 2024.

'Certain Relationships Are Too Difficult To Explain'

'Certain Relationships Are Too Difficult To Explain'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Two males in the same house, one who is trying to become a man, and the other one is losing his manhood, when they cross paths, it can be a tricky situation.'