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Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Not distorting history, Padmavati a fiction: Bhansali tells House panels

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It was perhaps for the first time that any parliamentary panel deliberated on a film before it had been approved by the censor board.

Padmavati makers defer film's release amid controversy

Padmavati makers defer film's release amid controversy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The studio said it would soon announce the new release date for the film.

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

'The attack on Bhansali is an attack on freedom'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

'When it comes to interpretation of history, you can disagree with him, but at least allow the film to release.' 'By asking for a ban, you are creating an atmosphere where nobody will attempt films on Indian history.'

Pansare murder case: Sanatan Sanstha claims it's a 'soft target'

Pansare murder case: Sanatan Sanstha claims it's a 'soft target'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

"The other Hindu organisations have some or the other backing. They have not been taking the hard stance on certain issues like we do," he added.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

'Pressure to look beautiful not only in the film industry'

'Pressure to look beautiful not only in the film industry'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Our biggest critic is our father. Our mom says 'very good' for every work but it's difficult to make dad say that. After he saw the teaser of Haseena Parker, he said 'hit hai'.'

Maharashtra to shut down 44 toll plazas

Maharashtra to shut down 44 toll plazas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In an important decision ahead of the assembly polls, the Maharashtra government on Monday announced closure of 44 toll plazas, a move that comes in the backdrop of protests over levy of road tax in the state.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

A smooth access to the hitherto prohibited area of the temple brought cheer to women devotees as they poured oil on the ancient black stone idol and offered flowers to the deity on Saturday.

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The man, identified as Pramod Jaising Hore, had posted a message on his Facebook page and shared a message on WhatsApp on Sunday, saying he would be ending his life in support of the reservation demand, said Mukundwadi police station's Senior Inspector Natha Jadhav.

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Despite the trust's orders that men as well as women will not be allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple here, around 100 men were on Friday seen storming into the inner sanctum of the holy place.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A year after storming to power in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have suffered a considerable erosion of support base in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' home turf Vidarbha, losing to Congress-Nationalist Congress Party in the municipal council polls in the region.

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh pays respect to martyred jawans

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh pays respect to martyred jawans

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

As the last journey of the five jawans martyred in the Pakistani attack in Poonch began from Jammu, Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on Wednesday laid wreaths on their bodies.

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

American furniture brand Ashley hopes to score a century in India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ashley Furniture Industries, which made a debut in India last month in Bengaluru, planning to open 100 stores in India over the next few years.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

Yesteryear actress Nanda is dead

Yesteryear actress Nanda is dead

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The actress, who starred in films like Bhabhi and Choti Bahen, was 75.

When Mohan Bhagwat became a hardliner

When Mohan Bhagwat became a hardliner

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was on the Hindu extremists' hit-list. In June 2008, this information was made public. Prior to that, you should hear Bhagwat's speeches and listen to his 'liberal' statements.' 'After he was informed that he was on their hit-list, he became a hardliner. He was not like that before.'

Goa: Ramnathi villagers want Sanatan Sanstha banned, ashram shifted

Goa: Ramnathi villagers want Sanatan Sanstha banned, ashram shifted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Locals of Ramnathi in North Goa district where the Sanatan Sanstha is headquartered, have demanded a ban on the right-wing outfit and urged the state government to ensure that its ashram is shifted out of their village failing which they would intensify their agitation against them and their 'sadhaks' (seekers).

Praful Patel, Bhujbal among NCP's 18 LS nominees from Maha

Praful Patel, Bhujbal among NCP's 18 LS nominees from Maha

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Union Minister Praful Patel and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who is the Nationalist Congress Party's OBC face, are among 18 candidates announced by the party on Thursday for the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra.

Pawar launches counter attack after Modi diatribe

Pawar launches counter attack after Modi diatribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Monday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the latter targeted him during poll rallies in Maharashtra.

NCP to finalise Lok Sabha candidates on Jan 21

NCP to finalise Lok Sabha candidates on Jan 21

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Nationalist Congress Party will announce candidates for the Lok Sabha elections on January 21 and will retain majority of the sitting MPs, the party said on Monday.

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Kenya's Isaac Kemboi hopes to stop brother from golden hat-trick in Rio Games

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Ezekiel Kemboi won the steeplechase gold in 2004 at Athens and in 2012 at the London Games. His brother Isaac is hoping to replicate the success at the Rio Olympics in two years' time even if it means beating the champion sibling.

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

'I feel nervous and scared everyday'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'There have been so many instances where I have auditioned for a film and been finalised, and even cut a cake (to celebrate) but then I got a call saying sorry, that the role went to someone else. It's a very cutthroat industry. When your film becomes a hit, they come to you but when it doesn't do well, nobody comes.' Baaghi actress Shraddha Kapoor gives us an insight into her life.

Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism'

Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Shiv Sena on Monday termed the "assault" on Marathi-speaking populace in Karnataka by the police as "Kannada terrorism" and asked the Narendra Modi government to intervene.

PIX: Bipasha, Divyanka, Sanaya celebrate Karva Chauth

PIX: Bipasha, Divyanka, Sanaya celebrate Karva Chauth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Celebs and their adorable Karva Chauth pictures!

Box Office: Dolly Ki Doli, Baby do average business

Box Office: Dolly Ki Doli, Baby do average business

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Desipite good reviews, Baby and Dolly Ki Doli don't work at the box office.

The Best Actresses in Hindi cinema, 2014

The Best Actresses in Hindi cinema, 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The star performers of the year.

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Take a look at star arrivals.

Dabholkar murder suspect raised 'army to fight anti-Hindu forces': CBI

Dabholkar murder suspect raised 'army to fight anti-Hindu forces': CBI

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Meanwhile, the Sanatan Sanstha alleged that Tawde was being 'implicated' by the probe agency on the basis of false allegations levelled by a witness, who himself is facing criminal charges.

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

R R Patil warns of action against those misusing social media

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

With objectionable posts on social networking sites trigging violence over the past week, the Maharashtra government is mulling action against not only those who upload them but also against those who "like" and forward them, state's Home Minister R R Patil said on Monday.

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh, Nimrat at a wedding brunch

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh, Nimrat at a wedding brunch

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Dabholkar was shot dead on August 20, 2013 near his home in Pune, while he was on a morning walk.

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The attack left two Indian soldiers dead while one BAT member was killed in retaliatory action by Indian troops.

Meet Team Fadnavis

Meet Team Fadnavis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A 10-member Bharatiya Janata Party ministry led by Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in at Wankhede on Friday.

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Sheena Bora Trial: A year of tortuous twists and turns

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

When the hearings resume January 3, you wonder how many things will change and how many things will remain forever the same, as the Sheena Bora trial moves ahead.

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

2006 Mumbai fake encounter case: 21 get life imprisonment

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

All 21 convicts, including 13 policemen were on Thursday awarded life imprisonment by a court in Mumbai in the 2006 fake encounter killing of Ram Narayan Gupta alias Lakkhan Bhaiya, an alleged aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Rajan.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.