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Veteran actor Manoj Kumar turns 75!

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar turns 75!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

HC allows youth to hold anit-rape protest at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday extended by five more days its permission to a 25-year-old youth to hold peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar against the December 16 brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Uttarakhand: BJP begins efforts to form new govt

Uttarakhand: BJP begins efforts to form new govt

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Despite falling short of majority, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttarakhand on Wednesday began efforts to form the government with its senior leaders trying to establish contact with Independent members of Legislative Assembly and the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

Congress MP Darda calls Modi 'tiger' of Gujarat

Congress MP Darda calls Modi 'tiger' of Gujarat

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Congress MP from Maharashtra Vijay Darda on Sunday praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's style of functioning and called him a "tiger".

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Today, the State is permanently going after politicians, but also civil society, academics and all those it is threatened by or irritated with.'

Jharkhand shame! Couple forced to eat excreta

Jharkhand shame! Couple forced to eat excreta

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

65-year-old Robert Lakra and his 60-year-old wife Colestina were blamed for the sudden death of cows, buffaloes and goats in June at Puro village and taken forcibly before the panchayat on July 8, Superintendent of Police Kranti Kumar told media persons on Monday.

Vijay Bahuguna wins, Congress increases tally in U'Khand

Vijay Bahuguna wins, Congress increases tally in U'Khand

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The ruling Congress in Uttarakhand got a boost after Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna won from Sitarganj with a record margin that increased its total tally to 33 in the 70-member house.

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

The new-age warrior behind the Maratha protests

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Pravin Gaikwad, the state coordinator of Maratha Kranti Morcha, has two rare qualities: he has an unparalleled connect with people from his community and, at the same time, underpins his ideology on a strong analytical base.

Cong to form govt in U'khand, parades MLAs before Governor

Cong to form govt in U'khand, parades MLAs before Governor

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Congress on Friday said its top state leaders would meet the Uttarakhand Governor and stake claim to form a new government even as the BSP, which also holds key to government formation, kept its cards close to its chest.

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a major development in the ongoing Samajwadi Party feud, Mulayam Singh Yadav has postponed the national convention of party called by him on January 5.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Santosh Sivan directs Harvey Keitel, Gabriel Byrne

Santosh Sivan directs Harvey Keitel, Gabriel Byrne

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Titled The Lies We Tell, the film also features Om Puri, playing a Pakistani character.

Trucker drags man for 8 km, helper attacks pleading friends

Trucker drags man for 8 km, helper attacks pleading friends

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahmad, a waiter by profession, was on his scooter with two of his friends riding pillion driving past Lajpat Nagar in the wee hours on Tuesday when the speeding truck hit them from behind, a police official said.

Deal behind Kushwaha joining BJP: Kalyan

Deal behind Kushwaha joining BJP: Kalyan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

"Joining of Kushwaha against whom there are serious allegations of corruption, which are being probed by CBI in BJP raises suspicion. It seems that there was a financial deal of crores for his inclusion in the BJP...this should be probed by CBI", Singh told reporters.

BSP to support Congress in Uttarakhand

BSP to support Congress in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

To help the Congress break the impasse on the leadership issue, the three-MLA strong Bahujan Samaj Party on Sunday offered "unconditional support" to it in Uttarakhand and expressed desire to share power. "On the direction of Mayawati, our party has decided to give full support to Congress," state BSP President Surajmal told PTI.

Cong trying to win BSP, independent MLAs in Uttarakhand

Cong trying to win BSP, independent MLAs in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

After a photo finish in Uttarakhand, Congress, which emerged as the single largest party, is making a serious bid to rope in independents and Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs to achieve the magic tally.

Is this how we treat our teachers?

Is this how we treat our teachers?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Cops clash with teachers who were on dharna demanding their salaries, which they have not received for 17 months.

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Operation Bhushan: Accused's family bears the brunt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

It has been a tough few days for families of the self-appointed moral brigade, which attacked Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member, Prashant Bhushan. Sahim Salim reports.

Manoj Kumar undergoes successful gall bladder surgery

Manoj Kumar undergoes successful gall bladder surgery

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The actor was admitted to a suburban hosptial a few days ago.

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While in a statement issued earlier, the Railways had said that these trains will be fully non-air conditioned, on Wednesday it said that these will have both AC and non-AC classes and fully reserved coaches.

Dense fog in Delhi, 30 flights, 55 trains delayed

Dense fog in Delhi, 30 flights, 55 trains delayed

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Dense fog on Saturday enveloped Delhi, disrupting the schedule of 30 flights and 55 trains even as the minimum temperature settled at 8.4 degrees Celsius.

Prashant Bhushan roughed up in his chambers

Prashant Bhushan roughed up in his chambers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Senior lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan was on Wednesday roughened up by two men in his chambers inside the Supreme Court.

Have turned down invite to rejoin BJP: Kalyan Singh

Have turned down invite to rejoin BJP: Kalyan Singh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Terming the Bharatiya Janata Party as a "dead snake", former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and leader of Jan Kranti Party Kalyan Singh on Thursday claimed that he had turned down an invitation to return to his old party.

Ramesh's funds still go to self-help groups

Ramesh's funds still go to self-help groups

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

As a Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh since 2004, he has been putting all his Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) money in the SHG programmme in the state each year, and continues to do so.

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a larger-than-life spectacle that deserves a theatre viewing, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.

Nirupama Pathak committed suicide: Probe report

Nirupama Pathak committed suicide: Probe report

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The death of Delhi-based journalist Nirupama Pathak on April 29 last year was a case of suicide. Her suicide was allegedly abetted by three of her family members and boyfriend, the police said in its probe report submitted to a local court in Koderma on Tuesday. Koderma Superintendent of Police G Kranti Kumar told newsmen on Wednesday that the investigation report was submitted to the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Ajit Kumar.

SP gets into gear for 2012 UP polls

SP gets into gear for 2012 UP polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

With the 2012 state assembly elections not very far, the Samajwadi Party has got into the election gear. And to top it all, SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has pushed his son Akhilesh Yadav to take the lead.

Pak violates cease-fire in Poonch, soldier killed

Pak violates cease-fire in Poonch, soldier killed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A soldier was killed in indiscriminate firing by Pakistani troops in Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Sunday night. The unprovoked firing appears to have escalated tension along the border ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India. According to official sources, Pakistani troops targeted the Indian posts of Kirpan, Kranti and Kirpan-II from their forward posts of Chuha and Daaku.

After drubbing in U'khand polls, Harish Rawat resigns

After drubbing in U'khand polls, Harish Rawat resigns

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Rawat lost from Kichcha and Haridwar (Rural) seats.

Why Muslims are being boycotted in some Kutch villages

Why Muslims are being boycotted in some Kutch villages

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'After the NRC in Assam, things have changed for Muslims in India.'

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Revealed: The cult behind the Mathura violence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Details on the Swadheen Bharat Vidhik Satyagrah aka Swadheen Bharat Subhash Sena, the outfit responsible for the violence that claimed 24 lives in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, including that of two police officials, are slowly emerging.

Rajdhani passengers to get destination alert on mobile

Rajdhani passengers to get destination alert on mobile

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Passengers of Mumbai Rajdhani will get SMS alerts before arrival of their destinations during night hours with the railways launching the service on Wednesday.

Jharkhand: Parents arrested for scribe's murder

Jharkhand: Parents arrested for scribe's murder

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The parents of Nirupama Pathak, who was allegedly murdered by her family members on Thursday, were taken into custody for interrogation on Monday, a senior police official said."We have detained the parents of Pathak, who was attached with a reputed English business daily from New Delhi, for interrogation in connection with her murder," Koderma Superintendent of Police Kranti Singh said.The mysterious death of the journalist turned out to be a case of murder.

Review: Murder Mestri is paisa vasool fun. Twice over.

Review: Murder Mestri is paisa vasool fun. Twice over.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The comedy is clean, simple, silly. Yet you long for more. And it keeps coming. Remember Andaz Apna Apna?

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

Which films have NOT aged well with time? Tell us!

Which films have NOT aged well with time? Tell us!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Blockbusters like Sharda, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Suraj, Milan, Khudgarz, Dharam Veer, Rocky, Mard, Love Story, Kranti or Pyaar Jhukta Nahi seem to have lost their lustre and magic over the years.

Mamata to seek CBI enquiry into train collision

Mamata to seek CBI enquiry into train collision

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

With conflicting reports on the cause of the train accident near Mathura, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to go for a Central Bureau of Investigation enquiry into the mishap.

Mulayam ditched and insulted me: Kalyan Singh

Mulayam ditched and insulted me: Kalyan Singh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Accusing SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav of ditching and insulting him, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on Sunday said the party will be "wiped out" in the next assembly elections.