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Rahul addresses poll rally in Karnataka's Kolar; targets Adani, Modi

Rahul addresses poll rally in Karnataka's Kolar; targets Adani, Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

It was in Kolar in 2019, during Lok Sabha election campaigning, that he made a remark on the Modi surname for which he was convicted of criminal defamation and stripped of his Parliament membership last month.

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Meetha Khazana: Diwali Recipes From All Over India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.

With 'Jai Mata Di' chants, Rahul attacks BJP-RSS in Jammu

With 'Jai Mata Di' chants, Rahul attacks BJP-RSS in Jammu

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

'The feeling of love, brotherhood and composite culture exists among you all. I feel sad that the RSS and BJP are trying to break this culture,' Gandhi said in his address to Congress office-bearers and workers at a party function in Jammu on the second day of his two-day visit to Jammu.

Finally, two actors stand up for Rhea Chakraborty

Finally, two actors stand up for Rhea Chakraborty

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'I can only imagine the pain the entire family is going through with these so-called media trials.'

What does Sunny Leone smell like?

What does Sunny Leone smell like?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Madhuri misses the beach... Sharad is ready for the weekend...

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Can mining baron's new party make a dent in K'taka poll?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Janardhana Reddy said he has not launched it with the objective of becoming CM right away in 2023.

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Congress victory in Karnataka, its first big state since 2018, puts the party back in the game for general elections as it re-establishes primacy in the opposition space that is currently vastly fragmented despite efforts to cobble up a united front against the BJP.

How Does One Say Goodbye To Satish Kaushik?

How Does One Say Goodbye To Satish Kaushik?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'He didn't have a single mean bone in his body.' 'He never had a negative word about anybody, not even those who harmed him.'

Vietnem Open: Praneeth knocked out

Vietnem Open: Praneeth knocked out

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Harshit Aggarwal defeated Mongolia's Batdavaa Munkhbat 21-15, 21-13 to be pitted against Japan's third seed Kodai Naraoka in the third round.

'Anthropologically' gods don't belong to upper caste: JNU VC

'Anthropologically' gods don't belong to upper caste: JNU VC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The JNU VC said the "status of shudras given to women in Manusmriti" makes it extraordinarily regressive.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.

How Kareena Celebrates V-Day

How Kareena Celebrates V-Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

It's Valentine's Day and Bollywood can't stop the lovin'!

20 seats to watch out for as Karnataka heads to polls

20 seats to watch out for as Karnataka heads to polls

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

For the May 10 assembly elections in Karnataka, the following are the 20 seats to watch out for.

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Ali works with Gal Gadot... Kalki enjoys a thali... Rahul finds Bollywood Hollywood in his drawer...

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Like Shruti Haasan's royal look?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Photographer G Venket Ram brought celebrated artist Raja Ravi Varma's paintings to life for his 2020 calendar.

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022' topped by the Hinduja family. Sunak and his wife, whose father N R Narayana Murthy co-founded Indian IT major Infosys, are ranked 17th on the list, with an estimated wealth of 790 million pounds. The combined wealth of this year's list sits at 113.2 billion pounds, an increase of 13.5 billion pounds over that of last year.

Janhvi Kapoor: The GOLDEN GIRL

Janhvi Kapoor: The GOLDEN GIRL

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

One of Bollywood's most active actors on Instagram, Janhvi Kapoor keeps us updated about her life and shoots through pictures and videos.

Behind the sweep: What worked for Congress in Karnataka

Behind the sweep: What worked for Congress in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress, by and large, focused on local issues in this election and its campaign also was run by state leaders initially.

What are Bella, JLo, Kendall doing for Christmas?

What are Bella, JLo, Kendall doing for Christmas?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Celebs are at their sparkly best this Christmas.

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Woof! Have you met Divina?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Take a look at little sweet Divina.

PHOTOS: States ease Covid restrictions cautiously

PHOTOS: States ease Covid restrictions cautiously

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The 'unlocking' comes as COVID-19 cases have seen a steady fall in recent weeks.

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The attack by the Opposition party came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the logo, theme and website for India's upcoming presidency of the grouping.

Banks have 21 holidays out of 31 days in October!

Banks have 21 holidays out of 31 days in October!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bank customers better brace for a whopping 21 bank holidays in October.

PIX: Pictures from a star-studded wedding

PIX: Pictures from a star-studded wedding

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Telugu actor-politician Jayasudha invited her friends and colleagues to the wedding reception of her elder son Nihar Kapoor at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.

Twinkle Returns To The Movies!

Twinkle Returns To The Movies!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Twinkle's short story Salaam Noni Appa will mark ad-man Sonal Dabral's directorial debut.

In Karnataka Rahul offers unemployed graduates Rs 3000 dole

In Karnataka Rahul offers unemployed graduates Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

He also announced unemployment allowance for the youth, as the party's fourth poll guarantee, on coming to power.

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

The Gods and their FAVOURITE animals!

The Gods and their FAVOURITE animals!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

There is a reason why Brahma is paired with the Goose. And Laxmi with the Owl.

'I never thought I'll make it to India alive'

'I never thought I'll make it to India alive'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Indian students who flew back to India from Ukraine narrate how they survived the horrific times in battle-ravaged Sumy.

BJP approaches EC, ED seeking probe into TRS MLAs poaching case

BJP approaches EC, ED seeking probe into TRS MLAs poaching case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

BJP MLA M Raghunandan Rao submitted a representation to the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad to investigate into the matter.

LFW: Guess who's thrilled about fashion week?

LFW: Guess who's thrilled about fashion week?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'What is refreshing is that we're back to work in such times, when things are really looking low all over the world,' says supermodel Lakshmi Rana.

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

What Kim Kardashian wore for Halloween

What Kim Kardashian wore for Halloween

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Even in lockdown, celebs made sure to celebrate Halloween, which falls on October 31, in style.

Rana Daggubati-Miheeka's wedding album!

Rana Daggubati-Miheeka's wedding album!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Miheeka Bajaj and Rana Daggubati wed in an intimate ceremony on August 8 at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad.

Now, Vidya Balan stands up for Rhea Chakraborty

Now, Vidya Balan stands up for Rhea Chakraborty

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

After Lakshmi Manchu and Taapsee Pannu, Rhea Chakraborty has found support in yet another colleague from the film industry.

Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Was paraphrasing Ambedkar: JNU VC explains her 'caste of Gods' remark

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

A day after her remarks during a lecture in which she had said that anthropologically Gods do not belong to the upper caste, Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit said it is to the credit of Hinduism that great dissenters from Gautam Buddha to Dr B R Ambedkar are celebrated.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts kill 4, swollen rivers wash away bridges

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

A series of cloudbursts hit different parts of Uttarakhand early on Saturday killing four people while 10 went missing as rivers breached their banks and washed away bridges, officials said.

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as the euphoria about the Budget fizzled out, with investors going for profit-taking ahead of the Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 158.18 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 59,708.08 after it trimmed most of the intra-day gains. During the day, it had zoomed 1,223.54 points or 2 per cent to 60,773.44.

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'