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PHOTOS: Ayodhya's Ram temple foundation is complete

PHOTOS: Ayodhya's Ram temple foundation is complete

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The foundation for the temple has now been filled with the final, 48th layer of roller-compacted concrete, temple trust members told reporters on Thursday.

Alia, Ranveer, Sara Party With Karan Johar, Bela Bajaria

Alia, Ranveer, Sara Party With Karan Johar, Bela Bajaria

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Karan Johar hosted a party at his home on Sunday night, April 24, in honour of Bela Bajaria, Netflix's vice president, International Originals.

Eye on 2022 polls, 7 new ministers from UP

Eye on 2022 polls, 7 new ministers from UP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Anupriya Patel, Pankaj Chaudhary and B L Verma are from the Other Backward Classes, which BJP leader in UP say make up 50 per cent of voters in the state. Three others -- Kaushal Kishore, Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and S P Singh Baghel -- are from the Scheduled Castes category. Ajay Kumar is the lone Brahmin in this batch of ministers from the state.

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

'Life will always be difficult'

'Life will always be difficult'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

'And it always should be.' 'I believe nothing should come easily to anyone because then there is no thrill in it.'

Are you ready for these NEW RELEASES?

Are you ready for these NEW RELEASES?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the films and Web shows coming up.

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"Prime Minister Modi is not a leader, he is an actor. It would have been better if Amitabh Bachchan was made the prime minister," she said at an election meeting at the end of her roadshow in Mirzapur.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

'My nude pictures became national news'

'My nude pictures became national news'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'People thought I am doing this for promotions, but I wouldn't do that.' 'I have better things to do and better ideas to promote myself.'

Anupriya Patel: Back in council of ministers after 2 years

Anupriya Patel: Back in council of ministers after 2 years

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Her inclusion in the Modi's team is significant ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections next year and the Lok Sabha polls in 2024 as the Other Backward Classes have a sizeable number of voters in the key Purvanchal region.

At over 88.13 lakh doses, India sees highest-ever Covid vaccination in a day

At over 88.13 lakh doses, India sees highest-ever Covid vaccination in a day

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India has administered more than 88.13 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, the highest ever vaccination achieved in a single day, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.

2020's TOP Web Series

2020's TOP Web Series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top Web shows this year.

PM slams Oppn for neglecting people, says now they are shedding crocodile tears

PM slams Oppn for neglecting people, says now they are shedding crocodile tears

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

That day is not very far when farmers will get double their present income, says PM.

Panchayat 2 Review

Panchayat 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

If at all the series can be criticised, it would be for its all-Brahmin characters and keeping out the caste problems, the misogyny and the backwardness and ugliness of rural India, points out Deepa Gahlot.

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

After 2 yrs, devotees offer Eid prayers in mosques in large numbers

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As the month-long fasting observed by the people of the Muslim community during Ramzan came to an end on Modnay, devotees across the country offered namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in large numbers on Tuesday.

Varanasi boat capsize: 5 more bodies recovered, 7 missing

Varanasi boat capsize: 5 more bodies recovered, 7 missing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The bodies of 5 more persons were fished out of the Ganga river while a search was on to trace the 7 others who had gone missing after a boat capsized in the river near Shooltankeshwar area.

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The video of students of the Siyur Primary School in Jamalpur block of Mirzapur district being served salt and roti in their midday meal had gone viral on the social media on August 22, triggering outrage and leading to the suspension of two teachers.

Akshay makes his debut ONCE AGAIN!

Akshay makes his debut ONCE AGAIN!

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Who are the Bollywood actors making their debut on OTT platforms, the go-to form of entertainment during the lockdown?

'Men in our country have not grown up'

'Men in our country have not grown up'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.' 'They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.' 'I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is still alive in men.'

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is headed for a big win in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls, bagging Barabanki and Ayodhya and leading in several other places. But it lost Varanasi to an Independent candidate.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A Web series shouldn't be outright unrealistic. Being Bollywoodesque is always suicidal, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

UP schoolchildren eat roti-salt under mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Authorities suspended two teachers, apparently in an immediate damage control exercise.

'I am not going to do a sex show'

'I am not going to do a sex show'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'If my character is kissing her love, I am okay with that.' I wouldn't do unnecessarily a bold character for the popularity.'

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar's evening out

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar's evening out

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The closing ceremony of the 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival was a glamorous affair in Mumbai.

Salman, Tiger, Varun go shirtless!

Salman, Tiger, Varun go shirtless!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Why are Bollywood's hunks going shirtless? Enjoy the show!

7 more women join Modi's council of ministers

7 more women join Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The overall female strength has rised to 11 which is one of the highest.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to hold rally in Modi's constituency Varanasi on Oct 10

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to hold rally in Modi's constituency Varanasi on Oct 10

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

As Uttar Pradesh gears up for assembly elections early next year, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a public rally on October 10 in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a party spokesperson said.

BJP, SP allies to play crucial role in battle of Varanasi

BJP, SP allies to play crucial role in battle of Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sources in various parties suggest that two lakh votes of the Patel community, locally known as OBC kurmi, for which mother-daughter led Apna Dal (S) and Apna Dal (K) are competing and over one lakh of OBC Rajbhars would be crucial in deciding the outcome of the assembly seats in Varanasi.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

10 Upcoming Web series To Watch Out For

10 Upcoming Web series To Watch Out For

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Some exciting news shows, some gripping sequels coming up.

'Every day is a new ball game'

'Every day is a new ball game'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'Every character is a challenge.'

UP panchayat polls: Huge participation despite COVID surge

UP panchayat polls: Huge participation despite COVID surge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The elections are being seen as a semi-final to the 2022 assembly election.

Deepika gets an award!

Deepika gets an award!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The world seems to have turned its attention to Bollywood's ladies, and is honouring them with awards.

The DIFFERENT FACES of Taapsee

The DIFFERENT FACES of Taapsee

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Besides Akshay Kumar, there's only one more actor who has as many as seven films in different stages of production: Taapsee Pannu.

'Nothing done in 70 yrs' rant has expiry date: Priyanka

'Nothing done in 70 yrs' rant has expiry date: Priyanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'Publicity looks good, but the reality is different... all sections are feeling harassed'

'We consider screaming to be good acting'

'We consider screaming to be good acting'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'...and give awards to such performances.'

Maharani review

Maharani review

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Huma Qureshi makes this predictable yet engaging political drama binge-watch worthy, notes Namrata Thakker.

In Uttar Pradesh, SP to contest 37 seats, BSP gets 38

In Uttar Pradesh, SP to contest 37 seats, BSP gets 38

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The two parties named the seats distributed among them in a statement signed by SP president Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati.

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Netflix is reminiscent of Star TV in the 1990s: Very Western in its gaze, very expensive, and clueless, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.