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Which Kannda film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Which Kannda film will you watch this weekend? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Take a look at the releases and vote!

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Jammu and Kashmmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hit out at Narendra Modi for his "lies" during public speeches and also dared him to speak about dynasty politics in states like Punjab and Maharashtra.

HUMOUR: What REALLY happened at Modi's coronation

HUMOUR: What REALLY happened at Modi's coronation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

What really transpired at Friday's press conference where the BJP declared NaMo as its Pradhan Mantri-to-be? Shubir Rishi and Rajorshi Sanyal give you the inside story. DISCLAIMER: Satire Ahead.

Uttam's Take: Narendra Modi as a team player

Uttam's Take: Narendra Modi as a team player

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Narendra Modi, in his first interview of this election season to a television channel, denied that he was a control freak or authoritarian and called himself a team player who likes to build consensus and then use his authority to implement decisions. Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh offers his perspective of Modi's self-assessment.

Cong draws cold comfort from dissensions in BJP

Cong draws cold comfort from dissensions in BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

"There is no doubt we are fighting with our backs to the wall but these political bonfires in the BJP will help to consolidate our position to some extent," a senior Congress leader tells Rediff.com's Anita Katyal.

After Kamasutra 3D, he wants to make a film on NAMO 4D!

After Kamasutra 3D, he wants to make a film on NAMO 4D!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'India is waiting for a leader like Narendra Modi. I don't know whether the leader is Modi himself, but I know India needs a leader like him. It's like the doubts the Jews had about Jesus Christ. Only after He was crucified, did they realise that He was the Messiah,' says director Rupesh Paul who plans to direct a film inspired from Modi's life.

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Kejriwal attacking Modi only to remain in news: BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

Taking a dig at Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, the Bharatiya Janata Party today said he was attacking its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi only to remain in the "limelight".

Expressed support for Modi as an independent citizen: Bedi

Expressed support for Modi as an independent citizen: Bedi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

A day after she indicated that Bharatiya Janata Party's Narendra Modi was her preferred choice for the prime minister's post, former IPS officer and anti-corruption activist Kiran Bedi on Friday said she had not "joined any political party" but had only spoken for herself.

Rajnath home minister, Sushma defence, Jaitley finance?

Rajnath home minister, Sushma defence, Jaitley finance?

Rediff.com25 May 2014

The suspense over the possible composition of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet seems to be nearing climax as sources informed that a list of names is being finalised to be sent to President Pranab Mukherjee on the sidelines of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Political parties have spent over Rs 53 crore on digital platforms like Google and Facebook between February and May.

Yogi slams Priyanka on tweet on rising crime in UP

Yogi slams Priyanka on tweet on rising crime in UP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

On Saturday, Priyanka had claimed that incidents of crime are on the rise in Uttar Pradesh, and criminals were "roaming freely" in the state. "In Uttar Pradesh criminals are roaming freely and doing whatever they want. Criminal incidents are taking place one after the other. However, its Bharatiya Janata Party government has turned deaf. Has the Uttar Pradesh government surrendered before criminals?" she had tweeted in Hindi along with a collage of news reports indicating various incidents of crime.

Hungry kya! Cops shut dhaba selling 'Modi' roti

Hungry kya! Cops shut dhaba selling 'Modi' roti

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Varanasi police asked a dhaba selling rotis with a Narendra Modi mark to shut shop after complaints from certain groups, to which the Bharatiya Janata Party said that the 'Modi stamp' on the people's hearts can't be removed.

'Howdy, Modi': Houston all set to welcome PM

'Howdy, Modi': Houston all set to welcome PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The gates of NRG Stadium will open at 6 am to accommodate and seat 50,000 people by 9 am, after which cultural programme will begin and continue till 10:30 am, and will be broadcast live in Hindi, English and Spanish languages followed by the address of the two leaders.

BJP picks 28-yr-old over Ananth Kumar's wife for Bangalore South seat

BJP picks 28-yr-old over Ananth Kumar's wife for Bangalore South seat

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The Karnataka BJP core committee had proposed only Tejaswini's name for the Lok Sabha seat, but Tejaswi Surya emerged the dark horse.

BJP celebrates its victory in style

BJP celebrates its victory in style

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As counting of the ballot for 542 Lok Sabha seats for the world's largest democracy is underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party is surging ahead of all its rivals. With early trends in favour of the BJP, party workers and supporters burst into celebrations at various party offices as well as its headquarters in New Delhi. Workers distributed sweets, raised slogans and were seen dancing on the beats of drums at various places.

New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!'

New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

NaMo supporters in New York and New Jersey step out to celebrate the BJP's election victory, reports Aseem Chhabra.

Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos!

Video: Modi saris, Modi laddoos!

Rediff.com16 May 2014

That India is in the grip of Modi mania is evident. Why else would Modi saris and laddoos sell like the proverbial hot cakes?

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Ladoos, band, bajaa and chants took over California after NaMo supporters stepped out to celebrate his victory.

Trouble in Hindutva paradise?

Trouble in Hindutva paradise?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

A section of VHP is looking at the growing NaMo fever with increasing disfavour and could prove a spoiler for the Gujarat chief minister. Aditi Phadnis reports

Psst... What if Modiji is spotted in Cannes!

Psst... What if Modiji is spotted in Cannes!

Rediff.com16 May 2018

What if the Pradhan Sevak was at the cine carnival on the French Riviera? Uttam Ghosh lets his imagination run loose...

'Yeh selection hai sher ka!'

'Yeh selection hai sher ka!'

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Chants of "Modi, Modi" are heard as he makes his way through the jostling crowd, showered by rose petals. A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com captures the mood at 11, Ashoka Road.

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Even as the controversy surrounding 'Har Har Modi' slogan is yet to die down, supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi have released a new poster in the temple town of Modi using a "modified" version of a 'shloka' eulogising Goddess Durga.

3 Movies Modi MUST see!

3 Movies Modi MUST see!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

As Narendra Modi prepares to take over as India's new Prime Minister, we reproduce an interview with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who recommended three films NaMo must watch. Exclusive to Rediff.com

'People refuse to believe I am not Modi'

'People refuse to believe I am not Modi'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'I'm glad I look like Modiji. Had it been any other corrupt politician, I'd have undergone plastic surgery,' Vikas Mahante, who bears such a striking resemblance to NaMo, tells Nithya Ramani.

Uttam's Take: Modi's 'fast' track diplomacy

Uttam's Take: Modi's 'fast' track diplomacy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Will Namo make an exception for Barack and Michelle and have a nimbu-paani at the White House?

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Acche din for Akshay's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

Acche din for Akshay's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Akki's new film will likely be tax free in BJP-ruled states.

What President Mukherjee likes to eat

What President Mukherjee likes to eat

Rediff.com25 May 2017

He is not one for eating out, reveals Himanshu Sehgal of My Yellow Plate.

Sebi asks govt for more powers to deal with defaulters

Sebi asks govt for more powers to deal with defaulters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The regulator wants powers similar to Income Tax and CCI.

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

How many times has NaMo attended a movie star's wedding reception?

Tata AIA, Rel Life see sharp fall in premium collection

Tata AIA, Rel Life see sharp fall in premium collection

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The lone public sector player Life Insurance Corporation fared much better than its private sector peers did.

Sebi to rationalise foreign investment routes

Sebi to rationalise foreign investment routes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Different categories, such as FII and FVCI, will be abolished. Most of them will come under one group, that is, QFI.

Trailer Review: Tiger Zinda Hai looks a winner

Trailer Review: Tiger Zinda Hai looks a winner

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

What do *you* think of the Tiger Zinda Hai trailer?

3 Sebi staff being probed for bribery, other cases

3 Sebi staff being probed for bribery, other cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Officials include assistant, deputy general managers.

Modi to have 'Madison Square' moment in Tel Aviv

Modi to have 'Madison Square' moment in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com27 May 2017

A mega Diaspora event with an attendance of around 7,000 people is being planned.

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Bill Clinton vs Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Bill Clinton's address had lessons for both Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi, says T N Ninan

EC nod for TV channel named after Narendra Modi

EC nod for TV channel named after Narendra Modi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Launched under Bharatiya Janata Party's supervision and carrying Chief Minister Narendra Modi's initials, the new 'NaMo Gujarat' television channel on Thursday got the Election Commission's nod but with some riders in the election-bound state, where the model code of conduct is in force.

Kumble unlikely to contest Lok Sabha poll

Kumble unlikely to contest Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Talk that Anil Kumble, the former Indian captain, will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election from Karnataka has been making the rounds. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa finds out if Kumble will indeed spin a political googly.

Sebi got 28 lakh investor complaints last fiscal

Sebi got 28 lakh investor complaints last fiscal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Sebi in 2010 has mandated that execution of POA is not compulsory, but is only an option available to the client.

Govt to launch Rs 10 plastic notes in 5 cities

Govt to launch Rs 10 plastic notes in 5 cities

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

It will increase life of the currency and also reduce counterfeiting.