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'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A candid dialogue between India and Pakistan's security establishments and intelligence services is the only way to move forward for both countries in securing peace, said Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's former national security advisor and ex-ambassador to United States. While giving the first memorial lecture in memory of R.K Mishra, founder of Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, Durrani sketched the plan for bridging the gap between two countries.

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Days after securing a thumping victory in the R K Nagar by-poll in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa took oath on Saturday as member of the Legislative Assembly.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

It's raining discounts at hypermarkets

It's raining discounts at hypermarkets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Faced with stiff competition from rivals and in a hurry to draw footfalls, hypermarkets are indulging in intense price war.

Meet Poonam Dhillon's daughter, Paloma

Meet Poonam Dhillon's daughter, Paloma

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Let us see what her Instagram feed says about her

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

OPS's tweet on alliance with BJP sparks row

Rediff.com20 May 2017

A tweet by O Panneerselvam, leader of the Puratchi Thalaivi faction of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on a possible alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the declaration of civic polls kicked up a storm on Saturday.

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Revisiting Boot Polish: A beautiful celebration of sibling love

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Raj Kapoor's Boot Polish (1954), starring Baby Naaz and Ratan Kumar.

Eighteen PSU officials in race for GAIL top job

Eighteen PSU officials in race for GAIL top job

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Eighteen candidates from state-owned companies have applied for the post of chairman and managing director of the country's largest gas marketer, GAIL India, nine months before the incumbent retires.

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'He was in form right to the very end.'

Senior police officer arrested in a Gujarat riots

Senior police officer arrested in a Gujarat riots

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

SIT chief RK Raghavan said that his team had arrested Erda in connection with the 2002 Gulbarg society riot case. Erda was posted at Meghaninagar police station during the 2002 riots and was incharge of the Gulbarg case, SIT member, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ashish Bhatia said

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi, 94, died at the Kauvery hospital on Tuesday following prolonged illness.

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rahman's biography out on June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Penguin India has decided to publish the maestro's biography.

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Veteran Congress leader R K Dhawan passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

During the Emergency years (1975-77), Dhawan was among Indira Gandhi's inner circle of leaders.

'Everybody discouraged me from making Pasanga'

'Everybody discouraged me from making Pasanga'

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Meet Pandiraj , the creator of the Tamil film.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

Jaya silences Oppn over health, turns up at state secretariat

Jaya silences Oppn over health, turns up at state secretariat

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

After a gap of 10 days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa turned up at the state secretariat on Wednesday, putting an end to the Opposition's queries regarding her health condition.

Azhagar Malai: Revisiting the 70s

Azhagar Malai: Revisiting the 70s

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Karumari Pictures' Tamil movie starring RK and Vadivelu, has only its comedy track to boast about.

12 Naxals killed in encounter in Jharkhand

12 Naxals killed in encounter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Twelve Maoists were on Tuesday gunned down in an encounter with the police in Palamau district in Jharkhand.

Youthspeak: 'My Mother's Day plan has been hit by the recession'

Youthspeak: 'My Mother's Day plan has been hit by the recession'

Rediff.com9 May 2009

We asked youngsters from all over the country whether they'll be celebrating Mother's Day this coming Sunday, what they plan to do and whether the recession has put a dent in their plans. We got some extremely interesting answers.

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Do not park too much money in co-operative banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Do not go for riskier options like co-operative bank only for the higher return. Even if you go for them, park only a small portion of your capital there, say Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Review: Ellam Avan Seyal

Review: Ellam Avan Seyal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

R K Arts' Ellam Avan Seyal directed by Shaji Kailas could have been a taut murder thriller. Instead this Tamil movie panders to RK's ego mercilessly and is an exercise in frustration.

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi sought to quell speculation that she would be pitted against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls, saying she "never agreed" to contest from Rae Bareli.

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Which jodi will be EXCITING on Koffee with Karan 6? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Varun-Katrina or Saif-Sara?

PM Modi will induct THIS ship on Saturday

PM Modi will induct THIS ship on Saturday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai to induct the country's largest indigenously built warship INS Kolkata.

Railways fine IRCTC for 'bad food'

Railways fine IRCTC for 'bad food'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Cracking the whip, Railways have imposed heavy fines totalling Rs 11.5 lakh on nine caterers including Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation for serving "bad quality" food in trains.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Tata still chasing Orient-Express tie-up

Tata still chasing Orient-Express tie-up

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Orient-Express has rejected repeated approaches from Tata's Indian Hotels Company, with the issue turning into a public spat in December when the US group said it believed such an alliance would damage the value of its brands.

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Since the demise of former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and chief minister J Jayalalithaa in December last year, Tamil Nadu's political scenario has witnessed unprecedented drama. Following is the chronology of major events in the southern state's ruling party.

'Elections will not be held immediately'

'Elections will not be held immediately'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'They are going to be clubbed with the Lok Sabha elections which are six months away.' 'These people who are ruling Tamil Nadu know very well that they cannot win another election.'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

Should India see Ranbir dropping towel?

Should India see Ranbir dropping towel?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Censor Board has chopped off a Saawariya scene where Ranbir Kapoor drops his towel. Express your opinion.

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

BJP has opened 'Lalit Kala Academy' to defend Lalit Modi: Cong

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"It seems the BJP has opened a Lalit Kala Academy to train its spokespersons in how to defend Lalit Modi," party spokesman Tom Vadakkan told media persons.

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Remembering R K Studios before it becomes history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

R K Studios is not just another piece of real estate; it is part of India's movie history.

Box office: Bombay Velvet is a disaster

Box office: Bombay Velvet is a disaster

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Piku, on the other hand, is a big hit.

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rishi Kapoor, dard-e-dil forever

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

'Mumtaz looked great in Western clothes'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Other designers take empty suitcases and go shopping for the actors's clothes in New York.' 'To me, this is bankruptcy of imagination.'

Taj closes in on Boston hotel

Taj closes in on Boston hotel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Wish Karisma on her wedding

Wish Karisma on her wedding

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Wish Karisma on her wedding.

TOP GUNS: Indian Air Force shows its might

TOP GUNS: Indian Air Force shows its might

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 82nd Air Force Day at the Hindon base on Wednesday.