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Shehla murder: Accused questions CBI clean chit to BJP MLA

Shehla murder: Accused questions CBI clean chit to BJP MLA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Picking holes in the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet in the Right To Information activist Shehla Masood murder case, prime accused Zahida Pervez on Monday questioned the "clean chit" given to BJP MLA Dhruvnarayan Singh by the agency while seeking call records of the deceased and results of a narco test conducted on Singh.

Review: Aiyyaa, what a letdown!

Review: Aiyyaa, what a letdown!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

There is no way to find fault with leading lady Rani Mukerji but she is shockingly let down by the storyline.

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

10 things you can expect from the Race movies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

You know you're watching Race when...

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Aazad reached Shaheen Bagh a day after his bail conditions were relaxed. Addressing a massive gathering, the Dalit leader said the CAA is a 'black law' that is dividing people on religious lines.

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Top 10 Films/Shows To Watch When You're Indoors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 dramatically diverse recommendations to catch on various streaming platforms.

Bengaluru court sentences 6 Lashkar men to life imprisonment

Bengaluru court sentences 6 Lashkar men to life imprisonment

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

A fast track court in Bengaluru on Monday sentenced six Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants to life imprisonment. The court, presided by Judge Revankar, had found them guilty on Saturday and reserved the verdict for Monday. Mohammad Razur, Afsar Pasha, 33, Ibrahim Sab Chopdar, Noorualla Khan, Mohammad Irfan and Munna were found guilty.

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Tough battle for Ashok Chavan in Nanded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

While everyone says that in terms of actual contribution to Nanded or in moral authority, Ashok Chavan cannot compare with his father, in terms of contact with his voters, he beats S B Chavan hollow. 'Sab ko sambhaltey hain.'

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Why George Fernandes once sent 2 babus to Siachen

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes sent defence ministry officials on familiarisation trips to various parts of Jammu and Kashmir and to the areas bordering China in Arunachal to see for themselves the difficulties faced by border guards.

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Regional connectivity will bring development to tier-2 and tier-3 cities which are becoming "growth engines", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the first flight under UDAN.

13/7: 'A tragedy took place in our lives, but we have to move on'

13/7: 'A tragedy took place in our lives, but we have to move on'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

A year after the triple blasts in Mumbai, the Tamkas, who lost their son Avinash in the Zaveri Bazaar blast, feel there's no point blaming anybody for the biggest tragedy of their lives, writes Savera R Someshwar

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Social integration with inclusion is is most necessary.

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Nitish says 'all is well' amid Kishor-BJP spat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United president Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asserted that "all is well" in the National Democratic Alliance even as his party vice president Prashant Kishor opened a front against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and his deputy in the government Sushil Kumar Modi.

Mother hints at closeness between Ambani brothers

Mother hints at closeness between Ambani brothers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The markets had been speculating for weeks, but on Monday corporate India's first family got into it as well.

'One family' allowed no development in 60 years: Amit Shah

'One family' allowed no development in 60 years: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lashing out at Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Saturday charged that the country has not witnessed any progress since Independence as "one family" held the reins for 60 years and asserted that BJP alone could usher in development.

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The actor/talk show host talks excitedly about his second innings as the host of Movers and Shakers.

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

It is a tribute to India's democracy, however flawed, that the very same MPs who had harangued her intermittently from Opposition benches now surged towards her, anxiety writ large on their faces. One offered her some homoeopathic tablets, another advised her to stay seated, another grasped her hand wishing her good health... the crowd parted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode up to congratulate her. But it was mostly well-wishers from the Opposition and the NDA that kept the finance minister cocooned with good wishes until it was time to leave, reports Aditi Phadnis.

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

She called upon them to forcefully fight against the challenges posed by the present dispensation

Why SRK won't support Ramdev's agitation

Why SRK won't support Ramdev's agitation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan on Thursday said that Baba Ramdev's proposed hunger strike against corruption and repatriation of black money stashed in foreign banks, is politically motivated and he would not support the agitation.

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The festival is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days. But for the thousands who get lost among the crowds, help is at hand and has been since 1946.

AMU autonomy row rocks Rajya Sabha

AMU autonomy row rocks Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Opposition parties led by Congress and Samajwadi Party on Friday created a storm in Rajya Sabha over alleged government interference in the autonomy of Aligarh Muslim University, forcing adjournment of the House.

Kashmir: 'Let's give peace a chance'

Kashmir: 'Let's give peace a chance'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'This is not a cricket match where one side lost and the other side won! Kashmiris are our own.'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Kejriwal govt okays prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in sedition case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The police had filed a chargesheet against Kumar and others, including former Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya.

Mamata's outbursts, couplets add spice to speech

Mamata's outbursts, couplets add spice to speech

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Railway Minister joked, broke into poetry and even lost her cool during her 90-minute budget speech.

Parliament passes bill giving NRIs voting rights

Parliament passes bill giving NRIs voting rights

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Replying to a debate on the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to allow NRIs to exercise their franchise in Indian elections, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily said the government would hold a national consultation on comprehensive electoral reforms in two to three months.The Rajya Sabha had passed the bill on Monday.

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

This CM's wife just became a playback singer in Bollywood

This CM's wife just became a playback singer in Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis has debuted as playback singer for the movie 'Jai Gangaajal' starring Priyanka Chopra.

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Today, a four-year-old child knows how to go on YouTube and see everything.' 'What are you going to control and what are you going to tell them? Nothing.' 'This is the generation we are living in.'

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

One India is doing great against the coronavirus, lauding the gains of the lockdown and thanking the government, and the other lacks commitment, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

'I'm finally back to playing a man'

'I'm finally back to playing a man'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Swapnil Joshi is back in a new avatar in Papad Pol -- Shahbuddin Rathod Ki Rangeen Duniya.

Kohli, Karmakar, Clarke greet fans on Holi!

Kohli, Karmakar, Clarke greet fans on Holi!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Among the cricketers, Australia's David Warner, Steve Smith and West Indies' Chris Gayle also wished the fans on Instagram.

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'What is at stake is not one mosque or temple, it is the question of the principle of secularism which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution as declared even by the Supreme Court of India.'

Exclusive Images:  The ShashiTharoor wedding

Exclusive Images: The ShashiTharoor wedding

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

In a typical Malayali wedding, former Union minister Shashi Tharoor wed Sunanda Pushkar at his ancestral home on Sunday.

What India earns from telecom despite defaults

What India earns from telecom despite defaults

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

The government on Wednesday said it has received over Rs 2.15 lakh crore (Rs 2.15 trillion) so far from telecom operators as spectrum fee and licence fee.

Govt tense on Budget after Women's bill fracas

Govt tense on Budget after Women's bill fracas

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

PM to meet SP, RJD and JD(U) as Congress managers fear for passage of Finance Bill.

Sushma in, Jaya out of PM's Integration Council

Sushma in, Jaya out of PM's Integration Council

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Among the new entrants in the council headed by the Prime Minister, which will now have 147 members, are Ambika Soni, Dayanidhi Maran and Salman Khursheed have made their entry as Union Ministers while BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley have come in as Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively.

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Bollywood cheers BJP: 'What a clean sweep!'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'India has decided - Democracy needs to be celebrated.'

Akhilesh releases SP manifesto, Mulayam Singh absent

Akhilesh releases SP manifesto, Mulayam Singh absent

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and warring uncle Shivpal were conspicuous in their absence.

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves these Muslims

Why Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves these Muslims

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The three humble Muslim entrepreneurs that the prime minister is mightily impressed by.

Modi dubs Congress a 'deal party', says no one can save it

Modi dubs Congress a 'deal party', says no one can save it

Rediff.com6 May 2018

The prime minister also accused the Congress of "distorting history" as part of a conspiracy to divide the society.