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'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The woman, who works at a well-known IT company and is in Chaibasa as she is working from home, was out with her boyfriend on a two-wheeler on Thursday evening when the incident took place near the old aerodrome in Chaibasa, they said.

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Can India Afford To Frown At The Chinese?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India would not be seen to be anything but rude with the Pakistanis. In the big picture, who is the bigger adversary right now? Who is the bigger pain in the neck? And who is it that is keeping more than 3,000 km of our borders active, throwing our military posture and deployments into imbalance? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Having taken much time off, and come back and worked again, and then gone back... I'm really blessed to have the kind of work that I'm still doing.'

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Indian teen clinches bronze at FIDE World Rapids

Indian teen clinches bronze at FIDE World Rapids

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

India's top player and Asian Games gold medallist Koneru Humpy, who had come back into medal contention after a modest performance on day two, had to settle for the sixth place though she logged eight points.

SC to list pleas against abrogation of Art 370 after summer vacation

SC to list pleas against abrogation of Art 370 after summer vacation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The court agreed to re-constitute a five-judge bench to hear pleas after summer vacation.

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels. DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV platforms in the world.

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker gives a quick recap.

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Aaradhya Is 11, Mom, Grandpa Get Mushy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Kunal turns director... Patralekhaa-Raj celebrate first anniversary... Giorgia promotes music video...

Lawyers petition attorney general for nod to sue Kapil Sibal for contempt

Lawyers petition attorney general for nod to sue Kapil Sibal for contempt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Two lawyers on Monday wrote separate letters to Attorney General K K Venugopal seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal for allegedly making statements "scandalising" the verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court.

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Mr Modi might have questions to ask himself on the most formidable strategic challenge before India that he inherited from the United Progressive Alliance: The triangulation between China and Pakistan. The failure to break out of it, or even loosen it a bit, is something to reflect on, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Places of Worship Act: SC asks six petitioners to file intervention plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and JB Pardiwala said the petitioners will be able to supplement the grounds of challenge in the pending petitions.

Free train travel of former, sitting MPs cost govt Rs 62 cr in 5 yrs: RTI

Free train travel of former, sitting MPs cost govt Rs 62 cr in 5 yrs: RTI

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

While sitting MPs are entitled to use the railways' first class air-conditioned or executive class for free, their spouses too can avail free travel under certain conditions.

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Why Shekhar Gupta doesn't buy the hype around the Bihar poll

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

'It is an important and significant election -- but there is nothing make-or-break about it. A victory is always great, but if the BJP wins, it can't make Mr Modi any stronger in his party and government than he already is,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

In the coming few weeks, agriculture markets in North and Central India will be full of wheat, mustard, and chana - the three main rabi crops grown in these parts. Not only will the price trajectory of these determine the course of food inflation in the months to come, but it could also have a wider impact on the rural economy in the main growing states for these crops. Wheat and chana are largely grown in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The 76-year-old Nepali Congress president, who has served as the prime minister for a record fifth term, defeated his challenger party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa by 39 votes, officials said.

Why Mulayam Singh is like Narendra Modi

Why Mulayam Singh is like Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

While Modi had a party and an organisation that supported him, all Mulayam, a self-made man with no inheritance in politics, had was a set of (fairly flexible) beliefs.

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra along with others accused in the case were also sent into judicial custody from police custody on Monday, the officials said.

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's a big week for Aamir Khan. After a gap of four years, he will be seen in the theatres once again.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

On his 45th birthday, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist of AB Baby's 10 grooviest tracks

'My style of songs will never get old'

'My style of songs will never get old'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I miss the 1980s era.'

'Why is my survival benefit amount taxable?'

'Why is my survival benefit amount taxable?'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Thirty six years down the line, the restaurant still continues to serve people and is famous as the place where Sobhraj was arrested.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Paytm's business will continue'

'Paytm's business will continue'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'We now understand things that we have to correct.'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has recommended to the Centre 15 names of judicial officers and advocates for appointment as judges in the high courts of Delhi, Patna, and Andhra Pradesh.

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

This Budget Is A Statement Of Confidence

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'Indian families' needs and expectations have gone through a revolution across economic demographics.' 'As this latest Modi-Sitharaman Budget demonstrated, politicians have understood this change. They are responding to it,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

What is Anil Kapoor doing in Rajasthan?

What is Anil Kapoor doing in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Making Thar with son Harshvarrdhan Kapoor.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad told a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J K Maheshwari that the crime is grave.

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Farmers' body rejects govt's MSP panel, says it has those who backed farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said the government has also made some corporate people members of the MSP panel.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.