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Cong ignored Himachal because it is small state: Modi

Cong ignored Himachal because it is small state: Modi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Modi said whenever Congress came back, all development works came to a standstill.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.

Karan's 'Sex Talk' Embarrasses Vijay

Karan's 'Sex Talk' Embarrasses Vijay

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'When he was invited on Koffee With Karan, he did not ask for the questions beforehand, like many stars do.' 'Vijay was quite taken aback when Karan launched into a sex discourse.'

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'Everybody is losing money as interest costs keep piling up.' 'Some films will wait for a theatrical release and some won't, keeping their profit and loss situation in mind.'

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Sena Should Explore New Ground

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

If it doesn't do that, what Uddhav Thackeray postpones addressing today will be there on the table to confront, for whoever anchors the Sena in the years ahead, observes Shyam G Menon.

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Reject elite understanding of democratic process: CJI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

...educated people are better decision-makers must be rejected, the CJI said.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation will launch a month-long anti-encroachment drive in a number of areas under its jurisdiction, civic authorities said on Monday, adding that the dates are yet to be decided.

Don't unscramble scrambled egg, govt tells SC on note ban

Don't unscramble scrambled egg, govt tells SC on note ban

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Resisting the Supreme Court's attempt to revisit the 2016 demonetisation exercise, the government said on Friday the court cannot decide a matter when no tangible relief can be granted by way of "putting the clock back" and "unscrambling a scrambled egg".

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Sedition case: SC extends protection to journalist till Jul 15

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

An FIR against Dua under IPC provisions for offences of sedition, public nuisance, printing defamatory materials and public mischief was lodged by BJP leader Shyam at Kumarsain police station in Shimla district on May 6 and the journalist was asked to join the probe.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

'Dilip Kumar never made me feel small'

'Dilip Kumar never made me feel small'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'One small twitch of his eye could convey more than a thousand words.'

Does Prabhas look good with Deepika? VOTE!

Does Prabhas look good with Deepika? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The multilingual sci-fi drama will be directed by National Award-winning director Nag Ashwin of Mahanati fame.

Bollywood's Most Successful Kings

Bollywood's Most Successful Kings

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at contemporary actors who have done well in their kingly acts.

Expelled by Nitish, former Bihar minister joins RJD

Expelled by Nitish, former Bihar minister joins RJD

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajak said almost all ministers in the Bihar Cabinet are unhappy with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and things will become clear in the coming days.

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

FIR reveals how CBI officers compromised probe for kickbacks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

CBI officials booked for graft by the central probe agency were not only receiving regular kickbacks for compromising investigation, but were also acting as conduits to bribe their peers on behalf of companies accused of siphoning off crores of public money from banks, the FIR against them alleges.

NEET-PG admission: SC reserves order on plea in EWS quota

NEET-PG admission: SC reserves order on plea in EWS quota

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea related to the economically weaker section quota in connection with the NEET-PG admissions.

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

I don't think Rahul Mukerjea once referred to Sheena as killed or murdered and always referred to it as her disappearance. It felt like he still used the word 'disappear' because killed had a finality to it that he didn't want to face.

ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks You Must Exit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Nitish to chair all-party meet on caste census on June 1: Minister

Nitish to chair all-party meet on caste census on June 1: Minister

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The demand for a fresh caste census has stirred the political atmosphere in Bihar for some time.

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Obtained 'suitable orders' from Centre: Guj on release of Bilkis convicts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Petitioners against remission in Bilkis Bano case are 'interloper', 'busybody', The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court.

Coming soon: Prabhas, Bachchan, Deepika!

Coming soon: Prabhas, Bachchan, Deepika!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'It is science fiction, and we hope to release in 2022.'

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Given the fiercely competitive political environment, observers naturally associated an element of appeasement with the Shinde government's move, Shyam G Menon points out.

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Who is Sai Pallavi marrying?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Mamta records a radio show... Amala visits Assam... Sobhita ready with Major...

The Kerala You Should Discover

The Kerala You Should Discover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kerala will be one of those places where the line between tourism, a land, a people and their way of life will blur. It won't be tourism; it will be a visit to experience Kerala.

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

A Last Christmas for Santha Bakery

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

December 2022 could be the last Christmas for Santha Bakery, a business drawing its lineage from the first Christmas cake baked in Kerala.

What is Alia Celebrating?

What is Alia Celebrating?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Hrithik goes on a drive... Raveena turns photographer... Sobhita in Shimla...

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Sidhu made chairman of Cong's Punjab election panel

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Congress on Monday appointed the party's Punjab unit chief Navjot Sidhu as chairman of the state election committee.

'Corona mata' temple built at UP village, demolished

'Corona mata' temple built at UP village, demolished

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Villagers said the temple was constructed five days ago by Lokesh Kumar Srivastava with the help of donations from local residents.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The actor said she was disturbed by the "plight" of Kashmiri Pandits shown in 'The Kashmir Files'.

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

If they can sit together and hammer out 'Black Sea Initiative' deal for much needed food shipments, surely, they should be able to address the madness of the larger military conflict?

Sonakshi Takes A Dip

Sonakshi Takes A Dip

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Ranveer praises Deepika.. Divya applauds Tahira... Rahman at a premiere...

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Oscar Winner. Love. Superheroes. Swansongs.

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Sukanya Verma feels there's much to look forward on OTT this week.

Hindi Box Office Collects Rs 1,716 Crores!

Hindi Box Office Collects Rs 1,716 Crores!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'The second half of 2022 definitely looks stronger for Bollywood.'

Akshaya Tritiya: Jewellers expect biz of up to 30 tonne

Akshaya Tritiya: Jewellers expect biz of up to 30 tonne

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya has begun on a strong note as jewellers are witnessing good footfalls and being a public holiday on Tuesday, consumers are flocking to the stores early before the temperature soars. "Jewellers across the country have opened their stores early across the country and there is a strong momentum in footfalls since morning. "There has been positive sentiment in the market since the last 10-15 days and we expect it to continue on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

7 coaches of Bengaluru-bound train derail in TN, no casualty reported

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Seven coaches of a Bengaluru-bound train derailed near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu on Friday after boulders fell on it but all the 2,000-odd passengers were safe and nobody was injured in the incident, the Southern Railway said in Bengaluru.