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Mali community stir for quota turns violent in Raj, blocks Jaipur-Agra NH

Mali community stir for quota turns violent in Raj, blocks Jaipur-Agra NH

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Members of the community held a meeting with social justice department officials in Jaipur, according to a statement.

Centre sets up panel helmed by Shyam Benegal to revamp censor board

Centre sets up panel helmed by Shyam Benegal to revamp censor board

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The government constituted a committee headed by eminent filmmaker Shyam Benegal to look into the revamp of the Censor Board which has been mired in controversies in recent past.

Indian archers script history in Para World C'ships

Indian archers script history in Para World C'ships

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Indian pair will face the Russian team in the summit clash on Friday.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

Bihar caste survey could have consequences, Centre tells SC

Bihar caste survey could have consequences, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Mehta said but did not elaborate on the consequences the contentious exercise could possibly have.

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority on the amount of water released by Karnataka, after additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that a meeting of the authority is scheduled for Monday.

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Is It All About Modi's Guarantee?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 became for me, an extraordinary Independence Day. I will remember it as the day the country's largest political party -- one that struts around like a colossus and tutors us in apt behaviour -- suddenly looked bankrupt in terms of ideas and had to take out a personal guarantee from the prime minister to underscore its capacity to deliver our future, observes Shyam G Menon.

'I don't want the audience to get bored of me'

'I don't want the audience to get bored of me'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Am I a star or an actor?' Prabhas asks his Radhe Shyam Director, and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com gets the answer.

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?', asks Shyam G Menon.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Are India's Toppers Ready For Life?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

I feel it is utterly silly to disproportionately celebrate academic achievements in school and college when there is so much life and transformation by life yet to happen, states Shyam G Menon.

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Junior hockey star Boby's tragedy to triumph story!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A personal tragedy led Boby Singh Dhami to pick up the hockey stick; and looking back, he believes everything happens for a reason.

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant has been shifted from the ICU to the private ward of the Max Hospital in Dehradun following an improvement in his condition.

Why is Prabhas undergoing surgery?

Why is Prabhas undergoing surgery?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The superstar will not be shooting for the next two-three months as he has been advised bed rest.

Karnataka Victory: A Long Walk For Congress To Delhi

Karnataka Victory: A Long Walk For Congress To Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Post-Karnataka, it would be a mistake to underestimate the BJP. It should be amply clear by now that the Right-Wing is more an elaborate theatre than a single scene, actor or play, warns Shyam G Menon.

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Disha's 'Magical Experience'

Disha's 'Magical Experience'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shekhar is in Sydney. Urmila is in Jammu. Urvashi is in Paris...

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

Why Prabhas' Film Shoots HALTED

Why Prabhas' Film Shoots HALTED

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of movies with Subhash K Jha.

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday asked what was the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey when an individual's data was not going to be published by the state.

7 killed in Rajasthan's monsoon fury as rains lash 14 districts

7 killed in Rajasthan's monsoon fury as rains lash 14 districts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Intense monsoon rains brought normal life to a standstill in several parts of eastern and central Rajasthan, flooding out roads, rail tracks, low-lying residential areas and hospitals and claiming seven lives since Sunday night.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"I fear I won't perform well in the class 10 board examination next year, which might affect my dreams of enrolling in a good school in Imphal," Karam said.

More romance from the Brahmastra team!

More romance from the Brahmastra team!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Actor-Writer Hussain Dalal is engaged to his fashion stylist and costume designer girlfriend, Zeeba Miraie.

No pothole on road where Rishabh Pant's car met with accident: NHAI official

No pothole on road where Rishabh Pant's car met with accident: NHAI official

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

There were no potholes on the road where cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with a near-fatal accident, a National Highways Authority of India official said on Monday.

Sunny Leone Wears The Blues!

Sunny Leone Wears The Blues!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Govinda catches a flight... ANupam Kher promotes Karthikeya 2... Vineeth gets ready for Siya...

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

The Mahesh Babu-Prabhas-Venkatesh-Pawan Kalyan CLASH!

The Mahesh Babu-Prabhas-Venkatesh-Pawan Kalyan CLASH!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

As many as four biggies are lined for Makar Sankranti 2022!

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

Akansha Looks Brighter Than The Sun

Akansha Looks Brighter Than The Sun

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Stars show their real colours.

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Muslim men found charred to death, family blames Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Two men were found charred to death in a car in Haryana's Bhiwani district Thursday after they were allegedly abducted from Bharatpur district in Rajasthan by men said to be cow vigilantes.

Prabhas Has An EMERGENCY!

Prabhas Has An EMERGENCY!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'The doctors have advised him to halt all work for at least a month.'

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A day before her scheduled appearance before the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha led a hunger strike here on Friday seeking the passage of the long-pending Women's Reservation Bill in this Budget session of Parliament.

Will stick to constitutional validity of 'talaq-e-hasan', not cases, says SC

Will stick to constitutional validity of 'talaq-e-hasan', not cases, says SC

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday it will examine the larger constitutional issue of challenge to the validity of extrajudicial divorce like 'talaq-e-hasan' among Muslims.