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All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Father's Day: Tell Dad Why He Is Special

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This Father Day, tell your dad what he means to you. Write him a letter or a poem. Send in a drawing if you like. Sing a song for him and send us the video.

UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

UP will enact population control law 'at right time' with fanfare: CM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The state government will bring a law for population control 'at the right time,' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday.

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

2 Imams with suspected Al-Qaeda, ABT links held in Assam

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The top Assam cop further said that they (accused) have also given logistic support to the jihadi terrorists who came here from Bangladesh.

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

How Global Remakes Fare In Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

As Laal Singh Chaddha, the official remake of Forrest Gump, awaits release, we look at other remakes and how they have fared at the box-office.

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

After 2020 and 2021 saw movies either been made for the OTT channels or releasing straight in the digital medium, 2022 too saw films arriving directly on OTT screens.

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Do Vicky Kaushal and Katrina look good together?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

We hear Vicky Kaushal may be roped in as Katrina's Significant Other in her next film.

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Mundra port heroin haul: Four accused sent to NIA custody till Apr 4

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These four, including two Afghanistan nationals, were among the nine accused who were remanded in custody till March 29 by Special Judge Shubhada Baxi.

Sanya's In The Mood For Comedy... And JACKFRUIT!

Sanya's In The Mood For Comedy... And JACKFRUIT!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

What happens when a talented group of Bollywood actors get together? They give us entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Ambanis Bring A Wow! Centre To Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

NIA to probe 2,988 kg heroin seizure at Mundra port

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the seizure of 2,988 kg narcotic at the Mundra port in Gujarat, an official said.

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.

Not against any community: Naqvi defends Jahangirpuri action

Not against any community: Naqvi defends Jahangirpuri action

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Naqvi said the culprits have been arrested on the basis of the crime committed by them and not on the basis of their creed.

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Thrillers, scams, cults and corruption, things get pretty intense on OTT this week.

The BIGGEST Action Heroes Of Bollywood

The BIGGEST Action Heroes Of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

With the Rs 100 Crore Club assuming so much importance, the biggest commercial successes are the ones where action is the central element.

Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story Review

Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story Review

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Special Ops 1.5 is an interesting start to 'The Himmat Story', notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Terrorists behind killings of J-K chemist, teachers identified

Terrorists behind killings of J-K chemist, teachers identified

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Security agencies on Tuesday identified the terrorists they believed were behind the civilian killings in Srinagar last week, and the attackers included their 25-year-old kingpin Basit Ahmed Dar, a resident of Kulgam in South Kashmir, officials said.

Come September: Thrillers. Fantasy...

Come September: Thrillers. Fantasy...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

There's a whole lot of entertainment coming your way on OTT this September.

Sohail Abbas in Pak WC squad

Sohail Abbas in Pak WC squad

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Mohammad Saqlain will lead the Pakistan side in the hockey World Cup in Germany next month.

'Corruption has damaged Pak cricket as much as Lahore attack'

'Corruption has damaged Pak cricket as much as Lahore attack'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas said a legislation to criminalise fixing should have been pushed by the board much earlier as it would have prevented recent cases of spot-fixing. Abbas said he would like to see the board bring all those players to book, who have been found guilty or had any involvement in corrupting the game.

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

Jogi Review

Jogi Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism. Reminiscent of Schindler's List in spirit, it is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope alive in dark times, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The major fallout is the complete obliteration of religion and politics from Indian cinema, notes Subhash K Jha.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

2 terrorists surrender on parents' appeal during JK encounter

2 terrorists surrender on parents' appeal during JK encounter

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The encounter had started at Hadigam area of the south Kashmir district during the night, the police said.

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

An RRR Sequel? Rajamouli Reveals!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Has RRR made Rs 1,000 crore at the box office? The makers certainly think so, and they held a grand event to celebrate the big feat.

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

It was not immediately known how Arya, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, died.

Abbas Tyrewala: a one-man show

Abbas Tyrewala: a one-man show

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Abbas Ali takes MP into final

Abbas Ali takes MP into final

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

MP clinched a five-wicket victory over Orissa on the last day of the Plate division semi-final.

May support TMC post Bengal polls: Congress MP

May support TMC post Bengal polls: Congress MP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The Lok Sabha MP from Maldaha Dakshin said Congress' alliance partner Communist Party of India-Marxist forged a tie-up with Indian Secular Front of Furfura Sharif cleric Abbas Siddiqui as it feared it will not be able to win a single seat.

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and various aspects of her life which 'shaped' his mind, personality, and self-confidence.

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Shabana Azmi presents Mee Raqsam, Baba's directorial debut.