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Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Sengol And The BJP's Election 2024 Plan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The BJP seems wanting to return to a 'Tamil Hindutva' agenda for elections in Tamil Nadu, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mamata's sister-in-law makes debut in Kolkata civic polls

Mamata's sister-in-law makes debut in Kolkata civic polls

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The wife of the chief minister's brother Kartik, Kajari is contesting from ward number 73 of the KMC.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Serious Men review

Serious Men review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.

Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple

Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

After arriving in Kedarnath, Modi watched a brief documentary detailing the reconstruction work carried out at the Himalayan temple after the devastating deluge of 2013 and then entered the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine.

SC quashes criminal case against DMK MP R S Bharathi under SC/ST Act

SC quashes criminal case against DMK MP R S Bharathi under SC/ST Act

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

A bench comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose closed the criminal case against the lawmaker after holding that his speech did not fulfill the ingredients to attract the offenses for which he has been charged.

The Water Warrior

The Water Warrior

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Coimbatore-based environmental activist R Manikandan, was named the South Zone Water Warrior by the Government of India's Jal Shakti ministry.

Pout The Kareena Kapoor Way

Pout The Kareena Kapoor Way

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Tea with Twinkle... Arjun celebrates... Tara meets a special friend...

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Modi said Ramakrishna Paramhansa was one saint who had a clear vision of her and his disciple Swami Vivekananda had also felt the spiritual vision about the goddess, which infused into him extraordinary energy and strength.

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

These days, a good dose of Narendra Modi is served along with piping hot cup of tea at Varanasi's favourite melting pot, Pappu ki Adi. Differing voices are silenced at once, discovers Anita Katyal.

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

'I am very shy and awkward with ladies'

'I am very shy and awkward with ladies'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I didn't know how I would say all the loving, romantic bits.'

More than 170 PFI activists held in fresh raids across 7 states

More than 170 PFI activists held in fresh raids across 7 states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In another major crackdown on the Popular Front of India, police along with other investigative agencies conducted raids across several states on Tuesday.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.

Guess who looked after Adira when Rani was shooting?'

Guess who looked after Adira when Rani was shooting?'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Rani Mukerji opens out about her daughter.

Aditya Chopra won't shoot in Paris?

Aditya Chopra won't shoot in Paris?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Is Befikre in trouble?

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

At Godrej House, it's time for Succession 2.0

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Burjis Godrej, 25, son of Nadir Godrej will join Godrej Agrovet in July

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to a police official, the incident occurred when Grover along with the local BJP leaders reached the temple complex as part of their plan to watch from there the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a statue of Adi Shankaracharya at the seer's rebuilt samadhi in Kedarnath.

Rani Mukerji is back!

Rani Mukerji is back!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mardaani 2 is a sequel to her 2014 movie in which Rani played a tough cop.

Rani Mukerji, Aditya Chopra blessed with a baby girl!

Rani Mukerji, Aditya Chopra blessed with a baby girl!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Rani Mukerji is the newest mom in B-town!

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Another family feud breaks open and this time in the Godrej family

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

At the heart of the disagreement is a 1,000-acre land parcel, part of the 3,400 acres owned by the family in Vikhroli, a northeastern suburb of Mumbai.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'It is exceptionally important for Hindus to once again get in touch with the foundation of Hinduism.' 'Aggressive evangelists are reducing Hinduism to its lowest common denominator.'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Khandu covered a stretch of 122 km -- Yingkiong, headquarters of Upper Siang district, to Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district -- on a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to push his state as a top tourist destination for biking and adventure sports.

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

BJP asks MLAs not to skip assembly for Raje's tour

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan called up MLAs considered close to Vasundhara Raje to ensure their presence at Monday's assembly proceedings, party sources said amid concerns that they could instead opt for events connected with the former chief minister's 'temple yatra'.

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Jet staring at bleak future as Hindujas, Etihad fail to ink pact

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Both lenders and Etihad are not comfortable with the entities holding stake in Jet as they have no proven credentials in running a big business

The Model Who Became A Spy

The Model Who Became A Spy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'If you perform well, if you do your best, it stays with the viewer. That's how you grow.'

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Rediff.com12 May 2013

As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, here are some goddesses Indians have worshipped over the centuries.

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

But the Aus media found a real cricketing reason for the match garnering attention - 15-year-old Adi Dave.

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

He is 10, CEO of 2 companies and a lecturer!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Perak-born child genius was quoted as saying that he wanted to be a lecturer in Islamic studies.

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha. As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task. Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain and still manages to be coherent, fluent and persuasive.

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

'I did not compromise with my dreams'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Adi Sir told me when he watched Gully Boy, he felt I was hero material.'

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

'I begged Aditya Chopra to give me a chance in DDLJ'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'Armaan Kohli had been signed up for Kuljeet Singh's role. But I forced Aditya Chopra to take my screen test.' Parmeet Sethi looks back.

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

UK firm offers bid for grounded Jet Airways

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Sources involved in the bidding process confirmed that the entity had submitted a bid but expressed doubt over its acceptance

'Taking Yeddy into custody will humiliate him'

'Taking Yeddy into custody will humiliate him'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The Karnataka high court which on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa made a strong observation, "Taking a former chief minister into custody who continues to be in public life will humiliate him."

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Through this transaction, Amazon has managed to acquire around a 3.6 per cent stake in the Future group.