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The Biggest Flops of 2024

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters.

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

16 first-time MPs among 36 new inductees in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

L Murugan, 44, is the only newly-sworn minister who is not a member of Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

COMING UP: Akshay, Alia, Ajay Devgn on OTT

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The release slate for the OTT platform just got bigger.

Kovind leaves Raisina Hill, moves to bungalow once occupied by Paswan

Kovind leaves Raisina Hill, moves to bungalow once occupied by Paswan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Monday moved to his new residence at Janpath road, the bungalow once occupied by former Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'If we see that romance only belongs to the young or to a particular age group, then the whole definition changes.'

Tejas among half of DRDO's 55 'mission mode' projects hit by delay

Tejas among half of DRDO's 55 'mission mode' projects hit by delay

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Monday said that "as on date, the DRDO is working on 55 mission mode projects out of which 23 projects are delayed".

Recruitment in Army suspended, not stopped: Govt clarifies

Recruitment in Army suspended, not stopped: Govt clarifies

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

"Coronavirus infections have slowed down but it is not over yet. Big crowds come for recruitment in the Indian Army. Big (recruitment) fairs are organised for the purpose. "Therefore we have suspended (the recruitment process in Army) so that the virus does not spread. We have not stopped it," said Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt while replying to a supplementary to a starred question in Rajya Sabha.

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

PIX: Ajay Devgn, Kajol vacation in Maldives

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Taking yet another trip to Maldives!

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Rajamouli's RRR

Ajay Devgn starts shooting for Rajamouli's RRR

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

After the huge success of the historical Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ajay Devgn has moved on to his next.

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

We celebrate Bhattsaab and his greatest gems.

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Those meeting Modi included BJP's Narayan Rane, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ajay Bhatt, Bhupender Yadav, Shobha Karandlaje, Pritam Munde and Meenakshi Lekhi, Lok Janshakti Party's Pashupati Paras and Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel, sources said.

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In response to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that the Army has the maximum shortage of 7,791 officers followed by 1,557 in the Indian Navy and 572 in the Indian Air Force.

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'If you take any ministry of defence project, Nibe is up there, getting orders.'

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

Quiz: Who played Ajay Devgn's father in Zakhm?

Quiz: Who played Ajay Devgn's father in Zakhm?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at how successful the genre has been in recent times.

Alia-Ranbir At Radhika-Anant's Wedding

Alia-Ranbir At Radhika-Anant's Wedding

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Some of the star guests at the wedding.

India's defence forces have 1.35 lakh vacancies, army tops with 1.16 lakh

India's defence forces have 1.35 lakh vacancies, army tops with 1.16 lakh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The three services are reeling under a shortage of 1,35,784 personnel, with the Army having the maximum vacancies at 1,16,464, according to details provided by the government.

The Ishq Obsession

The Ishq Obsession

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at all the times Bollywood peddled its treasured ishq our way.

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Ranbir-Alia, Randeep-Lin Invited To Ayodhya

Ranbir-Alia, Randeep-Lin Invited To Ayodhya

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Vedic rituals for the pran pratistha will begin in Ayodhya on January 16, a week before the main ceremony. A priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the consecration ceremony on January 22.

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Aishwarya, Salman At Ambanis' Shubh Ashirwad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.

Indian American tech guru is a real rock star

Indian American tech guru is a real rock star

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

An Intel advertisment featuring USB co-inventor Ajay Bhatt attracts US funnyman Conan O'Brien's attention. Hilarity ensues!

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

PIX: Bidding farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attire, members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday got their group photograph clicked in the old Parliament building, hours before legislative proceedings shift to the new Parliament House.

BJP stages walkout in Uttarakhand assembly

BJP stages walkout in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Accusing the Centre of meting out "step-motherly" treatment to Uttarakhand in granting financial assistance, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Uttarakhand Assembly.

Kareena-Saif Party With The Ambanis

Kareena-Saif Party With The Ambanis

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Jamnagar, a city in Gujarat, got a ringside view of how Bollywood parties when stars got together for the pre-wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on Friday.

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The Indian Air Force's first flight carrying 200 people from Bucharest landed at 1.30 am and Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt welcomed them at the airbase, they noted.

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

*Everyone* turned up when Nita and Mukesh Ambani invited them to their home Antilia in south Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Uttarakhand CM meets BJP chief amid removal reports

Uttarakhand CM meets BJP chief amid removal reports

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A section of state leaders are reportedly miffed with Rawat's leadership and are of the view that the party's electoral prospects under him may not be very bright.

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"Not only this, but we also helped the citizens of our neighbouring countries to return to their country when the COVID-19 pandemic had struck, irrespective of caste, religion, class, area etc," said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Modi's ministers' average age is now 58, down from 61

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The average age of the new Union council of ministers has reduced to 58 years from 61 years previously following Wednesday's reshuffle.

'Was offered money to destabilise Uttarakhand government'

'Was offered money to destabilise Uttarakhand government'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Political temperatures shot up in Dehradun on Friday abruptly after the arrest of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Mussoorie, Ganesh Joshi in the Shaktiman case, with the entire place agog with rumours that the BJP was trying to woo disgruntled Congress legislators to prove that the party had been reduced to a minority.

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

An Unforgettable Day For The Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

September 2, 2022 was a historic day in the Indian Navy's history as Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi commissioned India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi.

U'khand BJP disappointed over denial of Cabinet berth

U'khand BJP disappointed over denial of Cabinet berth

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Uttarakhand are disappointed over the state not getting a representation in the Union Cabinet with most of them maintaining that the party's impressive performance in the Lok Sabha polls in the hill state should have earned it a seat or two in Narendra Modi's council of ministers.