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Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Former National Students Union of India President Alka Lamba has quit the Congress and could be joining the Aam Aadmi Party, a development that the ruling party sought to downplay saying it was long that she held any post in the party or was fielded in any election.

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections are set to be a thrilling contest between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The BJP is focusing on its "Parivartan" (change) slogan and a targeted campaign against AAP over corruption allegations, while AAP is highlighting the credibility of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, and his promises to deliver on his promises. The Congress, seeking to reclaim its lost footing in the national capital, is also campaigning with a renewed vigor.

'I'm not comfortable singing vulgar songs'

'I'm not comfortable singing vulgar songs'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'Romantic songs are my forte. Sadly, not too many of them are being created these days.'

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Clinically diagnosed as trichophagia, or Rapunzel Syndrome, the psychological condition involves the victims picking their own hair for ingestion.

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2015

B-town shows its support to Abhijeet.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

Date Night For Aditi-Siddharth

Date Night For Aditi-Siddharth

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The who's who of Bollywood made sure to attend Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Alka Lamba quits AAP, says she has joined Congress

Alka Lamba quits AAP, says she has joined Congress

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The AAP MLA from Chandni Chowk had last month announced that she has made up her mind about leaving the party and contest the upcoming assembly election as an Independent.

Kriti, Mouni Win Hearts At Awards Show

Kriti, Mouni Win Hearts At Awards Show

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

There was so much glamour on the red carpet at the Zee Cine awards held in Mumbai on Sunday, March 10!

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

PIX: Himesh, Alka Yagnik at Mirchi Music Awards jury meet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Quite a few singers and musicians turned up.

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Legislative Assembly Alka Lamba was on Sunday attacked during an anti-drugs campaign in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate area and sustained head injuries.

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.'

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Trespass case slapped against AAP MLA Alka Lamba

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The case was filed after a video emerged in which Lamba and some of her supporters were seen vandalising shops in Chandni Chowk area while carrying out the anti-drugs drive early on Sunday.

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday levelled fresh allegations of corruption against the Aam Aadmi Party, saying a former Delhi Jal Board chief engineer had 'transferred' Rs 2 crore of bribe money to his colleagues in the department and the ruling party in Delhi as election funds.

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Film and television stars made their way to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate Ashthami.

Cong Delhi in-charge contradicts leader on alliance with AAP

Cong Delhi in-charge contradicts leader on alliance with AAP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Deepak Babaria, Congress in-charge for Delhi, on Wednesday, distanced the party from its leader Alka Lamba's statement, saying that there was no discussion held on elections or alliance in today's meeting.

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The dazzling ladies who stunned at the reception.

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rani Parties With Shilpa, Vidya

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Film folk turned up in numbers to celebrate Bollywood Dream Girl Hema Malini's 75th birthday on October 16.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's home to attend Ganpati pooja on Sunday.

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Parineeti-Raghav's Haldi Ceremony

Parineeti-Raghav's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Weeks after her destination wedding on September 24, Parineeti Chopra posted pictures of her haldi ceremony on social media.

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain silent on the matter.

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Wedding preparations for Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are in full swing.

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Swara Bhasker, who welcomed her baby girl Raabiyaa on September 25, shared pictures on Instagram and thanked the doctors and nurses who helped her during her delivery.

Ameesha-Sunny's Love Story Retold

Ameesha-Sunny's Love Story Retold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Twenty two years after it made history at the box office, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha spins a sequel and it is up for release on August 11.

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in the second phase, there were 100 women candidates, bringing the combined total for the first two phases to 235 women candidates.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

Kamal Nath fighting lone battle to save home turf

Kamal Nath fighting lone battle to save home turf

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

With many of his close associates leaving his side, it is virtually a lone battle for Congress stalwart Kamal Nath to help his parliamentarian son Nakul Nath win from Chhindwara for a second time amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive push to wrest the seat.

Vasundhara missing from BJP poll panels in Rajasthan

Vasundhara missing from BJP poll panels in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The election management committee and the election manifesto committee were formed by the party's national president J P Nadda.

When Madhuri Partied With Sanjay Dutt

When Madhuri Partied With Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

A month after Khalnayak turned 30, its cast reunited yet again for the wedding anniversary of its Director Subhash Ghai and his wife, Mukta.

Why Akshay Is The PERFECT FAMILY MAN

Why Akshay Is The PERFECT FAMILY MAN

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

As Khiladi Kumar celebrates his 55th birthday on September 9, we bring you some priceless pictures that prove he's an absolute family man at heart!

The Best Of M M Keeravaani's Music

The Best Of M M Keeravaani's Music

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

There are a lot many gems he produced long before Naatu Naatu became a worldwide Oscar-nominated (and winning in all likelihood) sensation.

'I will miss my loving sweet Dada'

'I will miss my loving sweet Dada'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

'The sweetest, warmest and loving man ever, always smiling, very innocent and child-like.'