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Day after name calling, Shivpal says 'all is well' in Yadav family

Day after name calling, Shivpal says 'all is well' in Yadav family

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

A day after high drama at a key meeting of the ruling Samajwadi Party, its state unit chief Shivpal Yadav on Tuesday said all was well in the party as he visited Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence and was joined in later by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

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.

Marshals remove suspended BJP MLAs from Jharkhand assembly

Marshals remove suspended BJP MLAs from Jharkhand assembly

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Eighteen Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were suspended from the assembly till 2 pm of August 2 and were removed by marshals after they refused to leave the House on Thursday.

PHOTOS: VVIPs who were sent to Tihar Jail

PHOTOS: VVIPs who were sent to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Rediff.com takes you through the high profile guests at the New Delhi's Tihar Jail

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

PIX: The Kapoors at Sonam-Anand Ahuja's reception

PIX: The Kapoors at Sonam-Anand Ahuja's reception

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Look at all the happy faces!

Jaitley CDR case: 'Main conspirator' in judicial remand

Jaitley CDR case: 'Main conspirator' in judicial remand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Private detective Anurag Singh, the alleged main conspirator arrested in connection with the attempt to access call details of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley, was on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody by a Delhi court.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two Indian seafarers stranded without passports on a cargo ship in Iran's port city of Bushehr since 2019, have been released after the Indian embassy in Teheran issued travel documents, the Maritime Union of India (MUI) said on Friday. The claim made by the MUI could not be independently verified.

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

'I was always a reluctant actress. I still am.'

Make public forensic reports in Bhushan CD case: CIC

Make public forensic reports in Bhushan CD case: CIC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Central Information Commission has directed the Delhi Police and Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh to make public forensic reports in the alleged doctored CD case carrying conversation among lawyers Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan, Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav.

'People are in queues, is this achche din?' Akhilesh on demonetisation

'People are in queues, is this achche din?' Akhilesh on demonetisation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Attacking the central government, he said it has made everybody stand in queue and wondered if this was the 'achche din' for which people had voted for Narendra Modi. "It has harmed the economy," he said.

Dalits kept away from Ayodhya event, says BJP ally

Dalits kept away from Ayodhya event, says BJP ally

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'The haste which PM showed for the temple should also be shown for giving house and pension to poor'

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister.

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

What would Parliament be without these nine ladies?

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

SP's pari-war moves to Delhi, now fight begins over party symbol

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a major development in the ongoing Samajwadi Party feud, Mulayam Singh Yadav has postponed the national convention of party called by him on January 5.

SP truce in sight as Akhilesh meets Mulayam

SP truce in sight as Akhilesh meets Mulayam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Insiders said Akhilesh's warring uncle Shivpal Yadav and Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh were not present at father-son meeting.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.' 'It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'

'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

'Stay back in Gorakhpur': Akhilesh's dig at Yogi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The SP chief said no MLAs or ministers quitting the BJP will be taken into his party anymore.

PHOTOS: INSIDE Sridevi's birthday bash

PHOTOS: INSIDE Sridevi's birthday bash

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

So how exactly did Sridevi's party go? We bring you the inside pictures.

Bhushan CD 'doctored', says CFSL Chandigarh

Bhushan CD 'doctored', says CFSL Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Forensic examination of a controversial CD purportedly containing conversation of Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh by a central laboratory shows that it was "doctored", contradicting findings of two other such tests.

'Police must probe how 39 SP MPs were bought'

'Police must probe how 39 SP MPs were bought'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Why did former solicitor general of India Goolam Vahanvati bail out Mulayam Singh Yadav at a time when the Congress and Samajwadi Party didn't see eye-to-eye? What was Amar Singh's interest in saving the UPA government? These are some of the question posed by legal activist Vishwanath Chaturvedi in his criminal complaint against the Delhi Police's chargesheet in the cash-for-votes scam. Sheela Bhatt reports

'Police must probe how 39 SP MPs were bought'

'Police must probe how 39 SP MPs were bought'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Why did former solicitor general of India Goolam Vahanvati bail out Mulayam Singh Yadav at a time when the Congress and Samajwadi Party didn't see eye-to-eye? What was Amar Singh's interest in saving the UPA government? These are some of the question posed by legal activist Vishwanath Chaturvedi in his criminal complaint against the Delhi Police's chargesheet in the cash-for-votes scam. Sheela Bhatt reports

62 big scams have taken place in UPA regime, attacks Maya

62 big scams have taken place in UPA regime, attacks Maya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday attacked Congress saying 62 big scams involving around Rs 20 lakh crore have taken place during the UPA regime at the Centre.

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

CD doctored, backed by big names: Prashant Bhushan

CD doctored, backed by big names: Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Prashant Bhushan, a member of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee, on Sunday said the CD carrying purported telephone conversation between his father Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh was "doctored".

Kalyan's son Rajvir joins SP

Kalyan's son Rajvir joins SP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Rajbir Singh, the son of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, joined the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday. His decision comes just a day after his father quit the Bharatya Janata Party, giving a jolt to the saffron party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

Bhushan alleges Cong leader behind 'fake' CD

Bhushan alleges Cong leader behind 'fake' CD

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Lawyer Shanti Bhushan on Tuesday alleged some minister or a "very powerful" Congress leader could be behind the circulation of the CD containing purported conversations between him and political leaders Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh.

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.

'Mulayam's overconfidence caused Firozabad loss'

'Mulayam's overconfidence caused Firozabad loss'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh has blamed the party's loss in the Firozabad Lok Sabha bypoll on the overconfidence of its chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and said Yadav "behaved symbolically like Mayawati" while campaigning in the constituency.

SP raps Cong for fielding Babbar against Dimple

SP raps Cong for fielding Babbar against Dimple

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Monday slammed the Congress for fielding Raj Babbar against Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law in the Ferozabad Lok Sabha bypolls, but said he had nothing against Rahul Gandhi for campaigning for the party's candidate in the constituency.

Forensic lab says Bhushan CD not rigged: Sources

Forensic lab says Bhushan CD not rigged: Sources

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

However, the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory has observed in its report that the entire conversation is needed, instead of just the excerpt that is on the CD, for more information.

CD controversy: Hazare backs Shanti Bhushan

CD controversy: Hazare backs Shanti Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday virtually dismissed allegations against Shanti Bhushan, the co-chair of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee, in a CD controversy and backed his presence on the panel.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Prez Polls: UPA, NDA try to woo Third Front

Prez Polls: UPA, NDA try to woo Third Front

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

However, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, hosting a meeting of the leaders of the Third Front in Chennai on Sunday, said the Front would 'choose a nominee' for the presidential election.

PIX: Sridevi's LAVISH party with husband, costars, politicos

PIX: Sridevi's LAVISH party with husband, costars, politicos

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The actress turned 50 on August 13.

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Memes the weapon of choice as election wars go digital

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

From Instagram to X, social media platforms, in the run-up to the polls have seen bitter poster wars and even bitter meme battles for political one-upmanship.