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Sanjay Dutt, Manyata's anniversary bash

Sanjay Dutt, Manyata's anniversary bash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The couple celebrated the big day with friends in the film industry.

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Madhur Bhandarkar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

A look at the party pictures.

N-deal oppn brings Left, Third Front closer

N-deal oppn brings Left, Third Front closer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, along with Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, had a fifteen minute meeting with Karat at the CPI-M headquarters on Thursday morning.

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.

First look: The Bachchan bahu

First look: The Bachchan bahu

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Abhishek and the Big B drop Ash home on the day of their engagement.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

SP rules out withdrawing support from UPA govt

SP rules out withdrawing support from UPA govt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Earlier, talking to reporters after meeting Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh, Amar Singh said there was no immediate move to withdraw support to the Congress-Led coalition.

Trust vote is suit case victory for UPA, says BJP

Trust vote is suit case victory for UPA, says BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Describing the trust vote as a "suitcase victory" for the government, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday demanded a House Committee probe into allegations of a "cash-for-vote scam" against the ruling UPA.

SP in shatters; Shahid Siddiqui joins BSP

SP in shatters; Shahid Siddiqui joins BSP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

In a sensational turn of events which could seriously affect the United Progressive Alliance's chances in the July 22 trust vote, Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Shahid Siddiqui, a close aide of Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh, has quit and joined the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

BSP splits; 37 rebels to support Mulayam

BSP splits; 37 rebels to support Mulayam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The rebels have formed a separate outfit, the Loktantrik BSP, and sought its merger with the Samajwadi Party.

Jaya Bachchan files nomination for RS by-poll

Jaya Bachchan files nomination for RS by-poll

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Bachchan was disqualified in March following a complaint filed by a Kanpur-based Congress leader that she held an office of profit.

Jethmalani now says Ahmed Patel paid cash for votes

Jethmalani now says Ahmed Patel paid cash for votes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Arguing for the bail to former Samajwadi Party leader, the senior advocate named Patel, changing his earlier statement that the money could have come from BJP since L K Advani had said that his party had conducted a sting operation.

Saurashtra trio impress Indian selectors

Saurashtra trio impress Indian selectors

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Good times are back for Saurashtra cricket. Once the cradle of Indian cricket with names like Vinoo Mankad, Amar Singh, L Ramji and S Nyalchand donning the India cap, Saurashtra is again enjoying it's time in the sun with as many as three cricketers finally getting recognition from Indian selectors.

Cash-for-votes: Cops yet to ascertain money trail

Cash-for-votes: Cops yet to ascertain money trail

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh was on Tuesday sent to jail for his alleged role in the cash for vote scam. He has been charged under section 120 (B) of the Indian Penal Code (criminal conspiracy) and section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

SP's googly to Congress on Sanjay Dutt issue

SP's googly to Congress on Sanjay Dutt issue

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Seeking to turn the tables on the Sanjay Dutt issue, Amar Singh on Friday said that if the Congress was ready to field the actor, the Samajwadi party would support him. He told reporters that a section of Congress leaders have accused him of "poaching on Sanjay Dutt to tease that party". "Let me make it clear that if Congress is ready to field Sanjay on their party's symbol, SP would support him," he said.

UP Governor turns down disqualification bill

UP Governor turns down disqualification bill

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The bill, once approved, would have saved the disqualification of cinestar Jaya Bachchan and Amar Singh from the Rajya Sabha along with others.

Babbar suspended from Samajwadi Party

Babbar suspended from Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Babbar, who had of late launched a vitriolic attack against party General Secretary Amar Singh, was suspended from the parliamentary party on Tuesday.

Tapping scam is Congress' Watergate: Mulayam

Tapping scam is Congress' Watergate: Mulayam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

He spoke of the possibility of all non-Congress parties, including the BJP coming together under a common programme and asked the Left parties to lead such an alternative.\n

Phone tapping: Govt turns table on Mulayam

Phone tapping: Govt turns table on Mulayam

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Mulayam sparks controversy; says government is tapping Amar Singh's phone. Government hits back with grit.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

'SP leaders could be behind the sting operation'

'SP leaders could be behind the sting operation'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

SP leaders could be behind the sting operation: Mayawati

Amitabh better today

Amitabh better today

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Amitabh is responding to treatment after the surgery on November 30.

Mayawati goes after UP's Big Three

Mayawati goes after UP's Big Three

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Mayawati was, pre-election, hell-bent upon preventing Amar, Mulayam and Subroto Roy from 'running away' from India. But for Cabinet Secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh's temporary intervention with behenji, Amar Singh would have been put behind bars the day she took over as chief minister.

UP: SC restrains illegal plot holders

UP: SC restrains illegal plot holders

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The court imposed restraining orders on the transfers sought asking the the holders to file their reply within two weeks.

It's not me on the audio-tape, protests Bipasha

It's not me on the audio-tape, protests Bipasha

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Have your say!

Jaya Bachchan SP candidate for RS

Jaya Bachchan SP candidate for RS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Uttar Pradesh Chief minister and Samajwadi Party boss Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday said noted actress Jaya Bachchan will be one his party candidates for the Rajya Sabha election.

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Clinton arrives to red carpet reception

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Former United States president Bill Clinton arrived by special plane on Wednesday morning to a red carpet welcome amid tight security at the Amausi airport in Lucknow.

'Raj Thackeray's pro-Marathi stand's okay, but...'

'Raj Thackeray's pro-Marathi stand's okay, but...'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

"Maharashtra is a great state. There is nothing wrong in promoting Marathi. But, at the same time do not kill Hindi and Bhojpuri," Amar Singh said to reporters in neighbouring Virar in Thane district.

Mumbai's political tussle drifts to Delhi

Mumbai's political tussle drifts to Delhi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Monday said he would approach the Election Commission seeking derecognition of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena in the wake of its party chief's remarks and subsequent violence in Mumbai targetting North Indians.

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

SP rift continues: Akhilesh-Shivpal exchange barbs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav fired barbs at each other at an event to celebrate the SP's silver jubilee, barely two days after putting up a united show.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

Abhi-Ash visit Kedarnath shrine

Abhi-Ash visit Kedarnath shrine

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Abhishek Bachchan along with his actress wife Aishwarya Rai and mother Jaya Bachchan visited the Kedarnath shrine and offered prayers to Lord Shiva in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Friday.

Congress double-game in Maharashtra?

Congress double-game in Maharashtra?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

AICC functionary Satyavrat Chaturvedi attacks UPA ally NCP and holds Sharad Pawar responsible for the current problems facing the country.

SP announces candidate against Sonia Gandhi

SP announces candidate against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Rajkumar Chowdhury is the candidate.

'I have staked a lot on the nuclear deal'

'I have staked a lot on the nuclear deal'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh, who was instrumental in his party's volte-face on supporting the United Progressive Alliance government and the India-United States nuclear deal, recently visited the United States to meet with the presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton who he says is a good friend. In this interview, he speaks about the nuclear deal and the post-poll scenario

Amitabh, on the Congress 'snub'

Amitabh, on the Congress 'snub'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Mayawati's Sahara demolition is only a trailer

Mayawati's Sahara demolition is only a trailer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

The demolition of Sahara Shahar's illegal encroachments is symbolic. The real assault will be executed at the right psychological and emotional moment, in true Mayawati style. Make no mistake.

Samajwadi Party sings new N-deal tune

Samajwadi Party sings new N-deal tune

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The SP leader said he endorsed the stand taken by his party's parliamentary group leader Ram Gopal Yadav that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was an honourable person, but the deal he is pursuing with the United States was not an honourable one.