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Box Office: Drishyam does average business

Box Office: Drishyam does average business

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Baahubali still command the box office.

Beni steps up attack on Mulayam, alleges collusion with BJP

Beni steps up attack on Mulayam, alleges collusion with BJP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Notwithstanding Congress' reprimand, Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday intensified his attack on his friend-turned foe Mulayam Singh Yadav accusing him of conniving with the Bharatiya Janata Party to flare up communal passions and dared the Samajwadi Party leader to a public debate on Babri issue.

Box Office: Poor opening for Masaan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan makes Rs 200 crore

Box Office: Poor opening for Masaan, Bajrangi Bhaijaan makes Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us box office verdict for the week.

Box Office: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a BLOCKBUSTER!

Box Office: Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a BLOCKBUSTER!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is Salman Khan's fastest film to enter the Rs 100 crore club.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Kejriwal gifts a road map to the Opposition

Kejriwal gifts a road map to the Opposition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Kejriwal has given not only Modi and Shah some food for thought, but also to jaded Opposition leaders who must now wonder whether taking on the BJP's majoritarianism by the horns, as they have been doing so far, is the appropriate strategy in such extraordinary times,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The national capital on Friday witnessed a wave of fresh protests with a car being set on fire during one of the several demonstrations by people in their thousands who took to the streets shouting anti-government slogans over the contentious citizenship law. The epicentre of the protest was the locality around the Jama Masjid where large number of people held a massive protest after the Friday prayers at the mosque defying prohibitory orders and police clampdown.

Box office: Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Politics opens poorly

Box office: Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Politics opens poorly

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bhumi Pednekar beats Mallika Sherawat at the box office!

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

PM has fulfilled OROP promise, Cong played a joke: Shah

PM has fulfilled OROP promise, Cong played a joke: Shah

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Terming as "historic" the Centre's decision on 'One Rank, One Pension', the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled the commitment he made to ex-servicemen and provided them economic security while Congress had only played a "joke" on them when in power.

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Fans in Mohali witnessed a spectacle as Virat Kohli pushed the bar a notch higher and took India across the finish line against Australia, and into the World T20 semi-final on Sunday.

Snoopgate inquiry a genuine need, says Congress

Snoopgate inquiry a genuine need, says Congress

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Rejecting Bharatiya Janata Party's charge of political vendetta in the Centre's move to set up an inquiry commission to probe Gujarat snoopgate case, Congress on Friday said it was a "genuine need" and alleged that snooping on the girl was done at the behest of Narendra Modi not only inside but outside Gujarat too.

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Bangistan, Jaanisaar fail at the box office

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Baahubali still rule the box office.

AAP took great care of Hindu voter sentiments

AAP took great care of Hindu voter sentiments

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Kejriwal took political steps and micro level care at every level not to allow the consolidation of Hindu votes behind the BJP,' observes Sheela Bhatt, the distinguished political commentator.

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A 19-year-old national player in Taekwondo and Wushu, who bravely fought off a man trying to molest her and then handed him over to the police, has been rewarded by the Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi for her bravery and courage.

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Baghel: The man who helped Congress rise like a Phoenix in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Baghel led from the front to take on the BJP, led by Raman Singh, after being entrusted the task to revive the Congress' fortunes in Chhattisgarh following the third consecutive defeat in the 2013 assembly polls.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Vin Diesel, Deepika have fun on the set of xXx

Vin Diesel, Deepika have fun on the set of xXx

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday suspended five policemen for their alleged role in the killing of Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

How postponing Olympics will affect Indian athletes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Everyone has to recalibrate their plans, preparations, peaking, meaning the tournaments they will play in in the lead-up to the Olympics.'

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew from 7 am to 9 pm, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of infection, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day, and states like Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar imposed partial lockdown till month end.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Toll mounts to 146 in Indore-Patna Express derailment

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All the 14 derailed coaches of the Patna-bound train 19321 have been removed from the tracks.

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

What is a decisive and strong leadership?

What is a decisive and strong leadership?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

ially powerful ones, usually find themselves surrounded by people who will not oppose them. 'This is because those who are cautious and of a different view will not find satisfaction serving an individual so different from them, producing results they do not agree with,' says Aakar Patel.

India's Anna Daata: Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't!

India's Anna Daata: Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'If India is to emerge as a superpower, we must utilise our huge agricultural potential and not, as in past centuries, merely exploit our farmers,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Qaidi Band Review: Moronic take on real events

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

'It's commendable how earnest Anya Singh remains even after Qaidi Band does everything to undermine her efforts,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A summary of the opening day's play from the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Box Office: Excellent opening for Baahubali

Box Office: Excellent opening for Baahubali

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus gets an explosive start at the box office.

If I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath: Swamy

If I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath: Swamy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

"People giving me unasked for advice of discipline and restraint don't realise that if I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath," he tweeted in an obvious attack on Jaitley.

The heat's just killing this summer!

The heat's just killing this summer!

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A heat wave in India has already claimed more than 1,800 lives

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Sanjhi Ram planned Kathua girl's murder to save son

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Investigators say the aim of the kidnapping was to scare and drive away the nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities from the Hindu dominated area.

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Met the 'Department of Big Moves'?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This whirlwind of activity only confirms that rushing around creating an impression of pompous busy-ness is not the same thing as solving problems, argues Mitali Saran.

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Congress president said that if he was allowed to speak for 15 minutes on a host of issues, including the Nirav Modi scam, PM Modi would "run away".

12 AMAZING Political Movies

12 AMAZING Political Movies

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Politics is in the air, and in the movies.