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Maestros live in concert: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Zakir Hussain on Jan 15

Maestros live in concert: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Zakir Hussain on Jan 15

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Catch the legends live in concert as they celebrate 40 years of their music collaboration at the Nehru Centre Auditorium in Worli.

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Over Rs 2.31 cr, 1 kg gold found in basement of Rajasthan govt building

Rediff.com20 May 2023

According to officials, seven employees of the Yojna Bhawan having access to the basement have been detained for questioning.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

No secrecy clause, Modi govt misled the nation on Rafale deal: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Congress may give a privilege motion notice against the prime minister and Sitharaman.

What Obama told Congress party delegation on Monday

What Obama told Congress party delegation on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US president acknowledged that it was former prime minister Manmohan Singh who had scripted the nuclear deal, Congress leader Anand Sharma, was part of the delegation that met the former, tells Rashmi Sehgal.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sarma assured the actor that his government will enquire about the demonstration against the movie and ensure that "no such untoward incidents" would occur again.

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

How Supertech's concrete colossus in Noida will be demolished

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

As the demolition date of Supertech twin towers in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, inches closer, the company entrusted with the tricky task is putting the finishing touches to its preparations.

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The home secretary is scheduled to brief the panel on home affairs on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the next meeting.

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Deadlock in Rajya Sabha continued for the fourth day on Thursday as opposition kept demanding a reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a debate on religious conversions, which the government steadfastly rejected.

Did Chidambaram threaten to quit over Karthi's seat?

Did Chidambaram threaten to quit over Karthi's seat?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Rahul Gandhi was stunned on hearing the senior leader's angry outburst, but soon relented and asked Mukul Wasnik to announce Karthi's name from Sivaganga.

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In his attempt to revive a beleaguered Congress, Rahul Gandhi is trying to bring in new leadership in the form of Rajeev Gowda and BK Hari Prasad, whose names have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha, says Renu Mittal.

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Tewari, Tharoor, Karti seek fairness in Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He also asked why anyone seeking to contest the Congress president's election should go to the PCC office to get the electoral roll as this does not even happen in a club election.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rahul 'ready to take any responsibility' given by party

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The highlight of the five-hour meeting, which ended with a plan to hold a 'chintan shivir' at the earliest opportunity to chalk the Congress' future strategy, was a demand by Sonia Gandhi's loyalists that Rahul Gandhi should assume the party leadership again.

Countdown to elect new Cong chief begins, party says will stick to schedule

Countdown to elect new Cong chief begins, party says will stick to schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Mistry said the election authority is in the process of finalising the AICC delegates who will vote in the crucial election for the top party post.

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Apart from around 100 MPs of the Congress, leaders of several opposition parties including Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party attended the meeting.

Meet Amala Paul's Therapist

Meet Amala Paul's Therapist

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Where did celebs travel over the weekend?

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Jaipur blasts: Rajasthan to challenge acquittal of four men in SC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the government will file a special leave petition in this matter in the top court.

R-Day parade: After 2018 fiasco, Rahul gets front row seat with Gadkari

R-Day parade: After 2018 fiasco, Rahul gets front row seat with Gadkari

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Gandhi, who had taken over as the new Congress chief last year from his mother Sonia Gandhi, was designated the sixth row seat during the 2018 Republic Day celebrations

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Respect wisdom of voters: Sibal on Rahul's Kerala remark

Respect wisdom of voters: Sibal on Rahul's Kerala remark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Gandhi had said, "For the first 15 years, I was an MP in the north. I had got used to a different type of politics. For me, coming to Kerala was very refreshing as suddenly I found that people are interested in issues and not just superficially but going into detail in issues."

Ananya-Bhumi Party With Katrina

Ananya-Bhumi Party With Katrina

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Producer Krishnan Kumar's Diwali party -- with its huge turnout -- seemed to be the biggest of the season.

Oppn objects to Team India's orange jersey

Oppn objects to Team India's orange jersey

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Modi wants to paint the entire country with saffron, Abu Azmi, a Samajwadi Party MLA said.

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

It's time for Rahul to take charge, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday stirred a controversy by saying that time has come for Rahul Gandhi to take charge of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi, a statement that was described as his "personal views" by the party.

Govt, Oppn hold talks to resolve deadlock in Parliament over PM's Pak remark

Govt, Oppn hold talks to resolve deadlock in Parliament over PM's Pak remark

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Raising the issue, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said the prime minister should come to the House and clarify on what he said, as his charges that his predecessor was "conspiring" with Pakistan was "a big issue."

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Angry members of the Congress and other opposition parties forced adjournments of the proceedings as they questioned the NOTA provision for these elections.

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.

Parl panel advises caution in emergency approval of vaccine

Parl panel advises caution in emergency approval of vaccine

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In a report submitted Monday to Rajya Sabha chairman and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs also said there was a need for a comprehensive public health law to keep a tab on private hospitals and check black-marketing of medicines.

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Modi and the BJP have been targeting the Congress during the campaign for assembly polls, claiming that the grand old party opposed the scrapping of Article 370.

Sonia set to hold discussions with dissenters this weekend

Sonia set to hold discussions with dissenters this weekend

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

This is the first time that Gandhi will be meeting Congress leaders face-to-face, months after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Sonia to resign? Cong set for stormy CWC meet

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The meeting of Congress's highest decision-making body is expected to be at a very 'high voltage' as Sonia's resignation will not be accepted by the CWC members.

Mamata meets Modi, says Oppn unity will develop on its own

Mamata meets Modi, says Oppn unity will develop on its own

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the unity of opposition parties will take shape on its own, sidestepping questions of her taking on the leadership role.

FM asks trade unions to help GDP grow by additional 1.5%

FM asks trade unions to help GDP grow by additional 1.5%

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Jaitley said India needed to grow by additional 1-1.5%.

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

GREAT Entertainment COMING UP in January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies and Web series coming up.

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Congress leaders expressed their solidarity with 21-year-old climate activist from Bengaluru Disha Ravi, who was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly editing and disseminating the "toolkit" on social media and sent to five days police custody.