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Video: Malaika-Arjun get spotted at a wedding

Video: Malaika-Arjun get spotted at a wedding

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Armaan Jain and Anissa Malhotra's wedding reception saw the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

BJP's Nimaben Acharya set to become first woman speaker of Gujarat assembly

BJP's Nimaben Acharya set to become first woman speaker of Gujarat assembly

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Senior BJP MLA Nimaben Acharya is all set to become the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly as the opposition Congress has supported her nomination for the post.

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Of the 788 candidates contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, 211 are 'crorepatis', with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accounting for 79 such nominees, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report on Thursday.

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth-Devoleena get FLIRTY

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth-Devoleena get FLIRTY

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

They have been flirting lately and the whole house seems to be enjoying it too.

PIX: Janhvi parties with Malaika-Arjun

PIX: Janhvi parties with Malaika-Arjun

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Malaika Arora invited her friends to celebrate her 46th birthday, and what a turnout it was!

Salman, Madhuri at Raj Kumar Barjatya prayer meet

Salman, Madhuri at Raj Kumar Barjatya prayer meet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Producer Raj Kumar Barjatya passed away on February 21.

Thackeray-Ambedkar tieup opens up many possibilities in Maharashtra

Thackeray-Ambedkar tieup opens up many possibilities in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'The Shiv Sena and the Ambedkarites are two powerful social forces in Maharashtra with a presence in the toiling classes. However, they were made to fight each other by the powers that be. Now, they are joining hands while overcoming this contentious past.'

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

14 workers injured as under-construction flyover collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

At least 14 workers were injured after a girder of an under-construction flyover at MTNL junction in suburban Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumba collapsed early on Friday, civic officials said.

Bollywood pays homage to Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood pays homage to Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Bollywood pays last respect to the matriarch of the Kapoor khandaan.

Shilpa Shetty attends Karva Chauth party

Shilpa Shetty attends Karva Chauth party

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Like every year, Anil Kapoor's wife Sunita invited her friends over to celebrate Karva Chauth.

Sena issues fresh ultimatum: Will sit in Opposition if BJP accepts NCP support

Sena issues fresh ultimatum: Will sit in Opposition if BJP accepts NCP support

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

On a day of dramatic developments, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray kept the door open saying Bharatiya Janata Party should come clear on whether it wants to take Nationalist Congress Party's support in Maharashtra in two or three days.

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five months into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will expand and reshuffle his Council of Ministers on Sunday, bringing in new faces and is likely to drop a few.

BJP has little room or need for others

BJP has little room or need for others

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Narendra Modi's ministry expansion makes disdain clear for others who are supposedly allies, quite unlike the Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance.

How the Shiv Sena got its calculations horribly wrong

How the Shiv Sena got its calculations horribly wrong

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

By the next election, the Shiv Sena too may end up like Raj Thackeray's MNS.

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

With this allocation of portfolios, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP has got most of the 'plum' ministries.

BJP signals it is ready to do business once again with Sena

BJP signals it is ready to do business once again with Sena

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Describing Shiv Sena as a "natural ally", BJP dropped hints that it would prefer the estranged saffron party to be a partner in its government in Maharashtra even while Nationalist Congress Party's unconditional support continues to be on offer.

Neetu Kapoor's 10 Best Roles

Neetu Kapoor's 10 Best Roles

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

After another hiatus that lasted a decade, the actress makes a comeback once again, this time in JugJugg Jeeyo, where she taps into her comic side to play Anil Kapoor's wife.

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

Maha Council polls: Small players back in spotlight

Maha Council polls: Small players back in spotlight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

After being outwitted by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in the recent Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the ruling Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is now facing another challenge of getting all its six candidates elected to the state Legislative Council in the June 20 polls, which has once again put the spotlight on Independents and smaller parties.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.

Salman, Katrina, Sara mourn Sridevi

Salman, Katrina, Sara mourn Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

A steady stream of film folk have been queuing up at Anil Kapoor's residence to meet the family.

Hectic parleys in Maha ahead of council polls; cross-voting woes loom large

Hectic parleys in Maha ahead of council polls; cross-voting woes loom large

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The MLAs of the three ruling parties and the BJP have reached Mumbai ahead of the elections.

Reliance Entertainment's new studio to produce Akshay's Rustom

Reliance Entertainment's new studio to produce Akshay's Rustom

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Plan C Studios will also be producing films being helmed by various directors!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina party with Salman Khan

PIX: Ranbir-Katrina party with Salman Khan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the guest list.

Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

"Horse trading band karo (Stop horse trading of MLAs)," Congress members shouted from the well.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

Enough evidence to conduct trial against Modi: Zakia's lawyer

Enough evidence to conduct trial against Modi: Zakia's lawyer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Citing amicus curiae Raju Ramachandran's report, Zakia Jaffery on Thursday claimed there was enough evidence to warrant a probe and trial against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots despite a clean chit by the Special Investigation Team.

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I thought why not the son of a person who had contributed for Maharashtra should become the CM and I insisted Uddhav Thackeray to become the chief minister. Fadnavis had worked with Uddhav so he knows how Uddhav is. He should stop questioning repeatedly about how Uddhav became CM," the NCP chief said.

Cabinet rejig: 20 new ministers likely to be sworn-in

Cabinet rejig: 20 new ministers likely to be sworn-in

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

As many as 20 new faces are expected to be inducted into the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday in the first revamp exercise which is likely to bring in BJP leaders Manohar Parrikar, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Bandaru Datttatreya while elevating a few.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

The BIGGEST July releases

The BIGGEST July releases

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the biggest July hits in the last decade.

Sena, MNS open talks for alliance in Kalyan-Dombivali

Sena, MNS open talks for alliance in Kalyan-Dombivali

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

After emerging as the single largest party but failing to secure a simple majority in the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation elections, Shiv Sena on Monday started negotiations with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, a party source said in Mumbai.

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

What a moralebooster for the comic returning to our television screens this weekend!

New IITs get regular directors

New IITs get regular directors

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Prof U B Desai, Prof M K Surappa, Prof Sudhir Kumar Jain, Prof Prem Kumar Kalra, Prof Madhusudan Chakroborty and Prof Anil Bhowmick will head the IITs at Hyderabad, Ropar, Gandhinagar, Rajasthan, Bhubaneswar and Patna respectively. The search committee of ministry of HRD had earlier selected these academics to head the new IITs.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.