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The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

Mahabharat's Bheem passes away

Mahabharat's Bheem passes away

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Actor-athlete Praveen Kumar Sobti, best known for playing Bheem in the television series Mahabharat and for winning Asian Games gold medals, died following a cardiac arrest on February 7.

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

A mosaic year ends on bright note

A mosaic year ends on bright note

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

This is the first time after Nitish Kumar dumped the BJP in August 2022 that violence has broken out across the state, reports M I Khan.

Why Deven Varma retired from the movies

Why Deven Varma retired from the movies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Course record 64 gives Vijay Kumar lead

Course record 64 gives Vijay Kumar lead

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

The Lucknow golfer broke the existing course record of six-under 65, and was at 12-under 201 after three rounds in the Hero Honda West event.

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Social distancing norms were violated openly by the seers when they and their followers descended the steps at Har ki Pairi to wade into the river.

Chowrasia grabs lead in Hindu Open

Chowrasia grabs lead in Hindu Open

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

The Kolkata pro shot a superb eight-under par 64 in the opening round of the tournament.

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Siddaramaiah sworn in as K'taka CM, Shivakumar his deputy

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attended the swearing in ceremony, while former AICC President Sonia Gandhi was absent. Chief Ministers of Congress ruled states Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan), Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh) and Sukhvinder Singh Sukku (Himachal Pradesh) and several top party leaders were also in attendance.

Randhawa finishes tied 14th

Randhawa finishes tied 14th

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The Indian golfer ground out a three-over 74 on the final day of the Singapore Open, which was won by Adam Scott.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Chacha Chaudhary declared Namami Gange mascot

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Indian comic book character Chacha Chaudhary has been declared as the mascot of the government's Namami Gange Programme with an aim of bringing behavioural change among children towards the Ganga and other rivers.

Two held for breaching PM's security

Two held for breaching PM's security

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Ashok Kumar and Dharen Singh, who were drunk, had driven into the sanitised area on Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi, as Vajpayee’s cavalcade was passing by.

Shiv Kapur dazzles

Shiv Kapur dazzles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

The Asian Games gold medallist fired a superb round of 7-under 65 to grab a three-stroke lead in the opening round of the Amby Valley PGA Championship

Rafique Ali sets course record

Rafique Ali sets course record

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The Kolkata golfer fired a nine-under 61 to assume the opening round lead at the DDA Open, being played at the Par-70 Qutab Golf Course.

72% of Bihar ministers face criminal cases: ADR

72% of Bihar ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav also have cases registered against them.

Olympians' bid to rescue Indian hockey

Olympians' bid to rescue Indian hockey

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Olympians, internationals and Arjuna awardees will discuss ways to arrest the sliding fortunes of the national team.

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

What When The Modi Magic Fades?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

It's great to win election after election on the strength of Modi's charisma and voter appeal, but the larger the Modi myth grows, the more the BJP diminishes, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

'Fertiliser scam': CBI books Rajasthan CM's brother, 14 others

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The CBI has registered a case related to the alleged diversion of fertilisers meant for farmers against Agrasen Gehlot, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's brother, and 14 others, and carried out searches at his Jodhpur home and 16 other locations in three states, officials said.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Kumbh virtually ends as key akhadas pull out

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Most of the devotees have already left and the akhadas have been winding up their camps one after another.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.

Parmar to up stake in Videocon

Parmar to up stake in Videocon

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

6 Indo Rama top honchos leave

6 Indo Rama top honchos leave

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In a major reshuffle in Rajasthan, 32 Indian Police Service officers including Inspector General (IG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udaipur, where a tailor was brutally killed, have been transferred, according to the state department of personnel.

Will Jobs Be An Electoral Issue In State Polls?

Will Jobs Be An Electoral Issue In State Polls?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Youth unemployment (ages 15 to 29) is higher than the national average of 12.4 per cent in Telangana (14.2 per cent) and Rajasthan (13 per cent), followed by Chhattisgarh (6.7 per cent) and MP (6 per cent).

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.