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Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

When Rajiv's talk with in-laws gave officer nervous moments

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In the early 80s, when Indira Gandhi was the prime minister, her son Rajiv was once so engrossed in explaining to his parents-in-law the features of a new navy ship that he gave some nervous moments to a bureaucrat in the defence ministry who feared he might be late for an official event that night.

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The CLP meeting began about three hours later than scheduled, with ministers and MLAs flashed victory signs for the cameras.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Former Bihar DGP joins JD-U, may contest assembly poll

Former Bihar DGP joins JD-U, may contest assembly poll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Pandey had hit the headlines recently for his vocal condemnation of the non-cooperation meted out to the Bihar police team that had visited Mumbai to probe the death of Patna-born actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

PIX: Mouni attends a birthday party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Musical Fiesta on his birthday at his residence. Many film folk, who have worked with him, made sure to attend.

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Ten members of the Madhya Pradesh archery contingent escaped unhurt after their coach of the Dehradun-bound Shatabdi Express caught fire on Saturday.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

Unity, hands-on approach: Lessons for Congress from RS polls

Unity, hands-on approach: Lessons for Congress from RS polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Some analysts also pointed out that "outsourcing" political management to regional satraps such as Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Haryana may have proven counterproductive and micromanagement by the Gandhi family was needed.

Ready to listen to Pilot, but indiscipline won't be tolerated: Cong

Ready to listen to Pilot, but indiscipline won't be tolerated: Cong

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'No indiscipline will be tolerated but I am hopeful that Pilot will turn up for the meeting

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

UP polls: Congress asks ticket aspirants to deposit Rs 11,000

UP polls: Congress asks ticket aspirants to deposit Rs 11,000

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Congress said that the move is meant to keep away candidates who are not serious.

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.

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav in charge for the contest in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur respectively.

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Senior party leader Ahmed Patel, general secretary in-charge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken and general secretary organisation KC Venugopal have been made members of the panel.

Ananya Panday grilled by NCB for 4 hours; called back again on Monday

Ananya Panday grilled by NCB for 4 hours; called back again on Monday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Ananya Panday has been again called by the NCB on Monday, a senior NCB official said.

Pacers dominate at MP take big lead over Bengal

Pacers dominate at MP take big lead over Bengal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

On a day dominated by pace bowlers from both sides, Madhya Pradesh held the upper hand over Bengal by taking a handsome first innings lead of 227 runs after skittling out the latter for a paltry 121 in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final, at the Brabourne Stadium, on Thursday.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

EC removes security officials over Mamata's injury at Nandigram

EC removes security officials over Mamata's injury at Nandigram

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

"After going through the reports the commission decided that Vivek Sahay IPS, Director Security shall be removed from the post of the Director Security and be placed under suspension immediately. The charges must be framed against him within a week for grossly failing in discharge of his primary duty as Director Security to protect the Z+ protectee," it said.

Zee cancels board meeting due to lack of quorum

Zee cancels board meeting due to lack of quorum

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Media major Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has cancelled its board meeting, scheduled to be held on Wednesday for considering the results for the July-September quarter, due to lack of quorum. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, ZEEL said, "A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, inter alia, to consider and approve the unaudited financial results of the Company both on a standalone and consolidated basis for the 2nd quarter and half year ended September 30, 2021, has been cancelled due to lack of quorum." The development comes at a time when the company is battling it out the single-largest shareholders Invesco Developing Markets Fund (formerly Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund) and OFI Global China Fund LLC that together hold 17.88 per cent and have been pressing for an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders for removing managing director Punit Goenka, besides opposing ZEEL's proposed merger deal with Pictures Network India (SPNI).

KKR look to keep campaign alive against LSG

KKR look to keep campaign alive against LSG

Rediff.com6 May 2022

LSG are sitting in second place with 14 point thanks to a stupendous show by Rahul

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Gehlot's comment comes after he came under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other Opposition parties over the incident in which a temple priest was burnt alive in Karauli district over a land dispute.

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Pilot, who declared a week ago that he was placing no conditions for returning to the government, reportedly doesn't want a berth for himself, he has sought places for his followers.

Delhi's air quality improves further

Delhi's air quality improves further

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 on Sunday which falls in 'poor' category.

Rajasthan to begin e-auction to mine sandstone for Ram temple

Rajasthan to begin e-auction to mine sandstone for Ram temple

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Rajasthan government will soon begin an online auction of a special pink sandstone variety, much sought after by builders including those constructing the Ram temple in Ayodhya, found in the Bansi Paharpur area of Bharatpur.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

When Priyanka-Nick danced and danced!

When Priyanka-Nick danced and danced!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness.'

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Meet Nitish's new team including his two deputies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

A 14-member council of ministers, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was on Monday sworn in by Governor Phagu Chauhan.

IPL Preview: KKR eye big win, LSG look to seal play-off berth

IPL Preview: KKR eye big win, LSG look to seal play-off berth

Rediff.com17 May 2022

KKR are placed at the sixth spot with 12 points and they will not only have to win but do it with a big margin

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Diwali party at his residence, and invited his filmi friends.

U'khand glacier disaster: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing

U'khand glacier disaster: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said saving lives and extending all help to the families of the deceased is the state government's priority.

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the BJP was conspiring to poach the MLAs in order to destabilise his government, a charge denied by the saffron party.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.

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.

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Tributes paid to 26/11 martyrs on 13th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Floral tributes were paid on Friday to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

BJP undergoes image makeover; forms 9 new committees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

To involve workers in various social campaigns initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah has formed nine separate committees of senior leaders.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune Warriors vs Delhi Daredevils

IPL PHOTOS: Pune Warriors vs Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Sunday.