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Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dilip Pandey, Atishi and Raghav Chadha, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, will also contest the assembly elections to be held on February 8.

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Hrithik Roshan has been voted the Sexiest Asian Male of 2019 and of the decade in an online poll released by the British news weekly, Eastern Eye.

Pope has opened a window for gays

Pope has opened a window for gays

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The wrong of victimising, targeting and persecuting homosexuals on the basis of archaic and prejudiced ideas has gone for long. Time we set it right, says Mohd Asim.

Lt Gen Anjum is new ISI chief, Lt Gen Hameed appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander

Lt Gen Anjum is new ISI chief, Lt Gen Hameed appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a surprise military shake-up, the Pakistan Army on Wednesday announced that the powerful spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been appointed as Peshawar Corps Commander -- a crucial position in view of the Taliban's takeover of neighbouring Afghanistan.

Bigg Boss 15: Meet The Contestants

Bigg Boss 15: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Bigg Boss 15 is going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride.

Bigg Boss 13: Is Vishal still in love with Madhurima?

Bigg Boss 13: Is Vishal still in love with Madhurima?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

While ex-lovers Vishal Aditya Singh and Madhurima Tuli weren't seeing eye-to-eye, they have finally broken the ice and looks like they may patch-up by the end of their Bigg Boss journey.

'How dare the US government snoop on me?'

'How dare the US government snoop on me?'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

American civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor tells P Rajendran/Rediff.com why he may have become a target of NSA surveillance.

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Team Taiwan won't be at Winter Games opening ceremony

Bigg Boss 13: 'Siddharth tries to be intimidating'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Siddharth tries to be intimidating'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'Siddharth and I are alpha males, so a territorial clash is bound to happen.'

Owaisi's AIMIM wins 5 of 20 seats contested in Bihar

Owaisi's AIMIM wins 5 of 20 seats contested in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

With the election results on a knife's edge earlier in the day, many thought AIMIM could play a key role in the formation of the next government in case there was a hung assembly, having captured a sizeable number of seats in the state's Seemanchal region, which was being seen as a stronghold of the grand opposition alliance.

2 men open fire outside Jamia University, 3rd in 4 days

2 men open fire outside Jamia University, 3rd in 4 days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

A senior police official said a case of attempt to murder under relevant sections of the IPC and the Arms Act was registered in connection with the incident and an investigation is underway.

Why BJP is crumbling in Bengal after a sensational rise

Why BJP is crumbling in Bengal after a sensational rise

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'It doesn't help to transpose the Hindi heartland model on Bengal. Bengalis don't understand its dynamics. They won't comprehend the impact of Modi's dip in the Ganga because Bengal's political culture is different. Even in the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrams, Christ is worshipped on Christmas. It's difficult to polarise Bengal religiously'

Owaisi in UP: Should SP, BSP, Congress worry about Muslim votes?

Owaisi in UP: Should SP, BSP, Congress worry about Muslim votes?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM, which is going to contest next year's Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls on the promise of creating leadership among Muslims, has created unease in the political parties that so far considered the members of the minority community as their core "vote bank".

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Salman asks Siddharth to be careful as Shehnaaz is in love with him!

UP man nabbed for making threat calls to blow up US airport

UP man nabbed for making threat calls to blow up US airport

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The accused had purchased Bitcoins worth $1,000 but someone duped him, following which he lodged a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, an American intelligence and security service, but did not get a desired response.

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'In order to stop the BJP actually, you need a party that changes the discourse rather than positing another pole for polarising it further. The answer to this kind of politics lies in refocusing the agenda on development'

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

'The country has become like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'One cannot deny that the show is tempting.' 'It gives you a lot of fame for whatever time it may be.' 'If you are smart, you can stretch it for more than a year.' 'It gives you the kind of fame that movies or other television projects don't give.' 'Of course, the money is also great, even more if you win the show.'

Bigg Boss 13: Koena takes to the dance floor

Bigg Boss 13: Koena takes to the dance floor

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Week 2 ends with two contestants evicted and 11 still remaining.

A chilling film for terrifying times

A chilling film for terrifying times

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Arun Karthick's Nasir is not the story of one man. It's a documentary on the scary, majoritarian, hateful road India has taken, discovers Mohd Asim.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami on her relationship with Arhaan

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami on her relationship with Arhaan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Tuesday's episode starts with Rashami Desai, Shehnaaz Gill and Arti Singh discussing Arhaan Khan and how Desai should stay away from him after leaving the Bigg Boss house.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Additional spectrum: Hearing against Mittal, Ruia on Feb 20

Additional spectrum: Hearing against Mittal, Ruia on Feb 20

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Special CBI Judge O P Saini adjourned Monday's proceedings in the wake of stay granted by the Supreme Court on separate pleas filed by Mittal and Ruia challenging the March 19 order of the trial court summoning them as accused in the case.

'I want to shed a new light on women'

'I want to shed a new light on women'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The show is about women taking ownership of their lives.'

Bigg Boss 13: Do Siddharth-Rashami look HOT together?

Bigg Boss 13: Do Siddharth-Rashami look HOT together?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Though Rashami Desai and Siddharth Shukla don't share a friendly rapport, they do set the screen on fire with their sizzling chemistry.

Additional spectrum: Hearing against Mittal, Ruia on April 4

Additional spectrum: Hearing against Mittal, Ruia on April 4

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Special CBI Judge O P Saini adjourned today's proceedings after advocate Siddharth Agarwal, appearing for Mittal, said the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear in March the separate pleas filed by Mittal and Ruia challenging the March 19, 2013 order of the trial court summoning them as accused in the case.

OTT Shows To Watch

OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is buzzing with hot new shows for your viewing. Sukanya Verma offers a list of everything you shouldn't miss.

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

76.07% recorded in 8th and final phase of Bengal polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Voting is being held at 11,860 polling stations spread over 11 assembly constituencies each in Murshidabad and Birbhum, six in Malda and seven in north Kolkata.

Hrithik: Stop writing rubbish, go workout!

Hrithik: Stop writing rubbish, go workout!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

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

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

E-learning and work from home have forced a section of feature phones users to shift to smartphones.

Bigg Boss 13: Meet the NEW Wild Card Contestant!

Bigg Boss 13: Meet the NEW Wild Card Contestant!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Shefali Jariwala enters Bigg Boss 13.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

Revoke MLA's suspensions, says MNS

Revoke MLA's suspensions, says MNS

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, on Wednesday, sought to revoke the four year suspension of four of its legislators, saying it had already apologised for any "disrespect" caused to a woman MLA during Monday's mayhem in the Maharastra assembly but made no mention of the assault on Samajwadi Party member Abu Asim Azmi.

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Bigg Boss 13: Madhurima hits Vishal with frying pan!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Arti Singh's brother Krushna Abhishek was the first family member to enter the house with his kids and his reunion with Arti made everyone in the house emotional.

Bigg Boss 13: Are Shehnaaz-Sidharth an item?

Bigg Boss 13: Are Shehnaaz-Sidharth an item?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Though Shehnaaz Gill is one of the most popular contestants of Bigg Boss 13, the Punjabi singer is surprisingly not interested in winning the show. Instead, she wants Sidharth Shukla to take home the coveted trophy.

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Uttar Pradesh's police helpline recently got a strange call when an elderly person made an 'urgent request' for rasogullas. The cop who answered the phone thought it was a prank. But when a volunteer delivered the sweets in Lucknow's Hazratganj, it was found that the man in his 80s really needed them.

Guess who enters Bigg Boss 13!

Guess who enters Bigg Boss 13!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The Dil Se Dil Tak actress was in the Bigg Boss house as a part of a task and was warmly greeted by Sidharth Shukla. Rashami Desai gave her a hug but mostly maintained a distance.

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Victim of AAP's internal politics, says minister who was sacked on TV

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Khan on Saturday launched a barrage of counter allegations saying the other voice in the sting operation CD is that of Delhi government's Minority Finance Commission chief Shakil Malik.

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Senior general refuses to retire, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Ananlysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

'I am scared to be back on Bigg Boss sets'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Bigg Boss returns in its 14th season on Colors TV.