News for 'Baat'

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Exit polls project edge for RJD-Cong over NDA in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The focus now shifts to November 10 counting of votes.

PIX: Hina Khan wins big on television

PIX: Hina Khan wins big on television

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The first edition of News18 India's Saas Bahu Aur Devrani Stardom Awards was held in Mumbai.

Challenges and dares mark Punjab's election campaign

Challenges and dares mark Punjab's election campaign

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The game intensified after Congress fielded Channi from a second seat and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia chose to take on Sidhu from the Amritsar East seat.

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

What is Rohit Shetty doing with telly stars?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:))

PIX: Alia, Sara, Bhumi win at Star Screen Awards

PIX: Alia, Sara, Bhumi win at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The awards season has started in full swing, and the weekend saw Bollywood step out in style for the 26th Star Screen Awards.

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Just imagine! Rahul Gandhi's earthquake-wallah speech

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Utkarsh Mishra imagines what is it that Baba Gandhi would say if he got the chance.

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

PM Modi pays surprise visit to Leh with CDS, Army chief

PM Modi pays surprise visit to Leh with CDS, Army chief

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The prime minister is presently at one of the forward locations in Nimu and is interacting with personnel of the Army, Air Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, official sources said.

PM Modi to address the nation at 4 pm today

PM Modi to address the nation at 4 pm today

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

This would be the prime minister's sixth address to the nation since the outbreak of the pandemic.

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'If we are forced to be confined indoors for a month or two months, it's not such a big deal. It's not like we are in jail.'

Shed vaccine hesitancy, my 100-yr-old mother took a jab: PM

Shed vaccine hesitancy, my 100-yr-old mother took a jab: PM

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Cautioning people that the threat of COVID-19 remains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged them to shed vaccine hesitancy and get themselves inoculated soon.

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Vaccine for children over 12 yrs likely by Aug: NTAGI chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

PM hails struggles of India's Olympic-bound athletes

PM hails struggles of India's Olympic-bound athletes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

PM Modi had also taken a review meeting to take stock of how the preparations of India's athletes are going

Kavita Krishnan's 'PM stalking daughters' tweet sparks row

Kavita Krishnan's 'PM stalking daughters' tweet sparks row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The activist sparked a war on Twitter after she accused the prime minister of having a record of stalking daughters.

New laws gave new rights, opportunities to farmers: PM

New laws gave new rights, opportunities to farmers: PM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

"Under this law, it is mandatory to pay farmers within three days of purchasing the produce. If payment is not made, then the farmer can lodge a complaint. Another major provision is that the SDM of the area must address the complaint of the farmer within one month," he said.

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand.

PM's speeches to be part of reading material at quarantine centres

PM's speeches to be part of reading material at quarantine centres

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'We regularly distribute the copies of these speeches to various dignitaries, as well as to schools and colleges on various occasions,' said a source aware of the development, and these could also be distributed at all the quarantine centres across the country.

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Dada was like an older brother'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who has been in the news for her provocative comments, had slammed Bachchan on Tuesday and she upped her attack on Wednesday. "Which plate are you referring to Jaya ji? A thaali (plate) was given, in which a two-minute role, item numbers and a romantic scene were offered and that too only after sleeping with hero. "I taught feminism to the film industry, decorated the 'thaali' with patriotic films. This is my own plate Jaya ji, it is not yours," she wrote in Hindi on Twitter.

Govt, public dropped guard after 1st COVID wave: RSS chief

Govt, public dropped guard after 1st COVID wave: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Addressing a lecture series 'Positivity Unlimited', Bhagwat said the country should stay united and work as a team in these testing times, instead of pointing fingers at each other.

Modi's achievements showcased to mark his birthday

Modi's achievements showcased to mark his birthday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

A photo of the prime minister hugging Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan after a last-minute setback that led to the loss of lander Vikram, was also put on display for visitors.

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

5 roles that define Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha gives us the very best of Waheeda Rehman.

Most exit polls fail to gauge TMC's victory margin; forecasts on TN, Assam largely as predicted

Most exit polls fail to gauge TMC's victory margin; forecasts on TN, Assam largely as predicted

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Trinamool Congress registered a decisive victory in West Bengal on Sunday, contrary to results of most exit polls which predicted a tight race between the BJP and the TMC with an edge to the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

Pietersen reaches out to India on coronavirus awareness in Hindi

Pietersen reaches out to India on coronavirus awareness in Hindi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter to say "Greetings India. Everyone is united in the fight against coronavirus and that everyone should listen to their government's instructions and stay at home for a few days. This is time to be smart."

Chaiwala politics boils again: BJP netas to have tea with people in Gujarat

Chaiwala politics boils again: BJP netas to have tea with people in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Arun Jaitley and Amit Shah and other ministers will listen to PM's radio talk 'Mann ki Baat' while having tea with people across poll-bound Gujarat on Sunday.

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

The VERY BEST of Surekha Sikri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

An effortless artist at all times, Surekha Sikri's emotional eloquence and authoritative presence showed a knack for turning moments into meaning.

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Booooooored? 9 more NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some more options for you, folks!

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Time has come to say goodbye to single-use plastic: Modi @ UN meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

"My government has announced that India will put an end to the single-use plastic in the coming years. I believe the time has come for even the world to say good-bye to single-use plastic," Prime Minister Modi said.

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Wasn't it the PM's duty to reach out to the daily wagers of whom he claims to have been a part?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Shatru: 'Let's give Imran Khan a chance'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Let's not hold his past against him. Let's see what he does as prime minister.'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

Opposition parties hail victory of farmers

Opposition parties hail victory of farmers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The parties also said that the decision has come in late and had the Modi government shed its 'arrogance earlier' and repealed the laws opposed by farmers, a number of precious lives lost during the nearly year-long agitation could have been saved.

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

BJP's 2019 teams: Jaitley heads publicity, Rajnath manifesto

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Union minister Nitin Gadkari will head a committee which will reach out to social and volunteer organisations while his Cabinet colleague Sushma Swaraj will head a group that will produce literature for the polls.

Manoj Tiwari rejects exit polls, makes his projection

Manoj Tiwari rejects exit polls, makes his projection

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Exit polls for the Delhi assembly election on Saturday predicted a comfortable victory for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party despite a likely rise in tally for the BJP in the 70-member House.

President Kovind gives assent to 3 contentious farm bills

President Kovind gives assent to 3 contentious farm bills

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The President's assent to these bills comes amid the Opposition criticising the manner in which they were passed in Parliament.

Petrol pumps will remain shut on Sundays in 8 states

Petrol pumps will remain shut on Sundays in 8 states

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

This rule came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to conserve oil in 'Man Ki Baat'