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Modi's 'speedbreaker Didi' elicits 'expiry babu' jibe from Mamata

Modi's 'speedbreaker Didi' elicits 'expiry babu' jibe from Mamata

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Modi slammed opposition parties for seeking proof of the damage done by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan's Balakot.

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 24 a plea by K Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking protection from arrest and challenging the summons by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Rural kiranas power September sales

Rural kiranas power September sales

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) witnessed significant recovery in September after enduring a double-digit decline in August, according to data furnished by Bizom. Kirana stores in rural areas stocked up in preparation for the festival season, which began in September. This, combined with rainfall reaching 113 per cent of the long-perid average for the month, contributed to a boost in sales.

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bollywood is always on the go, and they keep giving us updates!

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

'They started Opposition unity much too late'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'They were as late as June 2023 and they did not follow it up with concrete measures immediately in terms of a secretariat or common minimum programme, working group or seat sharing etc.' 'They continued to have periodic meetings after a gap of weeks where they had tasty dinner and coffee, but beside that they did nothing else.'

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Spook Yourself On OTT This Halloween

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Vampires, nuns, haunted homes...

Hizbul terrorist based in Pak given 30 days to appear in J-K court

Hizbul terrorist based in Pak given 30 days to appear in J-K court

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The terrorist who was identified as Mohammad Hussain Khateeb is a resident of Bhaderwah in Doda.

AP: Congress wants Mahesh Babu to take on Chiru

AP: Congress wants Mahesh Babu to take on Chiru

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The latest name to join the list of the stars being sought out by parties is of Mahesh Babu, also known as the prince of Telugu films for his popularity with the new generation of Telugus. Son of veteran actor and former Congress MP G S Krishna, Mahesh Babu is being primed for a political role ahead of the next elections.

Imam killed in Gurugram violence refused to leave mosque

Imam killed in Gurugram violence refused to leave mosque

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

"The main imam of the masjid had gone out of station, and Saad felt duty-bound not to leave the premises until his superior, who was scheduled to return on Thursday, was back," said the bereaved uncle.

Vijay Deverakonda Starts A New Film With Sreeleela

Vijay Deverakonda Starts A New Film With Sreeleela

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Sreeleela will star in the actor's 12th film, tentatively titled VD 12, and he posted pictures from its pooja ceremony.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

ZPM storms to power in Mizoram; CM Zoramthanga loses his seat

ZPM storms to power in Mizoram; CM Zoramthanga loses his seat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) stormed to power in Mizoram by dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) bagging 27 seats in the 40-member House on Monday.

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Under India's laws bigamy is disallowed and those in breach of the law don't submit affidavits testifying to this status.

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

HC raps police for not taking action in Udhayanidhi's Sanatan Dharma row

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The Madras high court has observed that persons in power should realise the danger of remarks with "fissiparous tendency" and pulled up the police for their alleged failure to take action against some ruling DMK ministers who had participated in an anti-Sanatana Dharma meeting held in Chennai in September.

Indian Airlines win K D Singh Babu hockey

Indian Airlines win K D Singh Babu hockey

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

They beat Border Security Force in the final. Namdhari XI finished third.

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Taking the opportunity to close the gender gap in the profession, three young women -- one the first graduate in a family, another a graduate and the third a postgraduate -- have chosen to take up the sacred vocation of priest in a Hindu temple.

Strong domestic demand, raw material cost, pushing up steel prices

Strong domestic demand, raw material cost, pushing up steel prices

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Strong demand in the domestic market, coupled with an increase in raw material prices, is pushing up steel prices. According to SteelMint, a market intelligence and price reporting firm, the list price of flat steel has seen an increase of Rs 750-2,000 per tonne for October deliveries. The long steel price witnessed an increase of Rs 1,500 per tonne towards the end of September.

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

'Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'Since God was being shown in live action on such a large scale, Prasanth was initially sceptical about going with an animated character.'

Modi's minister Babu Bokhiria gets 3-year jail term

Modi's minister Babu Bokhiria gets 3-year jail term

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Bokhiria along with former Congress MP Bharat Odedara, alleged gangster Bhima Dula Odedara, who is behind the bars in a murder case, and his son Lakshman Dula Odedara, who is chairman of Porbandar marketing yard, were sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined Rs 5,000 each.

Review: Mahesh Babu's Spyder is wickedly entertaining

Review: Mahesh Babu's Spyder is wickedly entertaining

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Spyder is a classic tale of good versus evil that works on the strength of its dynamic hero and intimidating villain, says Sukanya Verma.

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Does EPS Look Like MGR?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

To celebrate his coronation as AIADMK general secretary on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 -- Madras High Court Justice K Kumaresh Babu rejected interim applications by O Paneerselvam and his supporters seeking stay on the general secretary polls -- Edappadi K Palaniswami went all MGR.

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in graft case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday morning in a case of alleged corruption, the Andhra Pradesh Police said.

Guess Who Was First Choice For Pushpa!

Guess Who Was First Choice For Pushpa!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

'Mahesh Babu has made a vow not to play anti-social characters.'

Ban on 5 medicines of Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy revoked

Ban on 5 medicines of Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy revoked

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Amending the earlier order, the authority on Saturday issued a fresh one allowing the firm to continue the production of these medicines.

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

'BJP's Biggest Challenge Is...'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The biggest change that the BJP can initiate in the run-up to 2024 is appointing new faces as chief ministers.' 'In doing so, it will send a message well beyond 2024.'

Double Bonanza For Khan Fans!

Double Bonanza For Khan Fans!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

It's going to be a double treat for Khan fans, as the teaser for Salman's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan will be released along with Shah Rukh's Pathaan on January 25.

Divergent trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG stumbles

Divergent trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG stumbles

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The K-shaped economic recovery in India from the pandemic slowdown shows in corporate results as well. The automobile sector, which represents big-ticket consumption, continues to do well and has increased its share in corporate revenues and profits while fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that sell low-ticket consumer goods are struggling with poor sales and earnings growth. The share of the automobile sector, including makers of auto ancillaries, in corporate net sales rose to a 10-quarter high of 10.05 per cent during July-September 2023 (Q2FY24) from 8.94 per cent a year earlier and 9.75 per cent in Q1FY24.

Mahesh Babu: Don't want to experiment for the next 5 years

Mahesh Babu: Don't want to experiment for the next 5 years

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Mahesh Babu talks about delivering two back to back hits.

Uttarakhand bans 5 medicines made by Ramdev's Patanjali

Uttarakhand bans 5 medicines made by Ramdev's Patanjali

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The notice says the company can restart manufacturing these products only after the authority approves their revised formulation sheets.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Fresh charges levelled against Malayalam actor-producer accused of rape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Fresh allegations have emerged against actor-producer Vijay Babu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting an actress, after another woman from the industry on Friday accused him of having misbehaved with her in 2021.

SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

Setback for OPS as Madras HC backs AIADMK gen council meet

Setback for OPS as Madras HC backs AIADMK gen council meet

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a further setback to deposed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader O Panneerselvam, the Madras high court on Friday dismissed his appeals against the 2022 general council meet of the party, which among others had elected his rival Edappadi K Palaniswami as interim chief, besides expelling OPS and his aides.

EC has accepted Palaniswami's elevation as general secretary: AIADMK

EC has accepted Palaniswami's elevation as general secretary: AIADMK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Party spokesperson RM Babu Murugavel tweeted a communication from the EC to Palaniswami and said it had "accepted" the amendments to the AIADMK bylaws, the general secretary election and the appointment of new office-bearers.

The Many Moods Of Our Models

The Many Moods Of Our Models

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

How they brought in their tomorrows.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.

The Picture Shriya Saran Loves

The Picture Shriya Saran Loves

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Shraddha wishes 'the love of my life'... the Rainbow in Rashmika's life... Jennifer is 'Only 15M short' of where she'd like to be...

After The Purge: What Gadkari Is Up To

After The Purge: What Gadkari Is Up To

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

A day after he was ruthlessly removed from the Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board, Nitin Gadkari -- arguably, the top performer in the Narendra Modi Cabinet and a former BJP president -- was in Mumbai, launching one of his pet projects: Electric public transport buses for the city.