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Take The Fun, Fun, Filmi Quiz

Take The Fun, Fun, Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

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

As Khattar gest LS ticket, Saini likely to be fielded from his seat

As Khattar gest LS ticket, Saini likely to be fielded from his seat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Khattar, who represented the Karnal seat, said newly appointed Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will take care of the constituency now.

Badal for CBI probe against Amarinder's son

Badal for CBI probe against Amarinder's son

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Raninder Singh is allegedly involved in a hawala deal.

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Why BJP And SAD Need Each Other For 2024

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

For Sikhs, they say, honour is the bottom line; and whatever the state of the SAD's political fortunes today, arrogance will not be helpful in the negotiation.

'Disillusioned' by Congress, ex-Punjab minister joins BJP

'Disillusioned' by Congress, ex-Punjab minister joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Badal, who served as the finance minister in the previous Congress government, said, "Seven years ago, I merged the People's Party of Punjab with your party. I did so with immense hope and an expectation of being integrated into an organisation with a rich history that would allow me to serve both the people of Punjab and its interests to the best of my ability."

Case registered against Badal, family

Case registered against Badal, family

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The case has been registered against the former Punjab chief minister for allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.

SAD to go with NDA decision on Presidential poll: Badal

SAD to go with NDA decision on Presidential poll: Badal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Punjab Chief Minister and ruling Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal on Monday said his party will go by the decision of the National Democratic Alliance on the forthcoming presidential elections.

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The MPs representing various political parties offered heartfelt tributes to the building that has been the epicentre of India's democratic journey.

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Bharti accused the media of distorting her statement, attributing it to the BJP's agenda.

Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Eighty five-year-old Shiromani Alkali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal today created two records in one go by becoming the chief minister of Punjab for the fifth time and the first in the reorganised state's history to return to power for the second successive tenure heading the SAD-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance ministry.

PM's mediation sought after reported move to induct helmets for Sikh soldiers

PM's mediation sought after reported move to induct helmets for Sikh soldiers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior Congress leader and former Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that Sikhs bravely fought the 1962, 1965, 1971 wars and the Kargil battle, but no helmet issue arose then.

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Parkash Singh Badal to be sworn as Punjab CM on Mar 14

Parkash Singh Badal to be sworn as Punjab CM on Mar 14

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Akali veteran Parkash Singh Badal will be sworn in as Punjab Chief Minister on March 14 for a record fifth time with the SAD-BJP combine on Friday jointly electing the 85-year-old leader to head the state for a second consecutive term.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Akalis cite Rajiv convicts' release, demand freeing of Sikh prisoners

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a commitment to the Sikh community on the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in 2019 that the sentence of all Sikh detainees serving life sentences would be commuted and that the death sentence of Bhai Rajoana would be commuted to life.'

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Sidhu attacks Kejriwal, Badals at the launch of new front

Sidhu attacks Kejriwal, Badals at the launch of new front

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Sidhu said that in the next 15-20 days he will come out with the front's future plan.

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Dismissing claims that Sikhs settled in Gujarat had been deprived of their land rights, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal about their welfare.

'Parliament will soon resemble North Korean assembly'

'Parliament will soon resemble North Korean assembly'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The suspension of 49 Lok Sabha MPs came a day after, a total of 78 -- 33 from the Lower House and 45 from the Upper House -- lawmakers were suspended from Parliament for disrupting proceedings.

Badal to take oath as Punjab CM on Friday

Badal to take oath as Punjab CM on Friday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Parkash Singh Badal will take oath as the chief minister of Punjab on Friday.

Advani, Badal, Ramdev to attend Akhilesh swearing-in

Advani, Badal, Ramdev to attend Akhilesh swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Several luminaries of Indian politics are descending in Lucknow to attend the historic swearing-in ceremony of 38-year-old Akhilesh Yadav as the youngest ever chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

Has He Hiked His Fee To 50 Crore? Sunny Tells Us!

Has He Hiked His Fee To 50 Crore? Sunny Tells Us!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'I know my worth. Even in my lowest ebb, I didn't compromise with my price.'

SAD-BJP will score a hat-trick in Punjab polls: Harsimrat Badal

SAD-BJP will score a hat-trick in Punjab polls: Harsimrat Badal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The SAD MP from Bathinda said the alliance will be voted back because it had worked hard for the future of the state on an agenda of "development, development and yet more development".

CLSA downgrades select realty stocks. Here's why

CLSA downgrades select realty stocks. Here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

CLSA has downgraded select real estate stocks and expects most counters from this sector to consolidate in the months ahead after the sharp run seen in them in the last few months. Most positive factors in terms of a pick-up in housing demand and office space absorption, it said, are already priced in. "We expect housing industry demand to grow around 12 per cent in 2024 and for large developers to outpace industry to grow at 15 - 20 per cent.

Badal's nephew charged with ISI links

Badal's nephew charged with ISI links

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Narottam Singh Dhillon alleged links came to light during interrogation of two drug smugglers, who were arrested four days back, Superintendent of Police, Muktsar, Surinder Pal Singh said.

One family, one ticket; 2 terms for president: Akali Dal ushers in reforms

One family, one ticket; 2 terms for president: Akali Dal ushers in reforms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday announced sweeping organisational reforms, saying it will now follow the one family, one ticket principle at elections and ensure that half of its contestants are below 50.

Badal, son released from Patiala jail

Badal, son released from Patiala jail

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

A large crowd of party workers had gathered outside the Central Jail to greet the former chief minister.

At 84, Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

At 84, Badal sworn in as Punjab CM for 5th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Eighty five-year-old Shiromani Alkali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday created two records in one go by becoming the chief minister of Punjab for the fifth time and the first in the reorganised state's history to return to power for the second successive tenure heading the SAD-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance ministry.

After elections, I am jobless: Sukhbir Badal

After elections, I am jobless: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Sukhbir declared that there will be no political vendetta against the former chief minister and his colleagues, but if complaints are received they will certainly be looked into.

Badal orders Orbit buses off roads; Moga victim's kin says no to last rites

Badal orders Orbit buses off roads; Moga victim's kin says no to last rites

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Three days after a teenage girl was molested and pushed to her death from a moving bus in Punjab's Moga district, her relatives have refused to perform her final rites till the time the proprietors of the company that owned the vehicle are booked.

SAD to follow NDA's decision on Presidential poll: Badal

SAD to follow NDA's decision on Presidential poll: Badal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal said his party would abide by any decision taken by the National Democratic Alliance regarding the upcoming Presidential election.

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Congress ke paas paisa kahan hai?'

'Congress ke paas paisa kahan hai?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Everyone knows there is no point in contesting elections from Gujarat as a Congress candidate because they know they will be wiped out.'

Ensure justice or quit: Badal to PM

Ensure justice or quit: Badal to PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Demanding registration of murder cases against those involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Shiromai Akali Dal asked PM Manmohan Singh on Tuesday to ensure justice to victims of the senseless violence or else quit.

Punjab has fallen behind under Badal govt, says PM

Punjab has fallen behind under Badal govt, says PM

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Parkash Singh Badal-led Shiromoni Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party government in Punjab, saying the state which was once a frontrunner in all spheres had now fallen behind.

Is Varun Dhawan Getting Married Again?

Is Varun Dhawan Getting Married Again?

Rediff.com11 May 2022

There are many, many, ways to promote a film, but the producers of Jug Jug Jeeyo have hit the innovation jackpot.