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Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of revolutionary decisions in the face of religious fanaticism, observes Sukanya Verma.

BJP candidates Hans Raj Hans, Dinesh Babbu again face farmers' ire in Punjab

BJP candidates Hans Raj Hans, Dinesh Babbu again face farmers' ire in Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2024

As part of protests, farmers ask questions to BJP leaders and show them black flags for not agreeing to their demands.

Congress students union occupies NTA hq, leaves after protest

Congress students union occupies NTA hq, leaves after protest

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The Congress's student and youth wings took to the streets in the national capital on Thursday over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, with NSUI members forcefully entering the NTA headquarters and locking its office, and the IYC staging a huge protest at Jantar Mantar.

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Will Nitin Gadkari Replace Modi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Whether somebody else can take up (Narendra Modi's position) the answer to it is yes but for that (to happen) some kind of crisis must come and in that crisis Modi must lose the (trust) vote.' 'Only then another candidate from the BJP can come and most likely it could be Nitin Gadkari because he enjoys the confidence (of the RSS as well as that of BJP MPs).'

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The Congress wants to distort the very fabric of Indian society because they are obsessed with vote bank politics.'

BJP launches theme song for Lok Sabha polls

BJP launches theme song for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda on Thursday launched the party's campaign theme song for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

WATCH: Fans Celebrate Salman Khan's Birthday

WATCH: Fans Celebrate Salman Khan's Birthday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Fans have been queuing up outside Salman Khan's home from Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the superstar, who celebrates his 58th birthday on December 27.

Why I raised a banner of revolt against mining

Why I raised a banner of revolt against mining

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Dhirendra Mulkalwar, one of the protestors who raised a protest banner at Essar's Mumbai headquarters, on why he joined Greenpeace's Junglistan group that is working to save India's forests.

'I Managed To Make Some Successful Films'

'I Managed To Make Some Successful Films'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Everybody goes through tumultuous times. I've been lucky and my journey has been excellent.' 'I can't complain because I've had everything and God has been kind.'

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The world is learning about a side effect of the COVID vaccine called Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, he said.

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'He fears that the youth tide has gone against him and he will be swept away in the next assembly election in the state.'

Withdraw Rupala from fray or...: Rajputs serve ultimatum on BJP

Withdraw Rupala from fray or...: Rajputs serve ultimatum on BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The row over alleged offensive remarks made by Union minister Parshottam Rupala escalated on Wednesday with Rajput leaders rejecting the BJP's bid to patch up and threatening to launch nationwide protests if the saffron party fails to withdraw his candidature from Gujarat.

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

On Thursday, July 27, amid tight security, the Shia Muslim community in Srinagar took out the 8th Day Muharram procession. The procession was carried out after a gap of 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Locals have witnessed real estate prices skyrocket from a historic low of Rs 6,000 per square yard (in 2020) during Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime to around Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per square yard after elections.

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Muharram processions were seen after 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'I am ready to go an extra mile if I have to. My pain or personal problems don't matter.'

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

NEET's sanctity hit, says SC, in plea on paper leak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The top court, however, refused to stay the counselling of successful candidates for admissions to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and other courses.

Everton lodge appeal against Premier League points deduction

Everton lodge appeal against Premier League points deduction

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Everton have filed an appeal against their 10-point deduction by the Premier League, the club said on Friday.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Zagreb Open: Sehrawat overcomes Chinese opponent to win gold

Zagreb Open: Sehrawat overcomes Chinese opponent to win gold

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat came up with a commanding performance to bag the gold medal in the Zagreb Open Ranking Series tournament, defeating China's world No. 7 Wanhao Zou 10-0 in Zagreb.

Elected representative can't go against will of electorate: HC on defection

Elected representative can't go against will of electorate: HC on defection

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The court made the observation while dismissing a petition connected with defection in one of the local self government bodies in Idukki district.

TN bypoll: AIADMK factions face off, BJP delays decision

TN bypoll: AIADMK factions face off, BJP delays decision

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The opposition AIADMK's discomfiture is likely to work in favour of the ruling DMK-backed Congress candidate.

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Sharmila Denounces Brother, Cousin

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Y S Sharmila's message to voters in Kadapa is brief: 'I am YSR's daughter, my brother Jagan has ruined Andhra, vote for me, vote for Congress.' A Ganesh Nadar listens in.

Can Biden Force Israel To Cease Fire?

Can Biden Force Israel To Cease Fire?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Protests continue to demand both an immediate Israeli ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Love Keeps Evolving But That Simplicity Has Gone'

'Love Keeps Evolving But That Simplicity Has Gone'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'Love in today's time is very fast-paced, whereas I seek calmness in love.'

Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath as Rajasthan CM today

Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath as Rajasthan CM today

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Along with Sharma, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, who were named as deputy chief ministers in the recently held Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party meeting, will take oath.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

What's An Octopus Doing On A Street?

What's An Octopus Doing On A Street?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Greenpeace activists staged a protest demanding an end to deep sea mining outside the ministry of industry in Prague, Czech Republic, last week.

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Luton's Lockyer 'doing very well' after cardiac arrest

Luton's Lockyer 'doing very well' after cardiac arrest

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was "doing very well" after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth earlier this month.

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.'