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Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Mr President: The Ahmedabad you will miss out on

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Winner of the Lalit Kala Akademi award, Ahmedabad-based painter and photographer Harshil Patel offers a fantastic view of the walled city through his paintings and photographs for US President Donald J Trump.

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani was today appointed as the new censor board chairman along with nine other members, many of whom have a Bharatiya Janata Party connection, days after Leela Samson resigned as its chief alleging interference by the government in its matters.

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

BJP bags 41 of 90 'minority-concentration' seats

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The Congress's share has almost halved, down from 12 in 2014 to six now.

Video feedback convinces referee to book rather than send off player

Video feedback convinces referee to book rather than send off player

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The use of video technology for the first time in an international spared a France player an early red card in their friendly against Italy on Thursday and cut down on arguing over decisions, the match referee said.

Bihar Polls: The big winners and losers

Bihar Polls: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

As Bihar awaits the results in the much-awaited polls, Rediff.com takes a look at some of those leaders who won and lost.

Stage set as Battle for Bihar enters final round on Thursday

Stage set as Battle for Bihar enters final round on Thursday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

This phase will decide the fate of senior minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav of Janata Dal-United, Rashtriya Janata Dal legislature party leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui and RJD chief Lalu Prasad's 'Man Friday' Bhola Yadav among others.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

'I was bitten by a viper during Khatron Ke Khiladi shoot'

'I was bitten by a viper during Khatron Ke Khiladi shoot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'I am not at peace. I am stressed.' I close my eyes for five minutes and start imagining rats and snakes.'

Defeating Modi my main target in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Defeating Modi my main target in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Firing a fresh salvo at Narendra Modi, Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his decision to enter the electoral fray from Varanasi was not a "symbolic gesture" but to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

Nitish rubbishes reports of bid to engineer defection in RJD

Nitish rubbishes reports of bid to engineer defection in RJD

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday rubbished reports that he was trying to engineer defection in Rashtriya Janata Dal to bolster numbers of his government which at present is surviving on support of Independents and Congress Legislators.

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

European champions Bayern Munich have strengthened their midfield by agreeing to buy sought-after Spain Under-21 international Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona for a fee of 25 million euros.

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The Czech Republic snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Netherlands thanks to Vaclav Pilar's added time goal after a dreadful mistake by Daryl Janmaat in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier on Tuesday.

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Lalu Prasad convicted in fodder scam case, sent to jail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The quantum of punishment will be announced on January 3, 2018.

How the Communists killed Bengal's industry

How the Communists killed Bengal's industry

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Then chief minister Jyoti Basu once told an industrialist that capitalists were class enemies and he should expect no sympathy.

Welcome to the land of the Rajputs!

Welcome to the land of the Rajputs!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Rediff Reader Ansh M visited Udaipur recently and came back with a bagful of memories!

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

To grab power in Bihar, Nitish flies to Delhi along with 120 MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The JD-U leader intends to parade the MLAs before President Pranab Mukherjee.

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

As questions were raised over several censor board members having BJP links, its new chief Pahlaj Nihalani, a film maker, on Tuesday said he was proud to be a "BJP person" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "action hero".

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.

Final phase of Bihar polls sees 60 pc voting

Final phase of Bihar polls sees 60 pc voting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Two deaths due to heart attack were also reported from polling stations in Madhubani and Darbhanga districts.

'Nitish is not strong, he is dependent on the BJP'

'Nitish is not strong, he is dependent on the BJP'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'The JD-U and RLSP will have to listen to whatever Amit Shah says.' 'The BJP has so much power that he will snub either of the two parties.'

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Curtains came down on Tuesday evening on campaigning for 57 seats going to poll in the fifth and last phase of bitterly-fought Bihar assembly elections on November five, with acrimonious exchanges provoking showcause notices from the Election Commission to top leaders of rival alliances.

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

JD-U comes out in support of Cong for Leader of Opposition post

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Janata Dal-United on Friday announced its support to Congress for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha even as the treasury side has kept suspense over the issue.

Prakash Jha gets JD-U ticket; Sharad Yadav to contest Madhepura

Prakash Jha gets JD-U ticket; Sharad Yadav to contest Madhepura

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Ending speculation, Janata Dal-United Chief Sharad Yadav has been re-nominated from Madhepura as the party released the second list of 32 candidates for Lok Sabha election in Bihar.

Janata Parivar merger final; one flag, one symbol: Lalu

Janata Parivar merger final; one flag, one symbol: Lalu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav said on Sunday that the merger of six Janata Parivar parties to counter the BJP has already "happened".

10 Times when Amitabh Bachchan cracked us up!

10 Times when Amitabh Bachchan cracked us up!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

On his 73rd birthday, here's celebrating 10 hilarious moments when AB cracked us up with his lively antics.

Nitish wins trust vote; Tejashwi asks 'aren't you ashamed'

Nitish wins trust vote; Tejashwi asks 'aren't you ashamed'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

All the drama from inside Bihar's legislative assembly.

Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Josh Hazlewood and Brad Haddin set new milestones as Australia, replying to India's first innings score of 408, ended Day 2 in the second Test at the Gabba on 221 for four. Check out the day's days statistical highlights.

BCCI joint secretary Choudhary has conflict of interest, claims Verma

BCCI joint secretary Choudhary has conflict of interest, claims Verma

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Aditya Verma, the secretary of the Cricket Assocition of Bihar (CAB), has lodged a complaint with BCCI's Ombudsman Justice Ajit Prakash Shah that the Board's joint secretary Amitabh Choudhary has conflict of interest and wants the matter to be investigated.

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

A treasure trove called Shantiniketan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Have you been there?

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Big problem for fund managers: Liking Apple too much

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

From the Yadav-dominated Madhepura to the Brahmin-dominated Darbhanga and Bhumihar-dominated Begusarai -- three of the seven parliamentary constituencies in Bihar -- that go to vote on April 30 are crucial for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as it will be a test of his 'development model'.

Is Nitish Kumar's arrogance finishing him?

Is Nitish Kumar's arrogance finishing him?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Dharmendra Kumar Singh says the Bihar chief minister may be fighting a losing battle.

In Bihar, Nitish Kumar is the biggest loser

In Bihar, Nitish Kumar is the biggest loser

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Nitish Kumar has lost his credibility. He is now only a weak ally of the BJP. And he may no longer have a shot at a national role.

In a first, life term for 6 accused in fake currency case

In a first, life term for 6 accused in fake currency case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

In a first, a special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai sentenced six accused in a 2009 fake currency case to life imprisonment, terming the possession and circulation of Indian counterfeit notes as an "act of terrorism".

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Lalu relents, Nitish to be CM candidate for Bihar polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday confirmed that Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar would be the Janata Parivar's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

How the 'third gender' can play an important role in politics

How the 'third gender' can play an important role in politics

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Elect the eunuchs and they will prove their honesty in contrast to a practicing politician. Without any kith and kin, they can at least be a catalyst sorely needed for minimising, if not uprooting nepotism and favouritism that breeds corruption, says Ram Ugrah.