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Dabangg 3 Review

Dabangg 3 Review

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Dabangg 3 is the kind of indulgent rubbish that dispels the fundamentals of filmmaking to highlight its hero's virtue and vigour at any cost, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Delhi: 5-yr-old girl raped by school peon; probe ordered

Delhi: 5-yr-old girl raped by school peon; probe ordered

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The girl's mother demanded that the school should be shut down.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Women's representation in government jobs is less than 15%.

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The government's endeavour, she said, is to protect women in this country in collaboration with state governments.

Modi's rule has not been good for India, says Manmohan

Modi's rule has not been good for India, says Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'He (Modi) has spoken of being a prime minister for all Indians but he...presides over and has mostly been silent in the face of widespread communal violence, mob lynching and cow vigilantism'

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The 37th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations.

Bajrang returns Padma Shri; attempt to meet PM thwarted by police

Bajrang returns Padma Shri; attempt to meet PM thwarted by police

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'It is Bajrang Punia's personal decision to return the Padma Shri. The WFI polls were held in fair and democratic manner. We will still try to persuade Bajrang to reverse his decision to return Padma Shri.'

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

HIGHLIGHTS: President Mukherjee's address to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed a joint session of Parliament ahead of the budget session which began on Tuesday. Here are the highlights of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech:

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Shah also said the Census 2021 data will be collected through mobile app.

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka high court judgment refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state.

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar. But you are silent, Rahul said.

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Gandhi attacked the government over its 'maximum governance' slogan, saying this also meant expanding the base of disagreement without inviting retribution, a reference to its crackdown on several non-governmental organisations.

Opposition questions timing of quota bill

Opposition questions timing of quota bill

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The Congress, the DMK, the RJD and the AAP were in the well of the house and continued to raise slogans against the government.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

Shahid Kapoor: No one can replace Karan Johar

Shahid Kapoor: No one can replace Karan Johar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

NITI Aayog may not scrap UPA's 12th Plan

NITI Aayog may not scrap UPA's 12th Plan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

80-85 per cent of about 700 major infrastructure projects within the Centre's domain have been delayed.

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Hard selling India as an investment destination at the WEF, Modi said the government is following the principle of reform, perform and transform.

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Budget 2019: Social services sector gets major boost

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The Centre's programmes of maternity benefit and Child Protection Services also got a major boost in the Budget.

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that art appeals to everyone and there is no better way to connect than through street theatres.

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Don't WASTE India's Demographic Dividend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

India has entered a 'demographic sweet spot' with half of its population being under the age of 29. This 'demographic dividend' is likely to last for 2-3 decades and provides the government a unique opportunity to harness the vast potential of India's youth, points out Raj Kishore Mishra, the former civil servant turned development professional.

Rahul dares PM Modi for debate on Rafale

Rahul dares PM Modi for debate on Rafale

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The Congress has raised several questions on the Rafale deal, accusing the government of compromising with national interests.

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Modi, the mendicant-prince

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Modi's mojo bag is,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Is Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme the best investment for your girl child?

Is Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme the best investment for your girl child?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Let us look at this scheme a little more in detail.

Father of UP girl who accused BJP MLA of rape dies in custody

Father of UP girl who accused BJP MLA of rape dies in custody

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The girl tried to immolate herself near the chief minister's residence in Lucknow on Sunday.

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Top ministers, stars take part in Modi@2 gala event

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Top Union ministers on Saturday joined a gala event, which had a smattering of Bollywood actors, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, aimed at publicising the "achievements" of the Narendra Modi government on completion of two years in office.

Nothing has changed under Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana

Nothing has changed under Manohar Lal Khattar in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The attack on a Dalit family in Faridabad days before the Khattar government's first anniversary suggests that nothing has changed.

Beti Bachao? Polarisation shrouds J&K minor's rape, murder

Beti Bachao? Polarisation shrouds J&K minor's rape, murder

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Political and communal divide in Jammu and Kashmir has assumed such proportions that even the horrifying rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl is not bringing society together, writes Athar Parvaiz.

Mann ki Baat: Lead the digital movement, PM tells the youth

Mann ki Baat: Lead the digital movement, PM tells the youth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The prime minister said gradually people are "shedding their hard currency mindset" and moving towards digital currency and the youth are leading the way using their mobile phones as the new tool to make and receive payments.

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

To demand justice for the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu and Kashmir and the teenager in UP's Unnao, the Congress party led a candelight vigil to India Gate in New Delhi.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

BJP wary of 2015 becoming its year of defeats

BJP wary of 2015 becoming its year of defeats

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The top two in the government and in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Amit Shah, respectively, spent the day trying to hard sell not just the contentious land Bill but also how the Modi government stood for the welfare of farmers.

Amit Shah paints a rosy picture of PM Modi @ national executive

Amit Shah paints a rosy picture of PM Modi @ national executive

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The Narendra Modi government is here to stay for 10-20 years, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah asserted on Friday, claiming that the new dispensation has ended the "reign of scams" and policy paralysis while changing the political culture in the country.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Younger party leaders are livid with the Murli Manohar Joshi-headed manifesto drafting committee for not taking their suggestions, reports Archis Mohan.

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Why I quit BJP and joined Congress

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'I had to submit my resignation from the BJP after just two weeks because they were very regressive.' 'There was no space for a free thinking individual.'