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20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.

Kejriwal's Dalit pitch in Punjab: Remember Ambedkar while voting

Kejriwal's Dalit pitch in Punjab: Remember Ambedkar while voting

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

In an apparent bid to reach out to Dalit voters, Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged people to remember Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar while voting in next month's assembly polls and said he "worships" the leader.

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Friday won Aurangabad and Pune graduates' constituencies of the state Legislative Council.

Eknath Shinde could not have become CM if speaker had disqualified him: SC

Eknath Shinde could not have become CM if speaker had disqualified him: SC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde could not have been sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra if the assembly speaker was not restrained from deciding the disqualification petitions pending against 39 MLAs, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'Top actors like Ben Kingsley, who played Gandhiji, had already raised the bar.' 'I hoped that Rajkumar Santoshi would be satisfied with my acting.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Maha governor denied nod to travel in state plane

Maha governor denied nod to travel in state plane

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party in the state demanded an apology from the Uddhav Thackeray-led government over this incident.

The judiciary must fight for its honour

The judiciary must fight for its honour

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If the judiciary loses this fight, it will suffer irreparable damage and all of us citizens will be the losers.

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Uddhav meets 'Renaissance Man' Pawar, NCP says game on

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Sena-NCP bonhomie was also seen after Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's Man Friday Milind Narvekar on Saturday caught Sanjay Bansod, NCP MLA from Udgir, who was set to fly out of Mumbai.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

How did Arvind Kejriwal, a one-time votary of secularism, turn into a bargain-basement version of Narendra Modi, wonders Vir Sanghvi.

All Is Not Well With Shinde Govt In Maharashtra

All Is Not Well With Shinde Govt In Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The ministry-making exercise took so long because many factors needed to be balanced. But now that it is in place, not everyone is happy with the resultant equation.

Raut: If BJP-PDP could do it, why not Sena-NCP?

Raut: If BJP-PDP could do it, why not Sena-NCP?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Raut told reporters in Mumbai that the BJP 'insulted' people's mandate by not abiding to the '50:50' formula which, he claimed, was decided before the Lok Sabha polls.

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court directed that the voting in the assembly will not be on the basis of secret ballot and the entire proceeding will have to be telecast live.

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Bhagwant Mann will take oath as the chief minister of Punjab on March 16 at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of iconic freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, party sources said on Friday after he met the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi.

PIX: Gul Panag, Tisca Chopra, Sudhir Mishra mingle

PIX: Gul Panag, Tisca Chopra, Sudhir Mishra mingle

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Mumbai Mantra: Cinerise Screenwriting Programme started on August 9.

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Students should be taught about other leaders too: BJP on Nehru textbook row

Rediff.com9 May 2016

As per reports, the new Social Science textbook for Class VIII in schools of Rajasthan has erased Nehru from the pages of history.

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

'Punjab is heading for a hung assembly'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'The fight is between the Congress and Akali Dal.'

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rajasthan contractor held for putting up Nathuram Godse plaque

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The accused has no political affiliation, initial probe suggests.

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

LS adjourned sine die amid coronavirus outbreak

LS adjourned sine die amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, various states have announced partial or complete lockdown and also there is increased focus on social distancing to curb the spread of the deadly virus which has infected over 400 people in the country.

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Is BJP serious about Bharat Ratna for Savarkar?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'If they were really serious (about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Savarkar) what were they doing for the last five years?' 'Why do they have to take so long?' 'Gandhi himself never got the Bharat Ratna so it does not really matter.'

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

First-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narvekar on Friday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the post of Maharashtra assembly speaker, election for which, if required, will be held on July 3.

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Stay in BJP but work for AAP: Kejriwal to Guj BJP workers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Kejriwal said the AAP is not like the Congress and cannot be intimidated by the ruling party.

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Will help every Indian in trouble: Modi on Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Even though it is faced with numerous challenges, India is evacuating its people from the war-ravaged Afghanistan and will continue to do, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday while unveiling the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial through video conferencing.

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'In our country, files disappear from government offices so easily and you expect a poor man to keep all his papers in orders,' says actor Sushant Singh who was removed as host of the daily crime drama Savdhaan India a day after he was seen in a rally against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rahul Gandhi to appeal jail term, punished for speaking truth: Cong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case, and alleged that the government was after him for speaking the truth and bringing to light its 'misdeeds'.

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

On whether Ajit Pawar will be expelled from the NCP, he said the decision will be taken at the party-level.

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Will defeat BJP govt in assembly speaker's election: NCP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

We will defeat them in the Speaker's election itself. We are sure the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP will form the government," Nawab Malik said.

Sena accuses BJP of horse trading attempts

Sena accuses BJP of horse trading attempts

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

"The intention of horse-trading stand exposed now. The lies of those promising transparent governance are becoming evident now," it said, adding that "unethical" ways do not suit the tradition of the state.

Gautam Gambhir's first love...

Gautam Gambhir's first love...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Army was his 'love' before 'destiny' drove Gautam Gambhir to cricket

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

SC seeks Maha Guv's letters, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a petition filed by the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress combine against the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Ghar wapsis to go on till 15 crore people are reconverted to Hinduism: VHP leader

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

VHP leader says that the ghar wapsis will continue till 15 crore people are reconverted.

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Shane Warne after the Australian leg-spinner passed away at the age of 52

Earn people's respect: Rishi Kapoor to Rahul Gandhi on 'dynasty' remarks

Earn people's respect: Rishi Kapoor to Rahul Gandhi on 'dynasty' remarks

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The actor took to Twitter to warn the Congress vice president "to not bullshit people on dynasty" and added that one has to earn people's respect through hard work.