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Rift in Haryana BJP, senior leader threatens to quit

Rift in Haryana BJP, senior leader threatens to quit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party leader Birender Singh on Monday threatened to quit the party if does not sever ties with the Jannayak Janta Party, which he accused of indulging in rampant corruption in the state.

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Google doodles shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's 102nd birthday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Bharat Ratna recipient Ustad Bismillah Khan was born March 21, 1916.

Sachin's security downgraded, Aaditya Thackeray's upgraded

Sachin's security downgraded, Aaditya Thackeray's upgraded

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Tendulkar, a Bharat Ratna awardee, till now enjoyed X category security which has been withdrawn.

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

I can't put a finger on where it went wrong: Rahul

I can't put a finger on where it went wrong: Rahul

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Lucknow Super Giants captain K L Rahul on Saturday refused to take the blame, saying 'these things happen in cricket and we will have to take it on the chin'.

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

'His position equivalent to...': Supriya Sule on Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

When asked about Ajit Pawar being upset, Sule said, "This is all gossip. Dada (Ajit Pawar) is Leader of Opposition in the state (Assembly). His position is equivalent to that of the chief minister. BJP is trying to target Ajit Pawar...sometimes they target me."

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Lata Mangeshkar: 5 songs you must hear at this time

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Listen to my songs if they make you happy at home.'

Saluting P V Narasimha Rao For 1991!

Saluting P V Narasimha Rao For 1991!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is thanks to the policy of liberalisation conceived by Manmohan Singh and enforced by P V Narasimha that the Indian economy has now become the world's 5th largest economy by nominal GDP, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

SC reserves verdict on TN plea against HC nod for RSS marches

SC reserves verdict on TN plea against HC nod for RSS marches

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea of the Tamil Nadu government against a Madras high court order allowing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to hold marches in the state.

Padma Vibhushan for Illayaraja, Dhoni gets Padma Bhushan

Padma Vibhushan for Illayaraja, Dhoni gets Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Illayaraja, 74, who has been conferred with Padma Bhushan in 2009, was selected for Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna.

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg, earlier on Tuesday from the army hospital where he breathed his last on Monday.

Was Nehru Communal? Modi hits out at Cong over CAA

Was Nehru Communal? Modi hits out at Cong over CAA

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Replying to a debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, he said the first prime minister of India (Jawaharlal Nehru) wrote to the first chief minister of Assam (Gopinath Bordoloi), saying there was a need to differentiate between Hindu refugees and Muslim migrants.

#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

#RIPKalam: India will miss you, sir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Following Bharat Ratna APJ Abdul Kalam's death, Twitter was flooded with tributes to the late president.

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

Rediff.com2 May 2019

the MLA claimed she was asked to walk behind Kejriwal's car while other MLAs were with him in the car.

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

BSP fighting with full might to bring back UP's achche din: Mayawati

BSP fighting with full might to bring back UP's achche din: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Addressing a public event in Orai in Jalaun district, where elections are scheduled on February 20 in the third phase, she went all guns blazing against the BJP, the Congress and the SP.

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"NDA is a beautiful rainbow of regional aspirations... So nation's development through the development of states... At a time when we are working for a developed India, NDA is taking the lead in showing the spirit of sabka prayas," he said.

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The 124th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on Tuesday was observed with traditional fervour across Maharashtra.

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Eminent aerospace scientist Roddam Narasimha passes away

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

According to his family friends, Narasimha was in the league of the Missile Man of India and former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

We value consensus, don't believe in political untouchability: PM

We value consensus, don't believe in political untouchability: PM

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party MPs at an event to mark the 53rd death anniversary of Deendayal Upadhyay, a party ideologue who had founded its progenitor Jana Sangh, Modi said the saffron party always puts "rashtraneeti" above "rajneeti" and gives respect to even its political rivals.

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Astrologer 'predicts' Kohli will surpass Sachin's 100 tons by 2025

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Narendra Bunde, a resident of Nagpur and a 'cricket astrologer' by profession, had "foretold" last year that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, now 36, would be playing in the 2019 World Cup in England, at a time when many questioned his place in the limited overs game.

Naveen Patnaik's sister says no to Padma Shri

Naveen Patnaik's sister says no to Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'I feel I must decline as there is a general election looming and the timing of the award might be misconstrued, causing embarrassment both to the government and myself, which I would much regret,' Gita Mehta said.

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

COVID-19: Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration subdued

COVID-19: Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration subdued

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Followers and politicians did not flock 'Chaitya Bhoomi', the Constitution architect's memorial in central Mumbai.

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

On the occasion, a panel discussion will be organised on 'Combating inequalities for the achievement of SDGs'.

'Respect Lata, statement on taking back awards not aimed at her'

'Respect Lata, statement on taking back awards not aimed at her'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

"I did not say that," Chandurkar told this correspondent during a brief conversation. "What I said was those supporting communal parties should be stripped of national awards given to them by the government. I respect Lata Mangeshkar."

The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

Remembering Kalam in sand

Remembering Kalam in sand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Thursday will be former President APJ Abdul Kalam's second death anniversary.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Assemblies, Parliament meant for debate, not disruption: VP

Assemblies, Parliament meant for debate, not disruption: VP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Referring to the ugly scenes witnessed in the Rajya Sabha recently and indicating action against those involved, he reminded elected representatives of their responsibilities.

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The ceremony on Friday will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

Lalu's son Tej Pratap at NDA minister's event, raises eyebrows

Lalu's son Tej Pratap at NDA minister's event, raises eyebrows

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Friday turned up at a function hosted by Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, triggering speculations about the maverick RJD leader, who wears his religious fervour on the sleeves, cosying up to BJP-led NDA which his father has always fought tooth and nail.

'High wages in China offer India chance to be manufacturing hub'

'High wages in China offer India chance to be manufacturing hub'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The government has launched 'Make In India' initiative.

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Amma, not Chinamma, in OPS' pocket

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

OPS has impressed Chennai residents by his astute, on the scene, handling of the Cyclone Vardah aftermath.

'PM Modi's demonetisation move is despotic'

'PM Modi's demonetisation move is despotic'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

"It's (demonetisation) a disaster on economy of trust. In the last 20 years, the country has been growing very fast. But it is all based on acceptance of each other's word. By taking despotic action and saying we had promised but won't fulfil our promise, you hit at the root of this," Sen, also a Bharat Ratna awardee, said.

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Friday that it is not completely opposed to allowing the RSS's route marches and public meetings across the state on March 5 but cited intelligence reports to say these cannot be held in every street or locality.