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Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

UP Minister Babulal resigns from Mulayam Cabinet

UP Minister Babulal resigns from Mulayam Cabinet

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Lecturer Kavita Rani had alleged in letters before her disappearance on October 24 that she had received threats from various people including Babulal.

Several taken into custody for harassing Kerala actress

Several taken into custody for harassing Kerala actress

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the gang members involved in the crime have been identified and they will be arrested very soon.

Actress allegedly abducted, molested in moving car

Actress allegedly abducted, molested in moving car

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

A noted South Indian film actress was harassed for two hours allegedly by a gang of five men, who forced their way into her car before fleeing at a busy area in Kochi.

Jammu and Kashmir opposition welcomes poll dates

Jammu and Kashmir opposition welcomes poll dates

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Even as the ruling National Conference felt the time was not "appropriate" for holding polls in Jammu and Kashmir because of September's devastating floods, its coalition partner Congress and opposition parties in the state welcomed the Election Commission's announcement of conducting assembly elections on time.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

'Dr Death' praises cops who nabbed him

'Dr Death' praises cops who nabbed him

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

'Doctor' Santosh Pol, arrested for murdering at least six persons between 2003 and 2016, sent a hand-written note addressed to Superintendent of Police Sandip Patil.

Mamma's boy? No problem, say Indian girls

Mamma's boy? No problem, say Indian girls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

A social media survey attempted to bust some myths about what is acceptable to girls when it comes to finding a life partner.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Rahul's 'invisible hand' behind Loya death probe pleas: BJP

Rahul's 'invisible hand' behind Loya death probe pleas: BJP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress engages in all sorts of conspiracies after its ruling family loses power, he alleged and added the attempt to use judiciary for political purposes was a 'new low' in Indian politics.

Director warns writer: 'Don't harm my film'

Director warns writer: 'Don't harm my film'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'My spine is whatever it is, weak or strong, it is only for my film and nothing else.'

MP, industrialist behind tapping: Amar Singh

MP, industrialist behind tapping: Amar Singh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Singh claims at least 60 tapes were in the possesion of Sonia Gandhi.

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 50-year-old, who has had a troubled history with drugs, alcohol and prostitutes, said he paid out "enough to bring into the millions" to keep the illness a secret.

Review: Aksar 2 could have been a good film but...

Review: Aksar 2 could have been a good film but...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

But the film's first half is what is imminently watchable.

Key Dawood aide Fazl-ur-Rahman arrested

Key Dawood aide Fazl-ur-Rahman arrested

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

A team of the Delhi police's special branch arrested him on Sunday evening between Sanoli and Gorakhpur.

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Post the pandemic, when India is turning a new leaf in its economic policy with an eye on foreign capital and global supply chains that are likely to leave China, heightened tensions on the India-China border creates an atmosphere of uncertainty,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Meerut police searches for Kavita's body

Meerut police searches for Kavita's body

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

"We are 80 km from Meerut at Sonatha River," Ajay Kumar, Inspector, who is investigating the case said.

Wily tricks companies play with newspapers

Wily tricks companies play with newspapers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Business houses don't think twice about blacklisting a newspaper.

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

How Sara Ali Khan's debut just got BIGGER!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Urmila's back... Don 3 is not on...

Will Apaharan give Ajay Devgan the hit he needs?

Will Apaharan give Ajay Devgan the hit he needs?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Tell us!

All you didn't know about Apaharan!

All you didn't know about Apaharan!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Take this quiz and see how much you know!

9 warning signs your marriage is on the rocks

9 warning signs your marriage is on the rocks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Lack of intimacy is an obvious reason of concern that everything is not good in your relationship, says Leena Paranjpe.

Play in Ahmedabad or call off series: BJP

Play in Ahmedabad or call off series: BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

BJP Parliamentary party spokesman Vijay Malhotra said the Indian government must not give in to Pakistan's demand.

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Aleasha Black has accused the leg spinner of kissing her in an inappropriate manner.

IAAF overwhelmingly passes sweeping reforms

IAAF overwhelmingly passes sweeping reforms

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

A sweeping reform package that changes how the scandal-hit governing body of world athletics operates was overwhelmingly passed at a special Congress on Saturday.

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A firm's claim for more than $100 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone is far-fetched and relies on confessions from a jailed banker who is a "fantasist", a lawyer for the Formula One boss argued on Wednesday.

Cable prices may go up from Aug

Cable prices may go up from Aug

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Subscription charges for cable TV may go up from August with operators threatening that "arbitrary hike" in rates by pay channels, coupled with increased electricity charges, may force them to pass on the burden to the public.

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'As long as you are moving, it's all right.' 'You are going to fall, you are going to have to pick yourself up and sometimes, it will hurt.' 'Sometimes, you would just want to lie there and look at the fan.'

Bihar's Nirbhaya needs our help

Bihar's Nirbhaya needs our help

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'When rape and molestation are supported by the family, it can no longer be considered merely a criminal act.' 'What kind of morality makes rape a family act?' asks Sankrant Sanu.

Court reserves verdict on MMS boy's plea

Court reserves verdict on MMS boy's plea

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The Delhi police opposed the bail plea saying there is every possibility of him tampering with the evidence and blackmailing the girl.

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Be warned Pakistan, you are dealing with a new reality now

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'Since India has to live next to Pakistan, it can't remain under permanent blackmail.' 'A predictable consequence of these fundamental shifts is the fraying of the principle of strategic restraint.' 'It hasn't been junked. But the threshold has been shifted to provide India much greater room for retaliatory action,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

'Benzema distraught at Euro 2016 omission'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says Frenchman Karim Benzema is "distraught" about being left out of the squad for this year's European Championship, the only major tournament to be played in his home country during his career.

The final word on Pakistan

The final word on Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Reputation is the only thing which a judge has: CJI Gogoi

Reputation is the only thing which a judge has: CJI Gogoi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The CJI said that after being a judge for around two decades, he had a bank balance of Rs 6.80 lakh.

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'He is evil in its most hypnotic, powerful, persuasive, expressive and exonerated avatar,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

Musharraf insists 'nothing happening' on LoC

Musharraf insists 'nothing happening' on LoC

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

The Pakistani president claimed 'there is no proof' of terrorist activity.