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'It is advantage Rajinikanth now'

'It is advantage Rajinikanth now'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'The BJP has been wooing him for quite some time.' 'But he didn't join the BJP; he started his own party.' 'Remember he has Hindus, Muslims and Christians as his fans.' 'He will never antagonise any of his fans.'

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

BJP hopes to shake up Tamil politics this week

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The party is looking at Amit Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu and the PM's to Sri Lanka to boost its expansions efforts in the state for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, reports Archis Mohan.

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Sindhu goes down fighting in All England semisSindhu goes down fighting in All England semis

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Farewell Vinod Khanna: Heaven must be full of swagger today

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sukanya Verma could not resist Vinod Khanna's charms, and salutes him in her tribute.

Dubai Super Series Finals: Sindhu storms into title round

Dubai Super Series Finals: Sindhu storms into title round

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

World No. 3 Sindhu beat World No 8 Chen, 21-15, 21-18 in a 58-minute contest at the Sheikh Hamdan Indoor Stadium in Dubai.

No one can create rift in family, says Alagiri

No one can create rift in family, says Alagiri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

In what appears to be a patch up bid after going hammer and tongs against his younger brother, expelled Dravida Munetra Kazhagam leader M K Alagiri on Wednesday claimed differences with M K Stalin were based on policy and principles and nobody can 'create a rift in our family relationship.'

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The IPL has been rocked by one controversy after another from its inception year but during this edition, the spate of Public Interest Litigations (PIL) filed by various organisations has thrown the itinerary into disarray.

Saina, Prannoy lose in Asia Championship semis

Saina, Prannoy lose in Asia Championship semis

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Indian challenge ended at the Asia Badminton Championship after Saina Nehwal and H S Prannoy went down fighting in the singles semi-finals, in Wuhan, on Saturday.

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While the Congress has found success in scoring over the BJP on Twitter and Facebook, it has failed to match the Sangh Parivar's finesse at utilizing WhatsApp as its primary medium to send its message across to the Karnataka electorate, reports Archis Mohan.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

Why Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday

Why Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Saddened by the terrorist attack in Uri, Lata Mangeshkar won't celebrate her birthday this year.

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

One teenager died in police firing last May. Another teenager is paralysed waist down. Both families have been ignored by the political establishment, including the AIMIM.

Review: Ishq Forever music is average

Review: Ishq Forever music is average

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Ishq Forever is an ordinary soundtrack by Nadeem Saifee and one expected a lot more from him.

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

60th Birthday Special: The Best of Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Dimple turns 60!

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The implementation of the GST will indeed be a landmark reform.

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2017

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma lists her top 15 songs of the year.

How not to do a no-trust vote

How not to do a no-trust vote

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'Friday's parliamentary confrontation obviously was a precursor, or a trailer, to use a pop culture reference, to the real show awaiting the nation,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

#TravelTuesday: Lucerne, a city from a fairytale

#TravelTuesday: Lucerne, a city from a fairytale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

This picturesque city is a fascinating mix of Swiss quaintness and modern flourishes.

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Cong workers enthused by Priyanka's entry; BJP says 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'All appointments are from one family. And this is the fundamental difference between the Congress and the BJP'

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the 42nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Modi addressed the audience and said that India was way behind in the field of medical research and doctors from AIIMS needed to give back to society which contributed in making them what they are.

REWIND: 15 stunning moments of the week that was

REWIND: 15 stunning moments of the week that was

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Here is a recap of all the big events that shaped the world last week.

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Addressing Indian workers at a medical camp in downtown Doha, Modi said he is aware of the issues being faced by Indian workers and the companies that bring them here.

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Political economist Jayanta Roy Chowdhury analyses the 2016 West Bengal assembly election results.

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Writing on January 18, 2017, Nazarwala had this to say: 'The Modi wave may help the BJP score a triple century; its vanvaas in UP shall end before Holi.'

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Nazarwala in Rediff' on Jan 18: BJP will score triple century

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Writing on January 18, 2017, Nazarwala had this to say: 'The Modi wave may help the BJP score a triple century; its vanvaas in UP shall end before Holi.'

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

I want a tribal to become prime minister: Rahul

I want a tribal to become prime minister: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

National vice-president of All India Congress Committee Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday played his master stroke and told a huge gathering of tribals to join politics as he wants that India's prime minister, chief ministers, members of Parliament and legislators come out of tribal communities.

BJP is a party of thieves, it is looting Chhattisgarh: Rahul

BJP is a party of thieves, it is looting Chhattisgarh: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

With the bitter war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party intensifying, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dubbed the BJP as a "party of thieves" and accused it of "looting the natural resources" of Chhattisgarh.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

P V Sindhu opens her campaign in the China Open women's singles against Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia, in Fuzhou, China, on Tuesday.

How to dress for a job interview

How to dress for a job interview

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The smallest details can set you apart.

BJP tries to tap Bohag Bihu spirit in poll-bound Assam

BJP tries to tap Bohag Bihu spirit in poll-bound Assam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

A colossal musician from this part of the world, late Bhupen Hazarika describing the spring festival (Bohag Bihu) in Assam sang one of its timeless tune -- 'Bohag mathu eti ritu nohoi, nohoi Bohag ethi mah, Asomiya jatir.' Bhupen Hazarika described Bohag, as not only a season or a month but eternal the source of courage, inspiration and lifeline for the Assamese people to win over the darkness of evil.

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Dangal has the potential to surpass the Rs 340 crore mark set by PK.

Madaari Review: Well-intentioned but...

Madaari Review: Well-intentioned but...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Madaari is not a film that will stay with you as you, in your day to day routine, succumb to the pressure and become part of the corruption that ails our system, says Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com.

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

'Kishori Amonkar made classical music accessible'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'Her ability and confidence to 'do her own thing,' both in her music and in her life -- and the great integrity with which she did it -- was amazing.'

Trip of the year

Trip of the year

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

At a time when priapic sex comedies are ruling the roost in Bollywood, Udta Punjab is nothing less than a fresh blast of oxygen!

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Mumbai is very different from the rest of India. It can be ruthless if you don't have work or friends. The struggle time and times of disappointment are horrific and can break you.'