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Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Bazaar Tales, Wedding Feast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Yami Gautam Is Lost In Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The ongoing International Film Festival of India hosted a screening of Yami Gautam's latest film Lost.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Revealed! What Amit Shah Promised Ajit Pawar

Revealed! What Amit Shah Promised Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'Amit Shah had promised Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel that even if there were only one third of MLAs with them, they would be given the party symbol.' 'He promised them that the Election Commission would not take a decision against them and that they would get the party name and symbol.'

Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday visited Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's memorial in Mumbai and paid floral tributes to him on the occasion of Guru Purnima.

Celebration time for the man who dared take on Srinivasan and the BCCI!

Celebration time for the man who dared take on Srinivasan and the BCCI!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma discusses with Harish Kotian the Supreme Court's suggestion that N Srinivasan step down as BCCI chief to facilitate a fair probe into the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal.

Mamata sits overnight in 'dharna' against Centre

Mamata sits overnight in 'dharna' against Centre

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Banerjee, who is staging a two-day sit-in to protest alleged discrimination by the Centre against the state, had on Wednesday in a change of stance urged all political parties in the country to unitedly fight the Bharatiya Janata Party in next year's Lok Sabha election.

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

CBI probes irregularities in construction of Kejriwal's home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The ruling Aam Admi Party in Delhi rejected the allegation of any wrongdoing and accused the BJP of "using all its power to finish AAP".

'These are superheroes without capes'

'These are superheroes without capes'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'They have so much to battle every hour but they still have a smile on their faces. At times, they stumble and fall but they get up and continue their struggle. Their resilience is what I love about them. That's what inspires me as an actor to keep moving. They don't stop. Neither do I.'

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

Fashion and the man from Gadchiroli

Fashion and the man from Gadchiroli

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

BRS manifesto: LPG cylinder at Rs 400, double security pensions

BRS manifesto: LPG cylinder at Rs 400, double security pensions

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Raising social security pension amounts, increasing financial assistance given under the 'Rythu Bandhu' investment support scheme for farmers and providing LPG cylinders at Rs 400 each are some of the promises made by the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti for the upcoming assembly elections in Telangana.

Live-in relationship 'dangerous disease': BJP MP in LS

Live-in relationship 'dangerous disease': BJP MP in LS

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Noting that India has a long tradition of arranged marriages, Singh said a large section of society even to this day gives priority to marriages arranged by parents or relatives.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

World leaders like my openness: Modi on his hugs

World leaders like my openness: Modi on his hugs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'I do not know all the protocols as I am a common man,' he said.

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I am happy Sanjay Raut and Sharad Pawar changed the game of Maharashtra politics.'

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Container will be Rahul Gandhi's home for next 150 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who embarked on the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari on Wednesday, will be staying in a container for the next 150 days.

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Three persons were shot dead and several others were injured as violence and arson marked the conclusion of nomination filing for the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls slated next month.

Budget 2021: What is costlier, and what's cheaper

Budget 2021: What is costlier, and what's cheaper

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Here's how the budget impacts the pocket of the common man.

Uttam's Take: Whatever happened to Free Speech?

Uttam's Take: Whatever happened to Free Speech?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the decisions by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to file cases against several senior journalists and asks what happened to Narendra Damodardas Modi's commitment to free speech.

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections have become far more uncertain than what it was when the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

CSK content to play around with combinations

CSK content to play around with combinations

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

CSK had some good news on the eve of the match with Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana being declared fit from a hamstring injury.

Watch Live: Sitharaman announces economic package

Watch Live: Sitharaman announces economic package

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Sitharaman is expected to announce an economic package to address the distress situation over the 21-day lockdown. He had addressed the nation on efforts to combat the virus on March 19. In his last address on the virus outbreak, Modi had called for "resolve and restraint" to fight the disease.

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Modi Is Going Nowhere!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

He will be around for another crack at the elections, and a clear majority, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Kejriwal announces Rs 1-cr ex-gratia for family of cop killed by snatcher

Kejriwal announces Rs 1-cr ex-gratia for family of cop killed by snatcher

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The chief minister said the policeman took the complainant to the locality to identify the accused person.

Dom's Take: No Country for Journalists

Dom's Take: No Country for Journalists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the issue and wonders why the government wants everyone to tow their line.

Automobile dealers' body seeks cut in GST on two-wheelers from 28% to 18%

Automobile dealers' body seeks cut in GST on two-wheelers from 28% to 18%

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday sought a cut in GST on two-wheelers from 28 per cent to 18 per cent, saying the segment being essential for millions should not be categorised as luxury item. The industry body said it has appealed to the finance minister, chair of the GST Council, all GST Council members, the ministry of heavy industries, which supervises the automobile sector, and the ministry of road transport & highways. This timely and decisive intervention would help in making two-wheelers more affordable, reviving demand and reinvigorating an industry that has seen a significant slump in sales over the past few years, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement.

Opposition's no-trust motion auspicious for us: Modi in Lok Sabha

Opposition's no-trust motion auspicious for us: Modi in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the opposition's move is auspicious for his government as he expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will break old records to retain power at the Centre in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Curfew in night, rallies in day: Varun's swipe at govt

Curfew in night, rallies in day: Varun's swipe at govt

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi on Monday cited a Centre's note to criticise the decision of several states, including Uttar Pradesh, to impose night curfew to curb COVID.

SC rejects succession issue plea, says matter falls under legislative domain

SC rejects succession issue plea, says matter falls under legislative domain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The bench said it cannot accede to the prayer made in the petition, which amounts to giving equal rights in succession irrespective of the religion.

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's husband, Shakoor Khan broke into their home on Thursday and raped his wife when she was alone.

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.'

Another day of washout at Rajya Sabha

Another day of washout at Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Rajya Sabha proceeding washed out completely on Wednesday and was adjourned for the day amid continued protest by the Opposition parties led by the Congress over price rise and levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on daily essentials.

Govt's Diwali gift: Excise duty on petrol, diesel cut

Govt's Diwali gift: Excise duty on petrol, diesel cut

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Buckling under pressure, the government on Wednesday cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively to bring down retail rates from record highs. The announcement comes on the eve of Diwali which will help bring down the skyrocketing prices of fuel and provide some relief to the common man battling inflation.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Parliament and state legislative assembly are regarded as 'sacred places' and there can be no place for disorderly conduct in the House, where members are expected to show statesmanship and 'not brinkmanship,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The Centre would support the Indian judiciary to be independent, Rijiju said.