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'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.'

'Government Is Trying To Intimidate The Opposition'

'Government Is Trying To Intimidate The Opposition'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'We walked into the well of the House because we had no choice.' 'They were not listening to us. They were throttling democracy.'

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.

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

TN bypolls: Fiery contest on the cards as Stalin set to hit campaign trial

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The campaign will reach a high decibel level next week when BJP state chief K Annamalai is expected to take up a blitzkrieg campaign against the ruling DMK.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

'It was a people's election'

'It was a people's election'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There was a strong undercurrent of deprivation, and also frustration against misuse of power and authority.' 'This election was an opportunity for the manifestation of this discontentment.'

'Govt only helps the wealthy'

'Govt only helps the wealthy'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Mussadiq, a software engineering student, says that unemployment is India's number one problem, and that this Budget doesn't do enough to address it.

Rahul rides bicycle, bullock cart to protest against petrol price

Rahul rides bicycle, bullock cart to protest against petrol price

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Rahul alleged that the BJP-led government wanted to take money from the common man to give it to its "rich friends" and asked it to tell the people why they were not reducing the price of petrol in the country.

Akshaye: I am too young to get married

Akshaye: I am too young to get married

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Akshaye Khanna talks about his film Gali Gali Chor Hai and

Why did Modi follow this man?

Why did Modi follow this man?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Akash Jain's tweet about his sister's wedding card, which features the Swachh Bharat logo, was retweeted by the Prime Minister, catapulting Jain to instant fame. And the excitement hasn't quite worn off yet.

Modi, CJI bat for use of local languages in courts

Modi, CJI bat for use of local languages in courts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Modi asserted that judicial reform is not merely a policy matter.

Punjab asks Centre to regulate costly drugs, assembly passes resolution

Punjab asks Centre to regulate costly drugs, assembly passes resolution

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Not only chemists, but several known private hospitals are selling medicines at higher prices than MRP, said Singh, adding that the matter was not peculiar to Punjab, but afflicts the whole country.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

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?

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.

Group creating disruptions in state involved in Barsu protest too, says Fadnavis

Group creating disruptions in state involved in Barsu protest too, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that some leaders often seen at agitations are a part of the Barsu refinery protests and they have inputs that a group trying to create disruptions in the state is also playing a role there to defame the state government.

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Fresh incidents of stone-throwing by unidentified people on police personnel, deployed in Howrah's Kazipara area which witnessed violence over the Ram Navami procession on Thursday, triggered tension in the area on Friday afternoon, an officer said.

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.'

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.

'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.

Rahul was misled to consider Channi as poor: Sidhu's wife

Rahul was misled to consider Channi as poor: Sidhu's wife

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann too questioned separately Gandhi's description of Channi as belonging to 'gareeb ghar', asking 'from which angle, is he poor'.

Eye on Gujarat polls? Govt extends free rations to poor by 3 months

Eye on Gujarat polls? Govt extends free rations to poor by 3 months

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The government on Wednesday extended by three months its programme to provide free rations to the poor at a cost of Rs 44,762 crore as it looked to ease pain from high inflation and make political gains in the upcoming Gujarat elections.

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The milestone broadcast was an occasion for Modi to walk down the memory lane as he asserted that it was not merely a programme but a matter of faith and spiritual journey for him.

Akhilesh dismisses pre-poll surveys, says SP will win over 300 seats

Akhilesh dismisses pre-poll surveys, says SP will win over 300 seats

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

"Let them show whatever they have got. We are winning with a majority," Akhilesh Yadav said, dismissing predictions to the contrary on some TV channels.

Modi flags delay in justice, favours laws in local languages

Modi flags delay in justice, favours laws in local languages

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

He said the speciality of Indian society is that for thousands of years, while walking on the path of development it also carried out internal reforms.

HTC One E8: Is it a good buy for Rs 34,990?

HTC One E8: Is it a good buy for Rs 34,990?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

HTC One E8, touted as the common man's M8 has been the talk of the smartphone town off late.

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.

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

Prime minister's reply in RS a disappointment: BJP

Prime minister's reply in RS a disappointment: BJP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party expressed disappointment with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's reply in Rajya Sabha, saying he did not talk about the problems of corruption and price rise which were affecting the common man.

Salman Khan: Not interested in getting married or having a girlfriend

Salman Khan: Not interested in getting married or having a girlfriend

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Salman Khan gets candid at a promotional press interview for his film Jai Ho.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

Kejriwal admits to mistake in Shaheed Diwas ad after BJP's complaint

Kejriwal admits to mistake in Shaheed Diwas ad after BJP's complaint

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The chief minister said that it was indeed a mistake and assured that it will not be repeated after Leader of Opposition Ramvir Singh Bidhuri raised the matter in the Delhi assembly.

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values.

'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.'

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G technology services in India and said that technology has become democratic in its truest sense since even the poor of the country have always come forward in adopting new technologies. He said that this is a major step in the vision of Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. "Talking about Digital India, some people think that this is just a government scheme.

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Presently, people have to download their vaccination certificate by logging into the CoWin portal.

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Nearly 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts: Law Minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

"In the UK, every judge delivers a judgments in maximum of three to four cases in a day. But in Indian courts, every judge on an average presides over 40 to 50 cases every day. Now I realise that they sit extra time...people expect quality judgment. Judges are also human beings," Rijiju said.

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.

Govt slammed by SC for giving Z-level security to Ambani

Govt slammed by SC for giving Z-level security to Ambani

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Centre's decision to provide Z security to industrialist Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday drew flak from the Supreme Court, which asked why such people are given security cover by the government when the common man is feeling unsafe.

BJP ally Shiv Sena to join Mamata's protest march over note ban

BJP ally Shiv Sena to join Mamata's protest march over note ban

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Mamata telephoned his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and sought Sena's support in "voicing the concerns of the common man".