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Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The party will happen in Mumbai on January 20.

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Why these teachers are holding classes on a boat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

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Unnao treasure hunt: 'Gold won't be found unless I'm at site'

Unnao treasure hunt: 'Gold won't be found unless I'm at site'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

While the Archeological Survey of India was digging out nothing but broken glass bangles and pieces of rusted iron during the excavation inside Raja Rao Ram Baksh Singh fort in Unnoa, Uttar Pradesh, seer Shobhan Sarkar on Thursday claimed that gold would be found only if he was invited to the site.

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Shobhan can stop dreaming; no gold in Unnao fort

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

After weeks of digging, the Archaeological Survey of India has stopped hunting for gold in Raja Ram Bux Singh's fort near Daundia Kheda village, in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

ASI hits dead end, stops excavation for gold in Unnao

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

A month after the Archaeological Survey of India began excavations in Daudiya Kheda area in Unnao following a seer's claim that 1,000 tonnes of gold was buried at the site, officials on Monday stopped the dig after hitting a dead end.

Khursid slams BJP for demanding PM's resignation

Khursid slams BJP for demanding PM's resignation

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party for asking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to follow the example of A Raja who quit after facing graft charges and resign, Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said the opposition party should also follow some precedent and not disrupt Parliament proceedings.

Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance is a waste

Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance is a waste

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The film is half-baked and unfulfilling.

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles semis

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos in mixed doubles semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

India's Rohan Bopanna and his Hungarian partner Timea Babos entered the semi-finals of the Australian Open mixed doubles event with a comfortable victory in Melbourne, on Wednesday.

'Dream gold hunt' still continues in Unnao

'Dream gold hunt' still continues in Unnao

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Success of the "dream gold" hunt still remains a "dream" even as excavation for possible 1,000 tonnes of gold at Raja Rao Ram Bux Singh fort in Daundiya Khera village in Unnao continued on the 27th day.

PIX: Rani Mukerji's family celebrates Durga Puja

PIX: Rani Mukerji's family celebrates Durga Puja

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A look at the arrivals.

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'With Punjab and Kashmir in flames, it would not have been politically wise to alienate the West.' 'It would have inclined Western countries towards Pakistan.' 'It would have been a self-goal.'

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

CBI officers who probed 2G, CWG scams awarded President's medal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Central Bureau of Investigation officers who probed cases like 2G, CWG scam and horse trading in Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections are among the 28 from the agency awarded with prestigious the president's police medal for distinguished service and police medal for meritorious service on Republic Day.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

UP gold hunt: CCTV cams installed; 'descendants' stake claim

UP gold hunt: CCTV cams installed; 'descendants' stake claim

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The Archaeological Survey of India on Sunday installed a couple of close-circuit cameras around the ruins of an 18th century fortress in Daundiya-Khera village of Unnao district (about 140 km from Lucknow), where its teams were busy digging in search of 1000 tons of gold, believed to have been buried there -- as per a dream witnessed by a popular local godman Baba Shobhan Sarkar.

DMK's Stalin meets protesting TN farmers, demands loan waiver

DMK's Stalin meets protesting TN farmers, demands loan waiver

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Stalin said that Modi should allow the farmers to meet him and offer a consoling solution at the earliest.

Opposition slams Modi's I-Day speech, says nothing spectacular

Opposition slams Modi's I-Day speech, says nothing spectacular

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

The Left and Congress said that the PM should have been more respectful and sensitive in his speech.

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Thakur will be part of the 21-member committee headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Is anyone in the BJP listening -- to what Nitin Gadkari had to say, but possibly left unsaid? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Bigg Boss 10: Lopa's secret task...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Why Tista Sengupta wants Lopa and Manu to be disqualified...

'Musharraf should understand that India won the Kargil war'

'Musharraf should understand that India won the Kargil war'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Politicos across the country have condemned former Pakistan president general Pervez Musharraf's statement on the Kargil War, accusing him of fabricating history.

'BJP, RSS would be non-existent if Patel was first PM'

'BJP, RSS would be non-existent if Patel was first PM'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Taking a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh said if the 'Iron Man' had become the nation's first prime minister then both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh would have been non-existent.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Cong banks on Diggy to breach saffron bastion of Bhopal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The Bhopal seat is currently held by Alok Sanjar of the BJP.

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

During a 'Main bhi chowkidar' event, the prime minister also took a jab at the Congress about its minimum income poll promise and said that first-time voters should see the track record of those pitching for poverty.

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat said, while addressing a gathering at a health summit, leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in 'inappropriate directions'.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Budget: Oppn slams govt for 'all talk, nothing concrete'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Slamming the Union budget as 'insipid' and lacking in stimulus for growth, the Congress on Saturday said it does not address the main issue of unemployment and describes the mindset of the government.

CBI trying to stop trial against Reliance Telecom?

CBI trying to stop trial against Reliance Telecom?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court has asked the CBI to place before it the "files and notings" which purportedly suggest that its Director Ranjit Sinha wants stopping of whole trial against Reliance Telecom Ltd (RTL) and three top executives of the Reliance ADAG, who are accused in the 2G spectrum scam case.

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Parliament passes Enemy Property bill

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during Partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India, with Parliament on Tuesday passing a bill to amend a 49-year-old law.

When Anil Kapoor romanced Madhuri

When Anil Kapoor romanced Madhuri

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit get ready to make Total Dhamaal on the big screen again!

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Sonia, Mulayam and others administered oath on 2nd day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The oath taking took place as the House witnessed a virtual slogan-shouting contest between treasury and opposition benches.

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

6 parties skip meeting as Oppn calls for CAA repeal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The meeting was convened by the Congress. Six major parties -- the DMK, the SP, the BSP, the TMC, the AAP and the Shiv Sena -- choose to stay away. The BJP took a swipe at the absence of major opposition parties at the meet and also said that their anti-CAA resolution must've made Pak happy.

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rifleman Aurangzeb, Maj Aditya among those awarded Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Rifleman Aurangzeb, who belonged to the 44 Rashtriya Rifles, was on way back home on June 14 to celebrate Eid when terrorists abducted him.

PM wants 'Swachch Bharat' but we want 'sach Bharat': Rahul

PM wants 'Swachch Bharat' but we want 'sach Bharat': Rahul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Gandhi also took a potshot at the RSS, saying it was bent on changing the country's Constitution.

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Milind Bhade presents a list of 10 forts near Mumbai that offer a slice of history along with breathtaking views.

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan!

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Modi's rally in Bahraich tomorrow keeps all on tenterhooks

Modi's rally in Bahraich tomorrow keeps all on tenterhooks

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Hours before Narendra Modi's scheduled rally in Bahraich, the district administration gave a conditional permission to the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold the meet on Friday.