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Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday suspended five policemen for their alleged role in the killing of Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh.

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'Akhil means universe and that title suited the film well,' VV Vinayak tells Radhika Rajamani.

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Mulayam shows who's boss, but will Akhilesh relent?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Samajwadi Party is headed for yet another father-son showdown.

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'The film stared at me and asked me a question. As a producer you have made financial decision but it's time that as a woman you made a decision from your heart. That's what I did,' says Lipstick Under My Burkha producer Ekta Kapoor.

When A P J Abdul Kalam met Pramukh Swami Maharaj

When A P J Abdul Kalam met Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

'This can lift us out of confusion, misery, melancholy and failure, and indeed guide us when it is contacted.' 'For us to ignite our spirituality, we need to look inward and transcend our egos. We need to recognize, connect with and integrate the eternal spirit within,' says A P J Abdul Kalam in his latest book, Transcendence.

Unique initiative by OGQ to raise money for Indian athletes

Unique initiative by OGQ to raise money for Indian athletes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

OGQ has launched a crowd funding campaign to assist training and preparation of their potential medal winning athletes -- Irfan KT (Race Walking), Vikas Gowda (Discus Throw), Ayonika Paul and Pooja Ghatkar (both Rifle Shooting).

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

'Theri portrays a new side to Vijay'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

'Every one of us can achieve what we set out to do, we just need to work in the right direction, and eventually we will succeed.' Wise words from Theri director Atlee.

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Vinod Khanna's star turn, over the years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday after battling cancer. He was 70.

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An article published by the party's Mumbai unit has caused a stir as it blames Jawaharlal Nehru for the state of affairs in Kashmir, China and Tibet.

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

In Meerut, it's Akhilesh all the way

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

There are no two views on which way the 'hawa' is blowing. It's Akhilesh Yadav -- with or without his father. Akhilesh, with or without the Congress Party.

Once Upon A Time in the Maldives...

Once Upon A Time in the Maldives...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

30 years ago, after India sent in troops to resolve a crisis in the Maldives, Ambassador B S Prakash was part of an Indian government team assigned to the islands to help the then president. This is what he discovered. A Must Read!

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'We will have a well-designed product, and not a compromise.' 'We will make a completely contemporary vehicle, in keeping with consumers' aspirations, not like the Nano, which disappointed them,' Sajjan Jindal tells Shreekant Sambrani.

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Rivzi's silver opens India's account at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Don't get trapped in symbol dispute: Akhilesh to aides

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Akhilesh told his ministers and legislators that they should not worry about tickets.

'Actors these days don't have unique voices like Amitabh'

'Actors these days don't have unique voices like Amitabh'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

'Amitabh Bachchan told me, "I don't appreciate other people doing my voice".'

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

PHOTOS: Did pressure get the better of Saina at World C'ships?

PHOTOS: Did pressure get the better of Saina at World C'ships?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Carolina Marin broke Indian hearts as the World No.1 beat second seed Saina Nehwal in straight game to lift the World Championships title in Jakarta.

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Meet the richest and poorest candidates contesting the election to the richest civic body in the country.

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

150 years on: How the Tatas flew with their dreams

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Tata empire turns 150 this year. R Gopalakrishnan, former director, Tata Sons Ltd, imagines a conversation among the group's founder Jamsetji, his son Dorabji, his successor, Nowroji Saklatwala, and his successor, J R D Tata.

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are illegal tender, at least 33 people have been reported dead in demonetisation-related incidents.

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

'It's a clear declaration of emergency': Rights groups on raids on activists

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Pune police on Tuesday raided homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them -- poet Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Ferreira in Mumbai, trade unionist and lawyer Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad and Chhattisgarh and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha in Delhi.

Hyderabad: College girl kidnapped, raped for 17 months

Hyderabad: College girl kidnapped, raped for 17 months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The kidnapping, illegal confinement and rape of a college girl for 17 months is threatening to blow up in to a major issue in Hyderabad. The family of the hapless victim has been running form pillar to post for justice and stringent action against the perpetrator.

Stone hurled at Kejriwal at Delhi rally, he blames BJP

Stone hurled at Kejriwal at Delhi rally, he blames BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

A youth on Saturday hurled a stone at Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in South Delhi's Tigdi but the former Delhi chief minister escaped unhurt. He blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the attack.

How Bombay Velvet got made!

How Bombay Velvet got made!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'I kept telling Anurag, "I don't care about anything, I don't want any money. Just get the film made".' 'One day I called Anurag and someone else picked up the phone. He said, "Hello, Sir." I responded, "Hello, but who are you and why are you picking up Anurag's phone?" He said, "I am Ranbir Kapoor Sir". And he told me he was doing the film and he was very excited.'

'My teacher wanted to take a selfie after I won the National Award'

'My teacher wanted to take a selfie after I won the National Award'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Ten-year-old Uthara's beautiful rendition of the song Azhagu has won her a National Award.

Meet the Javadekars

Meet the Javadekars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'My wife has done everything... She has had to give up a lot,' HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar tells Sahil Makkar.

Dhoni, Raina, Bravo missing at Jadeja's wedding reception

Dhoni, Raina, Bravo missing at Jadeja's wedding reception

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Gujarat Lions team members and supporting staff came wearing orange turbans to the reception.

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

'Satire isn't a crime anywhere in civilised world'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Patcy N/ Rediff.com had spoken to Mubarak Begum back in 2011. We republish the interview.

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates Friendship Day with son Abhishek

Amitabh Bachchan celebrates Friendship Day with son Abhishek

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Somnath Chatterjee: Distinguished Parliamentarian who wore many hats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The 89-year-old leader was expelled by the CPI-M after he refused to step down from his position as Speaker holding that the post is above any party politics.

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

BJP pins hopes on Modi's X factor to win Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Modi could tap into the urban discontent and present a larger picture to first time voters and mid-career professionals.

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Like Congress, BJP too guilty of dynastic politics?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A list of some prominent political families of the BJP.

Review: You cannot take The Perfect Girl seriously

Review: You cannot take The Perfect Girl seriously

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

As the protagonists fall in love in The Perfect Girl... Ek Simple Si Love Story, you and I fall out of love with the film, warns Paloma Sharma.

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

'My husband can come home because of the CBI'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

With the CBI ruling out bus conductor Ashok Kumar's involvement in Ryan International School student Pradhyumn Thakur's murder, his wife Mamata is hopeful of him getting bail on November 16. 'I just want my man to come home, I don't want anything else,' she tells Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt.