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J-K outreach: 1st batch of Union ministers reaches Jammu

J-K outreach: 1st batch of Union ministers reaches Jammu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

As part of the programme, the 36 ministers are visiting J&K this week to participate in 60 public interactions at various places in the Union territory," Principal Secretary to the J&K government Rohit Kansal told reporters.

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

'Freedom of expression is for all': HC dismisses plea seeking ban on 'Mersal'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The petitioner in his PIL had contended that the movie contained scenes and dialogues, which were against the interests of the country's sovereignty and integrity and the security of the state.

PIX: Riding on trains in their chaddis!

PIX: Riding on trains in their chaddis!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

A Sunday in early January each year sees New Yorkers board the subway minus their pants -- and other cities across the world are following suit!

Ministers told not to leak Cabinet meet details

Ministers told not to leak Cabinet meet details

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Some ministers Monday voiced concern over the deliberations of the Union Cabinet appearing in the media following which all the ministers were counseled not to leak the proceedings.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh case has claimed another judge: Rahul Gandhi

Sohrabuddin Sheikh case has claimed another judge: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

He also cited media reports that the judge hearing the case has been replaced, and tagged on Twitter the report entitled "Sohrabuddin Sheikh case: Fresh questions as judge who lifted media gag and slammed CBI is replaced".

Angrezi Medium review

Angrezi Medium review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Irrfan, Deepak Dobriyal, Radhika Madan, Ranvir Shorey, Pankaj Tripathi are all lovely, but make little sense in Angrezi Medium's muddled context, complains Sukanya Verma.

Like the Agent Vinod trailer? VOTE!

Like the Agent Vinod trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Saif Ali Khan looks ultra cool in his upcoming film.

Ravish Kumar receives 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award

Ravish Kumar receives 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Kumar was among five individuals who were declared winners of the award, which is Asia's premier prize and highest honour and celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia.

SC lifts ban on publishing Amar Singh's tapes

SC lifts ban on publishing Amar Singh's tapes

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted its gag order on the media, restraining it from broadcasting and publishing contents of the taped conversations of former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh with top politicians and Bollywood stars.A bench of justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly dismissed Singh's petition and vacated its interim order passed on February 27, 2006 restraining the media from making contents of the conversation public.

Arnie spotted wearing 'I Survived Maria 1977-2010' t-shirt

Arnie spotted wearing 'I Survived Maria 1977-2010' t-shirt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Twitter War: Trump vs badass scientists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Defiant employees from multiple US government agencies are fighting the Trump administration's gag orders on climate change and penchant for "alt facts" with rogue Twitter accounts.

Mallika: Salman is sweet as a jalebi

Mallika: Salman is sweet as a jalebi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Mallika Sherawat talks about her item number Jalebi Bai and her meeting with Barrack Obama.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Meet National Award winner Salim Kumar

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Here's all you wanted to know about him.

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Fukrey Returns Review: A silly endeavour to milk a fluke

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Fukrey Returns is a clumsily conceived sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

UP's shame: 12-year-old raped in Sitapur

UP's shame: 12-year-old raped in Sitapur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Even as in a belated move, the State Human Rights Commission in Monday issued notice to the Mayawati government on the issue of rising crime against women, yet another rape of a minor girl was reported from Sitapur district, about 90 km from Lucknow, giving Uttar Pradesh the dubious distinction of a graph of six rapes in a single day.

The Ujda Chaman review

The Ujda Chaman review

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Fighting prejudice with prejudice, Ujda Chaman is too shallow to dwell compellingly into the frailties of the human mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Adhikari Brothers -- the creators of SAB TV, which was subsequently bought by Sony - have launched a new channel, Mastiii.

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Review: Ready entertains in bits

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The film is a Salman vehicle that showcases the best of the actor one has seen over the last twenty years.

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The total number of such requests from global law enforcement agencies is over 12,400, Apple said in a report.

I stand by my remark on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

I stand by my remark on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

I stand by my comments on Maoist strategy: Digvijay

Biotech Bill: Sweeping powers, glaring omissions

Biotech Bill: Sweeping powers, glaring omissions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The biotech regulatory Bill gags dissent and takes away the power of states without providing any safeguards to farmers and consumers.

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'

Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win

Terry brushes aside problems to give Chelsea win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Chelsea skipper John Terry, whose personal troubles made newspaper headlines on Saturday, ensured he would also dominate the back pages when he headed Chelsea's late winner in a 2-1 Premier League success at Burnley.

Review: Turning 30 is embarrassing

Review: Turning 30 is embarrassing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Turning 30!!! is a collection of cliches running through a harebrained script.

India ranks 136 on World Press Freedom Index, slips 3 places

India ranks 136 on World Press Freedom Index, slips 3 places

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

In the list of 180 countries mapped, India stands at 136, down from last year's 133, colour-coded again in red to show the situation as "difficult".

Lady Gaga drops pants and other fashion news

Lady Gaga drops pants and other fashion news

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

J&K govt lifts media restrictions

J&K govt lifts media restrictions

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Restrictions on the movement of media persons in the wake of curfew in Srinagar and certain other parts of the valley were lifted on Friday, by the Jammu and Kashmir government, which issued fresh curfew passes to them. Media persons can perform their official duties, an official spokesman said. He said there was no gag order on the media but "we were only enforcing the curfew strictly."

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

Karnataka HC hit by 'ego clashes' of judges

Karnataka HC hit by 'ego clashes' of judges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

The face-off within the Karnataka judiciary just got murkier with the registrar moving the Supreme Court of India seeking a gag order on one of its judges, who had allegedly passed remarks on assignment of judicial matters.

Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen

Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The big screen adaptation of the popular TV show is a complete mindless stress buster.

Tharoor has for once spoken the truth: BJP

Tharoor has for once spoken the truth: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Rudy described the remarks of Tharoor about media as an "attack on India media" and said BJP would like to know from him that when he called the Indian people cattle class, did the Indian media misrepresent him? "Was the media irresponsible when the they questioned his statement after he said terrorist don't need visa to come in this country," he asked.

I don't understand why SAI is lying: Brasa

I don't understand why SAI is lying: Brasa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Defying Sports Authority of India's gag order, Indian hockey team's chief coach Jose Brasa has called his employer SAI a "liar" and said he is not willing to prolong his association with the national side once his contract expires in November this year.

Kiran More: Dhoni the best man for powerplays

Kiran More: Dhoni the best man for powerplays

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Former India wicketkeeper and chiarman of selectors Kiran More says captain MS needs to move up the order. 'He knows when to attack, how to slow down and take charge.'

Home ministry restricts media access, angers journalists

Home ministry restricts media access, angers journalists

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Union home ministry barred journalists from meeting senior officials other than the spokesperson and came out with a set of guidelines on dissemination of information to the media.

Revolt in BJP, Yashwant Sinha resigns

Revolt in BJP, Yashwant Sinha resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

It is tough time for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Questioning some of the poll decisions, senior party leader Yashwant Sinha resigned as the party vice president on Saturday.

26/11 trial: Pak court indicts seven suspects

26/11 trial: Pak court indicts seven suspects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court has formally indicted Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects arrested in connection with the Mumbai attacks and adjourned the case for a week.