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'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

'Writers and directors will be the focus of Jaipur film fest, not stars'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The sixth Jaipur International Film Festival will see 156 films from 90 countries screened at the festival.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

Farmer's suicide: Delhi Police refuses to share details with DM

Farmer's suicide: Delhi Police refuses to share details with DM

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Delhi Police on Friday again refused to share details and evidences with the District Magistrate in connection with the farmer's suicide at an AAP rally in New Delhi as the deadline set by the latter passed.

'A farmer's suicide will just remain a discussion for everybody'

'A farmer's suicide will just remain a discussion for everybody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

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

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

72 LS seats in 9 states go to polls in 4th phase on Monday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The fate of 961 candidates, including Union ministers Giriraj Singh, Subhash Bhamre, S S Ahluwalia and Babul Supriyo of the BJP and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress, will be decided by about 12.79 core voters in the fourth phase.

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

In Gehlot's home district, BJP win 9 out of 10 seats

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In outgoing Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's home district Jodhpur, BJP has won nine out of ten assembly constituencies, with Gehlot the only winning candidate of the Congress party.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

Holy god! After 'Yudhishtir', now 'Rama' all set to join BJP

Holy god! After 'Yudhishtir', now 'Rama' all set to join BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Govil has already expressed his wish to work for a political party, which follows the agenda of harmonious development.

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Is this the end of the road for FTII?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Gajendra Chauhan is just one the many troubles that ail the national film institute. But all may not be lost yet.

Political slugfest continues over Rafale

Political slugfest continues over Rafale

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The BJP alleged that former French president Francois Hollande is part of the "nexus" to sabotage the procurement.

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

In his nearly 80-minute long speech on the first day of the three-day conclave, Bhagwat also asserted that RSS is "most democratic" and not dictatorial, insisting that it neither imposes its ideology nor remote-controls its various affiliates, apparently rejecting criticism that the Bharatiya Janata Party is controlled by it.

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Srinu Bugatha, Sudha Singh win Indian Elite category.

Padmaavat, Davos, and Janus the Roman god

Padmaavat, Davos, and Janus the Roman god

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'There is space for many faces and many tongues in this Republic of ours. But it only has one Constitution, and its citizens are vigilant,' says Mitali Saran.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The focus is not only on governance but also to ensure that the BJP's political considerations are taken care of.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

On day 6, FTII students continue to demand for Chauhan's removal

On day 6, FTII students continue to demand for Chauhan's removal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

FTII students stuck to their demand for revoking the appointment of Chauhan as chairman of its governing council

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

FTII row: I&B ministry offers talks, strike enters 5th day

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

As the strike by the Film and Television Institute of India students entered the fifth day, the Information and Broadcasting ministry on Tuesday offered to discuss "all relevant issues" after they stuck to their demand for revoking the appointment of actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan as chairman of its governing council.

Pran was the KING of villains

Pran was the KING of villains

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Pran lived a full life, entertaining and scaring the hell out of many people, writes Aseem Chhabra, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

'Predators need to be named and shamed'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

'Bullying is not going to scare me.' 'Nana Patekar has no powerful friends. It is just a perception created by his friends.' 'I have really powerful voices like Maneka Gandhi supporting me.'

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The days when less government, more governance were spoken of are well and truly behind us.' 'More government, it is now believed, means more governance,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

9 new ministers join Modi government

9 new ministers join Modi government

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The new Ministers of State sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony in the Rashtrapati Bhavan include Virendra Kumar, Anant Kumar Hegde and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former IAS officers Alphons Kannanthanam and R K Singh, former diplomat Hardeep Puri and ex-Mumbai police chief Satyapal Singh. Two other new faces are Ashwini Kumar Choubey, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bihar, and Shiv Pratap Shukla from Uttar Pradesh.

Opposition ruckus over farmer's suicide forces Lok Sabha to adjourn

Opposition ruckus over farmer's suicide forces Lok Sabha to adjourn

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Opposition members on Thursday created ruckus in the Lok Sabha over the suicide of a farmer in New Delhi on Wednesday, leading to adjournment of proceedings even as the government said it was ready to discuss the matter.

Third gram sabha rejects Niyamgiri mining plan

Third gram sabha rejects Niyamgiri mining plan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Of 22 eligible voters in the village, 19 persons -- 12 women and 7 men -- attended the gram sabha, despite heavy rains to voice their opposition to the project. Tadijhola, located on the foothills of Niyamgiri, is predominantly inhabited by the milkmen community.

How unexploded bombs are making it to scrap markets in Pokhran

How unexploded bombs are making it to scrap markets in Pokhran

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

While the Army says it follows proper procedure to maintain a record of ammunition, it admits that due to the vastness of the firing ranges some fired ammunition may get buried in the ground and remain there without getting detected, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Silence's message is so overpowering, so overwhelming that a stellar cast, with all its charisma, aura and star power, pales in comparison to the subject at hand.

FTII stir: Students threaten hunger strike, Chauhan meets Rathore

FTII stir: Students threaten hunger strike, Chauhan meets Rathore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

On the warpath over the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman, students of the premier institute on Monday threatened to launch a hunger strike for his ouster as the fast by a faculty member for "immediate resolution" of the crisis entered its third day on Monday.

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Parents of FTII students seek PM intervention to end impasse

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Information and broadcasting ministry, which has constituted a three-member committee to study the ground situation, meanwhile maintained that though it was willing to discuss and resolve issues the students were being inflexible.

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

Modi has betrayed farmers, his govt works for the super-rich: Kejriwal

Modi has betrayed farmers, his govt works for the super-rich: Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday trained guns on the Narendra Modi government, charging that the country's farmers were being led to a suicide by an administration that is only interested in stealing their land.

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Narendra Patni: India's infotech revolution pioneer is dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Narendra Kumar Patni, pioneer of India's information technology (IT) services revolution, passed away in the US.

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five months into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will expand and reshuffle his Council of Ministers on Sunday, bringing in new faces and is likely to drop a few.

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

'God help us': Government faces more flak for Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Former India cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi said the appointment "defies all logic".

US seeks arrest of Cong Rajya Sabha MP on bribery charges

US seeks arrest of Cong Rajya Sabha MP on bribery charges

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The United States has requested India for "provisional arrest" of Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member K V P Ramachandra Rao after he was indicted by an American court in an alleged international racketeering conspiracy involving bribes of USD 18.5 million (Rs 111.629 cr) for allowing mining of Titanium minerals in Andhra Pradesh.

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Award wapasi continues: Kundan Shah, 23 others return National Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Another 24 filmmakers including Kundan Shah of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" fame and Saeed Mirza and writer Arundhati Roy today returned their National Awards over "growing intolerance", voicing fears that the country's robust democracy might be "coming apart" in the current atmosphere.

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Guarantors can fight 'wilful defaulter' tag

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

It's best to do a proper examination before becoming somebody's guardian angel.

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Can robotics really ease hiring pain?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

HR can make better hiring decisions with solutions powered by robotics & machine learning.

I was tortured, threatened, says FTII director defending students' arrest

I was tortured, threatened, says FTII director defending students' arrest

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Accusing striking students of Film and Television Institute of India of insulting behaviour, using cruel interrogation and causing mental torture, its director Prashant Pathrabe on Wednesday said he approached the police as a deterrent step and rejected suggestion that action was taken under pressure from the information and broadcasting ministry.

Rahul @ FTII: Let down by the dialogue writer

Rahul @ FTII: Let down by the dialogue writer

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Congress sent in Rahul Gandhi to play Aamir Khan at the FTII, but it turned out that he played Imran Khan instead, says Malavika Sangghvi.

Cabinet formation: Modi meets Amit Shah, Jaitley

Cabinet formation: Modi meets Amit Shah, Jaitley

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Ahead of Cabinet formation, Narendra Modi, prime minister designate on Monday held discussions with his close aide Amit Shah and senior party leader Arun Jaitley even as newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party members of Parliament met senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionaries at the Sangh office.