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Raashii Parties With Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt

Raashii Parties With Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Producer Ramesh Taurani celebrated his 65th birthday with the film folk he's worked with through the 45 years of his music company, Tips Music and 30 years of Tips Films.

Underground Mumbai Metro station flooded amid heavy rain

Underground Mumbai Metro station flooded amid heavy rain

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) was forced to suspend the operation after flooding was reported at the underground Acharya Atre Chowk station.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Interested in a citizen journalism course?

Interested in a citizen journalism course?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

India's first teaching programme in Citizen Journalism, a certificate course launched by the JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism and Gujarat Media Club, will be held in Ahmedabad from March 4 to 6, 2011.

Third judge of Guj HC begins hearing on Lokayukta appointment

Third judge of Guj HC begins hearing on Lokayukta appointment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

A third judge of the Gujarat high court on Wednesday began hearing the dispute over appointment of Lokayukta of the state, following the split verdict where two judges had differed on the matter.

Reckitt Benckiser to acquire Paras Pharma

Reckitt Benckiser to acquire Paras Pharma

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Multinational FMCG giant Reckitt Benckiser on Monday said it has agreed to fully acquire Ahmedabad -based Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd for Rs 3,260 crore (Rs 32.60 billion).

2002 riots case: Modi ignores SIT summon

2002 riots case: Modi ignores SIT summon

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

According to Girish Patel, human rights activist and senior advocate of Gujarat high court, Modi could easily avoid SIT till some time in April when the Supreme Court is likely to examine a proprietary and legal issue raised by Ram Jethmalani over the constitution of the SIT by the apex court. Ram Jethmalani is representing one of the accused in the Gulbarg Society case where Ehsan Jafri and 68 people were killed by the mob on February 28, 2002.

Actis to sell stake in Sterling Hospitals

Actis to sell stake in Sterling Hospitals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Six months after the Paras deal, Actis wants to exit Sterling Hospitals, a Gujarat-based multi-speciality hospital chain with six centres, according to three independent sources in the know.

Paras, Novartis to set up JV

Paras, Novartis to set up JV

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

A 1985-batch IAS officer with a reputation for industriousness, Murmu is currently special secretary in the revenue department.

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Setalvad said working on a deeply polarising issue among the public is not an easy one and added that the impact of social media on polarization is also overwhelming.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The debate, which saw several heated exchanges, will continue on Thursday.

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Malik conspired with Dawood's sister to grab land: Court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Prima facie, there was evidence to indicate that there was a 'conspiracy' between Hasina Parkar (Ibrahim's sister), Salim Patel (alleged associate of Ibrahim) and Malik to grab the land owned by Munira Plumber and her mother Mariyum Goawala, said R N Rokade, special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Ex-SC judge who probed Godhra, anti-Sikh riots passes away

Ex-SC judge who probed Godhra, anti-Sikh riots passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Nanavati was appointed as judge of the Supreme Court with effect from March 6, 1995, and retired on February 16, 2000.

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag review

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.

Salman lights up Bollywood's first Diwali party

Salman lights up Bollywood's first Diwali party

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The Diwali parties have started in Bollywood with a big dhamaka, with Producer Ramesh Taurani kicking off the festivities.

Godhra riots: HC awards life term to 11 for murder

Godhra riots: HC awards life term to 11 for murder

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Setting aside the trial court order acquitting the accused, the Gujarat high court on Thursday sentenced eleven persons to life imprisonment for the murder of two persons during a 2002 post-Godhra riot at Meda Adraj village in Mehsana district.

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

A total of 147 people, including patients and visitors, were rescued after the fire broke out at the ESIC Kamgar Hospital at Marol in suburban Andheri, said an official of the Disaster Management Cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

613 candidates are in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi.

UP Congress chief Raj Babbar to contest from Fatehpur Sikri

UP Congress chief Raj Babbar to contest from Fatehpur Sikri

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Babbar was elected from Agra as its Lok Sabha MP twice -- in 1999 and 2004. However, following delimitation in 2008, the Lok Sabha seat became reserved for the scheduled castes.

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

MVA leaders hold meeting to showcase strength before RS poll

MVA leaders hold meeting to showcase strength before RS poll

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

MLAs of smaller parties like the Bachhu Kadu-led Prahar and Independent legislators also attended the meeting, Prabhu added.

Rathour replaces Bangar as India batting coach

Rathour replaces Bangar as India batting coach

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Former opener Vikram Rathour will replace Sanjay Bangar as India's new batting coach while Bharath Arun and R Sridhar were expectedly retained as bowling and fielding coaches respectively.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Army was called in on Wednesday to help control widespread violence sparked by quota agitation by Patel community in Gujarat which has claimed seven lives even as curfew was clamped in several areas.

AAP wins all 12 seats reserved for SCs with big margins

AAP wins all 12 seats reserved for SCs with big margins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Rajendra Pal Gautam, who is social welfare minister in the outgoing government, retained the Seemapuri seat by a whopping margin of over 56,000 votes against LJP's Sant Lal.

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Guj, Kerala families mourn for loved ones killed in NZ shooting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A father-son duo killed in the attack hailed from Vadodara and their family back home is shattered.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

We want to make a non-BJP political front in this country, Raut said.

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

BJP hints at implementing Modi's model of minimum government maximum governance in Maharashtra

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in a string of fake encounter killing cases, was admitted to a hospital in Ahemdabad on Saturday after he complained of chest pain.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.