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Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is the charm and the freshness of the young cast that makes Aanandam work, says Paresh C Palicha.

Scarlette's mother gets police protection

Scarlette's mother gets police protection

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Scarlette Keeling's mother, Fiona, had last week expressed fears of threats to her life from the drug cartel as according to her, she had exposed the drug trade in the state. Fiona, who had initiated the struggle against the police system and subsequently exposed the police's lethargy in the probe in Scarlette's death, had written a letter to the police seeking protection.

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The counting for all five states will be held on March 11.

Modi tallest leader since Independence: Shah

Modi tallest leader since Independence: Shah

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Shah said Modi's 'pro-poor policies' led the BJP to victory in UP.

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

In a letter to the CM, Koshyari asked, 'Have you suddenly turned secular, the term you hated?' 'Isn't secularism a key component of the Constitution, by which you swore while taking oath as the state Governor?' Thackeray asked.

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations, protesting the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal's interim order rejecting the state's petition seeking 7.56 tmcft for drinking water projects.

Bhutto's killing 'reminder' of common dangers: PM

Bhutto's killing 'reminder' of common dangers: PM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Dr Singh said Bhutto's contributions to a previous moment of hope in India-Pakistan relations and her intent to break the relations out of the sterile patterns of the past were 'exemplary.'

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

How are you dealing with the plastic ban? Tell us

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Have you switched to cloth bags and bio-degradable options?

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

If there's even the slightest chance of a laugh, its dummy cast ensures the joke doesn't land, feels Sukanya Verma.

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Up, close and personal with Rakesh Jhunjunwala

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Though he loves gambling, he cautions against undue risks and says non-professional investors like the salaried class should invest through the mutual funds route and keep aside not more than 10 per cent for self-investing.

Santosh Trophy ties rescheduled

Santosh Trophy ties rescheduled

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

Rain during the last two days forced the organisers to postpone Monday's matches and reschedule the quarter-final league in the National Football Championship.

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

Recipes: Wild Mushroom Risotto, Nasi Goreng and Tira Misu

Recipes: Wild Mushroom Risotto, Nasi Goreng and Tira Misu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

You can make these comforting recipes for your New Year party.

Brazilian film gets raves at IFFI

Brazilian film gets raves at IFFI

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The film is about revolutionary Olga Benario's grievous life and love.

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

On January 1 in 2018, violence erupted at an event to mark 100 years of the Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured, including 10 policemen.

PICS: Off ramp beauties

PICS: Off ramp beauties

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

They have their unique style mantras and an attitude to go with them.

Highways across country turn local to skirt liquor ban

Highways across country turn local to skirt liquor ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Hundreds of kilometres of national and state highways in states like Maharashtra, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and others have turned into local, municipal or district roads, just a few days after a Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along highways.

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Former India cricketer A G Milkha Singh passed away at a hospital in Chennai on Friday following a cardiac arrest.

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

3 dead as heavy rains lash Mumbai; traffic affected

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Waterlogging was reported from areas like Dadar, Wadala, Worli, Kurla, Chembur, Bandra, Andheri, Kandivili, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, among others.

No post-poll alliance with BSP or any party in UP: Amit Shah

No post-poll alliance with BSP or any party in UP: Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party President said that it is difficult to make a guess who will win in Punjab.

Vajpayee attacks champions of Hindutva

Vajpayee attacks champions of Hindutva

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Expressing serious concern over "two distinct voices" that have emerged "louder" after the Gujarat election, the prime minister said Hindutva was being projected by "some people in a narrow, rigid and extremist manner."

'Nothing wrong in depicting Godhra riots'

'Nothing wrong in depicting Godhra riots'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The world premiere of Parzania is held in Goa.

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the Ayodhya issue was very much on the party's agenda and that the National Democratic Alliance coalition was a religion, not a compulsion, for the party for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Smriti Irani case: 4 Fabindia employees granted bail

Smriti Irani case: 4 Fabindia employees granted bail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

All four employees of a Fabindia outlet in Goa, who were arrested after Union minister Smriti Irani spotted a hidden camera trained towards its trial room, were on Saturday granted bail by a local court.

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

PIX: India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India.

India withdraws boycott calls for 2022 Commonwealth Games

India withdraws boycott calls for 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday said it will bid for either the 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games while also agreeing to withdraw its boycott call for the 2022 Birmingham edition over shooting's exclusion. The country hosted the 2010 edition in New Delhi.

In PICS: India Bike Week 2015

In PICS: India Bike Week 2015

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

On February 20 and 21 more than 12,000 riders and bike enthusiasts rode cross-country to Goa to celebrate the spirit and lifestyle of the Indian Biking community. Here's what happened at the annual bikers' meet at Vagator.

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Congress said it will observe 'Save Democracy Day' on Friday with party workers and leaders holding protest marches at all district and state headquarters.

4 parties support, 9 oppose simultaneous polls; BJP, Congress mum

4 parties support, 9 oppose simultaneous polls; BJP, Congress mum

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Besides the SAD, the SP, the AIADMK and the TRS supported the idea; while the AAP, the TDP, the JD-S, the AIFB, the DMK, the TMC, the GFP and Left parties opposed it.

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The move comes amid speculation over possibility of an alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Vajpayee attacks distortion of Hindutva

Vajpayee attacks distortion of Hindutva

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Expressing serious concern over "two distinct voices" that have emerged "louder" after the Gujarat election, the prime minister said Hindutva was being projected by "some people in a narrow, rigid and extremist manner."

Ahead of results, Congress rushes top guns to Karnataka

Ahead of results, Congress rushes top guns to Karnataka

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Azad and Gehlot have reached Bengaluru and have met chief minister Siddharamaiah and other party leaders.

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The gorgeous Karan Kapoor will be back in India soon. Very soon!

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister alleged and added that the BJP wants to convert the state's politics into a goat market, 'bakra mandi'.

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Vishy Anand on why he likes poker

Rediff.com27 May 2018

'Poker trains you a lot of skills that chess also prepares you for.' 'The most vital is restraint.' 'You may have seen us, chess players, keeping a blank expression or 'poker face'.' 'The idea is to not give away any information to your opponent.'

The Delhi archbishop who angered the BJP-RSS

The Delhi archbishop who angered the BJP-RSS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Archbishop Anil Couto's instructions, though politically charged, are not unusual or unprecedented.

Elano incident unacceptable, says AIFF chief

Elano incident unacceptable, says AIFF chief

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expressing serious concern at the unsavoury incident that happened after the Indian Super League final in Goa on Sunday, All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said on Monday he was awaiting the match commissioner's report before cracking the whip on the wrongdoers.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Why Radhika Madan learnt to smoke and milk buffaloes

Why Radhika Madan learnt to smoke and milk buffaloes

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'I was ready to do anything and go to any extent.' 'Vishal Bhardwaj told us to gain 8 kilos, but we gained 10-12 kilos.' 'I had to blacken my teeth, bleach my hair, get freckles on my face...'