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Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

All 26 victims were men.

Modi, RSS cartoons: SC to hear cartoonist's bail plea

Modi, RSS cartoons: SC to hear cartoonist's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the anticipatory bail plea of a cartoonist accused of uploading objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had previously refused to grant him relief, observing it was a gross misuse of freedom of speech.

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The students were trapped in the school located at Pandarsoli on the Haldipokhar-Kowali Road in Kowali police station area since Saturday night after the premises got flooded due to heavy rain.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

'Melody Is Making A Comeback'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Some time back, music was just noise.' 'Producers wrongly think item songs sell better.' 'Audiences are intelligent, they accept whatever you give, but that doesn't mean you can fool them.'

Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

A 24-year-old man killed his employer's wife and teenage son in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar after being publicly scolded for not repaying a loan. The accused, Mukesh Kumar, was arrested while trying to flee.

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

ED presents Hemant Soren's WhatsApp chats in court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday produced WhatsApp chat records between former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and a close associate where information related to transfer and posting of state government officials involving 'huge amount of money' is alleged to have been discussed.

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Lataji had once picked her favourites, albeit reluctantly, and told Subhash K Jha just why they were so close to her heart.

Qualifier 2 PIX: Iyer's 87 stuns MI, PBKS to meet RCB in IPL final

Qualifier 2 PIX: Iyer's 87 stuns MI, PBKS to meet RCB in IPL final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2 match played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The final round of voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is taking place on Wednesday, with the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition seeking to retain power while the BJP-led NDA aims to take control. The election will decide the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife, and several other candidates. Key issues during the campaign included alleged infiltration from Bangladesh, corruption, and Hindutva.

Digvijaya, MP Congress chief booked for poll code breach

Digvijaya, MP Congress chief booked for poll code breach

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

According to the police, the Congress leaders, including the party candidate Mukesh Malhotra, organised a public meeting on the Morena-Shivpuri highway instead of the Mandi campus for which they were granted permission.

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Telangana Minister J Krishna Rao told reporters that the chances of survival under the circumstances are "not that good."

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Will you try the actor's version of the popular Mumbai street-side snack?

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Soren also claimed that his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma indulged in "purchase" of Jharkhand MLAs.

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.'

Why BJP failed to win Jharkhand despite aggressive campaign

Why BJP failed to win Jharkhand despite aggressive campaign

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance throwing all its weight to snatch Jharkhand from the hands of a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-headed coalition, the saffron camp suffered a debacle leaving the party's rank and file wondering what had gone wrong.

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

The 10 Best Kishore Kumar Songs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

We celebrate Kishore Kumar's 90th birth anniversary on August 4 with Amit Kumar's 10 favourite Kishore Kumar songs.

Ram Navami celebrated across country amid tight security in many states

Ram Navami celebrated across country amid tight security in many states

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Temples across Uttar Pradesh were packed with devotees on Sunday for Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. Heavy crowds were witnessed at temples in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, where security was heightened. In Gorakhpur, Adityanath performed the traditional kanya pujan ritual, while in Varanasi, a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram has become a major attraction. The festival was celebrated with enthusiastic fervor across the state.

Soren invites Modi to his swearing-in ceremony

Soren invites Modi to his swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Acting Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, in his first visit to the national capital after leading his ruling alliance to an unprecedented second straight term in the state.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to appear before it in Ranchi on November 17 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state, official sources said Wednesday.

Went to Delhi to buy undergarments: Hemant Soren's brother

Went to Delhi to buy undergarments: Hemant Soren's brother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Basant Soren, the brother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has given an awkward statement over his absence from the state during the recent political crisis.

Cong-JMM announce seat deal in Jharkhand, RJD 'disappointed'

Cong-JMM announce seat deal in Jharkhand, RJD 'disappointed'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Fissures surfaced among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections as the Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday expressed disappointment over the announcement of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress contesting 70 of 81 seats in the state.

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the defeat and to find answers to the questions Adelaide has thrown up, around both its batting and bowling before the next test begins.

The Stumps Show: Can India Bounce Back?

The Stumps Show: Can India Bounce Back?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

India did not respect the match situation, the playing conditions, and the bowlers, and they've paid a price for it.

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Forty-one Border Road Organisation labourers working to clear snow near the high altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were trapped under an avalanche on Friday.

Guess which top singer is turning composer?

Guess which top singer is turning composer?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

After regaling fans for 15 years, Singer Arijit Singh has now reinvented himself as a music composer.

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

About 68 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm on Wednesday in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting in the second and final phase ended, officials said.

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The agency wants to question and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase while Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday.

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Champai Soren wins Jharkhand floor test 47-29

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Seventy-seven MLAs were present in the assembly during the voting.

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

However, in 950 booths, voting will end at 4 pm, though people standing in the queue at that time will be able to exercise their franchise.

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai train derail in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.