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Cops to quiz whistle-blowers in cash-for-vote scam

Cops to quiz whistle-blowers in cash-for-vote scam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

More trouble is lurking for former Samajwadi Party leader, Amar Singh. After his alleged former secretary, Sanjeev Saxena, was arrested by the Delhi police, police are training their guns on several 'whistle-blowers' in the case.

Is Congress prepared for Bihar poll?

Is Congress prepared for Bihar poll?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'Leave alone top gear, we are in the neutral and when we are applying gears, we are applying reverse'

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Friday ruled out any possibility of resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties after the recent Pakistan-backed terror attack on Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Thakur called Pakistan a 'sponsor of terrorism' and said there was 'no question of playing cricket with such a nation'. "Priority is to expose Pakistan as a country which sponsors terrorism. No question of playing cricket which such a nation", Thakur said

Making Alia, Kareena, Sonam look WOW

Making Alia, Kareena, Sonam look WOW

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Manish Malhotra has been wowing us with his onscreen fashion designs for 30 years.

Delhi HC seeks police response on bail plea of Kulkarni, others

Delhi HC seeks police response on bail plea of Kulkarni, others

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The Delhi high court on Monday sought a response from the police on the bail pleas of four accused, including Sudheendra Kulkarni, a former aide of Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, and two ex-BJP Members of Parliament in the cash-for-vote scam. Issuing a notice to the Delhi police, Justice M L Mehta sought its response by November 14 on the bail pleas of Kulkarni, former BJP MPs Faggan Singh Kulaste, Mahabir Singh Bhagora and alleged BJP activist Suhail Hindustani.

Commonwealth Games opening to have spiritual touch

Commonwealth Games opening to have spiritual touch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The opening ceremony of the Delhi Commonwealth Games, at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, on October 3, will have a spiritual touch. Azaan, Vedic and Buddhist chants will be played in the background as performers, wearing costumes depicting different aspects of the pluralist character of India, present the theme song Swagatan in different Indian languages.

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

Cash-for-vote scam: Suhail, Saxena sent to Tihar

Cash-for-vote scam: Suhail, Saxena sent to Tihar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Arrested for their alleged involvement in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, Suhail Hindustani and Sanjeev Saxena were sent to Tihar Jail on Friday by a Delhi court after the city police probing the case told it that they were no longer required for interrogation.

Cash-for-vote: 'Delhi police trying to save govt'

Cash-for-vote: 'Delhi police trying to save govt'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Sohail Hindustani, arrested for his alleged role in the cash-for-vote scam, on Thursday claimed before a court here that Delhi Police was trying to save the Congress party and the government. He alleged that crime branch of the Delhi police want to change the course of investigation by falsely terming him as "master orchestra" of the conspiracy.

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

These parties also asked the Centre to present a revised comprehensive economic package that will be a 'true stimulus' and sought reversal of all unilateral policy decisions, especially pertaining to labour laws, as they put forth a 11-point demand charter before the government during a virtual meeting, called by the Congress to discuss the situation arising out of the pandemic as well as the lockdown.

Manjhi's party may leave NDA to garner Muslim support

Manjhi's party may leave NDA to garner Muslim support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

HAM's Bihar president Brishen Patel told reporters on Wednesday that his party can snap the alliance from the BJP after discussions on this matter.

MP detained, let off for clicking Kani's photo

MP detained, let off for clicking Kani's photo

Rediff.com24 May 2011

One of the followers of jailed Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi had a tough time in a Delhi court on Tuesday which first ordered his detention and then let him off with a stern warning for clicking the photograph of his leader inside the courtroom.

Classical singer Bhimsen Joshi passes away

Classical singer Bhimsen Joshi passes away

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The last of the titans of Hindustani classical music, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was a rare genius who could transcend the mundane and transport his audience to the sublime with his gifted voice that captured both anguish and ecstasy

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Modi kicks off Bihar poll campaign, rakes up Art 370

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The era of 'lalten' is gone. In the last six years consumption of electricity has increased 3 fold in Bihar," PM Modi said. "Voters of Bihar have taken a resolve that they won't let those who have a history of making the state 'Bimaru' come near them," he added.

RSS chief under attack for 'Hindustan' comment

RSS chief under attack for 'Hindustan' comment

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came in for flak from non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties for his suggestion that all Hindustanis are Hindus with many leaders wondering if he has read the Constitution and really believes in it.

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Why Bihar has never seen an election like this

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Chirag Paswan's game plan would be to push out Nitish Kumar from this alliance, but that is only possible if the BJP wins about 90 seats and the LJP wins between 25-30 seats.'

Modi sets aside Wednesday to focus on Bihar polls

Modi sets aside Wednesday to focus on Bihar polls

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

According to insiders, Modi wants to sort out internal issues pertaining to their alliance with other regional parties (the Hindustani Awam Morcha, the Lok Janashakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samata Party) and ensure the combine presents a unified face before the electorate.

10 ways of loving India

10 ways of loving India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'To love all Indians is to love India in reality.' 'To love the lines on a map is to love a symbol,' says Aakar Patel.

Meet the man behind Lavasa and Mumbai sea link

Meet the man behind Lavasa and Mumbai sea link

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The man behind the Bandra-Worli sea link and Lavasa is far from triumphant despite the brightening prospects for the controversial hill city.

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

BJP snubs Chirag, announce seat-sharing deal with JD-U

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

BJP backed to the hilt Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its leader in the state and rebuffed a rebellious Chirag Paswan, while acknowledging his Lok Janshakti Party as an ally 'at the Centre'. At a press conference which was attended by top leaders of the JD-U headed by Kumar and the BJP, it was made clear that 'only those who accept the chief ministers leadership will be deemed to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar'.

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.' 'Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded better infantry weapons, body armour, sniper rifles, and matching artillery' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Siddharth will return to the house. Will his comeback affect Asim and Rashami's friendship?

10 Worst Bollywood Movies of the Decade

10 Worst Bollywood Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Here's a year wise look at the 10 unforgivably bad movies ofthe 2000s.

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

There is a conspiracy to get Lalu murdered, but we will give a befitting reply to the centre, said Tej Pratap.

PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Literally testing the waters in the politically crucial state, Priyanka Gandhi, who is in charge of eastern UP for the party, travelled about 100 kilometres on the Ganga over three days, ending Wednesday in Varanasi.

The Most Successful Dubbed Movies

The Most Successful Dubbed Movies

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Baahubali: The Beginning leads the list.

LS polls: Muzaffarnagar hopes for record turnout to heal riot scar

LS polls: Muzaffarnagar hopes for record turnout to heal riot scar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Thousands of students, school teachers and government employees created history of sorts in Muzaffarnagar as they formed a 120-km long human chain to spread word on the importance of vote in a democracy.

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan dies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Eminent Shehnai exponent Ustad Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan, one of the best-known players of the instrument after the legendary Bismillah Khan, passed away in Kolkata following prolonged illness. He was 77.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

Classical vocalist Gangubai Hangal dead

Classical vocalist Gangubai Hangal dead

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Gangubai, 97, was put on life support system on Monday night after her condition turned critical and she breathed her last this morning, Dr Asho Kalamadani, her physician, said.

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Christians are 'angrez', didn't help in freedom struggle: BJP MP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gopal Shetty's comment was slammed by the Congress, which sought an apology and the NCP saying the remark was a "deliberate attempt to polarise people" in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

Parineeti Chopra makes her singing debut, and Bollywood cheers!

Parineeti Chopra makes her singing debut, and Bollywood cheers!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Pari expresses her feeling in her soulful voice and makes an impressive debut.

India Inc gets into bear hug with Russians

India Inc gets into bear hug with Russians

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

The Year of India in Russia - as 2009 is officially known - has helped India Inc get into a long bear hug with the Russian consumer. They are lapping up everything - from Ratan Tata's marquee cars to Vijay Mallya's whisky.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.

Manjhi floats new political outfit to counter JD-U

Manjhi floats new political outfit to counter JD-U

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday announced to launch a new political front -- Hindustani Awam Morcha.