News for 'Hobnob'

Govt can no longer be trusted: CPI

Govt can no longer be trusted: CPI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

"The government is hobnobbing with the BJP Don't worry, we are at the end of the journey. We don't trust this government any more," party leader Gurudas Dasgupta said.

Ex-Jharkhand CM Babulal Marandi's JVM-P merges with BJP

Ex-Jharkhand CM Babulal Marandi's JVM-P merges with BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Marandi was the chief minister of Jharkhand from November 2000 to March 2003.

US tries to act mediator as talks between India-Pakistan are cancelled

US tries to act mediator as talks between India-Pakistan are cancelled

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The United States, through its embassies in New Delhi and Islamabad, is engaging with the Indian and Pakistani governments on bilateral talks, which the Narendra Modi government called off while objecting to Pakistan consulting Kashmiri separatists ahead of the meeting.

A specially designed travel package

A specially designed travel package

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Now, specially designed travel packages for those heading for trade fairs.

More trouble for suspended BJP MP

More trouble for suspended BJP MP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The Delhi Police was in touch with the FRRO to ascertain whether any other travel documents were issued in the name of 46-year-old Katara, a second-term parliamentarian from Dahod in Gujarat, or his family members.

Teach in wife's presence, dance teacher told

Teach in wife's presence, dance teacher told

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

The Calcutta high court has asked a dance teacher to impart lessons to his students in the presence of his wife after she cried foul over his alleged relations with his students.

Akshay Kumar's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Akshay Kumar's SUPERSTAR life, in pictures!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Happy birthday, Akshay!

Race for Bihar starts again

Race for Bihar starts again

Rediff.com29 May 2005

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

What are Kangana, Sonam, Kareena doing in London?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

London calling!

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Beni Prasad now claims threat to his life from Mulayam

Beni Prasad now claims threat to his life from Mulayam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who has been attacking Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Monday hit out at at the SP leader over communal violence in Uttar Pradesh and claimed there was threat to his life as he was the only Congress leader speaking against Mulayam.

Skydiving magic, bungee dunk! It's Guinness World Records Day

Skydiving magic, bungee dunk! It's Guinness World Records Day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative marked Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats. Over the next 24 hours, more than 600,000 people worldwide will try to enter the history books in the most original, daring, and wacky way possible. Here's a look at some of the year's best.

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Personal differences between the two alliance partners, Congress insiders say, are owing to Kumaraswamy's style of functioning. He, unlike his father, is suspected to have a soft corner for the BJP, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

BJP asks Nitish to act against Lalu over his alleged conversation with jailed don

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Lalu landed in a soup after a news channel expose about a purported conversation with murder convict Mohammad Shahabuddin.

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The rebel leader has been a vocal critic of AAP leadership since he was removed as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly in July last year.

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Virender Sehwag said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's chief coach for the lack of patronage from the powers that be in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and will not apply for the position again.

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahead of their much-anticipated visit, here is their itinerary and the activities that the royals will be busy pursuing during their trip.

US bemoans breakdown of Indo-Pak talks

US bemoans breakdown of Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The United States has said it was "unfortunate" that the Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary-level talks have fallen through and asked both the countries to take steps to improve bilateral ties irrespective of what happened.

Cong suspends Brar, Singh for 'gross indiscipline'

Cong suspends Brar, Singh for 'gross indiscipline'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Cracking the whip, Congress on Thursday night suspended rebel party MP from Haryana Chaudhary Birender Singh and former CWC member Jagmeet Brar for "gross indiscipline" and "deliberately lowering the prestige of the party".

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Rajapaksa will transform Sri Lanka's political landscape after Thursday's electoral triumph, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy, veteran Colombo watcher.

JD-U suspends two MPs over anti-party activities

JD-U suspends two MPs over anti-party activities

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Janata Dal-United on Wednesday suspended two Lok Sabha MPs, Jai Narayan Nishad and Purnmasi Ram, from the party for six years on charge of engaging in anti-party activities.

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'The residual historical hostility against India was certainly a factor,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

RK Nagar bypoll: Vaiko's MDMK to support DMK

RK Nagar bypoll: Vaiko's MDMK to support DMK

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

After a high-level party meet in Chennai, Vaiko said his party has unanimously decided to support the DMK in the by-election.

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

There are many life lessons to be learnt from the way Sharad Pawar handled the Maharashtra political crisis.

Farewell party for top IAF official causes flutter

Farewell party for top IAF official causes flutter

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

In an incident that has caused flutters in government circles, a top Air Force official who retired from service on Sunday attended a farewell party hosted in his honour in which a large number of arms vendors and officials dealing with procurements in the force were present.

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

'They want to throw Pilot out of the Congress'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'Nobody understands Gehlot's politics.' 'The Congress high command should wake up.'

The Zoya Factor Review

The Zoya Factor Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Dulquer factor is the only saving grace of this witless, charmless sham posturing as satire, feels Sukanya Verma.

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The portfolios were cleared by Congress president Rahul Gandhi as the exercise had turned out to be tricky for the party state leaders.

Congress goes into overdrive to save Karnataka govt

Congress goes into overdrive to save Karnataka govt

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Congress Legislature Party leader and Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coordination committee chief Siddaramaiah said no one would leave the Congress and there was no disgruntlement either.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

Sirisena to be sworn-in as Sri Lanka's new prez today

Sirisena to be sworn-in as Sri Lanka's new prez today

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan president-elect, will be sworn-in on Friday evening following his stunning victory in the tightest-ever presidential race that ended the 10-year-rule of Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The BJP-Shiv Sena sister act

The BJP-Shiv Sena sister act

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

From politics to fashion, the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance remains intact. Prasanna D Zore reports

Mukul Roy says he will resign from TMC, party suspends him

Mukul Roy says he will resign from TMC, party suspends him

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Roy said he would give an explanation on why he was leaving the party and why he was 'forced to do so' after Durga Puja.

FIRST LOOK: Like Aishwarya's Jazba poster? VOTE!

FIRST LOOK: Like Aishwarya's Jazba poster? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

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

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, on private visit to the United States, said he was keeping a tab on the developments while the state Congress attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the opposition party was trying to destabilise the government.

RJD stands by Lalu, says no changed in leadership

RJD stands by Lalu, says no changed in leadership

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Thursday alleged a political conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United behind the sentencing of Lalu Prasad but ruled out the possibility of a change in party leadership, saying its chief will be out on bail soon.

60 years of EMS's dismissal: Nehru's darkest hour

60 years of EMS's dismissal: Nehru's darkest hour

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'The Kerala saga also requires a reappraisal of Nehru himself. 'The real Nehru is to be found somewhere between the syrupy panegyrics on him and the demonisation of him that is currently happening,' says Ambassador MK Bhadrakumar.

Why 'all Hindu terrorists' had RSS links: Digvijay

Why 'all Hindu terrorists' had RSS links: Digvijay

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Firing yet another salvo at RSS, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh alleged that all arrested "Hindu terrorists" had links with the Sangh.

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia talks to Prasanna Zore about his roles and responsibilities as a brand ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' programme