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'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.

Kolkata on high alert after terror threat

Kolkata on high alert after terror threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Kolkata and its port area may face a terror attack, according to a warning issued by central intelligence agencies amid which the Navy has withdrawn its two warships that were docked at the port.

Get Ready for Saif Ali Khan's Vikram

Get Ready for Saif Ali Khan's Vikram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Janhvi remembers her legendary mum...What are Prateik and Pratik celebrating...Bhidu blows Badshah away...

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

One more Cong MLA resigns from MP assembly, 3rd in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

With this, the Congress's strength in the house has come down to 89 now.

Tik Tok star tries to breach Bhajan Lal's citadel in Haryana

Tik Tok star tries to breach Bhajan Lal's citadel in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

While 15 candidates are in the fray from this Jat-dominated constituency that has a voter strength of over 1.60 lakh, the main contest is seen between Phogat and 51-year-old Bishnoi.

The Indian American conundrum: Liberal in US, conservative in India

The Indian American conundrum: Liberal in US, conservative in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian-Americans have relatively more conservative views of policies in India while on issues affecting the US, the diaspora has a more liberal take, according to a survey of the political attitudes of the influential community in this country.

Air evacuation of Indians from Yemen begins

Air evacuation of Indians from Yemen begins

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

After hectic diplomatic efforts, India finally got permission to land in Sanaa and the first flight with a passenger capacity of 120 has landed, the spokesperson in the external affairs ministry said.

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

As many as 350 Indians on Wednesday reached Djibouti after being evacuated on a Navy vessel from Aden, the seaport city of strife-torn Yemen.

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Record 19 Oppn MPs suspended from RS for week after ruckus over price rise

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

While seven of the suspended MPs belonged to the TMC, six were from the DMK, three from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, two from the Communist Party of India-Marxist and one from the Communist Party of India.

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The debate on the Rafale jet fighter deal saw a head-on collision between the government and the Congress in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram, Sibal among 41 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

P Chidambaram and Rajeev Shukla of the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sumitra Valmiki and Kavita Patidar, former Congress leader Kapil Sibal, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Misa Bharti and Jayant Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Lok Dal were among the 41 winners declared elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament.

Women in 2014 Lok Sabha elections

Women in 2014 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

There were 66 women members of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha, i.e. 12.45 per cent of the Lok Sabha MPs were women.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

Where to see Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Where to see Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The OTT scene is bustling again this week with brand new shows and movies. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can watch.

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Watch LIVE! Opposition vs Government in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The trend of disruption of Parliament proceedings over the demonetisation issue is likely to continue on Monday with the Opposition parties insisting on their demand for discussion with voting rule in Lok Sabha and an apology by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha.

PIX: Bhumi's surprise birthday party

PIX: Bhumi's surprise birthday party

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Happy birthday Bhumi!

'Decision on Leader of Opposition in 4 days'

'Decision on Leader of Opposition in 4 days'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has said she will take a decision on the issue of Leader of Opposition within the next four days after going through the rules and Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi's letter on the matter.

WATCH LIVE! President addresses Parliament ahead of Budget session

WATCH LIVE! President addresses Parliament ahead of Budget session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Watch all the the debates and proceedings.

PM releases Rs 100 commemorative coin in memory of Vajpayee

PM releases Rs 100 commemorative coin in memory of Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Vajpayee's long-time associate and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and BJP president Amit Shah were also present at the event.

Adityanath takes a dig at Rahul and Akhilesh in LS

Adityanath takes a dig at Rahul and Akhilesh in LS

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

"I came in between" Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday, taking a dig at the leaders of the Congress and the Samajwadi Party who had formed a coalition to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party.

BJD's Mahatab was the 'most outstanding' MP in 2017

BJD's Mahatab was the 'most outstanding' MP in 2017

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Trinamool Congress's Lok Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi would get the award for 2016 and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad would get it for 2015, the Lok Sabha secretariat said in a statement.

'Gandhigiri' in Parliament: BJP MPs offer roses to protesting Cong MPs

'Gandhigiri' in Parliament: BJP MPs offer roses to protesting Cong MPs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

In a sarcastic move, some BJP MPs on Tuesday offered roses to their Congress rivals in the Lok Sabha who were protesting inside the well over alleged atrocities against Dalit youths in Punjab.

Don't want to decide on Leader of Opposition in hurry: Speaker

Don't want to decide on Leader of Opposition in hurry: Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she is not in favour of taking any decision in haste on the issue of nominating Leader of Opposition but has to take a call before the coming budget session.

Speaker pulls up 'bad MPs' for creating ruckus in Lok Sabha

Speaker pulls up 'bad MPs' for creating ruckus in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Anguished by repeated protests and a Trinamool Congress member telling her that she was "not the Speaker of Narendra Modi", Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday pulled up some members for their conduct, telling them bluntly that if they failed to maintain the dignity of the Chair, it is a "more serious matter".

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Budget session 2 in numbers: 5 bills passed, 250 hours wasted

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

While Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked the protestors not to make the House a "clog in the wheel" of progress, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said they should keep in mind the larger interests of the nation.

Congress takes on 'biased' Speaker in Lok Sabha

Congress takes on 'biased' Speaker in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Congress cornered Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, accusing her of 'bias' in the House.

India concludes air evacuation operations from Yemen

India concludes air evacuation operations from Yemen

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

India on Thursday wrapped up its air evacuation operations from Yemen rescuing another 630 of its citizens from Sanaa, taking the total number of Indians brought home from the war-ravaged country to over 4,640 besides around 960 nationals from 41 countries.

Protests in Lok Sabha over 'police action' in Belgaum

Protests in Lok Sabha over 'police action' in Belgaum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Shiv Sena members on Wednesday created uproar in Lok Sabha over alleged police action against Marathi-speaking people in Belgaum district in Karnataka, leading to disruption of the Question Hour.

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Access to Sabang Port will allow the Indian Navy to dominate Malacca Strait more effectively, reports Ajai Shukla.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

Parliament hears Modi's Mann ki Baat, goes cashless

Parliament hears Modi's Mann ki Baat, goes cashless

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The facility has been made available at 19 places in Parliament, including canteens for MPs and media as well as in the Central Hall.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Proceedings of the lower house are likely to be disrupted over suspension of 6 MPs by the speaker.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The govt and the opposition are set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.