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Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Govt to rename Rajpath in Delhi as 'Kartavya Path'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said.

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.

'We are all there, fully committed, 3 in the morning, every day...'

'We are all there, fully committed, 3 in the morning, every day...'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'It's Mani Ratnam's dream project and to be a part of that is any artiste's dream.'

Voting underway in bypolls across 5 states

Voting underway in bypolls across 5 states

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Rampur Sadar and Khatauli in Uttar Pradesh, Padampur in Odisha, Sardarshahar in Rajasthan, Kurhani in Bihar and Bhanupratappur in Chhattisgarh are the assembly seats where the bypolls are being held.

CWC to meet on May 9 ahead of Udaipur Chintan Shivir to chalk out agenda

CWC to meet on May 9 ahead of Udaipur Chintan Shivir to chalk out agenda

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Senior Congress leaders Venugopal, Ajay Maken and Ashok Gehlot had on Wednesday took stock of the preparations for the Chintan Shivir.

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Bharat Bandh curbs, Congress stir lead to huge traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Parts of Delhi witnessed traffic jams on Monday as the traffic police closed off several roads ahead of the Congress's protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme and "vendetta politics" in targeting Rahul Gandhi.

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Why Shooting Rani's Next Was Challenging

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'Rani made it very clear when she signed the film that she would shoot only during her daughter's summer vacation so as not to disturb her role as a real life mother.'

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

2 Indian seafarers stranded in Iran since 2019 released

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two Indian seafarers stranded without passports on a cargo ship in Iran's port city of Bushehr since 2019, have been released after the Indian embassy in Teheran issued travel documents, the Maritime Union of India (MUI) said on Friday. The claim made by the MUI could not be independently verified.

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

J-K assembly won't be part of presidential poll for 2nd time in history

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

In the present case, the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is yet to be constituted after the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019.

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Crack between India and Congress: Manish Tewari

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Strange when people who don't have the capacity to fight a ward poll, were "chaprasis" of Congress leaders give "gyaan" about the party it's laughable'

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indira Gandhi valued Rahul Gandhi's 'grit and determination' and often considered him mature enough to be taken into confidence on subjects she avoided discussing even with his parents when he was barely 14, according to a new book.

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akbar was alive when police reached the spot.

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

Amar Akbar Anthony was remade in which language?

Amar Akbar Anthony was remade in which language?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'I used to be in drag on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu...'

'I used to be in drag on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Sharing screen space with Salman bhai is a superb experience.'

Hijab girl's father reacts to Qaeda chief's praises for daughter

Hijab girl's father reacts to Qaeda chief's praises for daughter

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Noting that such incidents are disturbing the peace of the family, he said the police and state government can initiate any inquiry to ascertain the truth.

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Grand Prix of Bharat: India set for MotoGP in 2023

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

MotoGP, the pinnacle of two-wheel racing, could come to India in the winter of 2023 if all goes ahead as planned, providing a massive boost to the stagnant motorsport scene in the country.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in the National Herald money-laundering probe and was again summoned on Wednesday, even as the opposition party continued its protests and sparred with the BJP, accusing it of conspiring to defame the Gandhi family through the ''false'' case.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Jaiswal, Bishnoi, Tyagi in U-19 WC Team of Tournament

Jaiswal, Bishnoi, Tyagi in U-19 WC Team of Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal and highest wicket-taker Ravi Bishnoi were among three Indians named in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament on Monday. Besides left-handed opener Jaiswal and leg-spinner Bishnoi, right-arm pacer Kartik Tyagi is the other Indian to figure in the 12-member team, led by World Cup-winning Bangladesh skipper Akbar Ali.

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Definitely it is being orchestrated.' 'Political parties are indulging in it and trying to gain some points from communities and vote banks they depend upon for their political survival.'

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Stories on Real Women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

2020 could well have been a year of biopics with females taking centre-stage. After Chhapaak, it was time for Shakuntala Devi and Gangubai Kathiawadi to release later in the year with many more in the pipeline for 2021.

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The road to AICC headquarters in New Delhi was blocked on Wednesday with the Congress alleging the party was "under siege" while the police said barricades have been erected and its personnel deputed to avoid any untoward situation.

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali, made cow slaughter a punishable offence, the HC added.

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Mr Akbar has underestimated the level of pent-up anger and commitment among these women,' a young lawyer tells Sunil Sethi.

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

'Only Arjun Kapoor could play this role'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Kriti Sanon is a superb actress, she looks Maharashtrian, and has not done a historical either.' 'Sanjay Dutt has gone to another level of persona. He hasn't done a historical either.'

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'If the Congress gets to form the government in 2024, then Sonia Gandhi by virtue of being CPP chairperson will have the authority to decide who will be the prime minister and not Kharge.'

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Delhi court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

An NIA court on Thursday convicted Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik after he pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, before the court in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities that disturbed the Kashmir Valley in 2017.

Exclusive: Hearing Ali Akbar Khan was a eureka moment

Exclusive: Hearing Ali Akbar Khan was a eureka moment

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Guitar hero Derek Trucks on life, and playing in India

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

It has met 20 such delegations and members of the public from Ramban, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda districts.

Rahul still undecided as Cong presidential poll approaches

Rahul still undecided as Cong presidential poll approaches

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Will he, will he not? That is the question on every Congress leader's mind as Rahul Gandhi has still not indicated whether he is ready to take on the mantle of party president.

Congress set for presidential contest after over 2 decades

Congress set for presidential contest after over 2 decades

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Congress' central election authority on Thursday issued a notification for the All India Congress Committee president polls, setting the ball rolling for electing the successor to the longest-serving party chief Sonia Gandhi.

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

It was after a gap of two decades that saw such an occasion where MPs of the upper house enthralled their fellow colleagues at a dinner hosted by Chairman and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for 72 retiring members.

What happened after final was unfortunate: Bangladesh skipper on rival teams coming to blows

What happened after final was unfortunate: Bangladesh skipper on rival teams coming to blows

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The Bangladesh players were overtly aggressive while fielding with their lead pacer Shoriful Islam sledging the Indian batsmen after every delivery.