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Fatima, Nushrratt, Sara Get Glamorous

Fatima, Nushrratt, Sara Get Glamorous

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Social media is looking very glamorous, thanks to these Bollywood divas.

Kalyan should have apologised in 92, says BJP

Kalyan should have apologised in 92, says BJP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

"Kalyan Singh is making a very late beginning and if he was so apologetic he should have done it exactly 14 years ago," BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters.

Mulayam holds closed-door meeting with Kalyan

Mulayam holds closed-door meeting with Kalyan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

They are likely to meet again on Sunday in the presence of RLD leader Ajit Singh and Congress leader Jagdambika Pal to discuss means to topple the Mayawati government.

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Here's a quick look at who spoke in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Operation Sindoor debate.

Stay away SP-Kalyan friendship: Mulayam tells Cong

Stay away SP-Kalyan friendship: Mulayam tells Cong

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

In a stern message to Congress, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh said on Sunday that it had "no moral right" to comment on the bonhomie between his party and former BJP leader Kalyan Singh as the grand old party was in power at the Centre when Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992.

Mulayam apologises for alliance with Kalyan

Mulayam apologises for alliance with Kalyan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

In an obvious bid to win back his Muslim supporters, Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday publicly tendered an apology for his political liaisons with former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh.Singh was the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh when the Babri Masjid was demolished by angry karsevaks on December 6, 1992.Without referring to Kalyan directly, Mulayam issued a personally signed press statement saying, "I must confess that it was a blunder."

Varun Tej-Lavanyaa Expecting First Child

Varun Tej-Lavanyaa Expecting First Child

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Varun Tej and Lavanya wed in Italy in November 2023.

Can History Repeat Itself?

Can History Repeat Itself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.

'How much will you bend?' Kalyan Banerjee mimics Dhankhar again

'How much will you bend?' Kalyan Banerjee mimics Dhankhar again

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, in the eye of a storm over his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on the premises of the Parliament complex, attacked him again claiming that mimicry is a form of expression and a fundamental right.

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Coming Up In June: Thug Life, Kannappa, Housefull 5

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Lots Of Romance Coming Up In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

July has so many interesting films to choose from!

Deal behind Kushwaha joining BJP: Kalyan

Deal behind Kushwaha joining BJP: Kalyan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

"Joining of Kushwaha against whom there are serious allegations of corruption, which are being probed by CBI in BJP raises suspicion. It seems that there was a financial deal of crores for his inclusion in the BJP...this should be probed by CBI", Singh told reporters.

In U-turn, Oppn rallies behind Dhankhar, urges Modi to intervene

In U-turn, Oppn rallies behind Dhankhar, urges Modi to intervene

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Several opposition MPs, who had previously criticized former Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, are now praising him following his sudden resignation, with some even requesting him to reconsider.

Modi chairs CCS meeting day after giving army 'full freedom'

Modi chairs CCS meeting day after giving army 'full freedom'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The CCS meet was held at the prime minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence, a day after he held a meeting with the top military brass and accorded operational freedom to the armed forces on the "mode, targets and timing" of India's response to the April 22 attack that killed 26 people.

Dumped by Mulayam, Kalyan sends feelers to BJP

Dumped by Mulayam, Kalyan sends feelers to BJP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Snubbed by Mulayam Singh Yadav, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh called the Samajwadi Party chief a "traitor" and indicated he was willing to return to the Bharatiya Janata Party, while his son Rajbir Singh resigned from the SP.

Ayodhya issue: What Kalyan's letter to PM said

Ayodhya issue: What Kalyan's letter to PM said

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh has demanded that the Centre give the 67-acre land acquired by it for construction of Ram Temple there.

Mulayam terms Kalyan tie-up as bond of friendship

Mulayam terms Kalyan tie-up as "bond of friendship

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Unmindful of the deep resentment within his own ranks and file against his new found bonhomie with once sowrn political adversary and rebel Bhartiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh , Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday termed his relationship with Kalyan as a "bond of friendship."

Kalyan to visit Ayodhya ahead of verdict

Kalyan to visit Ayodhya ahead of verdict

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

With just 10 days left for the court verdict on Ayodhya title suits, political leader Kalyan Singh said he would visit the disputed site on September 16 to have "darshans" of Lord Ram and discuss with saints and VHP leaders the issue of building a temple there.

Ayodhya remarks were out of anger: Kalyan

Ayodhya remarks were out of anger: Kalyan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

The former UP CM said he did not remember clearly what exactly he had said 'against' BJP on the Ayodhya issue.

Muslim MP's protest Kalyan's SP tie-up

Muslim MP's protest Kalyan's SP tie-up

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

The Samajwadi Party's move to join hands with Kalyan Singh, who was the Uttar Pradesh chief minister when the Babri mosque was demolished 17 years ago, may dent the party's Muslim vote bank in the coming Lok Sabha elections with some of the minority community leaders openly raising a banner of revolt.

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Sardaar Gabbar Singh

First look: Pawan Kalyan's Sardaar Gabbar Singh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Take a look!

Liberhan Commission issues warrant against Kalyan

Liberhan Commission issues warrant against Kalyan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister failed to appear before the panel probing the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Babri demolition: Now Kalyan owns 'total' blame

Babri demolition: Now Kalyan owns 'total' blame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

After talking about "moral" responsibility on Wednesday, former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh on Thursday said he owned 'total' responsibility for the demolition of the Babri Masjid when he was the chief minister in 1992 in remarks seen as helping his new ally Samajwadi Party from attacks from Muslims on the issue.

I apologised for Babri demolition in 1992: Kalyan

I apologised for Babri demolition in 1992: Kalyan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Kalyan Singh's apology over the Babri masjid demolition, thus, is expected to assuage the Samajwadi Party's rank and file who have been upset over Yadav joining hands with him. Kalyan Singh, who subsequently left the BJP to plow a lonely furrow only to rejoin the party and again left it recently over being sidelined, has since been edging closer to the Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh.

No clean chit to Kalyan on Babri issue, says SP

No clean chit to Kalyan on Babri issue, says SP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of raking up the Ayodhya issue in a bid to gain political mileage, the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday claimed that it had never given a clean chit to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh on the Babri Masjid demolition issue and blamed the Congress for being 'equally responsible' for it."The SP never gave a clean chit to Kalyan on the Babri Mosque demolition. But the fact is that the Congress is equally responsible," said Amar.

Modi Wows The Sunak Kids

Modi Wows The Sunak Kids

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Rishi Sunak, who seems to be on an extended holiday in India -- we spotted the former UK PM at the Jaipur Lit Fest and at the fourth T20I at the Wankhede late January -- was at Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.

Centre blames Kalyan for Dec 6, 1992

Centre blames Kalyan for Dec 6, 1992

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

It told the Liberhan Commission that the UP government had refused to go along with its decision favouring deployment of paramilitary forces and chalking out a security plan for protection of the disputed structure.

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Bhai returns to the big screen after 18 months.

Kalyan does a U-turn in Ayodhya case

Kalyan does a U-turn in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Tells the Liberhan Commission that the charge against Vajpayee, Advani and Joshi of being part of a conspiracy to demolish the Babri Masjid was made out of anger.

Kalyan gets 3 weeks to inspect Ayodhya records

Kalyan gets 3 weeks to inspect Ayodhya records

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

The Liberhan Commission said it was granting time to inspect its records because there was no objection from the counsel of other parties.

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.' 'He still cries. He still laughs.'

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Navy officer's wife bids heart-wrenching adieu to husband

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way'

Review: Gabbar Singh is Pawan Kalyan show all the way

Review: Gabbar Singh is Pawan Kalyan show all the way

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Gabbar Singh is a Pawan Kalyan film filled with his histrionics. It's an adaptation rather than a remake of the Hindi Dabangg.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The All India Football Federation decided to form an eight-member task force to look into the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) negotiations with its commercial partner Football Sports Development Ltd

'Wahan se goli, toh yahan se gola': Modi told armed forces

'Wahan se goli, toh yahan se gola': Modi told armed forces

Rediff.com11 May 2025

India has called Pakistan's nuclear bluff with Operation Sindoor and sent a psychological message to state-sponsored terrorists: nobody is untouchable and no place in Pakistan is safe for you, government sources said on Sunday.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.