News for 'Kolhapur'

Raj Thackeray provides free entertainment: Congress, NCP

Raj Thackeray provides free entertainment: Congress, NCP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Congress-Nationalist Conference Party on Wednesday hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray over the latter's controversial speech at Kolhapur, saying he provides "free entertainment" and should consider taking up mimicry. Reacting to Raj's statement on Tuesday night that people should "cut off the hands" of migrants from other states if they indulge in crime in Maharashtra, NCP spokesman Nawab Malik said Raj was misleading the youth.

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Auto driver uses money saved for wedding to feed migrants

Auto driver uses money saved for wedding to feed migrants

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'I saw several people on roads who could not even afford to have one meal and were struggling to survive. I and some of my friends then thought of doing something to help the daily wagers and needy people'

Raj Thackeray rules out merger with Shiv Sena

Raj Thackeray rules out merger with Shiv Sena

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Ruling out merger with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday said he had no intention of aligning with anybody.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Saif, Varun Dhawan at Screen awards

PIX: Shah Rukh, Saif, Varun Dhawan at Screen awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Maharashtra: Science teacher jailed for rape acquitted

Maharashtra: Science teacher jailed for rape acquitted

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The Bombay High Court has acquitted a science teacher of charges of raping a student at his house on the ground that the prosecution had failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

This financial scheme is based on a virtual currency and is propagated by Russian businessman and financier Sergey Mavrodi.

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

PM Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if Kohli also has to pass it or he gets spared?

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

US: Republican Vishwas More's big week is here

US: Republican Vishwas More's big week is here

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Vishwas More, retired chief engineer of the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University labs, who proudly proclaims he is 'a life-long Republican', and a veteran of political conventions, will attend his fifth Republican National Convention this week in Tampa, Florida, as an alternate delegate.

Maharashtra: Protests intensify, farmers clash with cops

Maharashtra: Protests intensify, farmers clash with cops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Protests by sugarcane growers in western Maharashtra, demanding better price for their produce, intensified on Wednesday with agitators torching a police jeep in the sugar belt of Kolhapur, setting up road blockades and pelting stones. In Sangli district, the police retaliated by firing in the air.

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Her many friends remember Shammi Aunty and how she enriched their lives.

Why APMC traders are upset with the Maharashtra govt

Why APMC traders are upset with the Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

On October 25, the government issued an ordinance on the denotification. Earlier, in July 2016, it had denotified fruits and vegetables, thereby allowing farmers to sell these to buyers within or outside APMC yards, as they chose

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Chandrakant Patil new Maha BJP chief, Lodha replaces Shelar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The elections for the 288-member House are due in September-October this year.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

When famous faces got clicked by the same man!

When famous faces got clicked by the same man!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Lata Mangeshkar releases Gautam Rajadhyksha's book of famous Indian faces.

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Four convicts of the Best Bakery case have been shifted to the central jail in the city in Vadodra, official sources said on Monday.

'The man who nearly beat Bradman's record' Nimbalkar dies

'The man who nearly beat Bradman's record' Nimbalkar dies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former Ranji cricketer B B Nimbalkar passed away on Tuesday due to age-related illness at his Nagala park residence in Kolhapur.

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Looking at this week's releases.

20th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai

20th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

A bunch of enthusiastic riders participated in the twentieth edition of the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally 2009 in Mumbai on Sunday.

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Salman, Kareena, Bachchans condole with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The prayer service for Veeruji, who passed into the ages on May 27, was held at ISKCON, in Juhu, north west Mumbai.

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A look at the guests at the opening.

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

In an unprecedented measure, the Maharashtra government requested defence officials to arrange airlift of the stranded passengers of the 17412 Mahalaxmi Express.

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The bribe contained 17 newly-introduced Rs 2,000 currency notes, ACB said.

Rajesh Khanna: Remembering the man and his scotch

Rajesh Khanna: Remembering the man and his scotch

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Arthur J Pais remembers the late superstar and a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label that he found waiting in his Chennai hotel room, a gift from the late legend, as he prepared to meet a writer.

Two mild quakes jolt parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra

Two mild quakes jolt parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The film has some strong perfromances from Indrajith and the supporting cast.

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

Rediff.com25 May 2012

While the overall pass percentage for the state is 74.46 per cent, maximum number of girls have passed from Konkan region.

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The BMC polls will be held on February 21, and results will be announced on February 23.

Pansare murder: Differing views on banning Sanathan Sanstha in 2011

Pansare murder: Differing views on banning Sanathan Sanstha in 2011

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Conflicting views are emerging over the proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha, a right wing group allegedly linked to the killing of Govind Pansare.

UPA government has disgraced democracy: Advani

UPA government has disgraced democracy: Advani

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Stepping up his attack on the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani said the "corrupt" government has brought "disgrace" to democracy.

Sridevi's Life in Pictures

Sridevi's Life in Pictures

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Family pictures dominate her social media world.

'Police have indentified terror group behind 13/7 blasts'

'Police have indentified terror group behind 13/7 blasts'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Maharashtra Police on Saturday claimed they have identified the terror group responsible for the July 13 triple blasts in Mumbai in which 27 people were killed.

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Raut said it looks like some "bootlickers" have published the book to appease the prime minister.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.