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When RD Burman Created Magic

When RD Burman Created Magic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha doffs his hat to the musical genius R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

INDIA allies shred Cong for poor show in 3 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly poll results in three states being a disappointment for the Congress, some rumblings have begun among the constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ahead of their meeting on December 6, with many leaders alleging that the grand old party ignored others, but was unable to win elections on its own.

'We are going to fail...all of us'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'How are students supposed to learn a new language within a semester?'

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The political war of words over Manipur intensified on Saturday with the BJP raising the incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Rajasthan and questioning the 'silence' of the opposition, which termed it as a diversionary tactic to avoid debate on the situation in the north-eastern state.

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

While the protesters alleged that the worker died in police firing, police have denied the charge.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

Lata Mangeshkar Could Never Say No To Mukesh

Lata Mangeshkar Could Never Say No To Mukesh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

As we celebrate singer Mukesh's birth centenary on July 22, it is a nice time to recall his closeness to Lata Mangeshkar, who would call him 'Mukesh bhaiyya'.

'Dilipsaab couldn't recognise us'

'Dilipsaab couldn't recognise us'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'It was heartbreaking. We couldn't see him like that.'

Effort to bribe SP in J'khand journalist murder case, 4 men

Effort to bribe SP in J'khand journalist murder case, 4 men

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Mukesh Ganju, stated to be the mastermind of the murder of the journalist, is absconding.

Jat Pat Times For Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Jat Pat Times For Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'We start shooting in January and will complete in April.'

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Jha, a fearless officer of the country's largest paramilitary force, led a lethal anti-Naxal operation on July 3 last year in Jamui district of Bihar.

Case against Nitish Kumar to be heard on Nov 30

Case against Nitish Kumar to be heard on Nov 30

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

A local court will hear a complaint filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and eight others, including four cabinet ministers on November 30 in connection with the stampede on Chhath festival that claimed 17 lives.

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.

Murder of democracy, govt wants to bulldoze key bills: Oppn on MPs' suspension

Murder of democracy, govt wants to bulldoze key bills: Oppn on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Soon after the suspension of 33 opposition Lok Sabha MPs, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said all democratic norms have been thrown into the dustbin by this "autocratic" government and it has shown zero accountability towards Parliament.

'I am scared of Sonakshi'

'I am scared of Sonakshi'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'I came into politics to bring a smile on people's faces.'

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

Rs 1 cr cash, Rs 600 cr crime proceeds detected from Lalu family: ED

Rs 1 cr cash, Rs 600 cr crime proceeds detected from Lalu family: ED

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The ED had launched raids on Friday at multiple locations linked to Prasad's family members including that of his son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in Delhi.

'I am not completely new to success'

'I am not completely new to success'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'I started as an actor when I was only two-and-a-half years old, so I am not new to attention and the perks of being an actor.'

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Two journalists shot dead in Bihar and Jharkhand in 24 hours

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A senior journalist of Hindi daily Hindustan was shot dead in Bihar's Siwan district on Friday nigth by unidentified gunmen, police said.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital. Besides, the members will also discuss the issue of having a coordinator or a chairperson to head the alliance.

Truth has won, says Nitish on SC's Sushant verdict

Truth has won, says Nitish on SC's Sushant verdict

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

"Nyay ki jeet hui hain (truth has triumphed)," Kumar said soon after the apex court's verdict upholding a CBI probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide.

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

'Smita looked very serene and happy'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'She was this untameable stream gushing down from the Himalayas which I had the privilege of having touched in my life before it disappeared into the mountains again.'

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Joining hands with his arch rival, Lalu Prasad Yadav, paid off for the Bihar chief minister

Dilip Kumar at 96: Saira Banu's fascinating memories

Dilip Kumar at 96: Saira Banu's fascinating memories

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'Every day that God gives me to spend with Sahib is a great celebration of a day well spent.'

Haven't taken VRS: Cong hits back at regional parties

Haven't taken VRS: Cong hits back at regional parties

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In his concluding remarks at the 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur, Gandhi had said that it is only the Congress that can fight the BJP at the national level and regional outfits cannot fight this battle of ideology.

'Vast majority' of opposition parties to meet soon: Cong

'Vast majority' of opposition parties to meet soon: Cong

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Efforts to forge unity in the opposition ranks gained momentum on Monday with the Congress asserting that a 'vast majority' of non-Bharatiya Janata Party outfits will meet soon, after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met its president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi.

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Parliament breach accused challenges police remand

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

In her petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus directing her production before the high court as well as an order to 'set her at liberty', Azad said not allowing her to consult a lawyer of her choice amounted to violation of her fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution, making the remand order unlawful.

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

Rahul, other netas join farmers' stir at Jantar Mantar

Rahul, other netas join farmers' stir at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The leaders neither spoke from the podium of the Kisan Sansad (farmers' parliament) nor were they seated on the dais.

'Ashaji is a misaal and a missile'

'Ashaji is a misaal and a missile'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'She has always amazed me and at times, shocked me!'

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Darlings Alia, Vijay Win Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Meet the winners of the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023.

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Bihar caste survey out; OBCs, EBCs 63% of population

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

According to the data released in Patna by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state's total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore, out of which the EBCs (36 per cent) were the largest social segment followed by the OBCs at 27.13 per cent.

Oppn dubs women's reservation bill an election jumla

Oppn dubs women's reservation bill an election jumla

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The opposition on Tuesday termed as an 'election jumla' the women's reservation bill brought by the government with many leaders raising questions over the proposed legislation, contending it doesn't account for reservation for OBC communities and that it will be effective at the earliest by the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.

How our MPs are dealing with coronavirus threat

How our MPs are dealing with coronavirus threat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Several MPs came to the Upper House wearing masks and demanded curtailment of the ongoing Budget session, which is due to end on April 3, in view of the novel coronavirus scare, but the government seemed unwilling.

'Ulterior political motives': Oppn on extension to ED chief

'Ulterior political motives': Oppn on extension to ED chief

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended Mishra's tenure till the midnight of September 15 in larger "public and national interest", after the Centre asserted that his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure that the country gets into the "grey" list.

BJP MP raises Mathura in Rajya Sabha, says repeal Places of Worship Act

BJP MP raises Mathura in Rajya Sabha, says repeal Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Mathura has a prominent mosque -- the Shahi Idgah -- located next to a temple, believed to be the site of the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The mosque has been at the centre of a legal battle for years with Hindu groups claiming that the Idgah was built on land where Lord Krishna was born.

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

2023's 7 Jewels From The South

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Subhash K Jha picks his favourite films of 2023 from south India.

Bihar Cong MLA writes to Sonia, seek cabinet berth in Nitish ministry

Bihar Cong MLA writes to Sonia, seek cabinet berth in Nitish ministry

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Chhatrapati Yadav, the MLA from Khagaria Sadar, has shot off a letter to Congress high command, demanding that he be considered, by virtue of his caste, for a berth in the new cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.