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Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Like Mr And Mrs Mahi, which captures the triumph of spirit of a husband and wife, there are quite a few instances of directors opting for a Mr and Mrs brand of title to describe the essence of their story.

CSK vs SRH: A battle for consistency vs explosiveness

CSK vs SRH: A battle for consistency vs explosiveness

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Mustafizur-less CSK face unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Kishor, who earlier worked with the BJP but turned into its strident critic of late, reacted with indignation, saying he would retire from public life if the allegations were proven true. He also asserted that those levelling the allegation against him should apologise.

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

Yes Bank to function normally from Wed, ATMs full of cash: Kumar

Yes Bank to function normally from Wed, ATMs full of cash: Kumar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

SBI has announced an investment of Rs 7,250 crore in Yes Bank through the acquisition of 725 crore shares at Rs 10 each.

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The strategist is expected to visit Punjab for 2-3 days in mid-February for an early assessment.

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From devising a seat-sharing formula for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha election to wooing young voters, the former poll strategist has ensured his position as number 2 within the party.

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ansari was taken to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail after his health deteriorated.

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The DVR of a CCTV camera has been recovered from the house of the grandfather of the teenage boy involved in the Porsche crash case and the preliminary probe suggests tampering with footage, the prosecution told a court which sent the accused to police custody till May 28.

'AAP rebel' Prashant Bhushan to form new political party?

'AAP rebel' Prashant Bhushan to form new political party?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan has indicated he might form a new political party after he and Yogendra Yadav were expelled from the national executive.

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

Prashant Kishor 'thanks' Cong for anti-NRC resolution

Prashant Kishor 'thanks' Cong for anti-NRC resolution

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Kishor posted a tweet 'thanking' Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for their 'formal and unequivocal' rejection of the NRC. He also reassured the people of Bihar that the CAA and NRC will not be implemented in the state. However, JD-U's ally BJP got rankled by Kishor's move and made contrary claims.

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

'Main bahut roya' when Kishore Kumar died

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face a formidable but bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Chennai on Sunday.

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Earlier, Kumar said that he will be happy if Kishore remains in the party. But he is okay if the poll strategist chooses otherwise.

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The JD-U leader said that the change in stance was prompted by country-wide agitations. He also said that the govt would with for a favourable SC verdict on CAA.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, five others sent to jail till June 7

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Agarwal, a real estate developer, was arrested under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act, while the others were booked for allegedly serving alcohol to an underage person.

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.

Ayodhya: Female cop's attacker killed in encounter

Ayodhya: Female cop's attacker killed in encounter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The main accused in the case of attack on a woman constable on board a train in Ayodhya was gunned down, while two other accused were injured in an encounter with police on Friday, a senior official said.

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team will participate in the special sessions during a week-long camp at SAI, Bengaluru, to be overseen by India's chief coach Craig Fulton.

Delhi Capitals looking to end losing streak vs CSK

Delhi Capitals looking to end losing streak vs CSK

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Reputations do go for a toss in the T20 format, but Delhi Capitals haven't been able to get past Chennai Super Kings in their last four meetings, and the margins of defeat -- 91, 27 and 77 runs respectively -- does paint a sorry picture.

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Mukhtar Ansari's son alleges 'slow poisoning' in jail

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Mukhtar Ansari was subjected to slow poisoning in jail, Umar Ansari, the son of the gangster-turned-politician who died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, alleged early Friday.

'MSMEs, mid-corporate will be focus for loan growth'

'MSMEs, mid-corporate will be focus for loan growth'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'As these segments are growing at 25 per cent for the last three years, credit quality has been extremely good.'

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Prashant Bhushan: 'Real Tiger in Court'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

His recent walkout from Chief Justice Dipak Misra's court earned him critics in courts. 'Yet, even the senior-most judges give him the respect that he deserves.'

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Yadav was arrested by the Noida police on Sunday in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venoms as recreational drugs in parties he hosted.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'We were sure our appeal would succeed. We knew we could break down the evidence and show it was hollow.'

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The poll strategist was the main force behind Kumar's campaign strategy in Bihar.

JD-U should fight more seats than BJP in 2020: Prashant Kishor

JD-U should fight more seats than BJP in 2020: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The formula of Lok Sabha polls this year wherein JD-U and BJP had both fought 17 seats each, leaving six for Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party, which joined the National Democratic Alliance in 2014, a year after Kumar's exit, could not serve as the basis for the assembly polls, said the poll strategist.

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Khalid's petition challenging the October 18 last year order of the Delhi High Court, which had rejected his bail plea in the matter, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Prashant Kumar Mishra.

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih told the petitioners, who pointed out that a meeting for the selection of ECs was pre-poned, to file a separate application pointing out the fact.

Lockdown: UP woman falls sick stading in queue for ration, dies

Lockdown: UP woman falls sick stading in queue for ration, dies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

A 35-year-old woman who fell sick while standing in a queue at a shop in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district to collect free ration being distributed during lockdown died at a hospital, officials said on Saturday.

Congress-SP pact on the cards? Prashant Kishor meets Mulayam, Amar Singh

Congress-SP pact on the cards? Prashant Kishor meets Mulayam, Amar Singh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Congress' poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday held a two-hour meeting with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, who is trying to cobble together an alliance of like-minded parties ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls due early next year.