News for 'Lenin'

First Look: Santosh Sivan in Makaramanju

First Look: Santosh Sivan in Makaramanju

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The film has been garnering critical acclaim at film fests.

Nityananda's disciples offer to undergo narco test

Nityananda's disciples offer to undergo narco test

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Rejecting all allegations against controversial self-styled godman Nityananda, two of his disciples, who are co-accused in the chargesheet against him, on Saturday volunteered to undertake narco-analysis test, saying they want the truth to prevail.

CMO murder: HC reserves order on PIL for CBI probe

CMO murder: HC reserves order on PIL for CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Allahabad High Court on Friday reserved its order on a pending public interest litigation, seeking Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of two chief medical officers in Lucknow.

Let's give Mamata Banerjee a chance

Let's give Mamata Banerjee a chance

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Mamata must be whole-heartedly congratulated and supported. If she errs in future, we must be ready to correct her, says Tarun Vijay.

'Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu will challenge BJP'

'Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu will challenge BJP'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'If Kerala votes back the LDF, if Tamil Nadu brings the DMK and if Bengal votes for the Trinamool, we will project a formidable opposition to the BJP.'

'Urumi was difficult to shoot for'

'Urumi was difficult to shoot for'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

Actress Nithya Menon talks about Urumi.

'I love to do intelligent films like Kerala Cafe'

'I love to do intelligent films like Kerala Cafe'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Malayalam film actress Nithya Menon talks about her films, dreams and more.

Kobad was making base for Naxals in Delhi: Cops

Kobad was making base for Naxals in Delhi: Cops

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

"Ghandy was preaching Naxalism, Marxism and Leninism. He was central committee member of Politbureau of CPI-ML, besides looking after Committee of Mass Organisation and international department of Central Publishing Bureau and being in charge of its South Western Regional Bureau," the Delhi Police told Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja.

HC issues guidelines to media on Ayodhya verdict

HC issues guidelines to media on Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Tuesday issued certain guidelines for coverage of the keenly awaited Ayodhya verdict on September 24.

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Why Modi needs 'Urban Naxals' for 2019 campaign

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'There is need to invent another enemy.' 'If you can add Maoists to Muslims, the tukde-tukde thread will tie in nicely.' 'You might even have a 'nation in grave danger' story by the summer of 2019,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Tamil daily journalist arrested

Tamil daily journalist arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The police on Wednesday arrested Lenin, a news editor of Dina Malar, a Tamil daily which published a news item giving details of a statement purportedly given by a TV artiste arrested in connection with a prostitution case.The arrest followed protests from the South Indian artistes Association, led by R Saratkumar, against the publication of the names of the artistes in the newspaper along with their photographs. He demanded action against the newspaper.

Another case filed against Nityananda

Another case filed against Nityananda

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

Another case has been filed against self-styled godman Nityananda Swami on a complaint by an ashram inmate who has claimed that he had shot the video purportedly showing the Swami in a compromising position with an actress which was later telecast on TV channels.

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" (nephew) instead of becoming "Didi" (elder sister) to the people.

All about banking: Regulatory irregularities

All about banking: Regulatory irregularities

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Central banks are underwriting the credit risk with public money but without any level of transparency. Traditionally, only government securities are eligible for discounting. A fundamental principal of the discount window is that it is designed to provide short-term liquidity against instruments of unimpeachable credit quality. The regulatory spin is that this is "temporary" "in the light of market conditions" and "recognises innovation in the market".

Mani Ratnam's son moves across as 'red volunteer'

Mani Ratnam's son moves across as 'red volunteer'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Sixteen-year-old Nandan Maniratnam, son of Maniratnam and popular actress Suhasini, is the proud author of a new pamphlet on Leninism, which is on sale at the venue, along with other leading Left literature. He it was his reading habit that introduced him to the world of Marxism. A student of an international residential school in Chennai, Nandan came on his own to serve as a volunteer and assist the foreign delegates at the All-India Congress of the CPI-M.

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"A person who not even passed eighth standard got an MA degree through open university and became advocate and even started an association" the judge observed.

41 die in Mittal mine fire in Kazakhstan

41 die in Mittal mine fire in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The death toll in Wednesday's blaze at the Mittal-owend Lenin coal mine in Kazakhstan has risen to 41 with one miner still missing.

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Kunchacko Boban replaces Prithviraj in Naale Raavile

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Indian archers finish with seven medals

Indian archers finish with seven medals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The men's team won the compound gold and a silver and bronze medal in the recurve event at the 14th Asian Archery Championships.

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Iranian filmmaker Samira Makhmalbaf won the Golden Peacock for her film At Five in the Afternoon.

Is this Manmohan Singh's government?

Is this Manmohan Singh's government?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

Why Communism will never die

Why Communism will never die

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

On November 7, which marks 100 years of the Russian Revolution, Syed Firdaus Ashraf recalls a conversation he once had on Communism.

SC to hear contempt plea against Kanhaiya, Gilani on Monday

SC to hear contempt plea against Kanhaiya, Gilani on Monday

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

A bench of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices R Banumathi and U U Lalit fixed the contempt plea for hearing on Monday when the plea alleged that by terming the execution as "judicial killing", Kumar and others have committed contempt of the court which had delivered the verdict.

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

CRPF jawan arrested for vandalising Periyar statue in TN

CRPF jawan arrested for vandalising Periyar statue in TN

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The CRPF said Kumar was under treatment at a force hospital in Hyderabad since February 12 for 'schizophrenia'.

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed allegations from the World Anti-Doping Agency that Russian athletes were guilty of using banned performance-enhancing substances on a large-scale, saying the assertions were groundless.

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Monday's moon is the brightest moon in almost 69 years.

What is Putin up to?

What is Putin up to?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Like everyone else addicted to Kremlin politics, I too have a thesis.' 'Foreign policy is known to be Putin's forte -- and Russia's stability his obsession.' 'As we enter the 2020s, it is clear that an extraordinary turbulent decade lies ahead in world politics and it casts dark shadows on Russia's future,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Dubs Modi government a "one trick horse" which will make the Hindu-Muslim issue the dominant one in political discourse; asks Opposition to field one candidate in every seat against BJP nominee in 2019 polls.

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Bunking in the bunker

Bunking in the bunker

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Visitors can take part in the 16-hour-long experience of staying inside a East German bunker and get a feel of the life and times of the Deutsche Demokratische Republik.

How Buddhadeb may have increased Mamata's worries

How Buddhadeb may have increased Mamata's worries

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Reluctant to campaign so far, former Bengal CM draws large crowd in first roadshow since poll dates announced.

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

BJP will give employment to every household: Shah in Tripura

BJP will give employment to every household: Shah in Tripura

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Shah said a BJP government would protect and promote the cultural heritage and values of tribals.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Marxists ready for the Battle of 2019

Marxists ready for the Battle of 2019

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'All-India alliances are not the priority today.' 'Therefore, the CPI-M's political line dovetails with the emergent political reality in the country,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Will Xi Jinping's China survive?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Is Xi's China stable?'
'No one can say whether the regime will fall all at once or if its leaders are devising a new solid and competitive -- anything but democratic -- model.' A fascinating excerpt from Francois Bougon's Inside The Mind of Xi Jinping.