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The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

One man's ego denied Prez... : Cong on Parl launch

One man's ego denied Prez... : Cong on Parl launch

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Nineteen Opposition parties, including the Congress, the Left, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, came together to jointly announce the boycott, saying they find no value in a new building when the "soul of democracy has been sucked out".

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Congress sitting MLA Saleh Mohammad, is hoping to buck the trend of anti-incumbency in the seat, and believes people will vote for his development work and not along religious lines.

Loan Default: Nitin Desai Lost Control Of Studio

Loan Default: Nitin Desai Lost Control Of Studio

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The financial creditor had approached district authorities in Raigad to take possession of ND Studio a few months ago.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Of some 70 villages in the coastal area of Gujarat's Kutch district, people of Salaya are the last to shift to safe shelters in the face of the approaching cyclone Biparjoy.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

On her 50th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to Bollywood's Golden Girl and 15 of her noteworthy performances.

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

A rare copy of Quran, saved by RSS-inspired body, on display at ISC

A rare copy of Quran, saved by RSS-inspired body, on display at ISC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

An official of the organisation that has displayed the gold ink Quran on Tuesday said there are only four copies of this holy book in the world.

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

Remarks against CDS: Kerala filmmaker renounces Islam, accepts Hinduism

Remarks against CDS: Kerala filmmaker renounces Islam, accepts Hinduism

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Malayalam film director and Sangh Parivar fellow traveller Ali Akbar has announced that he and his wife were giving up Islam in protest against a section of social media users allegedly indulging in jubilation over the tragic death of Chief Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and his wife in a helicopter crash.

'Allah hu Akbar, Dr Kalam ki Jai' chants ring loud at Kalam's funeral

'Allah hu Akbar, Dr Kalam ki Jai' chants ring loud at Kalam's funeral

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Thousands throng the narrow mohallas around the Mohideen Aandavar mosque in Rameswaram for A P J Abdul Kalam's Alvida Namaaz. Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com reports from Rameswaram.

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

He said the team management has informed the Pakistan High Commission in the UK and the relevant authorities in London about the disappearance of Suleman and Nazeerullah.

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Thailand Open: Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Thailand Open: Sai Praneeth enters quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

He will next face sixth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the last-eight round.

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Why go to the trouble to build elaborate sets when it could all be done in front of a green screen?'' 'Nitin lost out on a lot of good work; film-makers no longer needed his lavish studio in Karjat as much as they did earlier.'

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Voting for 10 constituencies was held from 7 am to 3 pm in 10 seats and from 8 am to 5 pm in the rest 10 segments under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel in the Naxalite-hit Bastar division.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

Pak woman, Indian partner held for illegal stay granted bail by UP court

Pak woman, Indian partner held for illegal stay granted bail by UP court

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Seema Ghulam Haider, around 30, and Sachin Meena, around 25, were arrested on July 4. While Seema was charged with illegally entering India, Sachin was booked for sheltering the illegal immigrant.

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Edelweiss ARC, in a statement, denied that any undue pressure was brought to bear on Desai for loan recovery.

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Take This Bollywood QUIZ!

Take This Bollywood QUIZ!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Spoke about harassment for public good: Priya Ramani tells court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The petitioners had sought interim order of protection from any coercive action and for the probe to be stayed in the case pending the hearing of their pleas.

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A senior police officer said that rescue work had been completed at the site and the injured had been taken to hospital.

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A peek inside a Dal Lake mahal.

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Islamabad police said that there was no incident of violence in the country's capital.

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Cong workers detained ahead of Rahul's ED appearance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The Delhi Police said that it has imposed section 144 CrPC preventing the assembly of more than four people in the area asking them not to violate the law.

Bollywood's Most Successful Kings

Bollywood's Most Successful Kings

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at contemporary actors who have done well in their kingly acts.

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday remarked that once judges demit office whatever they say is just opinion and is not binding, after former CJI Ranjan Gogoi's comments that the basic structure doctrine was debatable was flagged in the Supreme Court.

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Role of creditors to be probed in Nitin Desai death case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Shelar demanded that Desai's death should not be treated just as a case of accidental death, but must be dealt with from a larger perspective.

Zawahiri remark on hijab proves 'unseen hands' behind row: K'taka minister

Zawahiri remark on hijab proves 'unseen hands' behind row: K'taka minister

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

He said the home and police department officials are keeping a watch on developments and track things in this connection.

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

'Manmohan Desai was such great fun'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'He was a man of immense conviction.' 'Whenever I'd question him, he would say, "Leave aside your logic-wogic. Just do what I tell you".' '"Just trust me. It will work".'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'He said the N D Studios wasn't functioning, shootings were not happening.'

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.