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Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

Adityanath backs HC judge whose speech at VHP event triggered row

Adityanath backs HC judge whose speech at VHP event triggered row

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying 'whoever speaks the truth' is threatened in this way.

Cong to move confidence motion in Rajasthan assembly

Cong to move confidence motion in Rajasthan assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The assembly session comes days after the top leadership of the Congress announced the return of Pilot and 18 other dissident MLAs to the party-fold. Referring to Pilot's open rebellion while addressing the legislators, the CM asked them to 'forget what has happened'.

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The value of a human being is being lost. That's my biggest worry.'

Rohit Bal's Last Hurrah!

Rohit Bal's Last Hurrah!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Ananya Panday, in a black velvet lehenga with gold embroidery reminiscent of the baroque era, was Bal's gorgeous showstopper.

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

AITA President Anil Jain, who was accused of using his position for personal gains, avoided facing a no-confidence motion from the state associations only after he agreed to step aside.

Assam assembly abolishes 2-hr break for Friday namaaz

Assam assembly abolishes 2-hr break for Friday namaaz

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The Assam assembly will discontinue with the two-hour break provided on Fridays to facilitate Muslim legislators to offer 'namaaz', Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The rule will be implemented from the next session, an assembly official said.

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

How to get more bang for the buck out of field agents

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Will allowing business correspondents to hawk insurance products help in reviving 5-lakh strong field agents as a viable channel?

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Stalin drops motion for TN speaker's removal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

"A stand was taken to seek his (Dhanapal's) removal based on the circumstances at that point of time. The party, however, now feels that the motion was not warranted," Stalin said on the opening day of the assembly session in Chennai.

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Birla gets 2nd term as speaker; PM, Rahul escort him to chair

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

National Democratic Alliance nominee Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice vote, capping intense debate on the issue with the opposition in a rare move proposing its own candidate.

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Facing Kerala in the quarter-finals in Pune from February 8, J&K will be looking to script history as they aim to make it to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time ever.

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill took an ugly turn as the Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle and threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of the Bharatiya Janata Party during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta high court judge.

Joint anti-CAA motion set for debate in European Parliament

Joint anti-CAA motion set for debate in European Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The motion takes note of the UNHCR statement last month, which described the CAA as 'fundamentally discriminatory in nature', and also of other United Nations as well as the EU guidelines on human rights as it calls on the Indian government to 'repeal the discriminatory amendments'.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Being a finisher in T20s can be a nerve-jangling job even for the seasoned names, but 21-year-old Suryansh Shedge has pulled it off twice under pressure situations.

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized Telugu actor Allu Arjun for attending the screening of 'Pushpa-2' despite police permission being denied. Reddy alleges that the actor continued to be present at the cinema hall even after a woman died in a stampede and criticized film personalities for showing more empathy to Allu Arjun after his arrest than to the injured boy involved in the incident. The CM also assured that there will be no special privileges for those involved in such incidents.

BJP stumbled and then stamped its authority in 2024

BJP stumbled and then stamped its authority in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

The BJP's year has been marked by a remarkable ability to adapt its message and methods, rebounding from Lok Sabha election setbacks with improbable wins in Haryana and Maharashtra. The party's campaign machine, drawing on the strength of the RSS and its affiliates, has demonstrated a capacity to shift focus and respond to regional dynamics. While the BJP faces challenges, its adaptability and Modi's unchallenged leadership suggest a continued strong presence on the Indian political landscape.

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

BJP members, including the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, opposed the resolution, saying it was not part of the listed business.

'Dangerous precedent': RS Chairman slams Oppn walkout

'Dangerous precedent': RS Chairman slams Oppn walkout

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Pointing out the instance of Kharge entering the Well of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Dhankhar said, "It was extremely painful to notice that even the Leader of the Opposition walked into the Well of the House and that was a disgrace to parliamentary conduct and proprietary."

CPI MP submits privilege motion notice against Vaishnaw over Pegasus

CPI MP submits privilege motion notice against Vaishnaw over Pegasus

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Communist Party of India's member of Parliament Binoy Viswam on Monday submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for his statement in Parliament last year on the Pegasus spyware issue.

The Best Songs Of 2024

The Best Songs Of 2024

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.

IOA row gets murkier as Usha lambasts Chaubey

IOA row gets murkier as Usha lambasts Chaubey

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Livid PT Usha declares no confidence bid against her illegal

German Model For One Nation One Election

German Model For One Nation One Election

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The report is likely to recommend that India adopt the German model of 'constructive no-confidence' which stipulates that the unseating of a government must be immediately followed by the formation of a new one, which will serve out the remainder of the legislative term.

YSRCP moves HC for probe over allegations of 'animal fat' in Tirupati laddu

YSRCP moves HC for probe over allegations of 'animal fat' in Tirupati laddu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

TDP supremo and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that the previous YSRCP government did not even spare Sri Venkateswara temple and used substandard ingredients and animal fat for making laddus.

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, Harivansh, has dismissed the impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it an act of impropriety, flawed, and hasty. The notice was signed by 60 opposition members who alleged that Dhankhar was "biased." The deputy chairman ruled that the notice was designed to denigrate constitutional institutions and malign the Vice President, and lacked factual basis. He also criticized the notice as a "misadventure" in "deliberate trivialising and demeaning" the high constitutional office of the Vice President.

With DK, Ashwin sidelined, T20 transition set in motion

With DK, Ashwin sidelined, T20 transition set in motion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

It is understood that Indian cricket is finally ready to move beyond Karthik. In 2019, World Cup ended his 50-over career and 2022 might just witness his international T20 swansong.

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has flagged possible anti-competitive concerns with respect to the proposed USD 8.5-billion Viacom18-Star India merger and has sought detailed responses from the parties concerned, sources said.

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun is fantabulous as the doting husband, emotion-loving son and risk-taking entrepreneur. Pushpa escalates his brand from fire to wildfire, applauds Divya Nair.

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Just because the NDA has a majority and the BJP is the single largest party does not mean that this Modi government enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha.' 'It is always possible that some members (of the NDA and even the BJP) may defect, some members may not want him to be the prime minister and they might vote differently (against Modi) in the confidence vote.'

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move 'dictatorial' and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the legislation would not tamper with the powers enjoyed by states.

First session of 18th LS from June 24; Budget likely in July

First session of 18th LS from June 24; Budget likely in July

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The session will conclude on July 3.

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar, who heads the Janata Dal-United, moved the motion soon after the House passed a proposal for the removal of Rashtriya Janata Dal's Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as Speaker of the assembly.

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

CJI Dipak Misra's impeachment motion: What happens next

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

What is an impeachment motion and what is the process to sack an apex court judge? What will happen to the CJI if the impeachment is successfully accepted?

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged.

FIDE sparks uproar over plan to reinstate banned Russia players!

FIDE sparks uproar over plan to reinstate banned Russia players!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly agreed to consider lifting parts of a ban on Russian and Belarusian players imposed after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, in a vote on Sunday in Budapest.

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.