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'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Congress has already announced 40 per cent reservation for women candidates in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls.

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

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

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Diwali with beautiful pictures.

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The two guests used expletives, slapped and grappled with each other on a live show.

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Increasing sugar production shall create problems for the industry, whereas boosting ethanol output can bring rich returns, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told sugar mills on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference on sugar and ethanol, organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association, Gadkari surprised the audience comprising senior executives of sugar mills by stating that the future will become bleak for the industry if it continues to churn out high quantities of sugar. "We need more ethanol than sugar. Also, bio-ethanol is the way to go as it can be stored for a longer duration as compared to conventional ethanol. "If you increase sugar production, it will create more problems for you.

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Let us get high on Pathaan and his simple-minded antics, sure, but let us also take a moment to think about Jim who, with that one cunning piece of dialogue, goes on to boldly state that patriotism is a many-hued thing, observes Sreehari Nair.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

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

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It is a Marathi film, directed by the prolific director Gajendra Ahire.

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday banned chartered accountant firm Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated entities for a period of two years starting April 1, 2022.

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the country's territory during the Kargil conflict.

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Parineeti at Everest Base Camp... Ishaan shows us the rainbow...

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'I don't watch horror films, so I don't know how I ended up being in the film.'

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

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

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rediff readers from across the world tell us why their mothers are special.

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Jaadugar To Jane Austen: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

From jaadugars to Jane Austen, OTT offerings this week are as eclectic as it gets, says Sukanya Verma.

Shah lauds Yogi, says UP on top in law and order

Shah lauds Yogi, says UP on top in law and order

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Addressing a function after laying the foundation stone of the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences in Lucknow, Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party governments work for the development of the poorest people.

It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga: Modi tells Varanasi

It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga: Modi tells Varanasi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

"It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga," Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi told Varanasi after an hour-long ceremony on the banks of the scared river.

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera brings you these visuals from the Bengali Hindu tradition as part of Durga pooja celebrations in Mumbai.

When polls arrive Mamata will be alone in TMC: Amit Shah

When polls arrive Mamata will be alone in TMC: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Addressing a party rally in Midnapore, Shah alleged the Mamata Banerjee government was steeped in corruption resulting in alienation of the masses.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

Rashtra Kavach Om Review

Rashtra Kavach Om Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Rashtra Kavach Om is B-O-R-I-N-G, yawns Deepa Gahlot.

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

"Some vidharmis are constantly hurting Hindu sentiments. The video 'Madhuban me Radhika nache' is one such condemnable attempt. I am warning Sunny Leone ji, Shaarib and Toshi ji to understand. If they don't remove the song after apologising in three days, then we will take action against them," Mishra told reporters when asked about the song.

When Lataji Stunned Noorjehan

When Lataji Stunned Noorjehan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Was this indeed the Lata who had started out with her, as a child star, in Badi Maa (1945)? Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Akshara Singh

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Akshara Singh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

What is Akshara like in real life? Namrata Thakker looks at her Instagram feed to find out.

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Heard These AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

On Ashaji's 89th birthday on September 8, Subhash K Jha revisits some of her lesser-known classics.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

HC asks Twitter to remove objectionable posts on Hindu goddess

HC asks Twitter to remove objectionable posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court Friday asked Twitter to remove certain objectionable material relating to Hindu Goddess from its platform, observing that the social media giant shall respect sentiments of general public as it was doing business for them.

Nikamma Review

Nikamma Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Shilpa Shetty fills a uniform with grace and could, in an equal opportunity film industry, be cast with an actor half her age, and carry it off better than aging males prancing with women young enough to be their daughters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022, was introduced after the majority of voice votes were in its favour.

Jio-bp, Mahindra sign MoU for EV

Jio-bp, Mahindra sign MoU for EV

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP of the UK on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with the Mahindra Group to explore EV and low-carbon solutions, including battery swapping technology options, for electric 3-wheelers. Besides exploring creation of EV products and services, the non-binding MoU signed by Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML) and Mahindra Group would look for identifying synergies in low-carbon and conventional fuels, the company said in a statement. "The MoU also covers evaluating charging solutions by Jio-bp for Mahindra vehicles including electric 3 and 4 wheelers, quadricycles and e-SCV (Small Commercial Vehicles - sub 4 ton)," it said.

'There Are So Many Beautiful Dishes In India'

'There Are So Many Beautiful Dishes In India'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Whoever thought an Australian chef would represent India so beautifully in the MasterChef kitchen?

Wah Taj Mouni Roy!

Wah Taj Mouni Roy!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ayushmann writes a poem...Patralekhaa at the Ganga...

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

Mahua Moitra's remarks on Goddess Kali trigger row, TMC distances itself

Mahua Moitra's remarks on Goddess Kali trigger row, TMC distances itself

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday stirred a controversy by saying that she has every right as an individual to imagine Goddess Kali as a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting goddess, as every person has the right to worship god and goddess in his or her own way.