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'Mainstream is a club and I am not part of it'

'Mainstream is a club and I am not part of it'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'My career is made on independent films, and maybe the occasional mainstream film, which was trying to do something different.'

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The movie is a unashamed re-worked version of Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers in a Train.

Is a PDP-BJP consensus on the cards in J&K?

Is a PDP-BJP consensus on the cards in J&K?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party seem to be nearing an agreement to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said on Friday.

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Chinese smartphones are now 'Indian brands'!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

To escape backlash, handset makers of all major Chinese brands who have their own manufacturing lines in India or outsource from third party vendors here have decided to highlight Made-in-India in their packaging more prominently from now.

IOC to build India's first green hydrogen plant

IOC to build India's first green hydrogen plant

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

India's largest oil firm IOC will build the nation's first 'green hydrogen' plant at its Mathura refinery, as it aims to prepare for a future catering to the growing demand for both oil and cleaner forms of energy. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has drawn a strategic growth path that aims to maintain focus on its core refining and fuel marketing businesses while making bigger inroads into petrochemicals, hydrogen and electric mobility over the next 10 years, its chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said. The company will not set captive power plants at all its future refinery and petrochemical expansion projects and instead use the 250 MW of electricity it produces from renewable sources like solar power, he told PTI in an interview.

Efforts to revive PDP-BJP coalition hits roadblock

Efforts to revive PDP-BJP coalition hits roadblock

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Efforts to revive the Bharatiya Janata Party-People's Democratic Party coalition in Jammu and Kashmir have hit a roadblock with BJP making it clear that government cannot be formed on the basis of conditions.

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

BJP celebrates saffron Holi after the poll results showed a historic win for the party in Tripura and Nagaland.

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Army sources said the CoI has been given one month's time to complete the probe.

Kashmir unrest: Rajnath to chair all-party meeting

Kashmir unrest: Rajnath to chair all-party meeting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The meeting comes close on the heels of home minister's return from Jammu and Kashmir after wrapping up his two day visit to troubled Kashmir.

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Bombay HC allows Muharram procession with riders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices S J Kathawalla and Madhav Jamdar gave permission after the Maharashtra government granted hearing to a local Shia Muslim organisation that had petitioned the court seeking permission for a symbolic procession for Muharram amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Rediff.com29 May 2016

With May 31 being the last date for filing nomination, the party is set to announce the names of more candidates soon.

BJP overtakes Congress as largest political party in Rajya Sabha

BJP overtakes Congress as largest political party in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

This is the first time that the saffron party has become the number one formation in the Upper House after the Narendra Modi government came to power in May 2014.

RSS denies any link to journalist who met Hafiz Saeed

RSS denies any link to journalist who met Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Ram Madhav, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday asserted that journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik has no relation with the RSS, saying a person roaming around with Congress leaders is not from the Sangh fountainhead.

BJP stakes claim to form governments in Goa and Manipur

BJP stakes claim to form governments in Goa and Manipur

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

In both the states where the Bharatiya Janata Party came second is trying to turn the tables on the Congress to form the government.

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya passes away at 97

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya passes away at 97

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Vaidya, who had recovered from coronavirus infection, died at a private hospital in Nagpur, his grandson Vishnu Vaidya said. The last rites will be held on Sunday.

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

People have voted for a change in favour of Modi: RSS

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Lauding the strong showing by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the general elections, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday said people of the country have voted for a change in favour of Narendra Modi.

'Why is Sengar given protection of political power'

'Why is Sengar given protection of political power'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Priyanka Gandhi's poser in a tweet came a day after the Uttar Pradesh police filed a murder case against Sengar and nine others following a complaint by the Unnao rape survivor's family, alleging "conspiracy" behind the Sunday's car crash in which the victim was severely injured and two of her family members were killed.

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Serbia has become one of the transit points for Indians heading to Canada and the US. Canada requires passengers from India to take an RT-PCR test from a third country, while the US wants them to spend 14 days outside of India. As a result, many students are taking the Serbia route to Canada, and the US.

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

J&K cabinet rejig: Speaker, 7 others sworn-in as ministers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The major shake-up of the council of ministers -- including six of the BJP and two of the PDP -- follows BJP ministers Lal Singh and Chander Prakash Ganga resigning from the cabinet earlier this month after they were criticised for taking part in a rally in support of those accused in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua.

Mumbai row: Mind your own business, Sena tells RSS

Mumbai row: Mind your own business, Sena tells RSS

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

"Ram Madhav should not worry about Mumbai issue and should not teach us patriotism and unity," Uddhav told media persons.

Only first wife of man entitled to lay claim on his money: HC

Only first wife of man entitled to lay claim on his money: HC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

If a man has two wives and both lay claim to his money, only the first wife would be entitled for it but his children from both marriages would get the money, says HC.

5G: Smartphone makers poised for a sharp rebound this year

5G: Smartphone makers poised for a sharp rebound this year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Even if 5G is not launched by operators this year, the handsets market will certainly witness a strong supply ecosystem for 5G ready smartphones in 2021.

Soldier injured in Ladakh clash makes video call to family

Soldier injured in Ladakh clash makes video call to family

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

If it were moments of shock and anxiety on the day when the news about the clash in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh was flashed by TV channels, a call from the Army confirming he was safe and then followed by Vishnu's own calls and the video chat overjoyed his family.

RSS leaders' 'Berlin Wall' comment creates ripples

RSS leaders' 'Berlin Wall' comment creates ripples

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Senior leader and spokesman of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha Ram Madhav's statement that the wall between India and Pakistan would come down like the Wall of Berlin has created ripples, particularly in the RSS circles.

Refunds to come slow as airline revenues choke

Refunds to come slow as airline revenues choke

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

International airlines are offering affected passengers an option of refund, vouchers, discounts on future bookings, and the opportunity to hold tickets for up to two years following travel bans.

With 14 medals, India finish 10th at Asian Youth Games

With 14 medals, India finish 10th at Asian Youth Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With the men's squash team clinching a silver medal after losing to Malaysia in the final, India ended their campaign at the 2nd Asian Youth Games in Nanjing at the 10th spot and with an impressive tally of 14 medals (3 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze).

Petrol demand returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, diesel sales inching up

Petrol demand returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, diesel sales inching up

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

This is the first time that petrol sales in the world's third-largest oil importer have risen since the March 25 nationwide lockdown crippled economic activity and sent demand plummeting.

Cong disapproves Shakeel Ahmed's IM remarks; RSS, BJP furious

Cong disapproves Shakeel Ahmed's IM remarks; RSS, BJP furious

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Congress on Monday disapproved of the remarks of party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed and party MP Rashid Masood that the 2002 Gujarat riots had led to the formation of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen.

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Does the BJP opening up a new assault on Rajiv Gandhi indicate that the BJP's internal calculations are pointing to the election results not going as it hoped, and hence a sign of desperation?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Oli back as Nepal PM 4 days after losing trust vote

Oli back as Nepal PM 4 days after losing trust vote

Rediff.com15 May 2021

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Oli, 69, at a ceremony at Shital Niwas, after he was reappointed to the post on Thursday night as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government.

HCL Infosystems' shares tumble over 7% as CEO resigns

HCL Infosystems' shares tumble over 7% as CEO resigns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Shares of IT company HCL Infosystems plunged over 7 per cent on Monday after its Managing Director and CEO Harshavardhan Madhav Chitale resigned from the company.

RSS refuses to interfere in BJP's affairs

RSS refuses to interfere in BJP's affairs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

As the Bharatiya Janata Party grappled with dissensions, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Tuesday said it will not intervene in the saffron party's affairs and the party will have to 'analyse' the developments and take the right decision. "I want to say this clearly that it is not the job of the RSS," its spokesman Ram Madhav told reporters a day after senior BJP leader Arun Shourie demanded that the Sangh take over the reins of the BJP.

Maytas Infra CEO resigns

Maytas Infra CEO resigns

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

'P K Madhav, the whole time director and chief executive officer of Maytas Infra Ltd, tendered his resignation from directorship as well as CEO of the company owing to personal reasons,' Maytas said in a filing to BSE. Maytas Infra, promoted by the family of disgraced Satyam founder B Ramalinga Raju, has been hitting headlines ever since the IT firm announced a deal to acquire the company, which was later called off following strong opposition by investors.

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

Varavara Rao is fully conscious, oriented: Maha tells HC

Varavara Rao is fully conscious, oriented: Maha tells HC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The HC directed the government to file a "complete report detailing the type of medical exam conducted through video conferencing, and all other findings".

Teja Raju is Maytas Infra CEO

Teja Raju is Maytas Infra CEO

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

B Teja Raju, the elder son of Saytam Computer chief B Ramalinga Raju, on Saturday took over additional charge of chief executive officer of Maytas Infra in place of P K Madhav, who was arrested on December 16, 2008 in connection with the Nagarjuna Finance depositors' case.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

Vijay Hazare: Vidarbha to meet Saurashtra in quarters

Vijay Hazare: Vidarbha to meet Saurashtra in quarters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Summary of results of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played on Sunday.

JK governor calls PDP, BJP for parleys on govt formation

JK governor calls PDP, BJP for parleys on govt formation

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Amid continuing suspense over formation of new government in Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N N Vohra on Friday invited the People's Democratic Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the first and second largest parties in the elections, which threw up a highly-fractured verdict with no clear winner.

Like the first look of Half-Girlfriend?

Like the first look of Half-Girlfriend?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Half-Girlfriend will release on May 19.