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Why Shraddha Kapoor Is NERVOUS

Why Shraddha Kapoor Is NERVOUS

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'Rom-coms are one of the easiest films to watch, but one of the most difficult to make.'

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to seventh seeded English pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 17-21, 14-21 in a last-8 match.

SGPC to approach United Nations to save Bhullar

SGPC to approach United Nations to save Bhullar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Shriomani Gurdwara Pharbandhak Committee president Avtar Singh Makkar said in Amritsar on Tuesday that die hard efforts will be applied to save the life of death row convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Are these the Nach Baliye 9 contestants?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Will these contestants dance into your screen when the show starts later this month?

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

Pakistani gurudwaras to get help from India

Pakistani gurudwaras to get help from India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The SPGC will step in if any assitance is needed.

In non-election year, political donations down 84%

In non-election year, political donations down 84%

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

despite an Election Commission notification, disallowing tax benefits on cash donations to political parties, the cash contribution increased from 0.14% in FY15 to 1.42% in FY16.

Coronavirus: Shootings of movies, TV shows halted

Coronavirus: Shootings of movies, TV shows halted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Various events, award functions, interviews, shooting schedules have been called off in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Why netas are in a mad rush for helicopters

Why netas are in a mad rush for helicopters

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

20-25 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are flying political heavyweights for the assembly elections in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, reports Sahil Makkar

Malang, Love Aaj Kal, Thappad: Upcoming February Movies

Malang, Love Aaj Kal, Thappad: Upcoming February Movies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Which films are you looking forward?

The Aam Aadmi Party's 30-day report card

The Aam Aadmi Party's 30-day report card

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Sahil Makkar assesses the impact that the Arvind Kejriwal government has had on Delhi and the way things get done in the city, in the last 30 days

Bhullar verdict: SGPC, Akal Takht slam SC ruling

Bhullar verdict: SGPC, Akal Takht slam SC ruling

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Avtar Singh makkar on Friday reacted strongly against the rejection of the death commutation plea of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a death row convict, by the Supreme Court, terming it a 'murder of law'.

Live chat: How to make the most of your fixed deposits

Live chat: How to make the most of your fixed deposits

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Rakesh Makkar, President & CDO, DHFL will answer all your FD queries from 2 pm to 3 pm on October 17

Start-ups: How to attract VC funding in 2021

Start-ups: How to attract VC funding in 2021

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'We want to look at very strong entrepreneurial teams.' 'I want to focus on a full team and not just the entrepreneur, which is building innovative and amazing differentiated businesses in large markets.' 'We also look at business models that are proven and have reasonably good gross margins, which show that this is where a lot of value is getting built.'

Tension between Punjab, Haryana govts continue to simmer

Tension between Punjab, Haryana govts continue to simmer

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Confrontation between the Sikh bodies of Punjab and Haryana has become more political than religious, says Rediff.com contributor Upasna Pandey.

India hopes US Gurudwara attack doesn't happen again

India hopes US Gurudwara attack doesn't happen again

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

India on Monday hoped that US authorities will ensure "conditions" to prevent a repeat of violent acts like the attack on a Gurudwara in Wisconsin amid an outrage over the incident in the country, especially in Punjab.

SGPC chief meets Krishna over US gurdwara attack

SGPC chief meets Krishna over US gurdwara attack

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the religious body of the Sikh community, met Union External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi on Tuesday, to express their anger over the massacre at a Wisconsin gurdwara on Sunday.

Will take all possible steps in Rajoana case: Punjab CM

Will take all possible steps in Rajoana case: Punjab CM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday said his government will take all possible legal steps pertaining to death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana. "My government has been taking advice from legal experts. All possible legal steps will be initiated pertaining to Rajoana's case," he told reporters. On Friday, the Sikh clergy directed him and Shiromani Guru Prabhandhak Committee head Avtar Singh Makkar to make efforts to save Rajoana.

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A day after 'Super Tuesday' polls, the Republican party leadership appeared to have ganged up against real estate magnate Donald Trump, who has won 10 of 11 state primaries so far, in a last ditch effort to prevent him from becoming the nominee for the November presidential poll.

Your unusual travel pics from around the world

Your unusual travel pics from around the world

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Yesterday, we asked you to send in your unusual travel pictures -- something out of the ordinary that you spotted and caught it on camera. Here's the first set of responses! Want to contribute? Post your pictures too!

Hacked review

Hacked review

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Hacked has plenty of highs for Hina Khan fans but apart from that, there's not much to look for in the film, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Pak denies pilgrim visa to Sikhs: SGPC

Pak denies pilgrim visa to Sikhs: SGPC

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Wednesday alleged the Pakistan high commission had denied pilgrim visa to a group of Sikh devotees without assigning any reason.

Kalpana Lajmi suffering from kidney ailment

Kalpana Lajmi suffering from kidney ailment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The filmmaker is in desperate need for financial aid.

Disclosing every loan default is now mandatory for listed firms

Disclosing every loan default is now mandatory for listed firms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Sebi has now said any default of payments of interest or principal on loans taken from financial institutions, including banks, will have to be disclosed if it continues beyond 30 days.

Praising PM led to Akal Takht top priest's removal

Praising PM led to Akal Takht top priest's removal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Joginder Singh Vedanti says he was removed because he supported Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the key trust vote.

State of Siege 26/11 review

State of Siege 26/11 review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

State of Siege 26/ 11 leaves you shocked and wide-eyed, says Joginder Tuteja.

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Terror tackling: Canada assures India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

In a statement in the House of Commons on March 11, Dave Mackenzie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, referred to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's letter to the head of the Sikh temples worldwide and asserted categorically that "Canada will not tolerate any kind of action originating from our soil that promotes terrorism in other countries".

Watch out for resurgence of militancy: PM to SGPC

Watch out for resurgence of militancy: PM to SGPC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has written to Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar, asking him to keep an eye on the misguided youths trying to revive militancy in Punjab.

'One should not live by the gun'

'One should not live by the gun'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

In this sixth part of a series, rediff India Abroad discusses another perspective in its analysis of the growing gun-culture among Indian Americans.

Sikh protests fan out

Sikh protests fan out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

The police on Sunday shifted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to an undisclosed destination for "security reasons" amid continued protests over the gunning down of a Sikh demonstrator in Mumbai while radical groups demanded the Dera Sacha Sauda chief's immediate arrest.

Bhindranwale portrait in Golden Temple museum

Bhindranwale portrait in Golden Temple museum

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

'Kirtans' (hymns) were sung and prayers offered as Bhindranwale's portrait was placed alongside paintings dating to the 15th century in the Sikh heritage museum.

SGPC to appeal against Punjab HC order

SGPC to appeal against Punjab HC order

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee on Tuesday said that it would appeal in the Supreme Court against a high court ruling setting aside the Punjab notifications declaring SGPC-run Sikh institutions as minority institutions.

MTV has hurt Sikh sentiments: SGPC

MTV has hurt Sikh sentiments: SGPC

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Taking strong exception to a controversial MTV promo, the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee on Tuesday said it has hurt the sentiments of Sikhs and the attack on a Mumbai studio was a spontaneous reaction by some members of the community.

Dera chief tenders apology: SGPC sources

Dera chief tenders apology: SGPC sources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The apology letter addressed to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vidanti was delivered to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar by Congress legislator from Bathinda Harminder Singh Jassi.

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

7 reasons why netas don't want to leave Lutyens' bungalows

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Officials say many politicians and retired bureaucrats make every effort to stay in these government bungalows.

Spotted: AB, SRK in Toronto

Spotted: AB, SRK in Toronto

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Reader Vinod Makkar spots the two stars at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Akal Takht seek honest apology from Dera chief

Akal Takht seek honest apology from Dera chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Talking about the earlier two apologies sent by the Dera Sacha Sauda, Vedanti described them as mere 'press notes' and alleged the language used in the text was not proper.

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Review: Nach Baliye 9 kicks off on a high note

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Namrata Thakker is impressed with the format and the jodis.