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Medha Patkar very ill; 7 more join strike

Medha Patkar very ill; 7 more join strike

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

The NBA has received no response from the PMO after the fact-finding mission.

Medha Patkar arrested on her way to Singur

Medha Patkar arrested on her way to Singur

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The police, however, cited no reason for their arrest.

6 NBA activists end hunger strike, Medha continues

6 NBA activists end hunger strike, Medha continues

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Six out of 11 Narmada Bachao Andolan activists called off their hunger strike following an appeal by their leader Medha Patkar who, however, is continuing with her fast.

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Meet Baldev Kumar from Punjab, first outsider to contest J-K LS polls

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 paved the way for outsiders to contest polls in the Union Territory.

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The officer said that the driver may be presented in the court as a witness in the case.

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption.

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Medha Patkar, Yogendra Yadav arrested outside Mandsaur

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

"Our arrest is against the law as no written order was shown to us," Yadav said.

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

FIR filed against 2 Indore temple trust members for culpable homicide

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder was registered on Friday against two members of the trust of the Indore temple where a floor cave-in a day earlier hurtled devotees into a stepwell, killing 36 persons, a police official said.

Medha and Meera: A glimpse of the future

Medha and Meera: A glimpse of the future

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

AAP candidates from Mumbai, Medha Patkar and Meera Sanyal, are poised to play a crucial and complementary role. While Patkar gives voice to the suffering of people at the grassroots, Sanyal is articulating the key principles that could build a more just and equitable society or economy, says Rajni Bakshi.

Ananya, Janhvi, Kiara Get Gorgeous

Ananya, Janhvi, Kiara Get Gorgeous

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards were held in Mumbai, and Bollywood suitably glammed up for the night.

Medha Patkar arrested on her way to Dhar, sent to jail

Medha Patkar arrested on her way to Dhar, sent to jail

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The police stopped Patkar and informed her that she could not proceed to Dhar, but as she refused to relent, she was placed under arrest.

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

'How Will Piyush Goyal Help Us?'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'We need a candidate who will do our work and fight with the authorities; someone we can hold accountable.' 'Piyush Goyal is not that candidate.'

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

All of them, including Patkar, were taken to hospitals by the administration, police said.

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

24 of BJP's outgoing RS members don't get renominated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Many senior BJP leaders and outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs, including seven Union ministers such as Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav, have not been renominated by the party for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls amid strong indications that several of them may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Corrupt leaders force people like me into politics: Medha Patkar

Corrupt leaders force people like me into politics: Medha Patkar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Social activist and Aam Aadmi Party candidate for upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Mumbai northeast seat, Medha Patkar said her decision to enter the electoral fray was very tough.

Warrant against Sanjay Raut in defamation suit by Kirit Somaiya's wife

Warrant against Sanjay Raut in defamation suit by Kirit Somaiya's wife

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Sewri metropolitan magistrate's court had last month issued a process (summons) against Raut, asking him to appear before it on July 4.

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

CBI books activist Harsh Mander, NGO for forex violations

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The CBI has registered a case of alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act against human rights activist Harsh Mander and his NGO, and searched his premises on Friday, officials said.

Kirit Somaiya's wife sues Raut for Rs 100 cr

Kirit Somaiya's wife sues Raut for Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Somaiya's wife said Raut had repeatedly made defamatory public statements against her and her husband, particularly about their alleged involvement in a "toilet scam worth Rs 100 crore."

The Women Who Made All The Money

The Women Who Made All The Money

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.

'Doesn't anyone have the right to express his pain and disappointment?'

'Doesn't anyone have the right to express his pain and disappointment?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I am not a person who would do such things from behind the scenes.' 'I don't believe in taking somebody else's support for speaking out my mind.'

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief J P Nadda and new party entrant Ashok Chavan and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan were among the 41 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will witness polling on February 27.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has reduced itself to a "tamasha", veteran social activist Medha Patkar on Saturday resigned from the party as its internal turbulence reached a flashpoint with the ouster of founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from a key panel of the fledgling outfit.

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its second list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, fielding three Union ministers.

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

'Hum Bharatiya INDIA ke saath'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The contrast between the two meetings couldn't have been more stark, yet, both were organically linked, the latter a show of support for the former.

Exclusive! Medha Patkar: Land acquisition ordinance will destroy poor

Exclusive! Medha Patkar: Land acquisition ordinance will destroy poor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The new ordinance on land acquisition will allow land grabbers to deprive millions, destroy agriculture, horticulture, rivers, forests, tree cover and mangroves to extract minerals as well as ground water, without replenishment at a pace that will not leave anything for the next generation, warns activist Medha Patkar.

Friday Night Plan Review: Watch Out For Babil!

Friday Night Plan Review: Watch Out For Babil!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Friday Night Plan's sweet-natured heart and sanitised humour are happier focusing on the inherent niceness teenagers are capable of, observes Sukanya Verma.

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said.

Saiee-Adivi Sesh watch Major

Saiee-Adivi Sesh watch Major

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A special screening of the film Major, starring Adivi Sesh, Saiee Manjrekar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj and Revathi, was held in Mumbai last night.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

MP: Tribal man dies in police firing during protest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Orders prohibiting gathering of people were clamped down in Mhow tehsil of Indore district on Thursday after a 25-year-old tribal man died in police firing during a protest over the death of a young woman, officials said.

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that polls can be rigged through social media, and that if social media companies want, they can make any party win an election.

Fight for justice proving an expensive affair for wrestlers

Fight for justice proving an expensive affair for wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We will buy coolers if the need arises. It's very hot out there. We had brought Rs two lakh cash with us but have already spent about 5-6 lakh rupees so far.'

'We Are In A Calamity'

'We Are In A Calamity'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Now they're talking about changing the Constitution; they feel they have no reason now to hide their intentions.'

Those thrown out of power are taking out yatras: Modi's dig at Rahul

Those thrown out of power are taking out yatras: Modi's dig at Rahul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, saying those who have been thrown out of power are taking out foot march to get back to power.

9 killed,19 injured in explosion at factory in UP's Hapur

9 killed,19 injured in explosion at factory in UP's Hapur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The impact of the explosion was so intense that the roofs of some of the factories located in the vicinity were damaged.

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Milkha, Chetak, Vayu among people's choice of names for cheetahs in Kuno Park

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The cheetahs have been brought from Namibia as part of India's ambitious programme to bring the big cat back from extinction.

London Files Review

London Files Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

London Files is an engaging thriller with a fine performance from Arjun Rampal, observes Namrata Thakker.

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The police have booked two persons for culpable homicide in the incident.