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How Dara Singh became Hanuman

How Dara Singh became Hanuman

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Papaji had a dream one night where he saw my father as Hanuman.'

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Justice for Sushant mustn't eclipse other issues of Bihar: Cong

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Addressing a press conference in Patna, All India Congress Committee general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said the party would like the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its inquiry in three months and favoured setting up of a special court to facilitate expeditious trial.

Why Gujarat cops are visiting 'sensitive' Dalit villages

Why Gujarat cops are visiting 'sensitive' Dalit villages

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'Police officers have to meet Dalits and other communities, find out about issues that could lead to law and order problems.'

Bihar polls: Modi's rally vs Lalu-Nitish joint show on Aug 30

Bihar polls: Modi's rally vs Lalu-Nitish joint show on Aug 30

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The stage is set for the August 30 rallies of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhagalpur district and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad's joint rally in Patna.

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Nitish Kumar inducts 8 new ministers in Bihar cabinet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Members of allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Lok Janshakti Party, were left out from the cabinet expansion.

India recorded 10,300 cases during 21-day lockdown

India recorded 10,300 cases during 21-day lockdown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Many medical experts feel that the nation would have fared far worse without the lockdown.

Spreading PM's message to nation cost Rs 8.3 crore

Spreading PM's message to nation cost Rs 8.3 crore

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Propagating the prime minister's messages doesn't come cheap, reveals an RTI response. The one-year anniversary message, for instance, cost Rs 8.3 crore, reports Prasanna D Zore.

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Kaabil serves nothing beyond an unabashed platform to vaunt a seething Hrithik, sentimental Hrithik, snarky Hrithik, sly Hrithik or spry Hrithik, feels Sukanya Verma.

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was elected president and Champat Rai general secretary of the Ram Temple trust at its first meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Kejriwal hopes to replicate Delhi victory in Varanasi

Kejriwal hopes to replicate Delhi victory in Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The party plans to deploy its top leaders Yogendra Yadav, Shazia Ilmi and Manish Sisodia, among others, in Uttar Pradesh, says Somesh Jha

Kejriwal to camp for a month in Varanasi

Kejriwal to camp for a month in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

After seeking public opinion, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal will stay in the holy city to understand local issues, says Somesh Jha

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Final phase of Bihar elections on Saturday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

About 2.34 crore voters, spread across 78 assembly segments of the 243-strong assembly, will decide the fates of 1,204 candidates, including the Speaker and 12 members of the state cabinet.

Glued to TV sets, Ayodhya relives 'Ramayana' days

Glued to TV sets, Ayodhya relives 'Ramayana' days

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Some jewellery shops in the famous Shringaar Haat area turned into places for community television spots as passers-by and even some security personnel and mediapersons joined shopkeepers to watch the live telecast of 'bhoomi poojan' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the temple and his speech. Many recalled that these scenes were similar to ones quite common in late 1980s when 'Ramayana' serial was telecast on Doordarshan and people used to gather at few houses and shops having TV sets.

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Congress on Thursday hit back at Narendra Modi for calling Defence Minister A K Antony an "agent of Pakistan and enemy of India", saying such language can come only from a "traitor".

JD-U claims Lalu gravitating towards BJP

JD-U claims Lalu gravitating towards BJP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

The Janata Dal-United on Sunday claimed there was no doubt left that Lalu Prasad would support Narendra Modi as prime ministerial candidate as the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader was "panicky" due to Congress' inclination towards arch-rival Nitish Kumar.

Farmers protesting for media attention: Agriculture minister

Farmers protesting for media attention: Agriculture minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Singh said the farmers opted for 'unusual deeds' to draw media attention as they belong to organisations with only a few thousand members.

Former Delhi Speaker quits AAP, joins BJP

Former Delhi Speaker quits AAP, joins BJP

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Former Delhi Assembly Speaker and Aam Aadmi Party MLA Maninder Singh Dhir, who had a public spat with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.' 'Now when the matter has escalated out of hand, there is still time for them to speak out.' 'Better late than never.' Shatrughan Sinha tells Subhash K Jha.

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

'PM Modi needs to pay more attention to women'

'PM Modi needs to pay more attention to women'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The IMF chief described the incident of rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in India as "revolting.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

Mamata govt announces inquiry panel to probe Pegasus scandal

Mamata govt announces inquiry panel to probe Pegasus scandal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The two-member commission will be headed by former Calcutta high court Chief Justice Jyotirmay Bhattacharya. Former Supreme Court judge Madan Bhimrao Lokur is its other member.

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

Nitish will skip Sonia's meeting. This is how the BJP is interpreting it

Nitish will skip Sonia's meeting. This is how the BJP is interpreting it

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Speculation is rife that Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United is likely to support the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's choice for the upcoming Presidential poll. This ties in with Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar's refusal to attend the meeting of non-BJP parties called by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on May 26. The meeting will discuss the presidential polls and the way ahead for the opposition to tackle the BJP.

Shabana Azmi: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'

Shabana Azmi: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'This is where I was born and this is where I'll die.'

Amitabh, Allu Arjun, NTR Jr to donate for Chennai

Amitabh, Allu Arjun, NTR Jr to donate for Chennai

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Just who is Siddharth?

Just who is Siddharth?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'He is busy building an image on the social media as an anti-right-winger.' 'But remember: An actor is only good at what he was born to do,' observes Subhash K Jha.

Cong admits to flaws in cyber law, tries to deflect criticism

Cong admits to flaws in cyber law, tries to deflect criticism

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Congress admitted that the Section 66A of cyber law was poorly drafted

Time to END Bank Nationalisation

Time to END Bank Nationalisation

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Nationalisation has served its purpose. It's time to move ahead, keeping majority ownership of the government in a few banks to serve the people, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A new committee chaired by former Chief Economic Advisor Shankar Acharya will examine the feasibility of having a 'new financial year' to coincide with the calendar year.

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'I've seen Akshay Kumar and several A-listers shooting on the streets of UP while unmanageable crowds jostle to see them, touch them.'

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Rahul Gandhi has personally paid a heavy price for this character assassination and remorseless ridiculing and the Congress, of course, has been demolished politically.'

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Blowing the bugle for the 2014 Parliamentary elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hit out at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for dilly dallying on granting special category status to the state.

Sai's Take: Congress-mukt India?

Sai's Take: Congress-mukt India?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Why has the phrase gone missing from Modi's vocabulary?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

No objection to Modi being declared as PM candidate: Chouhan

No objection to Modi being declared as PM candidate: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has dubbed as "baseless" the reports that he had reservations to having Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi being projected as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate.

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

When Rahul surprised diners at Patna eatery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Several people clicked snapshots of the leader having his meal from a distance that the SPG -- which looks after Gandhi's security -- permitted.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sikhs For Justice plans to picket Facebook's Menlo Park headquarters during Narendra Modi's September 27 visit.