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President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

President Murmu to lead celebrations to mark 75 years of Constitution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A special website has also been created to mark the year-long celebrations, Union Culture Secretary Arunish Chawla told reporters during a briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.

Senior journalist arrested in Gujarat in GST 'scam'

Senior journalist arrested in Gujarat in GST 'scam'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Following detailed questioning, journalist Mahesh Langa was arrested by the Crime Branch on Tuesday morning, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ajit Rajian said. "The central GST had found some suspicious transactions in bogus firms floated in the name of Mahesh Langa's wife and father using forged documents. Langa has been arrested for further investigation," he said.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets evicted

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets evicted

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Good news, at last!

'Nitish, Naidu Cheated Muslims On Waqf'

'Nitish, Naidu Cheated Muslims On Waqf'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'When voting clause by clause on Waqf came up in the JPC, the TDP and JD-U supported the BJP on each and every clause.'

Lok Sabha congratulates Indian cricket team

Lok Sabha congratulates Indian cricket team

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India lifted the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, beating South Africa by seven runs in the final on June 29.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Mayank Agarawal's unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against Punjab by one wicket,

Opposition demands debate on Constitution in both Houses

Opposition demands debate on Constitution in both Houses

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Opposition leaders on Tuesday demanded a debate on the Constitution in both Houses of Parliament, stressing it was needed in the light of the recent developments in the country.

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Woman hires hitman to kill daughter, gets killed herself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The daughter, in collusion with her lover, allegedly killed her mother Alka (36), police added.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Te Congress slammed the Centre's order, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to politicise employees on an ideological basis.

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Om Puri's wonderful journey!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Om Puri, notes Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com, has given one of the most endearing performances of his career in producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey and director Lasse Hallstrom's new film, The Hundred-Foot Journey

Waqf panel to get extension till last day of next Budget session

Waqf panel to get extension till last day of next Budget session

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The parliamentary committee scrutinizing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been granted an extension until the last day of the next Budget Session. This decision follows a heated meeting marked by a walkout from opposition members who expressed concerns about the committee's draft report. The committee will visit several states to meet stakeholders and finalize its report.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets disgusting!

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets disgusting!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

What Swami Om did on Thursday's episode has not only made the show disgusting, but his survival so far has set a negative precedent for future participants to go to any lengths to garner TRPs.

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'My two life mantras are prioritisation and compartmentalisation.' 'Prioritisation allows you to put one thing over the other and compartmentalisation to focus on one priority at a time.'

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Baba Siddique's shooters practiced firing in Raigad: Police

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The three gunmen involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai practiced firing near a waterfall in adjoining Raigad district before executing the murder, police officials said on Tuesday citing their investigation.

Logjam over, Oppn agrees to let Parliament function

Logjam over, Oppn agrees to let Parliament function

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The government and opposition parties on Monday reached an agreement to break the impasse in Parliament with dates announced for discussions on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

Shyam Benegal, Movie Legend, Dies At 90

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'If there is one thing Shyam Benegal expressed best: It was the Poetry of the ordinary face and ordinary lives.'

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets dirty

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets dirty

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Swami Om has been the most annoying person on the show, but the makers have been going soft on him. Divya Nair wonders why.

After row, Maha govt withdraws order to allocate Rs 10cr to Waqf board

After row, Maha govt withdraws order to allocate Rs 10cr to Waqf board

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

Bollywood Says Goodbye To Ganpati

Bollywood Says Goodbye To Ganpati

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Even a peaceful, fun task like clicking a selfie couldn't happen smoothly thanks to the one and only annoying person of the house.

'Chanting Om on Yoga Day not mandatory'

'Chanting Om on Yoga Day not mandatory'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Naidu said it is just a sort of exercise or discipline which unifies the body and the mind and has been accepted even by the International community.

PIX: Sarika, Satish Kaushik watch Om Puri's last film

PIX: Sarika, Satish Kaushik watch Om Puri's last film

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Mr Kabaadi is about a rag-picker...

FIR within 6 hrs: Centre's directive on violence against medics

FIR within 6 hrs: Centre's directive on violence against medics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Amid widespread protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union health ministry on Friday said the heads of institutions will be responsible for filing an institutional first information report (FIR) within six hours of an incident of violence against any healthcare worker on duty.

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

According to the police, the bus was speeding and filled with passengers due to which the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into the wing wall of the flyover.

Speaker's remarks on Emergency trigger massive Opposition protests

Speaker's remarks on Emergency trigger massive Opposition protests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday read out a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency and termed the decision by then prime minister Indira Gandhi an attack on the Constitution, triggering a wave of protests by the opposition in the House.

'Om Puri has all the fun with Mallika'

'Om Puri has all the fun with Mallika'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah will be seen together in Dirty Politics.

'No compulsion of saying Om during Yoga Day'

'No compulsion of saying Om during Yoga Day'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Ayush Minister Shripad Naik on Wednesday said there was "no compulsion" to say 'Om' during the World Yoga Day programme.

'Vinod Khanna ji, Om Shanti!'

'Vinod Khanna ji, Om Shanti!'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sports fraternity pays homage to legend Vinod Khanna

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The great actor on some of his memorable roles.

Parl protest melee: Cong claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Parl protest melee: Cong claims Kharge pushed, Rahul manhandled

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Congress said BJP MPs had sticks in their hands and Kharge was threatened and pushed.

Studio Reves launches Om collection

Studio Reves launches Om collection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Top model, VJ actress and interior designer Namrata Baruwa has recently unveiled Studio Reves' Isha Satva - Om collection of spiritual jewellery that captures the essence of the almighty.

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Arunachal: Army truck falls into gorge, 3 soldiers dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Three Army personnel died and several others were injured when their truck skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district, police said on Wednesday.

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move 'dictatorial' and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the legislation would not tamper with the powers enjoyed by states.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'