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The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

The 'Misunderstanding' Between Zeenat Aman and Devsaab

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Zeenat Aman has been sharing her snippets about her journey into the film industry and her star-maker, Dev Anand, on Instagram in a three-part series.

Nirbhaya's Mother Meets Anjali's Mother

Nirbhaya's Mother Meets Anjali's Mother

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

On Wednesday, Asha Devi, whose daughter was brutally murdered in the capital 10 years ago, met Anjali's mother in an encounter that won't leave you dry eyed. Two woman whose young daughters were killed by a cruelty that has shocked a nation.

Rahul Beats The Drum Of Unity

Rahul Beats The Drum Of Unity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

As Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra travels across Maharashtra, Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com captures scenes from the walkathon to spread kindness and harmony from Nanded.

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

As EPS and OPS groups clash, Stalin's govt seals AIADMK headquarters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai was sealed by authorities on Monday following violence and vandalism between supporters of rival leaders Edappady K Palaniswami (EPS) and O Panneerselvam (OPS) in and around the party office.

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

'Politically, BJP is ruthless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'The BJP think they are running an ideology machine in this country, and they have to convert everyone, from people to parties to party leaders.'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

Where Rahul Should Spend Tuesday Night

Where Rahul Should Spend Tuesday Night

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

May we suggest that Rahul spend Tuesday night with the homeless in Delhi who are shivering in cold and frosty conditions?

'I don't believe in favouritism'

'I don't believe in favouritism'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'If we are unable to move out of catering to people's tantrums or their unreasonable demands or people treating other people badly or being okay with differential treatment, it will affect the storytelling and the creativity.'

'How would Bachchan do it?'

'How would Bachchan do it?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'He has taught us to take the moment and ourselves seriously.'

Maldives' second largest party withdraws from talks

Maldives' second largest party withdraws from talks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Angry over the disruption of parliament by lawmakers of Mohamed Nasheed's party, Maldives' second largest political bloc DRP has withdrawn from the all-party talks, dealing a blow to efforts to reconcile the country's fractured political atmosphere.

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Protests on Adhir's remark rock Parliament for second day

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday amid protests by opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party members over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

Pandya-Rahul incident couldn't have happened in our time: Yuvraj

Pandya-Rahul incident couldn't have happened in our time: Yuvraj

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

There are not many role models in the current Indian cricket set up other than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and the seniors do not command much respect from the youngsters, believes former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed in the western Japan city of Nara on Friday after being attacked by an unidentified man and gunshots were heard in the vicinity, local media reported adding that police has seized the attacker.

Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Ruling and opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday sparred over 'foul' remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajasthan's Alwar, with treasury bench members seeking an apology from him.

BJP worker shot dead in east Delhi, manhunt launched to nab accused

BJP worker shot dead in east Delhi, manhunt launched to nab accused

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The deceased, identified as Jeetu Choudhary, was the secretary of BJP's Mayur Vihar district unit, they said.

Gujarat to MP, the saga of missing 240 British era gold coins

Gujarat to MP, the saga of missing 240 British era gold coins

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed to unravel the mystery surrounding the alleged theft of 240 British-era gold coins by four policemen in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur district, an official said on Wednesday.

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In scenes replicating purges at party conferences in Pyongyang, Xi Jinping appeared to borrow from Kim Jong Un's playbook when he had Hu Jintao, his predecessor as Communist party general secretary and president of the People's Republic of China, evicted from the final session of the 20th party congress on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in full view.

Shah targets Uddhav with 'licking soles' of people with opposite ideology jibe

Shah targets Uddhav with 'licking soles' of people with opposite ideology jibe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Shah, who was speaking at the launch of Marathi version of the booked 'Modi@20', also reiterated there was no agreement on sharing the chief minister's post in the run up to the 2019 assembly polls.

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Ugly scenes in Jammu & Kashmir assembly as lawmakers scuffle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The Opposition National Conference and Congress lawmakers on Friday disrupted proceedings in both houses of the Jammu and Kashmir legislature, accusing the government of misleading people on the issue of transfer of power projects to the state, and created ruckus in the assembly as Speaker directed marshalling out of some members.

This MP Wants To End India's Big Fat Weddings

This MP Wants To End India's Big Fat Weddings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

'People are blowing up their entire retirement fund; they are selling their land and house to spend on one day for a marriage.'

3 Assam MLAs suspended for ruckus over Rahul disqualification

3 Assam MLAs suspended for ruckus over Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

As soon as the House reassembled, Sarma stood to give his reply, which was objected by all opposition members saying "the matter was over".

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

The Actor Who Overshadowed Shahid

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We are all here to hustle.'

Uproar in TN assembly as MLA calls Ramayana 'imaginary epic'

Uproar in TN assembly as MLA calls Ramayana 'imaginary epic'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

When a resolution, moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, to urge the Centre to implement the Sethusamudram ship canal project was taken up for discussion in the House members spoke on their party stand.

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Timeline: Naroda Gam riot case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Eleven persons from Muslim community killed in violence in Naroda Gam area of Ahmedabad during the bandh call given by right-wing organisations a day after the Godhra train burning incident.

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'They sent a message that I will not be given the ticket and ordered me to issue a statement -- Gujarat style -- that with immediate effect I was retiring from politics.' 'They were treating me like a political novice who would be pushed around on the order of vested interests.' 'This rude behaviour hurt a lot. It was then I spontaneously decided that I will challenge this dictatorial order and expose all those who want to hurt Lingayat pride in Karnataka.'

Uttarakhand: Parties wooing SRK, Hrithik for poll campaign

Uttarakhand: Parties wooing SRK, Hrithik for poll campaign

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Notwithstanding the biting cold, political bigwigs and Bollywood stars are ready to hit the election scene in the run-up to January 30 assembly polls in Uttarakhand.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what's real, what's rumour, notes Sukanya Verma.

After Amma, AIADMK appoints Chinnamma as party chief

After Amma, AIADMK appoints Chinnamma as party chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Party treasurer and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said, "In tune with party rules, honourable Chinnamma is appointed AIADMK general secretary and a resolution to this effect has been adopted unanimously by the general council."

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!

What's J P Nadda doing with oranges?

What's J P Nadda doing with oranges?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Glimpses from the campaign trail on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

For Kejriwal, the party has just started

For Kejriwal, the party has just started

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

It's all very well to make shrill accusations and mount street protests. But winning elections is a different ballgame altogether. Veenu Sandhu goes behind the scenes to see how Arvind Kejriwal's yet to be formed political party is trying to win friends and influence people.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

'India's done magical work'

'India's done magical work'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'To get a 100 per cent consensus document without any reservation, any bracket, any chair summary is unprecedented in the history of multilateral forums.'