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Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

Don't eat if your parents don't vote for me: Sena MLA

Don't eat if your parents don't vote for me: Sena MLA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Last month, Santosh Bangar said he would hang himself if Narendra Modi did not return as Prime Minister after the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Polling is scheduled in all 13 seats of Punjab and four of Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three seats in Jharkhand besides Chandigarh.

Kerala priest sacked days after joining BJP with 50 families

Kerala priest sacked days after joining BJP with 50 families

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Kerala priest Fr Shaiju Kurien of the prominent Orthodox Church, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party with around 50 Christian families, has been temporarily removed from his positions in the diocese pending an inquiry, authorities said on Friday.

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.'

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Shooter acted alone but,...: FBI on Trump assassination attempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The shooter, as per FBI, used an AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56mm, a common calibre for such weapons.

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A sold-out crowd descended on Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a clash of cricketing arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The bench said it has to balance the equity and it was not against any policy of the government or the scheme.

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Tuesday to caste their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Bengal school jobs scam: HC orders removal of ED officer from probe team

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The court said it was dissatisfied with Mishra's answers to its queries during his appearance before it in the previous hearing.

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay to resign, may join politics: Reports

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The judge refused to comment on it, stating that he would address all inquiries after submitting his resignation.

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Parliament on Wednesday rejected a Labour Party motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021 from the cut-off before the half-term and winter holidays, prompting the England international to launch his campaign on social media.

'Bihar Won't Be Fooled By Lalu's Family'

'Bihar Won't Be Fooled By Lalu's Family'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'What social justice is Tejashwi talking about?' 'Muslims in Bihar are asking we are 18%, and you are giving us 2 seats.'

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Stating that 'we cannot...infuse creativity in your bureaucracy', the apex court warned it will have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Now, Karnataka Wants To Scrap NEET

Now, Karnataka Wants To Scrap NEET

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Karnataka has the highest number of medical seats in the country at 11,745, of which 3,750 seats were in government institutions and 7,995 seats were in private colleges.

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

'Indian Americans Would Thrive Under Trump'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Democrats don't care about those on H-1B visas. They don't care about the Green Card backlog.' 'President Trump wants to stop the massive flow of illegal immigrants and focus on a robust and legal immigration system.' 'Indian Americans would thrive in such an immigration system.'

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Buried in snow for months, bodies of 3 soldiers recovered

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The bodies of Havildar Rohit Kumar, Havildar Thakur Bahadur Ale and Naik Gautam Rajbanshi were trapped deep within a crevasse and lay buried under thick layers of ice and large volumes of snow for the past nearly nine months.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Modi, Shah, Fadnavis worked for Gadkari's defeat: Raut

Modi, Shah, Fadnavis worked for Gadkari's defeat: Raut

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Raut's claims have drawn sharp reactions from the BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Congress's candidate from Nagpur.

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

'You show them who you are': Kamala invokes mother as she accepts presidential nomination

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Describing her Republican rival Donald Trump as an unserious man, Kamala Harris warned Americans of the consequences of re-electing him for the second term.

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tamil Nadu's voters wanted tough leaders at the helm, to the point of being autocratic. It was what Karunanidhi, MGR and Jayalalithaa ended up becoming, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Trump campaign acknowledges impact of Kamala's entry

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A confidential Trump campaign memo Tuesday acknowledged that the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris has energised the Democratic base and that given what has happened over the past couple of days there is no question that she will get her bump earlier than the Democrat's Convention.

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Odisha: BJP candidate breaks EVM, attacks poll officer

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A sitting MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate allegedly broke an electronic voting machine (EVM) and attacked a polling officer inside a booth during voting in Odisha which recorded a voter turnout of over 60.97 per cent in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 assembly segments, officials said.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Singh said that children who study in missionary schools lack "sanskaar".

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Tandon, son former Chhattisgarh governor late Balramji Das Tandon, assured everyone that he will live up to the expectations and the trust which the BJP has reposed in him.

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'He had to change them because he recognises that even with his popularity....could lead to a problem. So, democracy has this way of offering corrections and telling the ruling party or the prime minister that you need to take some steps to compensate for excesses'

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Katrina-Vicky Look Pretty for Karan Johar's Party

Rediff.com26 May 2022

All roads led to Yash Raj Studios on May 25, as Bollywood's power couples and their friends celebrated Karan Johar's 50th birthday party.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Being compelled to join BJP, but won't: Kejriwal

Being compelled to join BJP, but won't: Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Kejriwal's remarks come at a time he has been asked to join the Delhi Police probe into his allegations that the BJP attempted to 'poach' AAP MLAs and is facing summons from the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy linked money laundering case.

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Congress leaders who are making strategy for the Congress to win elections have not even won a class monitor elections.' 'When you have not contested school monitor elections, what will you know about the ground reality?'