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Rs 14,000 crore from World Bank used in Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj

Rs 14,000 crore from World Bank used in Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Jan Suraaj Spokesperson and one of the key architects of the Party, Pavan Verma, levelled serious allegations that funds from the World Bank meant for some other project were diverted for the Bihar Assembly elections by the central government and distributed to women voters in the state.

Don't Miss Ananya-Kartik's Kiss On OTT

Don't Miss Ananya-Kartik's Kiss On OTT

Rediff.com7 days ago

Action, attraction, animation, it's all there on OTT this week. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

BJP faces delay in choosing Delhi CM?

BJP faces delay in choosing Delhi CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its government in Delhi after winning the recent assembly elections. Party leaders have stated that the new chief minister should be chosen from the elected BJP MLAs, with several contenders emerging from the newly-elected members. The decision on the next chief minister is expected to be made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit around February 15.

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar for 3rd time in a fortnight

Prashant Kishor meets Sharad Pawar for 3rd time in a fortnight

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

These meetings with Pawar has fuelled speculations about the possibility of opposition parties coming together to form a third front against the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Man behind PM Modi's Chai Pe Charcha in talks to join Team Nitish

Man behind PM Modi's Chai Pe Charcha in talks to join Team Nitish

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Prashant Kishor, a core member of Narendra Modi's election campaign team, is likely to work for Nitish Kumar.

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The purple carpet was rolled out for the OTTplay Awards 2023.

Strayed out of Kuno, cheetah rescued before entering UP

Strayed out of Kuno, cheetah rescued before entering UP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

This is the second time this month that cheetah Oban has been tranquilised and brought back to the KNP after the feline wandered a long distance from the park.

Mission Raniganj: Akshay's Rinse, Repeat Rescue Formula

Mission Raniganj: Akshay's Rinse, Repeat Rescue Formula

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Surrounded by a mass of needy professionals, weepy family members and terrified miners, a one-note Akshay basks in all the attention, thumbs down Sukanya Verma.

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Leaders of several opposition parties including the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal and the Left assembled at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various issues facing the country, amid intense speculation about the possibility of a third front against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Nitish avoids queries over snub from Modi

Nitish avoids queries over snub from Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Kumar had sought central university status for it in keeping with public sentiments.

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

I hoped the big reveal would make Gaslight's skittish stroll to nowhere (even 112 minutes are too long) worthwhile, but the answers end up being embarrassingly obvious around a twist that's pure hokum, notes Sukanya Verma.

RJD to support JD-U in Rajya Sabha bye-elections

RJD to support JD-U in Rajya Sabha bye-elections

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Ignoring strong reservations by some senior party leaders and members of Legislative Assembly, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday announced his party's support to the ruling party's two candidates in the Rajya Sabha bye-election.

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Thrillers, scams, cults and corruption, things get pretty intense on OTT this week.

The BEST ACTORS of 2021

The BEST ACTORS of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her 10 favourite male performances of 2021.

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Revenge, Retaliation And You

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

There's tons of revenge and retaliation themed movies and shows on the OTT scene this week. Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Setters review: Shoddy take on education mafia

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Even if Setters shows no inclination to understand the dark desperation that drives parents to buy marks for undeserving children, it could've made a little more effort to be sly or suspenseful,' says Sukanya Verma.

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

17 opposition party leaders put up united face at Sonia's lunch

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Arch-rivals Left and Trinamool, SP and BSP come together for Sonia's lunch

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Homestays come to travellers' aid in Covid times

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Anees Bazmee's Most Pagal Comedy? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma lists Anees Bazmee's stockpile of silliness.

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Box Office: Kabir Singh is a hit!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Bharat is below average

Box Office: Bharat is below average

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Box Office: Bharat continues to rule

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: India's Most Wanted, Modi fare below average

Box Office: India's Most Wanted, Modi fare below average

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Box Office: De De Pyaar De gets some love, opens well

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

25 BREATHTAKING FRAMES of Asoka

25 BREATHTAKING FRAMES of Asoka

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Asoka still makes for irresistible viewing, raves Sukanya Verma, and tells us why.

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Box office: Student of the Year 2 is average

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

This was Dhoni's 17th List 'A' century, which includes 10 in ODIs, and first in domestic one-dayers since February 2005 when he had scored an unbeaten 102 for India Seniors in the Challengers Trophy against India B.

The coming battle for Pataliputra

The coming battle for Pataliputra

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's quest to strengthen its base in north India starts from Bihar, says Bharat Bhushan.

AAP Impact: Nitish to drop sitting RS members, including N K Singh

AAP Impact: Nitish to drop sitting RS members, including N K Singh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

While all political parties have been talking about following in the footsteps of the debutant Aam Admi Party by fielding fresh faces in the coming Lok Sabha polls, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-U leader Nitish Kumar has set the ball rolling by deciding not to renominate his party's three sitting MPs in the coming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha scheduled for February 7. Anita Katyal reports.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Gujarat poll is not just a 'chunav', it's a 'chunauti' for BJP: Shatrughan

Gujarat poll is not just a 'chunav', it's a 'chunauti' for BJP: Shatrughan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'If a lawyer can talk about finances, if a TV actress can be the HRD minister and if a 'chaiwala' can be... then why I cannot talk about economy?'

Arnab Goswami and his 9 pm fish market

Arnab Goswami and his 9 pm fish market

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Now that Arnab Goswami is signing off from the Times Group, his cacophony and his shrill sermons will be missed. So will be the fish market. Thank God for that because for me the fish had started to stink, says Sudhir Bisht.

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Ranji Roundup: Baby piles on Delhi's miseries; Haryana in control

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.