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At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

At 7, he's the youngest to scale Kilimanjaro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He just wanted to see some snow. But he got much more than that. Samanyu, all of 7, scaled Africa's loftiest peak and proved that no dream is impossible. And that age is just a number.

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

NDA Turns 25, But Does This BJP Remember?

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'It is not just about numbers. Sometimes coalitions and alliances have symbolic value.'

Sonia and Rahul have insulted Telugu people: Modi

Sonia and Rahul have insulted Telugu people: Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Invoking Telugu pride, Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government has insulted Telugu people often and divided Andhra Pradesh without taking people into confidence.

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

She was 75.

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Madhoo to star opposite Sudeep in Ranna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening Kannada cinema!

'Life took a 360-degrees turn'

'Life took a 360-degrees turn'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Acting happened quite by accident. It chose me.' 'To be cast in the lead in Raaz 2 and Raaz 3 felt almost surreal.'

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Complex caste equation likely cause of AP arson; parties begin blame game

Complex caste equation likely cause of AP arson; parties begin blame game

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The arson in Amalapuram, headquarters of the new district, on Tuesday allegedly by those opposed to the name change is, thus, suspected by local political observers to be a result of 'political machinations' of 'vested interests.'

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

What is Varun Dhawan missing?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Rasika celebrates her birthday... Lakshmi shoots in Kochi... Bachchan Pandey gets a release date...

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

6 workers killed in fire in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

More than 50 workers were at work in the night shift when the mishap occurred in unit-4.

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Anjali turns singer for her film Chitrangada

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as first CM of new Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu takes oath as first CM of new Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the first chief minister of new Andhra Pradesh at a function at Nagarjuna Nagar, 18 kms from Vijaywada on Sunday.

Oopiri is a blockbuster!

Oopiri is a blockbuster!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Why Rajnath's visit to Hyderabad is very crucial

Why Rajnath's visit to Hyderabad is very crucial

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

As TDP maintains a distance from the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the saffron party may get a new alliance partner in the form of Telangana Rashtra Samiti. Vicky Nanjappa reports on the changing political scenarios in the newly-formed regions of Telangana and Seema-Andhra in this election season.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

'Horror movies made here are tacky'

'Horror movies made here are tacky'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'I don't remember (watching) a good horror Hindi movie in a long time. I like films like Bhoot, Raaz and the first 1920. I wouldn't even include the second 1920 in this.' Meera Chopra is all set for 1920 London.

Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Nomadland, The Disciple, Godzilla vs Kong... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Oscar winners, festival favourites, massy entertainers, all-time classics, Sukanya Verma offers plenty to pick from on OTT this week.

Modi's Challenge Of The South

Modi's Challenge Of The South

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

It is early to make out which way the wind is blowing, but there is no denying that challenges for the BJP, far outweigh the advantages in this region, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Andhra assembly polls: TDP-BJP storm to power

Andhra assembly polls: TDP-BJP storm to power

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Telugu Desam Party-Bharatiya Janata Party combine stormed to power in the residual state of Andhra Pradesh, commonly known as Seemandhra, as the Congress was virtually wiped out in the assembly polls, which were simultaneously held with the Lok Sabha elections.

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Not So Near, Yet Not So Far From BJP

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Call it the art of staying rooted yet bending with prevailing political winds. With Telangana going to the polls in December, and assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra and Odisha scheduled next year, what factors have influenced parties' recent moves?

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rajinikanth hospitalised due to severe BP fluctuations

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The mega-star had been self-isolating at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Chennai ahead of the announcement of his political party on December 31.

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The incumbent ministers put in their papers at the meeting of the cabinet, which was their last, at the secretariat in Amaravati.

DBT, freebies on eve of polls come under SC scanner

DBT, freebies on eve of polls come under SC scanner

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The petition has referred to the Centre's PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme and other programmes announced by some state governments such as Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Odisha and Jharkhand which, it claimed, helped the parties in power at the Centre and states get political advantage in the recently concluded general elections.

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Violence in Andhra town over renaming of district, minister's house torched

Rediff.com25 May 2022

While the ruling party blamed unnamed forces behind the arson, all opposition parties hit out at the Jagan Mohan Reddy government over its "gross failure" in controlling the situation.

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Sai's Take: Rahul has his work cut out in Wayanad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

What Saisuresh Sivaswamy learnt about the election from television and the newspapers. A must read column, folks!

Alliance on rocky ground, Naidu seeks Modi's intervention

Alliance on rocky ground, Naidu seeks Modi's intervention

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

BJP's choice to field D Purandeswari from the Rajampet constituency and TDP's decision to ignore their ally's choice for the Vijayawada seat has left both of them in a knot. Vicky Nanjappa reports on the growing discontent between the two, which could lead to a split in the pre-poll alliance.

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Will 'Telugu Dabbang' be the BJP's superhit formula in Andhra?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Pawan should draw a cautionary lesson or two from his brother Chiranjeevi who, despite a fan base which was three times bigger, failed to make it in politics on his own, says Vicky Nanjappa

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

BJP's best bet lies in the TDP and the TRS striking a deal with the Congress and framing the battle as a UPA versus NDA clash, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Putting Telangana row behind, TDP joins hands with BJP

Putting Telangana row behind, TDP joins hands with BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Telugu Desam Party have finally reached an electoral alliance in Andhra Pradesh.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Samantha Prabhu

Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Samantha Prabhu

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The actress turns 28 today.

BJP-TDP relations sour over seat sharing

BJP-TDP relations sour over seat sharing

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-Telugu Desam Party alliance in Andhra Pradesh has run into rough weather over seat sharing.

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

'Kangana can be funny when you get to know her'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I admire the discipline with which she trained for the action scenes.' 'I admire her for the dedication with which she managed to lose all the weight she had put on for Thalaivi, physically transforming herself before coming into this film.'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

TDP will support no-trust motion against Modi govt in the interest of AP: CM

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

His announcement came amid indications that the TDP, which recently pulled out its ministers from the Narendra Modi government, was toying with the idea of quitting the NDA.

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

How much is Kareena contributing to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With India all geared up to fight the coronavirus pandemic, film folk have come forward to help out and contribute to the PM-CARES relief fund.

Kapu leader ends fast for quota after government's 'assurance'

Kapu leader ends fast for quota after government's 'assurance'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Padmanabham said the government has assured him it would obtain the report of a commission on backward classes (for inclusion of the Kapus in Backward Classes), within seven months instead of nine, if possible, and allocate Rs 1,000 crore annually to Kapu (welfare) corporation from next year.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jaganmohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister on May 30.