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Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

From disagreement over guardian minister's post to taking separate review meetings to separate medical cells and 'war rooms' for monitoring projects, the unease between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing.

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'

Bumper kharif production to lower food inflation in coming months: FinMin

Bumper kharif production to lower food inflation in coming months: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Prospects of a bumper kharif harvest are expected to lower food inflation in the coming months, making the country's inflation outlook benign, the Union Ministry of Finance (FinMin) said in its monthly economic report for October released on Monday.

Kohli Assures BCCI About Gambhir

Kohli Assures BCCI About Gambhir

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Kohli has assured the BCCI that their past differences won't affect their work together.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices.One person, who in his employed days had known governments and political parties at close quarters, told me that public perception of how the Kerala government handled the ASHA workers' strike had been terrible, reports Shyam G Menon.

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what not, remembers Laveesh Bhandari.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

India play for pride as trial by spin awaits in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

A turner in Pune exposed the soft underbelly of Indian batters' technique against slow bowling but as per the current team's philosophy, it has decided to take the bull by its horns by asking for a turner where the ball might turn at right angles from first hour.

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Amidst controversies, UPA paints rosy picture of govt

Amidst controversies, UPA paints rosy picture of govt

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Seeking to dispel the perception of gloom amid scams and controversies, the United Progressive Alliance on Wednesday painted a rosy picture of its government's performance during the last nine years, contending the fruits of economic growth have reached both urban and rural areas.

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'If Modi wins a third term...'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.' 'No question of going back or any slowing down.'

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

#MeToo: 'Women Can't Be Blamed'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Silence is the convention. Silence is appreciated. Silence is practical and silence is rewarded.' 'This is how sexual harassment in showbiz is normalised.'

Watch 'Hanuman' on Disney Channel

Watch 'Hanuman' on Disney Channel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The animated blockbuster 'Hanuman' would be telecast as a mini-serial on Disney Channel soon.

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Kill Review: The Great Train Rampage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

An ultra-violent film about violence, Kill's greatest accomplishment isn't its death count alone but to challenge our perception of violence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Review: This is no Blairwitch Project

Review: This is no Blairwitch Project

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The film ? has no spooks.

Hanuman is good fun

Hanuman is good fun

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Time Modi Connects With Kamala Harris

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Over the years, India has enjoyed bipartisan support in the US and this asset must be kept intact and nurtured through across the board political and civil society engagement, suggests former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Convert the Haryana result into a blessing in disguise; make the calamity into an opportunity. Maharashtra was always the big ticket game in town; MVA must win it. The Congress should shift headquarters to Mumbai for the entire month. Show urgency and a hunger to win, asserts Sanjay Jha.

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

'China Went Wrong In Its Calculations!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'China did not expect India to show such strategic resolve in defending its territorial integrity.'

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

First Look: Nagesh Kukunoor signs John

First Look: Nagesh Kukunoor signs John

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Kukunoor's calls his next film, Aashayein, his dream project.

Akshay's Jumbo meal!

Akshay's Jumbo meal!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Jumbo is a fun entertainer about the making of a warrior-elephant with tons of action, lovable characters, awww-inducing moments and can-do spirit.

Hanuman: Animated homage to OSO?

Hanuman: Animated homage to OSO?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

While adults may question director Anurag Kashyap's take on mythology or disapprove of Gods conversing in Hinglish, kids might find the action entertaining.

Dhoni pays John Abraham a surprise visit

Dhoni pays John Abraham a surprise visit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

India's cricket captain dropped in on the sets of Nagesh Kukunoor's Aashayein, which stars John Abraham in the lead.

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Tell us!

Akshay and Saif team up again

Akshay and Saif team up again

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

After the failure of Tashan, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will have another go at the Box Office with a new film to be directed by Pakistani director, Shoaib Mansoor.

Kanjivaram is touching -- in parts

Kanjivaram is touching -- in parts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Percept Picture Company's Kanjivaram, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Prakashraj, has been designed for the film-festival circuit and is moving -- in parts.

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Titled Kishoreda, the film will be produced by Percept Pictures Company.

Now, Hanuman goes to Manhattan

Now, Hanuman goes to Manhattan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The Return of Ravana will be set in contemporary times in Manhattan, the US. In the proposed trilogy, King Ravan will return in modern times in the US and create problems for the international community. This will lead to the appearance of Hanuman.

Aamir Khan as Kishore Kumar?

Aamir Khan as Kishore Kumar?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

If everything works out smoothly, Aamir Khan might play the role of late singer actor, Kishore Kumar in a movie by Percept Pictures. The company has even gotten a go-ahead from the singer's wife, Leena Chandarvakar.

Emraan's Rs 15 crore deal

Emraan's Rs 15 crore deal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Emraan Hashmi is on a roll. Post the success of his last film, Jannat, the actor has signed a multiple deal with Percept Picture Company for Rs 15 crore.

Wanted: A place for Michael Douglas

Wanted: A place for Michael Douglas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The actor is in India to hunt out locations for his next movie Racing the Monsoon, a thriller about a diamond robbery aboard an Indian train. The movie also stars the actor's wife Catherine Zeta Jones and Matt Damon.

Now, a Jai Santoshi Maa remake

Now, a Jai Santoshi Maa remake

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

Bhandarkar takes it to the streets

Bhandarkar takes it to the streets

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

'Khushwant Singh was far from his public perception'

'Khushwant Singh was far from his public perception'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

In Khushwant Singh photographer Mustafa Quraishi found a grandfather he always wanted.

Coming next year, Hanuman-II

Coming next year, Hanuman-II

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006