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IIT-aspirant commits suicide in Kota, 12th death this year

IIT-aspirant commits suicide in Kota, 12th death this year

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Prince Kumar Singh, a resident of Motihari district of Bihar, is the twelfth student to have died in the coaching hub this year.

Agriculture minister mocked for 'urinating in public'

Agriculture minister mocked for 'urinating in public'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

In Motihari, his kin, however, were critical of the media for airing such footage.

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

As the second phase of polling commenced on Thursday amid heightened security, bigwigs came out to cast their votes for constituting the 17th Lok Sabha. Among those who took to their respective polling booths were former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya, and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, among others.

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

Review: The Forest's serious flaw is its characterisation

Review: The Forest's serious flaw is its characterisation

Rediff.com11 May 2012

If only director Ashwin Kumar had established and probed more of the beastly side of man, The Forest could have been something.

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.

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Centre to hold dialogue on Kashmir with ex-IB chief as interlocutor

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Sharma will decide whom he wants to hold talks with, Singh said when asked whether he would have dialogue with the Hurriyat Conference.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

When West meets East...

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it, but there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bihar being in the grip of a Dusshera festival mood, leaders of rival political groups including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack each other.

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Yes Bank scam: Rana Kapoor's family named as accused

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

CBI has alleged that Rana Kapoor entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL director-promoter for round-tripping of funds where loans from Yes Bank to DHFL landed in companies owned by Kapoor's daughters, DoIT Urban Ventures.

Nitish's absence at Yoga day celebrations raises eyebrows

Nitish's absence at Yoga day celebrations raises eyebrows

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

With the matter snowballing into a political controversy, both the Janaat Dal-United and the BJP tried to play down the issue.

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

'J&K's UT status has to be a stopgap'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'The ideal thing that should be done in Kashmir is call for an election -- before the end of the year.'

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A statement issued by his party said'NDA will achieve spectacular success in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls in Bihar if these are fought projecting Kushwaha as the leader of the coalition.'

'I am the longest lasting heroine'

'I am the longest lasting heroine'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The daughter of veteran actor M R Radha, sister of actors Radharavi and the late Vasu and wife of star Sharad Kumar, Radhika is a much-acclaimed and awarded actress. Her latest avatar sees her as the successful producer of television serials, so much so that she has often been compared to Ekta Kapoor.

Loved Mother India? Now, you can read it!

Loved Mother India? Now, you can read it!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

We present an excerpt of one of the most touching scenes in Mother India.

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

In a first, FM authors a section of Economic Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

For the first time, Subramanian said, "the Economic Survey has embraced Big Data, and we mine this data to shed new light on the flow of goods and people within India."

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Congress, which had fought nine, lost all but managed to retain Kishanganj.

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special yoga camp in Patna on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations. M I Khan Reports.

Tamil film actors begin fast

Tamil film actors begin fast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Representatives of the Tamil film industry on Friday began an eight-hour-long fast at Chepauk in Chennai, condemning the attacks on cinemas screening Tamil films, by pro-Kannada groups protesting Tamil Nadu's decision to go ahead with the Hogenekal water project.Wearing badges to show their opposition to the project and their pride in Tamil culture, scores of personalities including actors Vijay Kumar and Radha Ravi and leading technicians participated in the fast.

Raj Kapoor's Sangam, now in Israel

Raj Kapoor's Sangam, now in Israel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Indian residents in the Israeli town of Dimona are having fun playing Raj Kapoor and Vyajanthimala.

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

How the richest candidates fared in the elections

Rediff.com24 May 2019

It was a mixed outing for super rich candidates as five of them emerged victorious and an equal number suffered defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'The government is in no hurry to talk to the separatists and would like to approach the Kashmiri people directly through various other organisations.' 'Officials in charge of J&K affairs at the Centre are clear that there would be no let up in the operations against terrorists,' reveals BharatShakti.in founder Nitin A Gokhale.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

One union minister to visit BJP office everyday

One union minister to visit BJP office everyday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

In a bid to improve coordination between the party and the government, at least one Union minister will be available at the BJP headquarters everyday starting Wednesday to hear grievances and suggestions from partymen.

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

'UPA government let down the people of J&K'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'I felt like a used and discarded rag.' 'The pro-dialogue constituency has shrunk in the valley.' Academician and author Dr Radha Kumar was among the three interlocutors which the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government appointed on Kashmir in October 2010, speaks of how the panel report was never acted upon.

Agricultural minister's silence on land bill strategic or tactical?

Agricultural minister's silence on land bill strategic or tactical?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

The fact that everyone but Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh is speaking on the issue only gives credence to the specious fears of farmers that this government is out to get them. Aditi Phadnis reports

Villagers living along LoC flee their homes after cross-border firing

Villagers living along LoC flee their homes after cross-border firing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Forced to leave their hamlets and cattle, the border residents want the Narendra Modi government to take strong action against Pakistan so that it does repeat the terror attacks and ceasefire violations along LoC.

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Girls in the Kashmir valley hurling defiance at the security forces will detract from the legitimacy of India's response and its standing in the world, says Ajai Shukla.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along