'It is very, very mystifying that somebody who is a potential prime minister of this country and someone who is such a prominent leader in such a big political party lacks clear public engagement on the big issues of the day,' says Dr Pratap Bhanu Mehta, president, Centre for Policy Research.
Haasan, addressing office bearers in Chennai, said he has been invited by Rahul Gandhi to participate in the Yatra.
A look at the party pictures.
The stars emerge and Rediff.com's Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar is there!
On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.
In the first part of her analysis of the results of Election 2009, Sheela Bhatt wrote about how the Congress party was recasting itself for a new India. In the second and concluding part of her column, she writes about Rahul Gandhi's drive to return the party to its democratic roots and what he means for the Congress's future.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.
Using snatches of a cult favourite or evergreen classic in its original form for action, comedy or romance can transform the entire vibe of a scene.
A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired director general of police R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.
'The second half of 2022 definitely looks stronger for Bollywood.'
"Not only this, but we also helped the citizens of our neighbouring countries to return to their country when the COVID-19 pandemic had struck, irrespective of caste, religion, class, area etc," said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.
'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'
The Congress vice president made a political speech to the mandarins of corporate India. He charmed them with his good intentions but left them unsure with his ability to get things done. Sheela Bhatt analyses the Congress scion's address at the CII.
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
The party is very much united and working together, the AICC general secretary organisation said.
Today political parties are not in a position to judge easily which castes, communities and groups are on their side due to the fluid situation where every caste wants empowerment. That makes this Rajasthan election interesting, says C P Joshi in a rare and exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.
The 15 choppers that met with accidents included four Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), four Cheetah, two ALH (weapon system integrated) versions, three Mi-17V5, an Mi-17 and a Chetak.
What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.
'Watching the world cheer for an Indian film is a dream come true.'
The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Wednesday.
With just one move, the highly anticipated shift of power to the next generation of the Nehru-Gandhi family has come about, albeit silently, explains Sheela Bhatt
'We are henceforth going to black out all references to politics and religion.'
As new OTT release Bawaal tackles the lives of a terribly unhappy couple, and Satyaprem Ki Katha about a young wife with a tragic secret is a box-office success, here's pick of ten (out of a considerable number) of relatively recent films about troubled marriages.
"The NIA team is in Mumbai since Saturday and is gathering details pertaining to the activities of Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana. The NIA has recorded the statements of those who were in touch with Headley during his stay in the city," a senior police source told PTI.
S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
'Cracks continue to appear in more and more houses.' 'We believe the government is not going to tell us the truth.'
It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.
If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.
'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'
The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.
Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.
Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.
Dr C P Joshi, the rising star in the Congress party, explains his strategy for the Rajasthan poll.
'I think he had this in his head to go to different places, get some experience and then become the Congress president.'
Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.
'This is the kind of dream role that actresses beyond a certain age don't get in our country.'
Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.
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