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Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The former party donated Rs 54,000 between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The G-23 group seems to have expanded with several senior Congressmen attending Wednesday's meeting.

When the world's most beautiful lady voted...

When the world's most beautiful lady voted...

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Bollywood votes!

'Mother Teresa's message of love continues to inspire millions'

'Mother Teresa's message of love continues to inspire millions'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Leaders across political parties hailed the canonisation of Mother Teresa.

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Sushma Swaraj's daughter among new faces in Delhi BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Among the eight secretaries are Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi chief minister Madan Lal Khurana's son Harish Khurana and Imprit Singh Bakshi.

Congress to hold grand meet in Lucknow ahead of UP polls

Congress to hold grand meet in Lucknow ahead of UP polls

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

This is going to be the first such exercise of its kind in the 27 years that Congress has been out of power in the state, which it had earlier ruled for four long decades.

Congress takes high road on Modi letter row: 'Nation is bigger'

Congress takes high road on Modi letter row: 'Nation is bigger'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Congress on Wednesday expressed its disapproval of the move by some Members of Parliament writing to United States President Barack Obama, seeking denial of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the "nation is bigger than politics".

SP reduces Congress seats: Alliance in peril

SP reduces Congress seats: Alliance in peril

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Congress jolted by SP move in Uttar Pradesh.

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

'Why is the censor board not seeing Padmavati?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'The censor board should not delay the certification of Padmavati any further.' 'They must see the film immediately.'

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bahuguna is said to be unhappy with the Congress leadership over projection of Sheila Dikshit as the party's chief ministerial face

8 meals for only Rs 20? Assam CM doesn't think so!

8 meals for only Rs 20? Assam CM doesn't think so!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday distanced himself from Agriculture Minister Nilomoni Sen Deka's remark -- that eight meals cost a total of Rs 20 in the state -- saying it was his personal view.

Congress logic hits new low: 'Rs 5 enough for a meal in Delhi'

Congress logic hits new low: 'Rs 5 enough for a meal in Delhi'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

After Raj Babbar's comment -- that a hearty meal in Mumbai can be bought for Rs 12 -- another Congress leader on Thursday claimed that just Rs 5 was sufficient for a meal in Delhi.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi out of ICU, steadily recuperating

Sonia Gandhi out of ICU, steadily recuperating

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

She had to cut short her roadshow in Varanasi after she was taken ill. She had fractured her left shoulder during the roadshow.

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

PIX: Shilpa, Salman, Rishi Kapoor at a concert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'

Cong minister Milind Deora opposes ordinance on convicted netas

Cong minister Milind Deora opposes ordinance on convicted netas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

In an embarrassment to the United Progressive Alliance, voices of dissent emerged from within the Congress over the government's decision to bring an ordinance on convicted lawmakers with Union Minister Milind Deora today apprehending that the move "can endanger already eroding public faith in democracy".

Tarishi Jain cremated amidst outpour of grief

Tarishi Jain cremated amidst outpour of grief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Amidst an outpour of grief, Tarishi Jain, the 19-year-old Indian girl who was killed along with 19 others in the Dhaka terror attack, was cremated in Gurgaon on Monday.

BSP's Ghaziabad candidate breaks down while appealing for vote

BSP's Ghaziabad candidate breaks down while appealing for vote

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party candidate Mukul Upadhyay on Saturday became emotional and broke down while addressing a rally in Ramlila ground of Kavinagar area. The incident took place shortly before BSP supremo Mayawati's arrival at the rally venue.

Some of 23 Cong leaders who wrote to Sonia meet after CWC

Some of 23 Cong leaders who wrote to Sonia meet after CWC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Some senior Congress leaders, including Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor, met at their senior colleague Ghulam Nabi Azad's house in New Delhi on Monday evening after the Congress Working Committee debated their letter to the party's interim chief Sonia Gandhi seeking urgent organisational reforms.

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.

PIX: Bachchans, Varun, Sonakshi mingle at a wedding reception

PIX: Bachchans, Varun, Sonakshi mingle at a wedding reception

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Quiz Time: Name Asin's first Hindi film

Quiz Time: Name Asin's first Hindi film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Cong refrains from attacking Nitish, wants guilty punished

Cong refrains from attacking Nitish, wants guilty punished

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Amid changed political equations after the Janata Dal-United walked out of the national Democratic Alliance, the Congress on Wednesday refrained from making any direct attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar over the mid-day meal deaths of 22 school children and criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party for "playing politics" over the issue.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Violence erupted after some students, protesting against the alleged eve-teasing incident, wanted to meet the vice chancellor at his residence, according to police and university sources.

TDP MP Venugopal Reddy denies carrying knife inside Lok Sabha

TDP MP Venugopal Reddy denies carrying knife inside Lok Sabha

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Telugu Desam Party MP Venugopal Reddy, who was involved in a fracas over Telangana bill in the Lok Sabha today, termed as a "lie" the allegation that he was carrying a knife inside the House and claimed that he was assulated by 10 members.

Cong leaves 7 LS seats in UP for SP-BSP-RLD alliance

Cong leaves 7 LS seats in UP for SP-BSP-RLD alliance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The party will also leave two seats for the Apna Dal, and entered into an electoral agreement with the lesser known Jan Adhikar Party.

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Meet Bollywood's filmi photographers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Say CHEESE!

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Veteran actor and politician Raj Babbar, who shares a very close personal and professional relationship with the Chopra family, remembers the late Ravi Chopra.

Mayawati supports Food Security Bill, in principle

Mayawati supports Food Security Bill, in principle

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati supported Centre's food security scheme but disapproved of its step to bring an ordinance, saying the measure should have been discussed in Parliament and passed with consensus.

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

Sonia to launch UP campaign with roadshow in Varanasi

Sonia to launch UP campaign with roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Congress's UP chief ministerial candidate Sheila Dikshit and Ghulam Babi Azad will also be present in the roadshow.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Sonia holds Iftar, shares table with Sharad Yadav and Lalu

Sonia holds Iftar, shares table with Sharad Yadav and Lalu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Sonia Gandhi on Sunday hosted her first Iftar in three years, which saw the Congress president sharing a table with leaders of RJD and its new-found ally Janata Dal-United.

Sheila Dikshit escapes with minor injuries in UP roadshow incident

Sheila Dikshit escapes with minor injuries in UP roadshow incident

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Congress chief ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh Sheila Dikshit on Sunday narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a makeshift platform on an open mini-truck collapsed during a roadshow

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The district authorities' permission to Rahul Gandhi comes two days after the district magistrate and Superintendent of Police had asked him to reschedule his visit on law and order grounds.

Will the Khans step out to campaign?

Will the Khans step out to campaign?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Why are Bollywood A-listers staying away from the election campaign?