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Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Tyranny won't work: Sunita Kejriwal slams BJP at INDIA rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

In her maiden speech at a political rally, Sunita also asked people whether Kejriwal should resign as Chief Minister.

PM Modi dubs DMK's Raja as 'outdated 2G missile'

PM Modi dubs DMK's Raja as 'outdated 2G missile'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

In his first poll rally for the April 6 assembly polls, Modi rooted for the Tamil language, culture and invoked the welfare legacies of M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, late chief ministers and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam icons.

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Did Pak Army Chief Sack This General?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Was Lieutenant General Ayman Bilal Safdar removed because he criticised army chief, General Asim Munir, asks Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.

The Big Bollywood Quiz

The Big Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

All set for this week's fun and filmi Bollywood quiz?

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

FHe is the only one among 17 ministers from the outgoing council of ministers who lost the Lok Sabha polls to be reappointed minister.

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

VVIP inmates must be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Delhi ex-chief cop

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Several high-profile people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his former cabinet ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia, are lodged in Tihar jail.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Pappu Yadav has been asserting that he will contest the seat he had won thrice in the 1990s, with the claim of "assurances" from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

No Lalbaughcha Raja this yr for the first time in history

No Lalbaughcha Raja this yr for the first time in history

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The mandal will not install the Ganesh idol this year, Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal's secretary Sudhir Salvi told reporters. It will organise blood and plasma donation camps and provide financial assistance to the families of policemen who died of COVID-19, he said.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Led by Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-backed Muslim organisation, the group started their journey from Lucknow on January 25, Shahid Saeed, media in-charge of MRM, said on Wednesday.

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Observing that there is substantial increase in attacks against Hindus and Hinduism in the United States, an Indian-American Congressman warned that this was just the 'beginning of a coordinated anti-Hindu attack'.

Security tightened as ASI's Bhojshala survey enters Day 8

Security tightened as ASI's Bhojshala survey enters Day 8

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The security has been stepped up in view of the Friday prayers to be offered by the Muslim community members at the site, a police official said.

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where the auction is not feasible, a top source said on Wednesday.

Raja suggests jail time for match-fixing, says Akmal makes list of idiots

Raja suggests jail time for match-fixing, says Akmal makes list of idiots

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Batsman Umar Akmal was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday after he failed to report corrupt approaches, prompting Raja and Zimbabwean cricketer-turned-commentator Mpumelelo Mbangwa to have a discussion on match-fixing on social media.

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.

Kerala BJP chief pitted against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Kerala BJP chief pitted against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Announcing candidates for the remaining four seats in Kerala, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded its state chief K Surendran in the high-profile Wayanad constituency against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

Pakistan's Malik, Raja in war of words after retirement remark

Pakistan's Malik, Raja in war of words after retirement remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Malik and Mohammad Hafeez apparently took offence to a recent interview where Rameez advised the two senior cricketers to retire gracefully for International cricket.

Covid-19 effect: Mumbai Ka Raja to have 4-ft Ganesh idol

Covid-19 effect: Mumbai Ka Raja to have 4-ft Ganesh idol

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Mumbai's famous organiser in Ganesh Galli on Tuesday decided to bring in a four-feet idol instead of a larger than life, 22-feet idol.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

After Cong, CPI gets I-T notice for Rs 11 cr; TMC receives 11 notices

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They said the Left party is consulting its lawyers to challenge the notice of the tax authorities.

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Will never forget: Yajman couples at Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Divine experience and a proud moment' is how the 15 couples who were the 'mukhya yajman' for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya described the grand event and said that the day will be forever etched in their memories.

Tennis Round-up: Paes and Raja in quarters

Tennis Round-up: Paes and Raja in quarters

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Leander Paes and Purav Raja, who are trying to establish as a pair on the ATP World Tour, progressed to the quarterfinals of the St Petersburg Open with a straight-set win over Fabio Fognini and James Cerretani.

Scribe says he was 'hyptonised', robbed on phone call

Scribe says he was 'hyptonised', robbed on phone call

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A 40-year-old freelance journalist has claimed a person 'hypnotised' him over the phone and duped him of Rs 40,000, but police and experts said this is one of the 'most normal kinds of cyber fraud' and not a case of hypnosis.

No one agrees with Udhayanidhi: Sanjay Raut

No one agrees with Udhayanidhi: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Disapproving the remarks made by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatan Dharma', Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut has said it is not right to attract the anger of the entire country and that no one agrees with his statement.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

'One thing about Alia is that...'

'One thing about Alia is that...'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Alia is very clear about what she likes and what she does not like.' 'She responds with her gut.'

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.

India @Wimbledon: Raja-Martin bow out after five-set battle

India @Wimbledon: Raja-Martin bow out after five-set battle

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Indo-French pair was staring down the barrel, trailing by two sets but put the match on even keel before eventually going down 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, 9-11 in three hours and 37 minutes on court number six.

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 22-feet tall eco-friendly idol is made entirely of clay.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

Police move to close Rs 25K-cr MSC Bank scam case involving Ajit Pawar

Police move to close Rs 25K-cr MSC Bank scam case involving Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The court will now decide whether to accept the report or direct the agency to continue the investigation and file a chargesheet.

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Oppn hails electoral bonds ruling, takes swipe at BJP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Leaders of several opposition parties on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court verdict striking down the electoral bonds scheme and termed it an important step in ensuring transparency in electoral funding.

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.