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When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

When Hollywood starred in Bollywood!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

When West meets East...

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, weak economic conditions, and a few political considerations are some of the challenges he faces.

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In the pictures, Swati Singh is seen cutting a ribbon with a group of people, including some bureaucrats, standing alongside her.

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rahul asked to reschedule visit to Amethi, Congress cries foul

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Gandhi is scheduled to visit Amethi from October 4-6.

BJP fields actor Ravi Kishan from Gorakhpur, drops MP caught in 'shoe' row

BJP fields actor Ravi Kishan from Gorakhpur, drops MP caught in 'shoe' row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The party also declared sitting MP Praveen Nishad as its candidate from Sant Kabir Nagar

Riots case used to harass me, says Tytler

Riots case used to harass me, says Tytler

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

"No, I was not present in the court when the judgement was delivered. I came to know about it only through television reportage. I am relieved that the falsehood of the case has finally been nailed. I have always maintained it was a case foisted upon me to harass me. I do plan to visit important gurdwaras as thanks giving, said Tytler, who had a reason to smile for a change.

Court gives clean chit to Tytler in '84 riots case

Court gives clean chit to Tytler in '84 riots case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

In a reprieve to Jagdish Tytler, a court in New Delhi let off the Congress leader in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case on Tuesday after accepting the Central Bureau of Investigation's closure report giving clean chit to him.

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.

Mumbai rave bust: Actors, DJs test positive for drugs

Mumbai rave bust: Actors, DJs test positive for drugs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Film actors, a fashion designer and DJs were among the 44 people who tested positive for drugs consumed at a high-profile rave party at a posh hotel in Juhu, Mumbai in May, police said on Saturday. The two persons, who tested negative for the drugs, were identified as Amrit Sagar, grandson of Ramanand Sagar, director of television serial 'Ramayan' and Rahul Sughand.

Meet the new DDCA boss

Meet the new DDCA boss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Rajat Sharma beat Madan Lal by 517 votes to become the new president of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association.

No clean chit to Dera chief in firing case: Police

No clean chit to Dera chief in firing case: Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The police on Monday said there is no immediate possibility of giving Dera Saccha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh a clean chit in the murder of a 40-year-old Sikh man who was gunned down by the spiritual guru's private security guard last week.

5 more deaths at Gorakhpur hospital; toll since Aug 7 reaches 71

5 more deaths at Gorakhpur hospital; toll since Aug 7 reaches 71

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Overall, since January 1, as many as 144 encephalitis-related deaths have taken place in the hospital, they said.

Court refuses bail to Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

Court refuses bail to Sadhvi Pragya in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The special court for MCOCA cases on Saturday rejected the bail application of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, a key accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Demonetisation brings trucks to a halt; drivers 'virtually begging' for food

Demonetisation brings trucks to a halt; drivers 'virtually begging' for food

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

With no money to buy food or pay taxes at check points, thousands of truck drivers are stranded at the Bihar-West Bengal-Assam borders.

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Two days after he was shunted from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Rakesh Maria's supervisory role in the Sheena Bora murder case remained clouded in uncertainty and the Maharashtra government was working on legal procedures to soon give him statutory powers.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.

Tatas to manage Taj Mansingh for one more year

Tatas to manage Taj Mansingh for one more year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Taj Hotel near India Gate will remain with the Tatas for one more year and will have the first right of refusal in an auction to be conducted within this period.

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

COVID-19: 'Modi is the Muqaddar ka Sikandar'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'This pandemic has given him a new platform to perform,' says a member of the government. 'He should feel lucky that he has got an opportunity now to demonstrate to the world his original talent.' 'He needs a visionary script to perform.' Sheela Bhatt reports on the politics of the pandemic.

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Fouaad Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition, in Jakarta.

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

'Man mission to space to have 3 members; will be in space for 5-7 days'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

India will be the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to send humans to space.

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

2019 seems totally ready for new directors, with superstars queuing up to work with fresh talent.

UP riots: 2nd BJP MLA booked under National Security Act

UP riots: 2nd BJP MLA booked under National Security Act

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Legislative Assembly Suresh Rana, who was arrested for his alleged role in fanning communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, was booked on Thursday under the National Security Act.

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rahul skips seats in family bastion witnessing 'friendly fight'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president has eyes on the larger objective of his partnership with Akhilesh, which may provide the template against the BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

'Didn't want Rafale deal to go Bofors way'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'We were against politicisation of the defence acquisition process. It was a question of capability of the air force'

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Thirty, including 27 children, killed as school bus plunges into gorge in HP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The bus was carrying 40-45 people and most of those killed were students of elementary classes, aged below ten.

Home ministry NOT informed about 13/7 arrests by ATS

Home ministry NOT informed about 13/7 arrests by ATS

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Hours after the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad claimed a breakthrough in the 13/7 Mumbai blasts case, the Ministry of Home Affairs has claimed that it was not informed about the arrests of two operatives from Bihar -- Naqqi Ahmed Washi Ahmed Shaikh and Nadeem Akhtar Asfaq Sheikh.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the district administration of Allahabad to explain the rationale behind repeatedly denying permission to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi for addressing public rally in the city.

'A disaster will remain disaster even after 1.5 years'

'A disaster will remain disaster even after 1.5 years'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Why should the government keep these laws on hold for 1.5 years when they are so disastrous for the interests and well-being of farmers?'

Chitrangada: There is no friction between Deepika and me

Chitrangada: There is no friction between Deepika and me

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Chitangada Singh talks about her experience on working on Desi Boyz.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Tuesday, the fourth day of competition, at the Asian Games in Incheon.

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

When Hindi songs inspired movie titles!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

There have been a lot of instances, when film titles have been picked from hit songs.

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The two were being taken to Gaya central jail for interrogation, Magadh Zone Deputy Inspector General Saurabh Kumar said.

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

This was one big fat screening!

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

We did not keep anyone in dark, says Swaraj; slams Congress

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

She said no government can declare anyone dead without proof and her government does not believe in the theory of 'missing, believed to be killed'.

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Punia wins silver, Dhillon bronze in discus throw

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Discus throwers Seema Punia and Navjeet Kaur Dhillon opened India's medal hunt in athletics at the 21st Commonwealth Games, clinching a silver and bronze respectively on Thursday.