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Cong culture to defame own leaders after death, says Rao's kin on Aiyar remarks

Cong culture to defame own leaders after death, says Rao's kin on Aiyar remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Subhash said the Congress never gave respect to its own leaders and especially to Narasimha Rao who is known for his economic reforms in the country when he was prime minister.

Is Black The New Summer Colour?

Is Black The New Summer Colour?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Black isn't your quintessential summer colour but these beautiful ladies are certainly making a strong case for it.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The death toll from the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has risen to 35, police said on Tuesday.

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Realty firms eye revenue upside, portfolio diversification from data centre boom

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Data centres are increasingly becoming a key part of the real estate landscape, as reality firms - with rich expertise in land acquisition, construction and dealing with government approvals - are seeing them as opportunities to build long-term assets with continuous revenue flow.

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The opposition party is likely to use this new-age technology to reach out to a wider section of people, specially youngsters who are tech-savvy.

Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Tribals Fear New Threats As Naxalism Fades

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

If the threat from the 'Maovadis' (Maoists) is fading, the danger now lies with the 'MoUvadis' -- those who might exploit the resource-rich Abujhmad region through corporate or State-backed projects.

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Janhvi Scores A Big Win

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Showsha Reel awards 2025 saw a splash of glamour on the red carpet, as Bollywood's actors lent some star appeal.

Beat The Heat, Bollywood Style

Beat The Heat, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

It's time to slip into the fun and freshness of summer fashion like Bollywood's super stylish beauties.

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

'Friend' strangled Haryana Cong worker with mobile charger: Cops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Haryana Police have arrested a "friend" of Congress worker Himani Narwal for allegedly strangling her after a fight at her home and later dumping her body in a suitcase. The accused, Sachin, hails from Jhajjar and was arrested in Delhi. Police say he strangled Narwal with a wired mobile phone charger and then took her jewellery, laptop, and ring before dumping her body in a suitcase and fleeing the scene. Narwal's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Rohtak on Saturday, leading to the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder. Congress party members have expressed grief and demanded justice for Narwal, who was a dedicated party worker and also took part in the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra.

10 Ways India-Pak Tensions Affected Bollywood

10 Ways India-Pak Tensions Affected Bollywood

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Bollywood has come out in full support and shown solidarity to Indian army by postponing film releases and several events post the deadly Pahalgam attack and India's Operation Sindoor

Jyotika-Suriya's Temple Visit

Jyotika-Suriya's Temple Visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jyotika is grateful for the way her career is going, and she gives thanks to the Gods by undertaking spiritual trips along with husband Suriya.

Long hunt ends: Maoist chief Basavaraju gunned down

Long hunt ends: Maoist chief Basavaraju gunned down

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, the powerful general secretary of Communist Party of India-Maoist killed in an encounter along with 26 others on Wednesday, had masterminded several major attacks on security forces in Chhattisgarh and his death is a big blow to the armed movement, said officials.

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Where You Can Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It's an action-packed week on OTT. Fasten your seat belts and check out these options from Sukanya Verma.

Murder of man who complained against KCR sparks row

Murder of man who complained against KCR sparks row

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The murder of a man who had filed complaint against former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and others alleging corruption in the Kaleshwaram irrigation project, kicked up a political slugfest on Thursday with the family members of the deceased and the ruling Congress in Telangana pointing fingers at the Bharat Rashtra Samiti over the killing.

7 arrested in murder of whistleblower in KCR irrigation scam

7 arrested in murder of whistleblower in KCR irrigation scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Seven people were arrested in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana in connection with the murder of a man who had filed a complaint against former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and others alleging corruption in the Kaleshwaram irrigation project. Police said N Rajalingamurthy was stabbed to death over a land dispute on February 19. The accused, including a former municipal vice-chairman associated with the ruling BRS, confessed to the crime and led the police to the weapons used, including knives, an iron rod, mobile phones, and motorcycles. Three other accused are absconding in the case. Rajalingamurthy had earlier filed a private complaint in a court seeking registration of an FIR against BRS President Chandrasekhar Rao and others after the sinking of some piers of the Medigadda barrage, alleging irregularities in the construction of the project.

5 killed in torrential rains, landslides in coastal Karnataka

5 killed in torrential rains, landslides in coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com30 May 2025

On Thursday night, a landslide struck a home at Montepadavu Kodi near Mangaluru, trapping five people under debris, they said.

Did Tamannaah Celebrate Holi With Vijay Varma?

Did Tamannaah Celebrate Holi With Vijay Varma?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Holi is the festival of colours and Bollywood has got the memo!

Indian student dies in hit-and-run incident in Texas

Indian student dies in hit-and-run incident in Texas

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

V Deepthi was walking near the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Drive on April 12 when a speeding vehicle struck her and her friend Snigdha, also from the Guntur district.

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Make Way For Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

This Dussehra will see Tiger Vs Tiger battle it out at the box office!

Aditi, Alia, Jahnvi And The Return Of...

Aditi, Alia, Jahnvi And The Return Of...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The artfully crafted paranda is usually made from a colourful tapestry of silk threads woven together in intricate patterns.

SC bail for 23-year-old influencer accused of raping 40-year-old

SC bail for 23-year-old influencer accused of raping 40-year-old

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to a 23-year-old social media influencer accused of raping a 40-year-old woman, raising questions about the Delhi Police's investigation. The court questioned the basis of the rape charges, noting that the woman had gone voluntarily with the accused to Jammu. The court also remarked on the man's influence, asking "Who gets influenced by such people?"

Grandson stabs industrialist more than '70 times' over property dispute

Grandson stabs industrialist more than '70 times' over property dispute

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The accused also stabbed his mother when she tried to intervene. She sustained injuries and was admitted to a hospital, Panjagutta police said, adding that he was subsequently arrested on Saturday.

Meet Aditi-Siddharth's Shiny Happy People

Meet Aditi-Siddharth's Shiny Happy People

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have been posting pictures from their second wedding ceremony at Alila Fort Bhishangarh.

Aditi-Siddharth's Stunning Wedding Album

Aditi-Siddharth's Stunning Wedding Album

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Two months after they got married, Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth got everyone's attention with their stunning wedding pictures.

Telangana tunnel rescue op in full swing amid fading hope

Telangana tunnel rescue op in full swing amid fading hope

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The chances of survival for eight people trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Telangana are "very remote," according to a minister. Rescue efforts are ongoing but the minister says it could take three to four days to reach the trapped individuals due to the debris and muck. The minister also mentioned a team of rat miners, who had rescued construction workers in Uttarakhand in 2023, are now assisting with the rescue efforts.

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The court, after taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.

Aditi-Siddharth's Gorgeous Photoshoot

Aditi-Siddharth's Gorgeous Photoshoot

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth are totally in love, and want the whole world to know that!

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

More To Delimitation Than Meets The Eye

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

There is a proposal from the BJP camp that they would resort to a proportion-based increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats for individual states, based on what they now have. On the face of it, this sounds like a fine argument that those demanding a 'freeze' now cannot oppose without reasons and justification, avers N Sathiya Moorthy.

UGC sets up fact-finding panel to look into KIIT student suicides

UGC sets up fact-finding panel to look into KIIT student suicides

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The panel was constituted after a 20-year-old Nepalese student of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha's Bhubaneswar was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room.

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders.

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

'Tharoor Is Perhaps Donning Two Hats'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

'The Congress submitted four names to the government as the people who should accompany the delegation.' 'I don't know what happened to those names.' 'When I was approached, I told them to speak to my party.' 'I have no further involvement with this delegation.'

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Pawar snubs Raut over Op Sindoor delegation boycott call

Pawar snubs Raut over Op Sindoor delegation boycott call

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

What Is Operation Kagar About?

What Is Operation Kagar About?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

During Operation Kagar, 350 Naxalites have been killed so far, including some of the movement's top leaders.

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

India's Best Wedding Venues: The Next 10!

India's Best Wedding Venues: The Next 10!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Indian wedding planning app, WedMeGood released a list of the 50 best wedding venues in India. Many are places that Bollywood celebs like Katrina Kaif, PV Sindhu, Rajkumar Rao, chose for their D-day. The first 10 were presented here. Now for the next 10...

Why Aamir Was In Mourning For 2-3 Years

Why Aamir Was In Mourning For 2-3 Years

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'After the split (with Reena Dutta), I couldn't sleep at night. So I started drinking.'

'Terrorists wiped out our sindoor; but our armed forces...'

'Terrorists wiped out our sindoor; but our armed forces...'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Arathy, daughter of N Ramachandran who was killed in a terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, welcomed the Indian Army's "Operation Sindoor" and said it was a reply from the women of India. She said the loss cannot be compensated, but the operation is a kind of relief from the government and the army. Arathy's father was killed by terrorists in front of her while holidaying in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: Will India Sink or Reform?

Trump's Tariff Tsunami: Will India Sink or Reform?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Trump trade shock is a chance to push long-overdue reforms, rather than tinker with tariffs to appease the US, suggests M Govinda Rao.

Her Highness Aditi Rao Hydari Is Here

Her Highness Aditi Rao Hydari Is Here

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

When Elegance came calling.