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Andhra rains: Vijayawada flooded, over 2.7L affected, says Naidu

Andhra rains: Vijayawada flooded, over 2.7L affected, says Naidu

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the weather situation with senior officials and asked them to incorporate technologies such as drones to assess the deluge and accordingly plan the relief works.

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Tanwar had joined the AAP in April 2022. Before joining the AAP, he was with the Trinamool Congress briefly.

Stree 2 Trailer: More Of The Same

Stree 2 Trailer: More Of The Same

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The film promises the same hilarious stupidity with amusing gags, especially Pankaj Tripathi's snappy dialogues and Rajkummar Rao's physical comedy, which made the 2018 hit rollicking fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

P V Narasimha Rao strongly felt that the reforms would have to be mindful of Indian concerns and would have to protect the interests of our poor and our working people, he said.

HC extends Varava Rao's bail to surrender till Dec 6

HC extends Varava Rao's bail to surrender till Dec 6

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

A bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and SV Kotwal extended Rao's time to surrender from December 2 to December 6 after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) failed to get Rao medically examined at the private Nanavati hospital in compliance with the previous order of the high court.

After Laapataa Ladies, Get Ready For...

After Laapataa Ladies, Get Ready For...

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'I am developing a supernatural thriller, a comedy-drama series and several other projects as well.'

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The basement of the coaching Institute in Old Rajendra Nagar where three civil services aspirants died by rain-induced flooding was functioning illegally as a library, officials said on Sunday.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

The Man Behind Bollywood's Blockbuster Horror Films

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'People worship Krishna. People don't worship Ved Vyas, who wrote the Mahabharata.' 'It's a cultural thing because we don't see the heroes behind the screen, we see the heroes who are in front of the screen.'

How Janhvi's Boyfriend Reacted To Dheere Dheere

How Janhvi's Boyfriend Reacted To Dheere Dheere

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Janhvi Kapoor has impressed everyone with her dance moves in the new song, Dheere Dheere, from her new film, Devara: Part 1, starring NTR Jr.

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rekha, Aditi-Siddharth At Sonakshi Reception

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The who's who of Bollywood lined up to attend the wedding reception of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal at the Bastian restaurant in Mumbai.

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Odisha take on Chennaiyin in mouth-watering duel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle hoped for a positive start despite starting their campaign away.

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In its closure report on Rohith Vemula's death, the Telangana police claimed he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his "real caste" would be discovered.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Religion vs dharma: HC asks govt to decide on meaning

Religion vs dharma: HC asks govt to decide on meaning

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The petition also sought a direction to include a chapter on dharma and "religion" in the syllabus of primary and secondary schools "in order to educate the masses and control the religion-based hatred and hate speeches".

Pleas filed in HC against Wangchuk's detention

Pleas filed in HC against Wangchuk's detention

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A habeas corpus petition was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela for listing on October 3 by a lawyer for Wangchuk's "next friend".

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'It is humanly impossible to sustain at the level at which he was playing between 2014 and 2019.' 'The dip had to come.'

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.

IPO rush: 8 cos looking to raise Rs 60,000 cr in Oct-Nov

IPO rush: 8 cos looking to raise Rs 60,000 cr in Oct-Nov

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The primary market will remain abuzz with more than half a dozen companies, including Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and NTPC Green Energy, lined up initial public offerings over the next two months to raise around Rs 60,000 crore, merchant bankers said. Apart from these three firms, Afcons Infrastructure, Waaree Energies, Niva Bupa Health Insurance, One Mobikwik Systems, and Garuda Construction are among the companies planning to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) during October-November, they added. Together, these firms are looking to raise Rs 60,000 crore through their IPOs.

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'

'I Am In Love With...'

'I Am In Love With...'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'This was my only dream since I was a kid. I worked very hard for it and I am still working very hard to grow with every film.'

Party must identify those behind Haryana loss: Cong's Selja

Party must identify those behind Haryana loss: Cong's Selja

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

A blame game began in the Congress on Tuesday as it failed in its bid to come back to power in Haryana after 10 years, with senior party leader Kumari Selja saying the party high command should assess all reasons that led to the disappointing result and identify the people responsible.

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Besides Hooda, Bhan and Phogat, the Congress has fielded Mewa Singh from Ladwa to take on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the state.

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Why You Should Invest In ULIPs Long Term

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Younger people, who usually have a longer investment horizon which allows them to handle the interim volatility, may go for them.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Action on passerby but...: Delhi HC on basement coaching centre deaths

Action on passerby but...: Delhi HC on basement coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The court said multi-storey buildings were being allowed to operate but there was no proper drainage.

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

'Kohli Will Play Tests For 5 More Years'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'The players careers are going to get longer, and in that process, if it benefits the Indian team, nothing like it.'

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse into their minds, observes Sukanya Verma.

'You Grow Apart From Those Who Were Part Of Your Life Earlier'

'You Grow Apart From Those Who Were Part Of Your Life Earlier'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'One person says let us move ahead, the other doesn't want to.'

Basement owner among 5 more held in Delhi flooding horror

Basement owner among 5 more held in Delhi flooding horror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

With these arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case so far has gone to seven.

Elgar case: HC extends Varavara Rao's surrender deadline till Feb 28

Elgar case: HC extends Varavara Rao's surrender deadline till Feb 28

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

He was to surrender on September 5, but filed a plea seeking an extension of the bail and later filed another application seeking permanent bail on the ground of ill-health.

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government will speak to anyone required for its inquiry into the July 2 Hathras stampede, a probe panel member said on Sunday when asked if self-styled godman Bhole Baba will also be questioned.

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Everyone should understand that Laapataa Ladies is not the only best film in India.' 'It is one of the best films out of these 29 entries.'

Box Office: Mr & Mrs Mahi Doing Well

Box Office: Mr & Mrs Mahi Doing Well

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

For Rajkummar Rao, this is turning out to be a winning season as he has scored another winner in quick time after Srikanth.

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'If a senior person like Ranvir Shorey, who has worked in the industry for so many years, cannot take a stand for me, what should I expect from the others?'

Around 20 critical mineral blocks to be put on sale by June-end: Mines secretary

Around 20 critical mineral blocks to be put on sale by June-end: Mines secretary

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The government will put on sale around 20 critical mineral blocks in the fourth round of auction by the end of June, mines secretary V L Kantha Rao said on Monday. Rao further said that the auction process for seven critical mineral blocks put on sale in the first round is almost complete and the result would be declared in a month's time. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements are essential components in many of today's rapidly growing clean energy technologies -- from wind turbines and electricity networks to electric vehicles.

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.