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Who's Taapsee Clinging To?

Who's Taapsee Clinging To?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

How did Bollywood spend the weekend?

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Bihar chief minister, who has of late been making news for goof-ups, made the faux pas at an election rally on the outskirts of Patna.

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Eknath Shinde Rouses Support For Son

Rediff.com3 May 2024

With two phases of voting already completed, political parties are busy with filing nominations, addressing roadshows and undertaking hectic campaigns for the constituencies that will vote this month.

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday demanded an accommodation for outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he is entitled to it on account of being the convener of a national party.

Babri dispute: Sri Sri meets Muslim leaders, says dialogue will resolve issue

Babri dispute: Sri Sri meets Muslim leaders, says dialogue will resolve issue

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'I am confident that we will achieve something big for the country through this'

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'We used to discuss how image-conscious Nitish Kumar was and his sophisticated conduct in public life. All this has become a thing of the past.'

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A livid Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked a representative of a private company to expedite a road project in Patna and even offered to touch his feet to speed it up.

Modi concerned at 'attempts' to justify Parliament breach

Modi concerned at 'attempts' to justify Parliament breach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had recently blamed unemployment and price rise for the Parliament breach on December 13, when two protesters jumped into the lower house chamber and opened smoke cans.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Shia Waqf Board is drafting the terms and conditions of a mutual agreement.

Grammy Awards: Sandeep Das wins, Anoushka Shankar loses

Grammy Awards: Sandeep Das wins, Anoushka Shankar loses

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Sandeep Das collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma wins Grammy.

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The biggest risk in under-construction projects is delay and non-completion.

Not elected to listen to hate speeches, may quit LS, says Danish Ali

Not elected to listen to hate speeches, may quit LS, says Danish Ali

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali on Friday said if action is not taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his derogatory remarks in the Lok Sabha, then he could consider quitting the membership of the House. He also said that people had not elected him to listen to "hate speeches".

Vijay Shankar suffers injury scare

Vijay Shankar suffers injury scare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Shankar looked in considerable pain and left the nets immediately.

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday defended the electoral bonds scheme, struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, saying it had a laudable objective of bringing transparency in poll funding.

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Modi will stay in Patna overnight after the road show and address election meetings on May 13 in three Lok Sabha constituencies: Hajipur, Vaishali and Saran.

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Sri Sri meets Adityanath day before visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The Art of Living founder said that he was involved as a mediator in the RamTemple dispute of his own will and would visit Ayodhya on November 16 to meet all stakeholders.

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Lataji had once picked her favourites, albeit reluctantly, and told Subhash K Jha just why they were so close to her heart.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

God NOT in 99 names or 1,000 idols: Sri Sri in Pak

God NOT in 99 names or 1,000 idols: Sri Sri in Pak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

"Love, peace, tolerance" is what Pakistani students shouted for when asked by visiting spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar what he should speak about. Ravi Shankar regaled the audience at the famous Forman Christian College in Lahore as he spoke about love, religion and answered number of questions.

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Buch, under a cloud over allegations of conflict of interest levelled by United States-based short-seller Hindenburg, was asked to appear before the PAC, which is reviewing the performance of the market regulator.

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'He also understands and foresees potential challenges.'

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The guru described the Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi as "intelligent" for supporting the event.

Ayodhya: BJP ex-MP rejects Sri Sri's role; send proposal, says Muslim law board

Ayodhya: BJP ex-MP rejects Sri Sri's role; send proposal, says Muslim law board

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'How can someone who has never been associated with the movement and never had darshan of Ram Lalla mediate on the matter of temple construction? We have gone to jail for it, faced house arrest and have been fighting court cases. Sri Sri does not qualify to mediate on the matter.'

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Indians deeply love you: Manmohan had told Bush during 2008 US trip

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's effusive praise of US President George W Bush during their 2008 meeting in the White House is revisited as a testament to their close relationship and the impact of the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Singh's statement, while drawing criticism from the Left and BJP, highlighted the transformative nature of the relationship between the two democracies. The article explores the context of their meeting and the broader significance of their relationship in the context of the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Away from chaotic Kashmir, Burhan Wani's father spends time at Sri Sri's ashram

Away from chaotic Kashmir, Burhan Wani's father spends time at Sri Sri's ashram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

With the Centre grappling to bring peace in restive Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, the slain militant's father Muzaffar Wani met Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at his ashram in Bengaluru.

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

He said going through the court was a loss for both Hindus and Muslims and an out-of-court settlement would be a 'win-win situation' for both the communities.

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.' 'Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's image.'

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

According to the spiritual guru, all men and women could have darshan of the Shani deity from a distance of three feet without any gender discrimination.