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Cabinet clears personal data protection bill

Cabinet clears personal data protection bill

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Bill will be introduced in Parliament during the current Winter Session.

VOTE: Should Sri Sri be allowed to go ahead with Yamuna event?

VOTE: Should Sri Sri be allowed to go ahead with Yamuna event?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The event being hosted by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living has become quite controversial.

Modi calls for 'fulfilment of all' instead of 'appeasement' politics

Modi calls for 'fulfilment of all' instead of 'appeasement' politics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

"We should not mock them but learn from their mistakes," Prasad quoted Modi as having told the gathering.

Cabinet succumbed to dynastic pressure, slams BJP

Cabinet succumbed to dynastic pressure, slams BJP

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the United Progressive Alliance government which decided to withdraw the ordinance that sought to give protection to convicted lawmakers from disqualification, saying it has succumbed to "dynastic" pressure.

Shaheen Bagh textbook case for suppression: R S Prasad

Shaheen Bagh textbook case for suppression: R S Prasad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

He claimed that those trying to fragment India are getting cover at Shaheen Bagh protest where the tricolours are being waived.

I-T raids at 22 places in benami land deal case linked to Lalu

I-T raids at 22 places in benami land deal case linked to Lalu

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The searches are also being conducted at the premises of the son of RJD MP P C Gupta and few other businessmen.

Ravi Teja is on a roll

Ravi Teja is on a roll

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Telugu cinema, right here!

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The outfit suggested that the government amend the Information Technology Act to classify all such content as pornography, which people should only be able to access by punching in their Aadhaar details or their fingerprints. Archis Mohan reports

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.

BJP manifesto in J'khand promises job for BPL families

BJP manifesto in J'khand promises job for BPL families

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The saffron party also pledged to provide financial assistance to high school students hailing from backward and poor families.

Democracy 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Cong on Rahul's expunged remarks

Democracy 'cremated' in Lok Sabha: Cong on Rahul's expunged remarks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Congress leader's remarks had drawn a sharp response from the treasury benches, with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asking him not to level "wild allegations" and to furnish proof of his claims.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha, a day after a Surat court sentenced him to two years imprisonment in a defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remark.

PHOTO: A R Rahman goes to the Grammies!

PHOTO: A R Rahman goes to the Grammies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Lok Sabha debates bill to set up panel on appointment of judges

Lok Sabha debates bill to set up panel on appointment of judges

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The government on Tuesday asserted that a bill to set up a commission on appointment of judges is aimed at having a "fair procedure" for appointing judges to higher courts and it has no intention to have any confrontation with the judiciary on the issue.

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special yoga camp in Patna on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations. M I Khan Reports.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which Kamal Haasan drops himself into a messy setup, only slightly to elevate the pulpy tendencies of Shankar's vision, observes Arjun Menon.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Norah Jones enthralls Mumbai

Norah Jones enthralls Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The singer gave Mumbai a night to remember on Sunday.

Setback for telcos as SC dismisses AGR review plea

Setback for telcos as SC dismisses AGR review plea

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had told Parliament in November that Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom companies owe the government as much as Rs 1.47 lakh crore in past statutory dues.

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Laugh and let it go: Sri Sri to Vishwaroopam protestors

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday asked members of the Muslim community not to protest against Vishwaroopam. "I will say the best thing is just laugh and let go, smile and let go. Because of some depiction of a community in some bad light or whatever way, people are not going to take it seriously and communal harmony will never be disturbed," said Shankar.

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Although his left hand is paralysed, Bijay Kumar Shahu dressed in stylish biking gear has cycled over 1,500 kilometres across 11 districts and 25 Vidhan Sabha constituencies to campaign for the BJP.

Centre launches MyGov app; 15 crore people expected to join platform

Centre launches MyGov app; 15 crore people expected to join platform

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Digital democracy is the essence of India and Digital India is the destiny of India," Prasad said at the inaugural session of myGov's two-year anniversary celebration.

Ravi Teja shines in Mirapakai

Ravi Teja shines in Mirapakai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Telugu film is watchable because of the actor's antics.

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died after battling Covid-19 for two months at a private hospital in Kolkata, his family said on Thursday. He was 54.

Goyal appointed Deputy Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Goyal appointed Deputy Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The two-time Rajya Sabha MP will be succeeding Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who has been elected to the Lok Sabha.

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The BJP's top leadership will drop its MPs found to be facing anti-incumbency, according to its internal surveys -- a pivotal tactic to ensure the party achieves its target of winning 370 seats.

Assam probes fund misuse during Kovind's visit to Kaziranga

Assam probes fund misuse during Kovind's visit to Kaziranga

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Speaking to PTI, Environment and Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the additional chief secretary of the forest and environment department Ravi Shankar Prasad has been directed to look after the allegation following a reply to a social activist under the Right to Information Act.

Subrata Roy gets 10 more days to deposit Rs 710 cr

Subrata Roy gets 10 more days to deposit Rs 710 cr

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Besides Roy, two other directors, Ravi Shankar Dubey and Ashok Roy Choudhary, were also arrested for the failure of two group companies.

Justice Ramana sworn in as Chief Justice of India

Justice Ramana sworn in as Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Justice Ramana took the oath in English in the name of God.

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Suvendu Adhikari to take on Mamata in WB house

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced Adhikari's name as leader of the BJP legislature party in the assembly after a meeting of the legislators at the party's Hastings office.

'Guruji is immortal like his music'

'Guruji is immortal like his music'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Family, students, fans and friends pay tribute to the legend of Pandit Ravi Shankar

Ravi Varman: There is no sadness in Barfi!

Ravi Varman: There is no sadness in Barfi!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The cinematographer talks about his experience of shooting Barfi!

Indian-Americans celebrate Ram temple bhoomi pujan

Indian-Americans celebrate Ram temple bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

In Washington, VHP members took out a tableau truck on Tuesday with the digital image of Ram temple, and went around the Capitol Hill with chanting of slogans "Jai Shree Ram" and moving around the city later.

'BJP Won't Let Bidhuri Be Suspended'

'BJP Won't Let Bidhuri Be Suspended'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'The Speaker should have asked Ramesh Bidhuri to withdraw his words and apologise.'