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Digvijay draws flak for remarks on Meenakshi Natarajan

Digvijay draws flak for remarks on Meenakshi Natarajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh courted a fresh controversy when he described party Member of Parliament Meenakshi Natarajan "sou tanch khara maal" (totally pure), remarks that were slammed as sexist and derogatory.

Box Office: October is below average

Box Office: October is below average

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has drawn flak for his "tanch maal" remark on woman MP from the party, on Saturday hit out at the media, blaming its "TRP race" for the controversy.

Yashwant Sinha quits BJP, will work to 'save democracy'

Yashwant Sinha quits BJP, will work to 'save democracy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

He said he will not join any party but will work to unite all non-BJP parties.

19 killed as bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

19 killed as bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Nineteen people were killed and another critically injured when a bus rolled down a 600-feet deep gorge near Ransua-Jabrog village in Sirmaur district on Friday morning.

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Opposition to bring adjournment motion in LS over note ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

On the first day of winter session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Opposition.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

On International Yoga Day, South Delhi-based yoga teacher Saudamini Chandra found herself shepherding the young girl students to their first taste of India's heritage that was being celebrated across the world. This is her experience.

Box Office: Blackmail, Missing fail to impress

Box Office: Blackmail, Missing fail to impress

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Raising the issue when the House met for the day, Derek O'Brien (TMC) said rule 255 was invoked by the Chairman Hamid Ansari on Monday, which his colleague Roy complied with.

Box Office: Nanu Ki Jaanu, Beyond The Clouds opens poorly

Box Office: Nanu Ki Jaanu, Beyond The Clouds opens poorly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Sourabh to lead Indian charge at Chinese Taipei Open

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Sourabh to lead Indian charge at Chinese Taipei Open

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Stage set for 1st phase of polling in 20 states, UTs for 91 LS seats

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha will be held simultaneously in the first phase.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

'Sexist' Digivijay calls Rahul's aide '100 pc tunch maal'

'Sexist' Digivijay calls Rahul's aide '100 pc tunch maal'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Sparking yet another controversy, Congress general secretary called Meenakshi Natarajan, a close aide of Rahul Gandhi and Mandsaur MP, "sau taka tunch maal".

Ex-Home Secy Pillai's remarks trigger Congress vs BJP war of words

Ex-Home Secy Pillai's remarks trigger Congress vs BJP war of words

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Former Home Secretary G K Pillai's remarks on affidavit regarding LeT links of Ishrat Jahan on Friday triggered a political war of words with Congress questioning the timing of his claims and alleging that he was only parroting the ruling BJP's words.

The Congress house is on fire... and it's spreading

The Congress house is on fire... and it's spreading

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The number of disgruntled leaders in the party is swelling.

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Following the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, reactions poured in from various leaders across the political spectrum.

45 Lok Sabha MPs suspended in 2 days for disruptions

45 Lok Sabha MPs suspended in 2 days for disruptions

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

As soon as the Zero Hour commenced at noon, AIADMK and TDP members trooped in the Well, raising slogans and carrying banners demanding stalling of a dam on river Cauvery and special state status to Andhra Pradesh respectively.

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Leaders from across parties condemned BJP vice president Dayashankar Singh for comparing the BSP chief to a sex worker.

He demeans his position and himself: Rahul on Modi's barb at MMS

He demeans his position and himself: Rahul on Modi's barb at MMS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his raincoat jibe at former prime minister Manmohan Singh saying the event was "saddening and shameful".

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Oppn also objected to the 'illegal disqualification" of rebel JD-U leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar Ansari.

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Yashwant Sinha launches 'Rashtra Manch'; Shatrughan joins

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

He said his 'Rashtra Manch', a political action group, would start a movement against the policies of the Centre.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Unlike Modi, Rahul not in Uttarakhand for photo-op: Congress

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Congress on Tuesday sought to differentiate Rahul Gandhi's visit to flood-hit Uttarakhand from that of Narendra Modi, saying he is not going for "photo-ops" even as it faced the Bharatiya Janata Party attack for deriding the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's rescue efforts.

No-confidence motion not taken up as protests wash out Lok Sabha

No-confidence motion not taken up as protests wash out Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

As soon as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the Question Hour, members from these parties trooped into the Well holding placards.

The man who fought against liquor shops on highways

The man who fought against liquor shops on highways

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

"In India, one person dies every fourth minute in road accidents, which is the highest in the world," Sindhu says.

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Tuesday dismissed as "rumour" reports that he has threatened to quit if the Congress gives its nod for formation of a separate Telangana.

'BJP was treating me like a stepson'

'BJP was treating me like a stepson'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'We are not rebelling against our party.' 'We are not fence-crossers.'

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Rahul served notice over 'British citizenship'

Rahul served notice over 'British citizenship'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The Parliamentary Ethics Committee, headed by veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani, has issued a show-cause notice to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi asking him to respond to questions on whether he had once declared himself a British citizen.

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The fate of 1,351 candidates will be sealed by 1.63 crore voters in high-stakes multi-cornered contest in Haryana which goes to polls on Wednesday with top guns including the kin of the three famous 'Lals' battling it out in the state.

Cong disapproves Shakeel Ahmed's IM remarks; RSS, BJP furious

Cong disapproves Shakeel Ahmed's IM remarks; RSS, BJP furious

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The Congress on Monday disapproved of the remarks of party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed and party MP Rashid Masood that the 2002 Gujarat riots had led to the formation of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen.

Hirakhand derailment: NIA team probes terror angle

Hirakhand derailment: NIA team probes terror angle

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Odisha Police, however, ruled out involvement of Naxals in the Hirakhand mishap.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The support for the eight-year-old girl was growing with politicians, cutting across party lines, seeking justice for her.