Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched his party's election campaign in Uttar Pradesh by attacking the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party government, saying it is corrupt, has siphoned-off central funds and is insensitive to the poor.
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who was clearly the party's best bet, was all set to evoke the memory of his great grandfather and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on the latter's own soil in Allahabad on Monday.
'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.
The Ramlila Maidan becomes a safe haven for eve-teasers and late night revelers, reports Toral Varia.
Superheroes, Holi, apples and other happenings from Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!
'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.'
'The Muslims in Karnataka are safe and secure. The state government belongs to everybody.'
A morning show host of a television channel has invited the wrath of hundreds of Pakistanis for trying to drill moral sense into young couples dating in Karachi's parks.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen took to Twitter to say "Greetings India. Everyone is united in the fight against coronavirus and that everyone should listen to their government's instructions and stay at home for a few days. This is time to be smart."
Shakila was known for her roles in Aar Par, CID, Raj Mahal, Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor, China Town and Hatim Tai.
With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.
Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore reports on the hectic activity at the Ramlila maidan in New Delhi where anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's mammoth protest is going on.
Speaking after interacting with gram panchayats and pani samitis/village water and sanitation committees (VWSC) on the Jal Jeevan Mission, Modi said the mission is not just about bringing water to people but it is also a decentralisation movement that is village and women-driven.
Here's presenting the first Rediff Reader Bollywood Quiz.
The opening collection of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has set a new record. No wonder Salman Khan is a happy man, says Jahnavi Patel.
A woman alleged multiple instances of sexual, mental and emotional abuse by Sajid Khan where he allegedly forced her to send him photos of herself in a bikini, called her late into the night under the pretence of work.
He said those making jokes on cows and buffaloes forget that the livelihood of crores of people depends on "pashudhan".
Upon his arrival, Modi addressed a thanksgiving public meeting organised by the Andhra Pradesh BJP at Renigunta near Tirupati.
Stars who graced Rashmi Sharma's birthday bash!
In spite of his inglorious exit from the Andhra Pradesh Raj Bhavan, in the wake of a sex scandal, veteran Congressman and former governor Narain Datt Tiwari appeared to be in a combative mood.Tiwari, 86, who was allegedly filmed in a 'compromising position' with three women, returned to Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.Hundreds of Tiwari's supporters gathered at the Lucknow airport to welcome him with flowers and garlands.
Amid outrage over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by the Bharatiya Janata Party's now-sacked two functionaries, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said it is high time Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the 'proliferation of hate speech and Islamophobic incidents' in the country, asserting that his silence is interpreted by some as condoning what has been happening.
'The sweetest, warmest and loving man ever, always smiling, very innocent and child-like.'
Bollywood celebrates Eid with warm wishes and beautiful pictures.
Will he take Modi's 'sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' route? Or will he turn UP into Egypt under Morsi, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
In a blunt attack on Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused it of creating "nuisance" and "constantly" troubling India by promoting terrorism.
The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.
Why do the biggest, most talented and successful film-makers of India suck up to the establishment so breathlessly, asks Shekhar Gupta.
'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'
Top TV director and producer Rajan Shahi lists his favourite shows.
Reader Ambreen Pathan sent us these photographs from Dallas, Texas.
'I channelised my anxiety into making Padmaavat.' 'I think suffering has always been an incentive for my creativity.'
'This hundred is because of my Abbu (father). The celebration was for Sidhu Moosewala. I love his songs'
Addressing BJP workers at a felicitation function after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, he asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' and also launched a veiled attack on the West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, saying those who cannot challenge the saffron party democratically have resorted to 'murdering' its workers to realise their goals.
By filing his nomination as Congress president on Friday, Shashi Tharoor has shown he is no 'quockerwodger' -- a word he introduced into our lexicon which means someone acting on the instructions of an influential third party.
The best analysis of politics does not come out of air conditioned newsrooms, but from the voices on India's streets. Rakesh Kumar Singhal -- once an army jawan, then an ONGC employee, then a tea shopwallah -- reveals why he left the Congress for Modi.
The 19-year-old, picked 3 wickets and scored 23 runs on debut to help his team Aakash Tigers beat Triumphs Knights by 5 wickets.
'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'
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