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Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday launched a veiled attack on Congress leaders and said he gave sweat and blood for the party unlike those who are spreading 'falsehood' through social media.

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Viswanath recalls first meeting with Mantri, 'Polly kaka'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

The legendary GR Viswanath on Saturday recalled his first meeting with two India stalwarts -- Madhav Mantri and Polly Umrigar -- and spoke about how an advice shared by the former remained with him throughout his distinguished career.

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Change in Qaeda magazine's name suggests shift of focus on Kashmir: UN

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A change in the name of the Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) magazine 'suggests a refocusing' of the terror group from Afghanistan to Kashmir, a United Nations report has said.

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'

Mehbooba toughens stand, says no government if Centre doesn't support

Mehbooba toughens stand, says no government if Centre doesn't support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

She indicated that she was not looking for any financial package but the confidence building measures sought by her should focus on political aspect of the problem.

Modi will rule for 15 years, says Muslim cleric

Modi will rule for 15 years, says Muslim cleric

Rediff.com16 May 2014

National president of the Jamaat Ulema-e-Hind, Maulana Suhaib Qasmi, has said that the Congress party has got a lesson of its life in this election.

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Likening India's progress to that of a vehicle that only has accelerator and no brakes, the RSS chief said those trying to stop it will either step aside or be eliminated.

Haryana RS polls: BJP-backed independent wins, Cong's Maken loses

Haryana RS polls: BJP-backed independent wins, Cong's Maken loses

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

According to a senior Election Commission official in Chandigarh, Panwar got 36 votes, while Sharma got 23 first preference votes and six transferred from the BJP, taking his tally to 29.

Maha govt lost moral ground to remain in power: Fadnavis

Maha govt lost moral ground to remain in power: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, led by Devendra Fadnavis met the Governor and handed over a memorandum. "After so many incidents, the chief minister is silent. Pawar Sahab held two press conferences, but he just tried to protect the home minister. Maha Vikas Aghadi has lost the moral authority to remain in power," Fadnavis said while addressing a press conference after meeting the Governor.

'Happy to be part of active party': P C Chacko joins NCP

'Happy to be part of active party': P C Chacko joins NCP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Chacko, who quit the Congress over his differences with the party leaders in Kerala, said NCP is a partner of the CPIM-led Left Democratic Front in the southern state and he would work for the victory of the Left candidates in the April 6 Assembly polls.

Good to be on same team: Raje welcomes nephew to BJP

Good to be on same team: Raje welcomes nephew to BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

"If Rajmata Sahab was here today, she would be elated to see you put the nation first. I admire your strength of character and courage. It's good to be on the same team. Welcome to the BJP," she tweeted.

PM's mom greets supporters to chants of 'Har Har Modi'

PM's mom greets supporters to chants of 'Har Har Modi'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

With trends showcasing Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's comfortable victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi on Thursday greeted media outside her residence in Gujarat.

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

'Honour to be known as Amitabh Bachchan's voice'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'Today, when I look back, our journey together ajooba lagta hai.'

Kartarpur Corridor reopens after 20 months, 28 pilgrims reach Pak

Kartarpur Corridor reopens after 20 months, 28 pilgrims reach Pak

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, along with his ministers, will be part of the first 'jatha' (group), which will visit the Kartarpur Sahib on Thursday, officials said.

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Fernandes' ashes buried in Delhi cemetery, taken to Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"People in his birth place, Mangalore, and also those in Bengaluru have been requesting to bury part of his remains in the two cities."

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah engaged in a war of words on Twitter after the passage of the triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha, with the latter stating that PDP leaders abstaining from voting "helped the government with the numbers needed to pass the bill."

I'm under house arrest, claims Mehbooba Mufti

I'm under house arrest, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

She also hit out at the Centre alleging that while the Government of India was expressing concern for the rights of people in Afghanistan, the same were denied to Kashmiris.

What to watch on OTT this week

What to watch on OTT this week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

DC superheroes, Marvel superheroes, sleep science, scandals, Sukanya Verma brings you all you catch on OTT this week.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

'In one week, I realised it was a mistake to join the BJP'

'In one week, I realised it was a mistake to join the BJP'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'People of my constituency told me they will continue loving me, but will not vote for me if I am with the BJP.'

India, RSS are synonymous: Sangh's message to Imran

India, RSS are synonymous: Sangh's message to Imran

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Senior RSS functionary Krishna Gopal also added wryly that Khan has ended up spreading the RSS' name and prayed that the Pakistan prime minister does not stop now.

INLD splits; Dushyant Chautala announces launch of new party

INLD splits; Dushyant Chautala announces launch of new party

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The Indian National Lok Dal had split following differences between Ajay Singh Chautala and his younger brother Abhay Chautala.

Just take me home, son: Mother's plea to daily wager

Just take me home, son: Mother's plea to daily wager

Rediff.com18 May 2020

She couldn't get a seat on the bus and neither could her son Sahab Lal, who worked as a construction labourer, and the rest of the family, all waiting to return to their village in Bhadohi. The disappointment was almost too much to handle for the elderly woman, perhaps in her 70s, who had come to Gurgaon a few months ago from the village and is now desperate to leave.

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Channi also said the party is supreme and the government follows the party's ideology.

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

'Raj Thackeray's political outfit will soon fold up in Maharashtra.'

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Ebrahim Alkazi: 'A man who taught us how to see'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Reminded that India had planned to host a home series against England and also the Indian Premier League in the first quarter of 2021, Khan said a clear picture would come only by April.

Owaisi's AIMIM wins 5 of 20 seats contested in Bihar

Owaisi's AIMIM wins 5 of 20 seats contested in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

With the election results on a knife's edge earlier in the day, many thought AIMIM could play a key role in the formation of the next government in case there was a hung assembly, having captured a sizeable number of seats in the state's Seemanchal region, which was being seen as a stronghold of the grand opposition alliance.

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday, February 9. He was 58.

Govinda: Kader Khan was a father figure to me

Govinda: Kader Khan was a father figure to me

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'We cannot express the sorrow in words.'

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The poet had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday morning after he tested positive for the disease.

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Dr Lagoo, who was a trained ENT surgeon, played important role in the growth of theatre movement in Maharashtra in post-Independence era.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

It's raining birthdays on social media!

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.