News for 'Samrat'

'All that matters to Nitish is his self interest'

'All that matters to Nitish is his self interest'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'When he was sidelined in the INDIA bloc, it was was the turning point because it badly hurt Nitish's ambition.' 'After that, he decided to damage INDIA by changing sides.'

ISSF WC: India's tally swells as Dangi bags two medals

ISSF WC: India's tally swells as Dangi bags two medals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Dangi and Tomar made it an India 1-2 in qualifications early in the morning with scores of 588 and 583 from the 60-shot round.

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Bharat Ratna for him comes nine years after the honour was bestowed on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The two leaders together spearheaded the journey of the Jana Sangh and then the BJP for over five decades.

Guess Who Akshay Kumar's Hero Was!

Guess Who Akshay Kumar's Hero Was!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'I just want to keep on working till they have to shoot me down.'

'You can recognise a Bhupinder song anywhere'

'You can recognise a Bhupinder song anywhere'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can recognise a Bhupinder song anywhere.'

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We want to strengthen hands of Modiji and sure that LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest polls as an ally of NDA.'

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Fukrey 3 Review: Slapstick And Susu

Fukrey 3 Review: Slapstick And Susu

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The mental age of Fukrey 3's humour is the same as the ones who titter at number one-number two jokes. And this one certainly has more loo than laughs on its mind, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Stars At Salman's Birthday Party!

The Stars At Salman's Birthday Party!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma threw a party for Salman Khan at their residence, bringing in his birthday on December 27.

Asked about promise to ban Bajrang Dal, Shivakumar says...

Asked about promise to ban Bajrang Dal, Shivakumar says...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

On the issue of whether chapters related to the first Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Keshav Baliram Hedgewar are being removed in Karnataka, he said India is a land of diversity.

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'I had lied to Yashji about my age. I was only 13-and-a-half, but I told him I was 18.' 'When the time came to travel to Yashji's famous Swiss shoots, I had to get a school leaving certificate.' 'When I gave Yashji the certificate, he almost fell off the chair.'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

'Welcome Home Bappa,' Says Bollywood

'Welcome Home Bappa,' Says Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Bollywood stars welcomed Lord Ganesha into their homes with love and fanfare and posted beautiful pictures on social media.

The Party Salman Khan Would Not Miss!

The Party Salman Khan Would Not Miss!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Salman Khan missed attending the year's numerous Diwali as he was suffering from dengue.

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.

Akshay Has Something To Cheer At Last

Akshay Has Something To Cheer At Last

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Akshay can take solace from the fact that Ram Setu will emerge his biggest grosser amongst all his theatrical releases of 2022.

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in 2023!

Karan Johar To Akshay Kumar's Rescue!

Karan Johar To Akshay Kumar's Rescue!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Though Karan announced the film in June 2021, the news that Akshay will play Sir Sankaran has only now come to light.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Roads are being expanded, bridges are being built, hotels are springing up, and the crowds are pouring in. Bringing with them promise of unforeseen economic boom. Ayodhya, it seems, has opened up its heart, Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com discovers on his first day in the city.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

Delhi's iconic Ashok hotel to go under the hammer for Rs 7,409 crore

Delhi's iconic Ashok hotel to go under the hammer for Rs 7,409 crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The government has fixed an indicative value for Delhi's iconic 'The Ashok' hotel at Rs 7,409 crore under the national monetisation programme, according to sources. The Ashok and the adjacent hotel Samrat are among the eight India Tourism Development Corp assets listed under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last year. The sources said investor consultation has already been undertaken and a cabinet note for the sale of the sprawling 25-acre property in the heart of the national capital is under consideration.

Manushi Was First Choice For Laal Singh Chaddha

Manushi Was First Choice For Laal Singh Chaddha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Were it not for Samrat Prithviraj, Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar would have made her debut opposite Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha.

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

Rediff.com29 May 2022

100k spectators and a superstar: Akshay Kumar was present at the Narendra Modi stadium for the IPL 2022 final on Sunday.

Why Akshay was WARY About Playing Prithviraj

Why Akshay was WARY About Playing Prithviraj

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'I felt he was a little stout.'

Will Prithviraj CHANGE its Name?

Will Prithviraj CHANGE its Name?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'How much will our film industry succumb to these tactics from outfits who have made protests against Hindi films a thriving cottage industry?'

Who Has Sharvari's Heart?

Who Has Sharvari's Heart?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Kriti's perfect picture... Plabita's cute selfie... Divyanka's sunny smile...

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain comes down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Kajol Gets Emotional At Durga Puja

Kajol Gets Emotional At Durga Puja

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The Mukherjee family reunion at the Durga Puja celebration.

Meet Riddhima, Ranbir Kapoor's Fashionable Sister

Meet Riddhima, Ranbir Kapoor's Fashionable Sister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Celebrity-spotting at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Nitish aides fuel speculation of him contesting Lok Sabha from UP

Nitish aides fuel speculation of him contesting Lok Sabha from UP

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The speculation was triggered after Shravan Kumar, a Bihar minister, who is also the Janata Dal-United's in-charge for UP, said there were 'demands' that the party boss enter the fray from the adjoining state.

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

COMING UP in June, At A Theatre Near You

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

All eyes are on the June theatre releases.

Why Salman Missed His Niece's Birthday Party

Why Salman Missed His Niece's Birthday Party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Salman Khan shares his birthday with his little niece Ayat Sharma on December 27. While he will turn 57, she turns three!

Bihar Caste Survey: Nitish-Lalu Master Stroke?

Bihar Caste Survey: Nitish-Lalu Master Stroke?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Political watchers say the caste survey report was made public to play the OBC-EBC card and stall the BJP's campaign to win most of Bihar's 40 Lok Sabha seats.

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The police issued a statement after the BJP alleged that Singh, the Jehanabad district general secretary of the saffron party, was killed in police lathi-charge during the party's 'Vidhan Sabha march' on Thursday in protest against the state government's new teacher recruitment policy.

Pranitha Shows Off Her BABY BUMP

Pranitha Shows Off Her BABY BUMP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Janhvi soaks in the sun... Inaaya spots Soha... Deepika's grateful...

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) will answer your personal finance-related questions.

Bollywood's BEST DRESSED Men

Bollywood's BEST DRESSED Men

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

While the B-town divas gave us major fashion goals with their festive look, our favourite heroes also kept it stylish this Diwali.