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Amid rumours of rift in JD-U, Nitish Kumar says...

Amid rumours of rift in JD-U, Nitish Kumar says...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The rumours have primarily been about the impending resignation of JD-U national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan', for alleged proximity towards ally Rashtriya Janaat Dal at the expense of loyalty to his own party.

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Sena factions confront each other on eve of Thackeray's death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

While workers of the Shiv Sena shouted that the party belongs to them, those owing allegiance to Uddhav Thackeray responded with "traitors go back" slogans.

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

Salman-Pooja At Iftar Party

Salman-Pooja At Iftar Party

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Congress politician Baba Siddique and his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique hosted their annual star-studded Iftar party, and the who's who of Bollywood arrived to taste the elaborate spread.

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

Bharat Ki Shaan Sameer Wankhede!

Bharat Ki Shaan Sameer Wankhede!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Sameer Wankhede, right, with wife Kranti Redkar, centre, receives the Bharat Ki Shaan Award from Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota in Mumbai, August 16, 2022.

Gunmen knock at Bihar scribe's door at 5.30 am, shoot him dead

Gunmen knock at Bihar scribe's door at 5.30 am, shoot him dead

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The assailants knocked at the gates of Yadav's house around 5.30 am and opened fire as soon as he opened the gates,' the Bihar Police tweeted.

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary on Sunday called on Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, at a time when the state was witnessing a big political churn.

'Lallan Singh was forced to quit'

'Lallan Singh was forced to quit'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Singh was forced to submit his resignation to Nitish Kumar few days ago and convinced to announce his offer to resign at the party meeting.'

No Dhak Dhak At Box Office

No Dhak Dhak At Box Office

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It was an eventful weekend for Bollywood as the box office saw a different kind of trend, as compared to the traditional ways when collections keep going up from Friday to Sunday.

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah himself sounded more open to such a possibility in a recent interview.

Take early decision: Shinde camp to Maha Speaker

Take early decision: Shinde camp to Maha Speaker

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena split into the Uddhav Thackeray and Shinde factions last year, after which the former filed petitions with the Speaker seeking disqualification of several MLAs belonging to the chief minister's camp.

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.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

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.'

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

'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.'

'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.

'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.'

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.