News for 'Sarkar Babu'

Stars Salute Vijay's Win: 'The People Have Chosen You'

Stars Salute Vijay's Win: 'The People Have Chosen You'

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has made a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, securing a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency and leading his party to a strong performance across the state, with congratulatory messages pouring in from fellow film personalities.

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'In West Bengal, the BJP's ideology of Hindutva will be customised to cater to the culture and the cultural imperatives of Bengalis.'

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is on track for a significant victory in Nepal's general elections, potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Election Commission's move to transfer West Bengal's chief secretary and DGP soon after the announcement of Assembly poll dates triggered a political slugfest.

Nitish among top 10 longest-serving CMs. Here's the full list

Nitish among top 10 longest-serving CMs. Here's the full list

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister for a record 10th time, extending his tenure and joining the list of longest-serving CMs in India.

What A Drive In Bihar Tells You About Coming Election

What A Drive In Bihar Tells You About Coming Election

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Nowhere are the stories of the coming election better told than on the roads of Bihar.

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

'Sarkar is Vijay's most political film'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'Vijay wants to use Sarkar as a stepping stone to a career in politics.'

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata, party sources said.

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'The honourable prime minister virtually handpicked me for the Amritsar East seat.' 'Amit Shahji announced that if I am elected, the whole of Punjab will be drugs free.'

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week.

The joys of bazaar shopping

The joys of bazaar shopping

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Schedule: India at the Tokyo Paralaympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Flag bearer Tek Chand will lead the Indian contingent -- India will be represented by 54 para athletes, the biggest ever contingent in the history of the Games.

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

80 Moments of Amitabh Bachchan Magic!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

This isn't a compilation of his best films, biggest blockbusters or important milestones but moments that swept Sukanya Verma off the floor, blew her heart into smithereens, regaled her with their sheer silliness, made her laugh till her sides hurt and look at phenke hue paise in disdain.

Pet pics: Bluto, the happy dog

Pet pics: Bluto, the happy dog

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Reader Anisha Sarkar, 27, from Jamshedpur writes about her pet dog.

Bhima-Koregaon accused charged with 'waging war' against India

Bhima-Koregaon accused charged with 'waging war' against India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The draft lays down 17 charges against 15 accused, including human rights and civil liberties activists, and they have been sought to be charged under various sections of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

South stars we would LOVE to see in Bollywood

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Paralympics: Lekhara fails to qualify for final; swimmer Jadhav disqualified

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Shooter Avani Lekhara crashed out in the qualification round of the mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 event at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

8 food pix that are guaranteed to make you hungry!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Ranaghat rape/robbery: CID focus on Bangladeshi gang

Ranaghat rape/robbery: CID focus on Bangladeshi gang

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

While Christians in Ranaghat insist that ghar wapsi was behind the robbery and rape of a nun at a local convent, the West Bengal CID believes a gang of Bangladeshis was behind the robbery and rape.

Raina does a Dhoni, becomes co-owner of a HIL franchise

Raina does a Dhoni, becomes co-owner of a HIL franchise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Following in the footsteps of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina has become the second cricketer to be associated with the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) after he was named today as the co-owner of the Uttar Pradesh Wizards franchise.

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The BJP has the torch and with that same torch, the BJP is trying to light up its house in Bihar.' 'The BJP is trying to burn Nitish Kumar's house with that torch.'

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Officials said the government had no option but to cut spending.

Turncoats find the going tough

Turncoats find the going tough

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, lost to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar by 2.84 votes.

Unofficial war: 'No Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, no ISL'

Unofficial war: 'No Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, no ISL'

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Indian football's traditional clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal on Saturday joined hands to declare an unofficial war against Indian Super League (ISL), threatening to disrupt the cash-rich event if their three-point demand is not met with.

The Bihari Won

The Bihari Won

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

'Few leaders are fortunate to win such a ringing endorsement from the electorate in an election when the prime minister and his lieutenant staked their all and almost daily upped the ante.' 'Now that he has won the election so convincingly, the Mahagatbandhan's Mahanayak needs to get to business at hand,' says Archana Masih.

Whom will the astute Bihari choose?

Whom will the astute Bihari choose?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Bihar's progress in the last 10 years under Nitish Kumar has been acknowledged by Biharis -- but whom will the astute Bihari choose this time, A Bihari Abroad asks as the first round of polls in the state begins on Monday.

The Rise of Voiceless Muslims

The Rise of Voiceless Muslims

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

It is this new Muslim who is not burdened by the Pakistan guilt, who is ready to fight it out for the rights enshrined under the Constitution, and who is not defensive about Muslim identity that the BJP and the Sangh Parivar are out to crush, argues Mohd Asim.

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Companies have also managed to find talent created by frequent exits.

The subversion of Aadhaar

The subversion of Aadhaar

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'Bureaucrats have transformed a project meant to empower the poorest Indians into one that empowers only babus and disempowers everyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

The Hindi-speaking Aussie who loves India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Charles 'Biharilal' Thomson, an Australian who speaks fluent Hindi, on how India has bewitched him.

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

'My confidence in the Indian judiciary is absolute after I saw justice being delivered in Gujarat even when a BJP government was ruling the state. The Muslims of Gujarat believed that they will never get justice in a BJP-ruled state, but the facts are before all of us to make a judgment.'

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Face to face with the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

For the moment, Siwan is once again Shahabuddin's home.