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Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met with riot-affected women in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, assuring them of safety and demanding an NIA probe into the recent communal clashes. The women narrated their harrowing experiences and demanded permanent BSF camps in select areas of the district. The NCW team also visited relief camps in Malda district and assessed the condition of women affected by the violence.

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Sikandar Trailer Review: Missing Salman Magic

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Will Salman's latest endeavour finally mark a pulpy return to form? Sadly, no, answers Mayur Sanap.

The Bachchans: A united front

The Bachchans: A united front

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

As part of their Sarkar Raj promotions, Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived in Delhi on Monday along with director Ram Gopal Varma. Here are some excerpts from their media interaction.

5 things you didn't know about RGV

5 things you didn't know about RGV

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

A quiz on filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, as he readies for his first release of 2008, Sarkar Raj starring the Bachchans.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

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

Why Amit Roy Walked Out of Raju Hirani's Dunki

Why Amit Roy Walked Out of Raju Hirani's Dunki

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'Raju sir has a classical approach to cinema and it's paid rich dividends for him. I suppose I'm a bit edgy and non-conformist.'

Amid standoff with Guv, Bengal Speaker convenes special session

Amid standoff with Guv, Bengal Speaker convenes special session

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Amid the ongoing impasse over the swearing-in of two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs, Speaker Biman Banerjee on Thursday summoned a special session of the West Bengal Assembly and asserted that the functioning of the House is not solely dependent on the Governor.

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'BJP's last resort to win the election is to divide people into caste, religion, creed. but it doesn't happen in Maharashtra.'

What Nitish Kumar's Son Wants For His Dad

What Nitish Kumar's Son Wants For His Dad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Nishant Kumar's demand that the NDA name Nitish Kumar as its chief ministerial nominee is seen as a gambit to consolidate the CM's position in the ruling alliance.

The FUN FUN Movie Quiz!

The FUN FUN Movie Quiz!

Rediff.com26 May 2021

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

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

20 Years On: Abhishek Bachchan's Biggest Hits

20 Years On: Abhishek Bachchan's Biggest Hits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

June 30, 2000: The day Refugee released.

Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Guru: Aishwarya's BIGGEST hits

Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Guru: Aishwarya's BIGGEST hits

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!

Ram Gopal Varma is back

Ram Gopal Varma is back

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

After last year's debacle, Aag RGV's next is Sarkar Raj, which in all probability will release on June 6. At present, the filmmaker is busy with film Contract featuring newcomers in Bangkok. RGV is also doing another film, a horror this time titled Phoonk.

Spotted: Ash, Abhishek in Hyderabad

Spotted: Ash, Abhishek in Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Reader Girish Mehta sends us pictures.

Salman Announces His Next Eid Release

Salman Announces His Next Eid Release

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood right here.

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three others from making any defamatory or incorrect statement against Governor C V Ananda Bose.

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Akshara Singh

Bigg Boss OTT: Meet Akshara Singh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

What is Akshara like in real life? Namrata Thakker looks at her Instagram feed to find out.

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

As many as 37 ministers have been dropped from the government in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term and these include seven with cabinet rank -- prominent among them being Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur and Narayan Rane.

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

A'bad blasts: Scriptwriter's nightmare comes true

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Prashant Pandey, the script and dialogue write of Contract, talks about the similarity between the blasts and a scene from his film.

Ash, Abhishek celebrate anniversary with media

Ash, Abhishek celebrate anniversary with media

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Not one to miss out on his son and daughter-in-law's wedding anniversary, who were in the US, Amitabh Bachchan organised a video conference in Mumbai, where he and wife Jaya got to wish the couple. The media were also invited to the event, which also saw the release of promos from the Bachchans' film, Sarkar Raj directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's new girl

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's new girl

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

After Urmila Matondkar, Antara Mali and Nisha Kothari, Ram Gopal Varma has found another heroine, Amruta Khanvilkar. The actress will star in not one but two RGV films -- Contract and Phoonk.

Ash-Abhishek in Sapnay director's next

Ash-Abhishek in Sapnay director's next

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai seem to have become an inseparable onscreen couple after marriage. After Guru and the upcoming Sarkar Raj, they will be seen together in Rajeev Menon's new film, Dhun. It will be produced by Eros Entertainment.

Why Ash refused Dostana

Why Ash refused Dostana

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

'I didn't do Dostana because I felt it was more about Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham,' she said.

Which film are you looking forward to?

Which film are you looking forward to?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

This summer, infact the first half of this year has been quite dry with hardly any hits.

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It is always fun when real life couples take their love on screen.

Mamata free to make statements on guv, but...: HC

Mamata free to make statements on guv, but...: HC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Modifying the single bench order, the division bench presided by Justice I P Mukerji directed that Banerjee and Ghosh will be free to make any statement concerning the Governor, not crossing the contours of freedom of speech and expression and public duty.

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Ex-Mumbai cop Pradeep Sharma moves SC against conviction

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court verdict convicting and sentencing him to life imprisonment in a 2006 fake encounter case.

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Kadam, meanwhile, lost to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-17, 15-21, 16-21 in the semi-finals to secure a bronze in singles.

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

Sarkar upset over Laaga being dubbed as a flop

Sarkar upset over Laaga being dubbed as a flop

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

In conversation with the film's director Pradeep Sarkar.

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Gauri Godse quashed the sessions court's 2013 judgment acquitting Sharma, terming it as "perverse" and "unsustainable".

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

One Raj Shah has been the top Indian American in the Obama administration; the other Raj Shah is poised to play a key role in the Trump administration.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

PIL asking Centre to remove Dhankhar as WB governor filed in Cal HC

PIL asking Centre to remove Dhankhar as WB governor filed in Cal HC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A PIL was filed before the Calcutta high court on Tuesday praying for a direction to the central government to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as the governor of West Bengal, claiming that he was acting as the mouthpiece of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Gehlot sacks minister for raising atrocities on women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday sacked Rajendra Gudha as minister of state, hours after he cornered the state government in the assembly.

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag fight their way into Hylo Open quarters

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

In the women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won 21-18, 21-19 against the Dutch duo of Debora Jille and Cheryl Seinen. Treesa and Gayatri face Chinese Taipei's Hsu Ya Ching and Lin Wan Ching in the quarter-finals.