News for 'Satyagraha'

Lakme Fashion Week: From Gandhi to Modi, an ode to khadi

Lakme Fashion Week: From Gandhi to Modi, an ode to khadi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Celebrating 100 years of the Satyagrah Movement, this show paid tribute to khadi.

Who does Kareena look best with?

Who does Kareena look best with?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at her success ratio with the men of her movies.

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'I am very grateful to Rajnathji that he confirmed the fact that Savarkar was a habitual mercy-seeker from the British.'

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

PIX: Arjun, Shah Rukh, Hrithik at dahi handi celebrations

PIX: Arjun, Shah Rukh, Hrithik at dahi handi celebrations

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Take a look at the pictures, here!

Did Savarkar Influence Godse on Women?

Did Savarkar Influence Godse on Women?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Godse's choice fitted with the Hindutva world view in which the assertion of masculinity, power and virility -- both discursively and institutionally -- occupied the central position. His close association with Savarkar seems only to have sharpened his uncompromising views on women.

'All we are asking for is respect...'

'All we are asking for is respect...'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

"Before elections, the demand for One Rank One Pension was an adhikaar, now it is 'agitation' and 'protest'? Obviously, we feel let down, we feel angry," Colonel Dilbag Dabas (retired) tells Insiyah Vahanvaty.

'After retiring from the army, the offers you get are so demoralising'

'After retiring from the army, the offers you get are so demoralising'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

We're not asking for anything new; we're only demanding what has already been promised to us,' Colonel Sanjay Arya (retd) -- one of the many ex-servicemen who protested at Jantar Mantar against the government's delay in implementing One Rank, One Pension -- tells Insiyah Vahanvaty.

'We have put our lives on the line for the country and feel cheated now'

'We have put our lives on the line for the country and feel cheated now'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

"The pension they give us is not sufficient. I get Rs 5,500 per month. I have no family since I didn't marry, but even then I'm struggling to make ends meet," Naik Uday Singh Rawat (retired) tells Insiyah Vahanvaty.

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Insiyah Vahanvaty continues our special series on the ex-servicemen agitating for One Rank One Pension at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The SC said where is the question of going on protest once a party has already approached the court challenging the validity of the laws.

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Mamata Banerjee barred from campaigning for 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The Election Commission on Monday barred West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours for her remarks against central forces and a statement which had alleged religious overtones.

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Some parties, including the Congress, also demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, following Samyukt Kisan Morcha's allegation that his son was travelling in one of the vehicles involved in the incident.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

He maintained that the laws were for their benefit and then apologised to people of the country, adding that the government could not convince a section of farmers despite its clear heart and clean conscience.

Advani courts arrest in Bangalore

Advani courts arrest in Bangalore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

The move was part of the BJP's 'satyagraha' to demand withdrawal of all cases against Uma Bharti.

Prakash Jha hopes to end election jinx in W Champaran

Prakash Jha hopes to end election jinx in W Champaran

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Prakash Jha, famous for his socio-political films like "Gangaajal", "Rajneeti" and "Satyagraha", is hoping to be third time lucky by unseating sitting Member of Parliament Sanjay Jaiswal of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.

Fraud Saiyaan Review: Such a fraud attempt!

Fraud Saiyaan Review: Such a fraud attempt!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Don't go near this torture, Urvi Parikh warns.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Cong, says India can't survive without it

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

On joining the party, Kumar said, "I am joining Congress because it's not just a party, it's an idea. It's a country's oldest and most democratic party, and I am emphasising on 'democratic'...Not just me many think that country can't survive without the Congress..."

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

PIX: Amrita Rao, the budding fashionista

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The actress will be seen playing an elegant role in Prakash Jha's Satyagraha, which releases this Friday.

'Our fight will go on till Citizenship Act is revoked'

'Our fight will go on till Citizenship Act is revoked'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'This movement is not about Hindus, Muslims or Bengalis, but about all Assamese, irrespective of their religious faith or economic class'

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

Meet Bollywood's Inspiring Crusaders

Meet Bollywood's Inspiring Crusaders

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the inspiring faces to protest against corruption in the country in his new film Satyagraha.

BJP chief to lead 'jail bharo' agitation against corruption

BJP chief to lead 'jail bharo' agitation against corruption

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Seeking to target the Congress on the issue of corruption and price rise, the Bharatiya Janata Party will launch a fortnight-long 'jail bharo' agitation across the country from next week.

Kareena Kapoor's 10 MOST DISAPPOINTING Performances

Kareena Kapoor's 10 MOST DISAPPOINTING Performances

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

In Prakash Jha's Satyagraha, her first film after marriage to Saif Ali Khan, Bebo disappoints big time.

No more kisses for Mrs Kareena Kapoor Khan

No more kisses for Mrs Kareena Kapoor Khan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The actress refused to kiss Ajay Devgn in Satyagraha.

Kareena Kapoor: India is not safe for women

Kareena Kapoor: India is not safe for women

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Kareena Kapoor talks about life after marriage and why she thinks India is not safe for women.

Hazare to undertake nationwide tour from Jan 30

Hazare to undertake nationwide tour from Jan 30

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday announced that he will undertake a nationwide tour from January 30 from Bihar for strengthening farmer organisations.

Manoj Bajpayee: No more negative roles for me

Manoj Bajpayee: No more negative roles for me

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Manoj Bajpayee claims the industry has not yet explored his potential.

Ajay Devgn: I knew Himmatwala wouldn't work

Ajay Devgn: I knew Himmatwala wouldn't work

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Ajay Devgn talks about the failure of Himmatwala, his new film Satyagraha and what keeps him going.

Arjun Rampal: I don't have a grudge against Shah Rukh Khan

Arjun Rampal: I don't have a grudge against Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Arjun Rampal gets candid about his upcoming new film, Satyagraha, and his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan.

Remember Mahatma Gandhi?

Remember Mahatma Gandhi?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

What does Mahatma Gandhi mean to Indians today?

Hazare to launch fast for Lokpal Bill during winter session

Hazare to launch fast for Lokpal Bill during winter session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said on Friday he will start a 'satyagraha' in New Delhi on the first day of winter session, for the passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament.

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

With dharnas, rallies and fasts not drawing much attention from the government, people in Madhya Pradesh have resorted to unique ways of protests that have been taken notice of and provided some relief to protestors.

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

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

'The deprived are fighting for land. Let world watch'

'The deprived are fighting for land. Let world watch'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Nearly 55,000 members of Dalit and tribal communities from villages across India have embarked on a Jan Satyagraha march to demand their land rights.