News for 'Savarkar'

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

According to a police officer, four-five men reached Owaisi's 34 Ashoka Road residence located in Central Delhi and pasted three posters at the entry gate and wall of the house about 9 pm.

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Sena, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre and in Maharashtra, has since long been demanding the highest civilian award for Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who spent the prime of his life at the Cellular Jail in Andaman after being sentenced to life.

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

50 Years On: Who was the real Veer Savarkar?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'One hopes the younger generation sees Savarkar him for what he was and does not view him through a distorted prism.' 'This is the least one could do for someone who devoted his whole life to Indian freedom struggle, elimination of caste, succour to Dalits, and instilling of strategic culture in India,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Manoj, Rajkummar Party With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Power couples and STARS at a wedding reception.

Bhaiyyaji Brings Audiences To Theatres

Bhaiyyaji Brings Audiences To Theatres

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Manoj Bajpayee's 100th film earned Rs 6 million in its first weekend.

Savarkar's ideology divisive: Cong

Savarkar's ideology divisive: Cong

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

"We have always rejected Savarkar's ideology and political philosophy....his was a divisive ideology. We are consistent and firm in its rejection. We don't need to revise our opinion," Congress spokesman Anand Sharma said.

Savarkar issue stalls Parliament

Savarkar issue stalls Parliament

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

The Veer Savarkar issue rocked both Houses of Parliament for the third consecutive day on Thursday as the Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party members demanded an apology from Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar.

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life.

Sena-BJP wins Savarkar battle

Sena-BJP wins Savarkar battle

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday bowed to the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party combine's demand to install a portrait of freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, in the central hall of the state legislature in Mumbai.

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned amid ruckus and sloganeering by the Opposition members over the Adani issue.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

Port Blair Airport Gets New Terminal

Port Blair Airport Gets New Terminal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi virtually inaugrated the new terminal building of the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

JD-U-BJP-TDP alliance held together by....: Minister Rajiv Ranjan

JD-U-BJP-TDP alliance held together by....: Minister Rajiv Ranjan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Singh targeted the Congress using a 'snakes and ladders' analogy, saying the party will fall to zero from 99 after being bitten by a snake -- referring to the grand old party winning 99 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

Will Savarkar lift BJP-Sena?

Will Savarkar lift BJP-Sena?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

Savarkar compromised with British: CPI-M

Savarkar compromised with British: CPI-M

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The party, however, acknowledged that Savarkar had made a contribution to the freedom movement.

How Randeep Hooda Met His Bride Lin

How Randeep Hooda Met His Bride Lin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Randeep Hooda is all set to get married to girlfriend Lin Laishram in Imphal, Manipur, on November 29.

'Savarkar cannot be a role model'

'Savarkar cannot be a role model'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

'It is wrong to put Savarkar's portrait in Parliament. Young people should not be told to emulate him as their role model,' says historian Bipan Chandra.

Kiara-Sidharth Celebrate Holi

Kiara-Sidharth Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Film folk celebrate Holi with their families and make pretty pictures on social media.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'

Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rahul Gandhi is neither Congress president, office-bearer nor Congress leader in Parliament. This technical leeway provides adequate cover for Shiv Sena-Congress ties taking a nosedive, says Rasheed Kidwai.

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

"It was Veer Savarkar who first mooted the idea of a two-nation theory which was later adopted by Muhammad Ali Jinnah," Singh told reporters.

Sena-BJP want Savarkar's name for sea link

Sena-BJP want Savarkar's name for sea link

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Barely hours after the Bandra-Worli sea link was named 'Rajiv Gandhi Setu', the move drew criticism from Opposition Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance, which favoured it being named after Swatantrayaveer Savarkar.

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Mumbai-based author Ranjit Hoskote has quit the Finding Committee for the upcoming Documenta art festival in Germany, following criticism for signing a letter that compared Zionism and Hindu nationalism.

Govt washes hands off Savarkar row

Govt washes hands off Savarkar row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Whatever Mani Shanker Aiyar has said, 'we don't agree with it as he has said it in his individual capacity', Ghulam Nabi Azad said.

President unveils Savarkar portrait in Parliament

President unveils Savarkar portrait in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

The entire opposition, including the BJP’s ally the Bahujan Samaj Party, boycotted the function saying that they did not want to 'give credibility' to the activities and 'divisive policies' of Savarkar.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Raj Thackeray shares stage with Modi, justifies his support to NDA

Raj Thackeray shares stage with Modi, justifies his support to NDA

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Raj Thackeray listed out his expectations from the PM in his third term in office.

Not Rahul Savarkar, will never apologise: Rahul Gandhi

Not Rahul Savarkar, will never apologise: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for demanding an apology for his "rape in India" remark, Gandhi said, "My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar. I will never apologise for speaking truth and nor will any Congressman do so. It is Narendra Modi and his assistant Amit Shah who has to apologise to the country for destroying India's economy."

Savarkar portrait creates controversy

Savarkar portrait creates controversy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2003

The opposition has requested President Kalam not to attend a ceremony in Centra Hall of Paliament where the portrait will be unveiled.

Will Rahul Shoot And Scoot Again?

Will Rahul Shoot And Scoot Again?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

That he hasn't done so yet, has continued to be active on the political street, in public debate and on social media, signals an important change. It will give his party hope. Maybe the achievement of reducing Mr Modi well below the majority mark will now motivate him to stay committed, observes Shekhar Gupta

Uproar in Parliament over Bharti, Savarkar issues

Uproar in Parliament over Bharti, Savarkar issues

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Upper House did not transact any business and was adjourned for the day.

'Atalji reminded me of Savarkar'

'Atalji reminded me of Savarkar'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'He was a poet at heart and a saint by nature.'

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

'Family first, nation nothing': Modi's scathing attack on Oppn meet

'Family first, nation nothing': Modi's scathing attack on Oppn meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

"They (opposition parties) are not concerned about the development of the children of the country's poor. Their common minimum programme is to increase corruption for their family. Democracy means 'of the people, by the people, for the people'. But these dynastic parties have the mantra of 'of the family, by the family, for the family'. For them, their family is first, and the nation is nothing," he said.

Coming Movies In March

Coming Movies In March

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After the lull in January and February when only a handful of movies hit the screens, it's going to be a rather crowded March in the theatres.