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Sara Has A Question For You

Sara Has A Question For You

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Rashmika has some advice... Sunny takes in the desert air... Nimrat shows us what April's been like so far...

Quiz: Do You Know Your '80s Movies?

Quiz: Do You Know Your '80s Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

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

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

'What Every Indian Musician Dreams Of'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'This is the moment when India is shining all over.'

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

Karnataka govt issues orders to implement 2 of 5 guarantees

Karnataka govt issues orders to implement 2 of 5 guarantees

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The Karnataka government issued orders to implement the 'Gruha Jyoti' and 'Shakti' schemes.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

With six children of Karnataka ministers in the Lok Sabha poll arena, the campaign scene is getting spiced up in the high-stakes elections for the ruling Congress in the state.

Ileana is Bikini Ready for the Maldives

Ileana is Bikini Ready for the Maldives

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Madhuri holidays... Swara is ready for wedding season... Pooja reads...

Janhvi Goes Green!

Janhvi Goes Green!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Sunny loves her outfit... Manushi goes to Abu Dhabi... Arjun has a new DP...

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Inspired from a real life incident, this is the story of how Aarti buckled herself up after her divorce and rebuilt her financial life.

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Cabinet okays 32,500 cr for Railways' multi-tracking projects

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of around Rs 32,500 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed projects, which will be fully funded by the Centre, will help increase the existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion and facilitate ease of travelling and transportation. The projects covering 35 districts in nine states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal -- will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 2,339 km and provide employment of an estimated 7.06 crore man-days to the people of the states.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

What's Priyanka doing with Anne Hathaway?

What's Priyanka doing with Anne Hathaway?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

How do Bollywood stars spend their time when they're not working? Travelling, of course!

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Varun-Janhvi go Bawaal in Poland!

Varun-Janhvi go Bawaal in Poland!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Don't you love going on a holiday? Bollywood stars love it too!

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

5 Cong 'guarantees' in K'taka may cost state exchequer Rs 50,000 cr per year

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The implementation of the five 'guarantees' announced by the Congress may cost the state exchequer an estimated Rs 50,000 crore annually.

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In the manifesto for the polls released in Bengaluru by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the presence of the state unit chief D K Shivakumar and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah and others, the party reiterated its five guarantees: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi and Shakti.

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Karnataka Cabinet rolls out Cong's 5 poll guarantees

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Cabinet held a detailed discussion regarding the five guarantees and its implementation, and has arrived at decisions, Siddaramaiah who headed the meeting told reporters.

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

While the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party hit out at the MLA and the Congress government, Shivakumar seeking to clarify, said no guarantee scheme will be stopped and it will be continued for five years.

Will fulfil 5 pre-poll guarantees in first cabinet meeting: Siddaramaiah

Will fulfil 5 pre-poll guarantees in first cabinet meeting: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com14 May 2023

He also said the mandate given by the people is to give a pro-people administration and not for "enjoyment".

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat trains with new features

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The railways also rolled out its first orange coloured Vande Bharat Express from Kasargod to Thiruvananthapuram, a high demand route which now operates two such trains, a senior Indian Railways official said.

Will Siddaramaiah cabinet okay 5 poll guarantees on Friday?

Will Siddaramaiah cabinet okay 5 poll guarantees on Friday?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

All eyes are set on the Karnataka cabinet meeting on Friday where a decision will be taken on implementing the five guarantees promised by the ruling Congress during the assembly elections in May.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Karnataka Opposition steps up pressure on Cong over 5 guarantees

Karnataka Opposition steps up pressure on Cong over 5 guarantees

Rediff.com26 May 2023

According to Congress, the five schemes are 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti), Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi), 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya), Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (YuvaNidhi), and free travel for women in public transport buses (Shakti).

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'We are very close to become a theocratic State where Hinduism is the official religion of the government.'

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Congress won Karnataka because...: Rahul at oath taking event

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Gandhi said the 5 'guarantees' promised by the party will be implemented within a few hours after the first Cabinet meeting.

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Will the new Congress government implement the five 'guarantees' that helped it in part to wrest power from the Bharatiya Janata Party in toto or will they now add a "conditions apply" clause?

Why Is Sharvari So Happy?

Why Is Sharvari So Happy?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Sidda says Rs 60,000 cr needed a year to implement 5 poll guarantees

Sidda says Rs 60,000 cr needed a year to implement 5 poll guarantees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

He said, the fresh budget of the new Congress government, which he will be presenting on July 7, is likely to be of the size Rs 3,35,000 crore.

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

11 Enchanting, Must-Visit Temples

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Steep yourself in the atmosphere of some of most revered Hindu temples in India.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Siddaramaiah cabinet gives 'in-principle' nod for Cong's 5 guarantees

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The first Cabinet meeting was held immediately after Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Chief Minister, and D K Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister along with eight MLAs as Ministers.

Ahead of June 1 cabinet, Sidda meets officials on implementing poll guarantees

Ahead of June 1 cabinet, Sidda meets officials on implementing poll guarantees

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The chief minister on Monday held consultations with senior officials of finance, transport, food and civil supplies, energy and other departments and asked them to prepare a report on the implementation of the guarantees.

Under pressure to implement poll guarantees, K'taka minister says...

Under pressure to implement poll guarantees, K'taka minister says...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said criteria and frameworks are being decided for its implementation.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reach Delhi to finalise cabinet berths

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reach Delhi to finalise cabinet berths

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Friday to discuss with the party's high command the names of ministers to be inducted into the new cabinet and the allocation of portfolios.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Victory of politics that unites country: Priyanka on Karnataka results

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hailed the party's performance in the Karnataka assembly polls as the victory of politics that unites the country.