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Modi's close aide made UP BJP vice president

Modi's close aide made UP BJP vice president

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Known for delivering time-bound results, Sharma earned Modi's confidence as his secretary during his tenure as the Gujarat chief minister by successfully handling the Vibrant Gujarat campaign to get investments to the state.

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married on this land. None of us goes to a foreign country to get married'

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Akshay-Twinkle's 21 Years of Laughter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Farhan has a family get-together... Sunny shoots a song... Dia misses the forest...

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Samajwadi Party's Mainpuri district unit Thursday gave a written request to the party chief to contest from the Karhal seat and he agreed, sources said.

BJP leader announces 5 lakh for cutting Kanhaiya's tongue; expelled

BJP leader announces 5 lakh for cutting Kanhaiya's tongue; expelled

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha leader, who had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for cutting off Jawaharlal Nehru University Students union leader Kanhaiya Kumar's tongue, was on Saturday expelled from primary membership of the party for six years.

What are Alia and Shaheen planning?

What are Alia and Shaheen planning?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

And you thought film folk weren't busy during the lockdown!

'May every Mannat of yours get answered'

'May every Mannat of yours get answered'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Shahid wishes Ishaan... Akshay-Katrina promote Soorvayanshi... Farhan shares a throwback picture...

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Quiz: Are YOU a good stand-up comedian?

Quiz: Are YOU a good stand-up comedian?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Take this quiz and find out!

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

OBC leader Dharam Singh Saini on Thursday became the third minister to resign from the Uttar Pradesh cabinet this week, giving yet another jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the run-up to the assembly polls.

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mitra was the editor of The Pioneer newspaper and was considered a respected voice on a variety of issues, ranging from politics to popular music, before poor health kept him out of the public eye for some time.

BJP fields ex-Cong leader against Sonia in Rae Bareli

BJP fields ex-Cong leader against Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dinesh Pratap Singh, who was elected to the state legislative council for the second time in 2016 and left the Congress last year, is pitted against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on a seat held by her since 2004.

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The couple has been married for 15 years.

NDA crosses 100-mark in RS, Cong drops to lowest ever tally

NDA crosses 100-mark in RS, Cong drops to lowest ever tally

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The ruling alliance also has some smaller parties like Republican Party of India-Athawale, Asom Gana Parishad, Mizo National Front, National People's Party, Naga People's Front, Pattali Makkal Katchi and Bodoland People's Front, which have one seat each, totalling seven seats.

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The devastating earthquake that struck the Nepalese capital has turned the 500-year-old Kashtamandap temple to rubble, killing several under the debris of the historic structure from which the city derives its name.

Is Duncan Fletcher India's worst coach ever?

Is Duncan Fletcher India's worst coach ever?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Is it that foreign coaches don't succeed in India or is it that Fletcher is past his prime?

Huge IPL bid gives Yuvraj another shot at ODI comeback

Huge IPL bid gives Yuvraj another shot at ODI comeback

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Yuvraj Singh's international career may look bleak, but with an IPL price tag of Rs 14 crore he has proved he still carries a punch when it comes to domestic cricket.

Court turns down plea seeking FIR against Ramdev, aide

Court turns down plea seeking FIR against Ramdev, aide

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A court in Allahabad on Wednesday turned down a petition seeking a direction to the police to register a First Information Report against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his associate Balakrishna for publishing an article in a magazine brought out by them which allegedly defamed Buddhists.

'Lonely' Shivpal banks on native seat to redeem lost pride

'Lonely' Shivpal banks on native seat to redeem lost pride

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Though today he is treading the path alone with no bigwig coming over for campaigning, the support of his elder brother Mulayam, who started his campaign with a rally for him, has re-established the bonding in the family.

In Solapur will Bhim-AIMIM combine end national parties' run?

In Solapur will Bhim-AIMIM combine end national parties' run?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'The Dalit vote traditionally went to the Congress, but everyone knows by now that the Congress and the BJP are the same. We all stand united behind Balasaheb (Prakash Ambedkar) this time.'

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'No one, Mr Kohli, holds any kind of a franchise on nationalism and patriotism.' 'And there is no 'our' that owns India,' says Suhit Sen.

Review: Nayagan

Review: Nayagan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

Shakya Celluloid's Nayagan, directed by Saravana Shakthi and starring J K Ritheesh and Ramana, is hotchpotch of wannabee superstars and a good plot, which keeps you in your seat -- barely.

Modi in Nepal: Temple hopping continues on Day 2

Modi in Nepal: Temple hopping continues on Day 2

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Here are the highlights of Modi's second day in Nepal.

How the Censor Board works!

How the Censor Board works!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Lights, Camera, Censor!

AIB Knockout: FIR against Karan Johar, Ranveer, Arjun Kapoor in Pune

AIB Knockout: FIR against Karan Johar, Ranveer, Arjun Kapoor in Pune

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The complainant, a cop, found the show to be "inimical to the Indian culture"

10 MOST HILARIOUS one-liners from Ranveer-Arjun's AIB roast

10 MOST HILARIOUS one-liners from Ranveer-Arjun's AIB roast

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

You won't know what hit you!

7 soft skills that will get you hired

7 soft skills that will get you hired

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Are you self motivated? Have you lead a team before? Can you deliver under pressure?

Nepal's child goddess unscathed in earthquake

Nepal's child goddess unscathed in earthquake

Rediff.com2 May 2015

When the deadly earthquake battered Nepal last week, major temples in Kathmandu' Darbar Square were razed to the ground, but the home of a nine-year-old girl worshipped as a living goddess remained almost unscathed.

Why Is Nepal saying #GoHomeIndianMedia?

Why Is Nepal saying #GoHomeIndianMedia?

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The Indian media is facing flak for its coverage of the earthquake disaster in Nepal.

#HappyFather'sDay: 'We love you Papa'

#HappyFather'sDay: 'We love you Papa'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Happy Fathers Day to all dads out there.'

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

'I was keen to protect Cricket's GenNext'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar has found ways to remain engaged with the sport.

HC relief for actor Deepika Padukone in FIR against AIB show

HC relief for actor Deepika Padukone in FIR against AIB show

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

In an interim order, the Bombay high court has restrained the city police from arresting or taking coercive action against Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone in connection with her participation in the controversial AIB Roast show.

Filling in for Modi: BJP selects Ranjan Ben Bhatta for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat

Filling in for Modi: BJP selects Ranjan Ben Bhatta for Vadodara Lok Sabha seat

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced the name of Vadodara deputy mayor Ranjan Ben Bhatta as its candidate for the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

PM Modi held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli, who is on a six-day visit in New Delhi.

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

BJP denies ticket to Kirit Somaiya, a critic of Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Somaiya, an old BJP hand and one of its leading speakers on economic issues in Parliament, had been a trenchant critic of the Sena.

'Daughters should be celebrated everyday'

'Daughters should be celebrated everyday'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Bollywood has been giving their daughters a lot of love on Daughter's Day.

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

All India Bakchod 's new show is sure to leave you in splits.

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

In the event of a triangular contest the winning party will need about 40 per cent of the votes polled. And it is here that the votes of the numerically smaller communities will come into play.