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9 Roles Zeenat Aman Would Like To Play

9 Roles Zeenat Aman Would Like To Play

Rediff.com30 May 2023

These are the roles Ms Aman would have loved to try her hand at.

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

He cited the Congress' poor performance in the 2019 general election after victories in assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh the previous year to buttress his point.

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Go On A Movie Date

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Go On A Movie Date

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Faraaz got a special screening in Mumbai, ahead of its February 3 release.

Rahul Gandhi Attends Swara Bhasker's Wedding Reception

Rahul Gandhi Attends Swara Bhasker's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Swara Bhasker's wedding reception in Delhi did not have the regular Bollywood faces.

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

At least four Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles.

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

New CWC to discuss Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 in 1st meeting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee under Mallikarjun Kharge's presidency will be held in Hyderabad on Saturday during which the party's top brass will deliberate on evolving a strategy for upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!

India's soft power is on the rise: Shashi Tharoor

India's soft power is on the rise: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

He said India's diversity was its biggest asset and could propel it towards becoming a great power among nations if this diversity was not undermined by religious intolerance and political opportunism.

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

'Nothing would happen to Babri': Pawar's big claim on BJP leader

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'Vijaya Raje Scindia had assured the prime minister that nothing would happen to the Babri Masjid'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

Leave Shashi Tharoor alone, says Salman Khurshid at JLF

Leave Shashi Tharoor alone, says Salman Khurshid at JLF

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Expressing his disappointment with the media over its coverage of the death of Sunanda Pushkar, the External Affairs Minister said the media should set the bar higher for itself and not stoop to such levels. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports.

Kharge or Tharoor? Who Would You Prefer? VOTE!

Kharge or Tharoor? Who Would You Prefer? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Everyone knows who will win the election to succed Sonia Gandhi as Congress president. But who would YOU prefer?

India slips 11 positions on World Press Freedom Index

India slips 11 positions on World Press Freedom Index

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which publishes a yearly report on press freedom in countries across the world, had last year ranked India at 150 in a survey of 180 countries.

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

SEE: Buildings collapse in Kullu, hundreds stranded after landslides

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A row of buildings in Kullu district collapsed Thursday and hundreds of travellers were stranded in relief camps after landslides blocked the road to Mandi in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk made their way to her residence to condole with the family.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Continuity with change, Khurshid joins issue with Tharoor

Continuity with change, Khurshid joins issue with Tharoor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Tharoor on Friday called Kharge, 80, a "candidate of continuity", an apparent reference to the impression in some quarters that the Karnataka leader is the choice of the Gandhis.

I carry my Indianness with me: Shashi Tharoor

I carry my Indianness with me: Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

‘I have lived in Switzerland without feeling Swiss, I have lived in Singapore without feeling Singaporean,’ he told an Australian daily

Cong prez polls: TNCC ex-chief hints at Kharge's win, says election transparent

Cong prez polls: TNCC ex-chief hints at Kharge's win, says election transparent

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

After casting his vote, Thirunavukarasar, also an MP, said the elections are being held in a transparent manner and Kharge is the most favourite of the two -- the other being Shashi Tharoor.

Will BBC series affect sovereignty?: Tharoor to Antony

Will BBC series affect sovereignty?: Tharoor to Antony

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Tharoor said people of the country have the freedom to watch or not watch the BBC documentary on the 2002 riots and asked who can say the British broadcaster has no right to do a story on the topic.

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Opposition walks out of Lok Sabha during PM's speech

Opposition walks out of Lok Sabha during PM's speech

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was replying to a debate on the no-confidence motion, complaining that there was no reference to Manipur in the first 90 minutes of his speech.

New Cong chief will be Gandhi family's 'puppet': BJP

New Cong chief will be Gandhi family's 'puppet': BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Kharge or somebody else, whoever becomes the chief, he will only be a face to show, Sushil Modi said.

When PM Modi impressed Shashi Tharoor

When PM Modi impressed Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his gesture of congratulating him after winning the Lok Sabha elections, saying he did not expect him to reach out after their "nasty" spat.

Arrested Bengal minister Mallick hospitalised after fainting in court

Arrested Bengal minister Mallick hospitalised after fainting in court

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in a money laundering case linked to an alleged multi-core ration distribution scam in the state, official sources said on Friday.

Exclusive Interview/Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor

Exclusive Interview/Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

'It's a rare privilege, within a matter of months, I have changed my residence, my profession, my daily thrust of work, and it's in some ways quite invigorating,' Shashi Tharoor, minister of state for external affairs, tells Aziz Haniffa in an exclusive interview.

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

It's Tharoor vs Digvijaya in 'friendly contest' after Gehlot bows out

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Singh met the party MP from Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday after collecting nomination papers for the polls.

Pak yet to decide how to oppose Shashi Tharoor

Pak yet to decide how to oppose Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Tharoor came second in the first straw poll held in August among the Security Council member countries.

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'I was quite taken in by the adept handling of a simple (yet complicated!) subject and had my share of laughs and tears by the time the curtain fell,' observes Nitin Sathe after watching the superhit Baipan Bhari Deva.

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

New CWC holds first meet, years later outside Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Top Congress leaders held deliberations on Saturday at the first meeting of the new Congress Working Committee (CWC) focusing on preparing a comprehensive road map for ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming assembly polls in five states and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Indira Gandhi assassination float taken out in Canada parade

Indira Gandhi assassination float taken out in Canada parade

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The Congress on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up strongly with Canadian authorities reports of a float depicting the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi being part of a parade in Brampton.

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

'We need Tharoor to shake the system'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'Since the party is at a stage when things are very bad, this is the best time to experiment.'

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

British Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Alia-Ranbir Party With The Kapoors

Alia-Ranbir Party With The Kapoors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Kapoors have more than one reason to cheer but then again, they don't need a reason to party.

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

'What a disgrace': Tharoor on Maulana Azad's omission from NCERT

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

References to freedom fighter and India's first education minister Azad have been removed from the new class 11 political science textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

'COVID will resurface, but won't cause harm'

'COVID will resurface, but won't cause harm'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Wiccan Rashme Oberoi looks at the year ahead.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sonia, Priyanka meet Kharge after his victory in Cong prez poll

Sonia, Priyanka meet Kharge after his victory in Cong prez poll

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Gandhi was accompanied by Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during their visit.