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Bigg Boss's Urvashi: I've never earned so much money

Bigg Boss's Urvashi: I've never earned so much money

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Winner Urvashi Dholakia, and finalists Imam and Sana talk about their stint in Bigg Boss 6.

Mammootty's Praise The Lord releases today

Mammootty's Praise The Lord releases today

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The film is based on well-known writer Paul Zachariah's novel of the same title.

Telangana statehood: Parties urge youths against suicide

Telangana statehood: Parties urge youths against suicide

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti organised a massive rally in Hyderabad making a fervent appeal to the people of the region not to resort to suicides. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

In 2014, the Congress had won five seats in Mumbai, which has 36 assembly segments.

26 Jagan loyalists resign, AP Cong in trouble

26 Jagan loyalists resign, AP Cong in trouble

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The political crisis and uncertainty for the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh further deepened on Monday, with 26 members of legislative assembly (of the party) deciding to submit their resignations in support of beleaguered YSR Congress president and member of Parliament YS Jaganmohan Reddy. Mohammed Siddique reportS.

TDP plans to boycott 'tainted ministers' in AP assembly

TDP plans to boycott 'tainted ministers' in AP assembly

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Telugu Desam Party and other opposition parties have gone for the jugular as the ministers in the dock were all key portfolio holders under YS Rajashekhar Reddy regime. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Jagan DECIMATES Congress, TDP in Andhra by-polls

Jagan DECIMATES Congress, TDP in Andhra by-polls

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

YS Jaganmohan Reddy's YSR Congress party is appearing to be all set to emerge as a formidable political force breaching the Congress fortress of Andhra Pradesh.

Senior IAS officer arrested in AP illegal mining case

Senior IAS officer arrested in AP illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Investigations have revealed that the IAS officer Srilakshmi had violated several norms in allotting 68.5 acres of land to former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy's Obulapuram company. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Raids across AP to expose liquor syndicate-govt nexus

Raids across AP to expose liquor syndicate-govt nexus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

The Anti Corruption Bureau has already registered five criminal cases and arrested more than thirty people, reports Mohammed Siddique

Pak not to ink liberalised visa pact in HS-level talks

Pak not to ink liberalised visa pact in HS-level talks

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Pakistan on Friday said an agreement on a new liberalised visa regime with India will not be inked during the ongoing home secretary-level talks in Islamabad, suggesting that the pact should be concluded at the political level.

HC refuses to interfere in Mumbai violence probe

HC refuses to interfere in Mumbai violence probe

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Refusing to grant any relief to three persons, who claimed to have been shot at by the city police during last week's violence in south Mumbai, the Bombay high court on Thursday questioned the urgency to transfer the probe to an independent agency.

Azad Maidan shooting victims move high court

Azad Maidan shooting victims move high court

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A petition has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking action in the matter of complaints that were made before the Azad Maidan police station pertaining to the recent riots connected to the Assam issue.

Hearing impaired Pak baby gets a new life in India

Hearing impaired Pak baby gets a new life in India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

At a time when the Indo-Pak relations continue their decades-old path of improvement and deterioration, the people to people contacts continue to move forward, yielding heart warming results. Mohammed Siddique reports.

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

Jamat's Welfare Party set to foray into Andhra Pradesh

Jamat's Welfare Party set to foray into Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Launched by the Jamat at the national level some time back, the Welfare Party has its presence in six states, reports Mohammed Siddique.

The woman behind the success of Agni-V

The woman behind the success of Agni-V

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Breaking the glass ceiling to enter a field dominated by men, Tessy Thomas has had to walk the tightrope as a defence scientist and homemaker to achieve what very few women have. Mohammed Siddique reports

CBI grills Jagan aide Vijay Sai Reddy on financial dealings

CBI grills Jagan aide Vijay Sai Reddy on financial dealings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Vijay Sai Reddy is facing serious charges, which include cheating and money laundering. Mohammed Siddique reports.

CM's house within state territory, Assam govt clarifies

CM's house within state territory, Assam govt clarifies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The Assam government has told the state assembly that the chief minister's residence atop Koinadhara Hills at Khanapara in Guwahati city, bordering Meghalaya, lies within the territory of Assam.

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Pro-Telangana candidates sweep Andhra Pradesh by-polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

In a clear message that the people of Telangana want a separate state, both the Congress and Telugu Desam Party were rejected by the electorate in the region, reports Mohammed Siddique

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Andhra Pradesh govt announces new liquor licence policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Licence to liquor shops will be issued on a fixed licence fee and licences will be granted through the draw of lots. Mohammed Siddique reports

Why Congress MUST re-think its gameplan in AP

Why Congress MUST re-think its gameplan in AP

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

With the YSR Congress delivering a crushing blow to the Congress in the Andhra Pradesh by-polls, the latter will have to do some quick re-thinking to prevent itself from being booted out of the state, says Mohammed Siddique

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Can't shift Mumbai violence probe to CBI: HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Refusing to transfer probe in the recent violence in south Mumbai to the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Bombay high court on Monday said even if it is accepted that the police firing on the mob was wrong, it cannot be said that the investigations conducted are biased.

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rs 20,000 crore treasure hidden in Hyderabad cave?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The hunt for a reported treasure trove in the heart of Hyderabad city by the State Archaeological Department was suspended on Monday afternoon after a two-day digging operation did not yield any results. Mohammed Siddique reports.

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

'Battle between Mamata and Suvendu is poetic justice'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Laxman Chandra Seth, believed by the vast population of the area to have been the villain of the historic anti-farmland acquisition movement in 2007, said the two built their political careers by misleading the innocent people of Nandigram. Now their lies are back to haunt them.

Pix: Telangana protestors take fight to secretariat on Day 17

Pix: Telangana protestors take fight to secretariat on Day 17

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Telangana supporters on Thursday intensified their protests as part of the ongoing general strike that began on September 13. Mohammed Siddique reports

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The YSR government had allotted Waqf land worth Rs 32,000 crore to Lanco group and other companies ignoring the protest by the Waqf Board and other Muslim organisations. Mohammed Siddique reports

Pune ATS files report over IM moule's death in jail

Pune ATS files report over IM moule's death in jail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Over a month after suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Mohammed Qateel Siddique was found strangled in a Pune jail, the city's Anti Terrorism Squad on Tuesday filed before a Delhi court its report explaining the sequence of events leading to his death.

Review: Ustad Hotel offers a delicious meal

Review: Ustad Hotel offers a delicious meal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Paresh C Palicha feels that director Anwar Rasheed serves us a delicious meal with Ustad Hotel

'Proud Indians' to walk 5000 km to fight corruption

'Proud Indians' to walk 5000 km to fight corruption

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

A group of youngsters will embark on a walkathon from Kanyakumari to Delhi to create awareness about the perils of corruption. Mohammed Siddique reports from Hyderabad.

Is Pranayam being remade in Hindi?

Is Pranayam being remade in Hindi?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Blessy is contemplating a Hindi remake of his Onam release.

Suicide blast kills 18 in northwest Pak

Suicide blast kills 18 in northwest Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden vehicle near a court complex and government offices at Hangu in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing 18 people, including policemen and injuring nearly 40 others, officials said.

Mortaza recalled for Aus ODI series

Mortaza recalled for Aus ODI series

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Bangladesh rang the changes in a 14-man squad named on Sunday for next month's one-day series against Australia following their disappointing World Cup campaign.

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Sufiyum Sujatayum review

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'In this age of OTT, where you are overdosed on content with violence, crime, sex and lust, this love story is refreshing,' notes Divya Nair.

It's Ramadan time

It's Ramadan time

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The holy month of Ramadan -- the 9th month in Islamic calendar -- when more than 1.5 billion Muslim across the globe observe fasting during the day and offer special prayers during the night -- today reached its pinnacle when believers turned out in lakhs to congregate on the last Friday of the month.

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Vijay of yore is back as Kaavalan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

Ekaveera Creations' Kavalan, starring Vijay and Asin, and directed by Siddique, brings back the romantic Vijay of old, even if the story has nothing new to offer.

What do you think of the Salman-Katrina item song?

What do you think of the Salman-Katrina item song?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Look at Salman, Katrina sizzling chemistry in the item song Bodyguard

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Review: Bodyguard music is average

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The soundtrack has nothing great to write home.

Review: Uppukandam Brothers offers nothing new

Review: Uppukandam Brothers offers nothing new

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Why did Srikanth choose such a B-grade film as Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action to make his debut in Malayalam films?