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'Never-Seen Before-Action'

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra's Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny begins streaming from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

India crush Nepal by 82 runs; enter Asia Cup semis

India crush Nepal by 82 runs; enter Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Dashing opener Shafali Verma smashed 81 off 48 to power India to 178 for 3.

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Our greatest enemies lie within us Kama -- selfish desires; krodha -- anger; moha -- attachment; lobha -- greed; madha -- pride and matsarya -- envy. Life is a constant battle against these dark forces. An enlightening excerpt from Priya Arora's book, Rama: A Man of Dharma.

On Ravana's Trail

On Ravana's Trail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

There is definitely much more to the mythical king than his ten heads and his abduction of Sita.

Jharkhand power couple proves influence over tribal votes

Jharkhand power couple proves influence over tribal votes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Call it a charismatic show by the power couple -- Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren -- whom the Bharatiya Janata Party had dubbed as 'Bunty aur Babli', Jharkhand's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is on track to secure a second consecutive term as part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Army Brat Is Jharkhand's Newest Star

Army Brat Is Jharkhand's Newest Star

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The unlikely and newly-discovered star on the Jharkhand campaign trail is a 39-year-old feisty army brat, who is married to the state's chief minister. Wearing only saris, always sporting sindhoor, a tikka and bangles, Jharkhand political rallies haven't seen anyone like Kalpana Murmu Soren before! She brings both lively energy and style to the podiums/stages she graces, arriving like a breath of fresh air to make fiery speeches that ignite the crowd.

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Participating in the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya - the first since the consecration of Ram temple on January 22, Adityanath said, "This is a historic first as after 500 years, Lord Ram is now in his abode in Ayodhya for Diwali."

Randeep-Lin Seek Ram's Blessings

Randeep-Lin Seek Ram's Blessings

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Quite a few film folk attended the pran pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

Ganesh Festival: 10 Days, 10 Ways To Dress Up

Ganesh Festival: 10 Days, 10 Ways To Dress Up

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

It's that time of the year again when Ganesh Chaturthi festivities brighten every corner of town and prayers, prasad and pretty clothes are on every faith and fashion enthusiast's mind.

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.

It's Soren vs Soren as sis-in-law opposes Hemant's wife as CM

It's Soren vs Soren as sis-in-law opposes Hemant's wife as CM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The objection comes against the backdrop of strong rumours and the Bharatiya Janata Party claim that Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana will be the first choice for the chief minister's post in case her husband was arrested.

'Bitterly humiliated' Champai Soren joins BJP

'Bitterly humiliated' Champai Soren joins BJP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, two days after he resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha citing dissatisfaction with the party's current style of functioning and 'bitter humiliation'.

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2012

With his role in post-Godhra riots again coming into question, Congress on Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party to dump the Guajrat chief minister like Lord Rama had sent Sita out of his home to clear the doubts of the people.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair.

Singham Again Review: Simmba Saves The Day

Singham Again Review: Simmba Saves The Day

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Singham Again is action heavy, so its appeal is limited to fans of the genre, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Comrade Sitaram Yechury, Lal Salaam!

Comrade Sitaram Yechury, Lal Salaam!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Biman Basu, the senior-most Marxist leader in the country, pays homage to a comrade he has known and admired since the 1980s.

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, most exit polls predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state. Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance.

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Ms Sanon flew to Nashik to pray at the Sita Gufa Mandir there.

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut loves to make headlines.

2 killed after being hit by car in Brij Bhushan's son's convoy

2 killed after being hit by car in Brij Bhushan's son's convoy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The accused driver has been taken into custody and the injured were admitted to hospital, police said, adding that police personnel have been deployed in the area to ensure law and order.

Dulquer's Fun Birthday With Mrunal

Dulquer's Fun Birthday With Mrunal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Happy birthday, Dulquer!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like a beast in some of the sleekly done one-take sequences. She also owns some emotionally-charged moments within the same dramatic beat, observes Mayur Sanap.

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Saturday that Navya Haridas, a two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation, will be the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

Cong-JMM announce seat deal in Jharkhand, RJD 'disappointed'

Cong-JMM announce seat deal in Jharkhand, RJD 'disappointed'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Fissures surfaced among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners ahead of the Jharkhand assembly elections as the Rashtriya Janata Dal on Saturday expressed disappointment over the announcement of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Congress contesting 70 of 81 seats in the state.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor worked together in Brahmastra for the first time. Now, they are poised to come together again.

When Varun Made Samantha Cry

When Varun Made Samantha Cry

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

It was a grand occasion to mark the launch of Citadel: Honey Bunny, which sees Varun paired opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a dhamakedar spy action Web series combined with a tadka of their steamy romance.

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Rajkumar Santoshi has cast the couple in his new film, Ramayana.

No talks yet with Champai Soren on joining BJP: Babulal Marandi

No talks yet with Champai Soren on joining BJP: Babulal Marandi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Marandi said that Champai is a seasoned politician and he would himself decide his path.

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Kalpana said her husband is not with the family on their wedding anniversary but she will not be emotional as he will "defeat conspiracy and emerge as a winner".

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The stamps are not merely a piece of paper or artwork but they are a miniature form of epics and great ideas, he said in a video message.

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A notice, uploaded on the apex court website, said the bench will hear the matter on October 4.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Due to the success of the operation, the entire Korchi-Tipagad and Chatgaon-Kasansur Dalams of Maoists have been wiped out, they claimed.

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment granting MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament or state legislatures.