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Sonu Sood made brand ambassador of Punjab's vaccination program

Sonu Sood made brand ambassador of Punjab's vaccination program

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

"Happy to share that actor & philanthropist @SonuSood will be the Brand Ambassador of our #Covid19 vaccination drive. I thank him for supporting our campaign to reach out to, and protect, every Punjabi, and appeal to all to get vaccinated at the earliest," the chief minister tweeted.

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep

Why Sonu Sood isn't getting sleep

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'I get panic calls from Manila, Singapore, the US, Canada...'

IT raids on Sonu Sood's premises continue for 3rd day

IT raids on Sonu Sood's premises continue for 3rd day

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The income tax department has widened its tax evasion probe against actor Sonu Sood as it raided multiple premises in Mumbai, Nagpur and Jaipur on Friday, official sources said.

Sonu Sood tests positive for COVID-19

Sonu Sood tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'I have taken the first shot of the vaccine. Everyone must take it.'

Sonu Sood accused of illegally changing residential building into hotel

Sonu Sood accused of illegally changing residential building into hotel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has lodged a complaint against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, alleging that he has converted a residential building in Juhu into a hotel without permission, a police official said on Thursday.

Sonu Sood has a message for trolls

Sonu Sood has a message for trolls

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'Trolling is their job, so they should be good at it.'

Sonu Sood ko gussa kyon aata hain!

Sonu Sood ko gussa kyon aata hain!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'This is a warning to anyone who tries to cheat innocent people. Please don't do it.'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

Sonu Sood stopped from meeting migrants at Bandra Terminus

Sonu Sood stopped from meeting migrants at Bandra Terminus

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A Mumbai Police official said the actor was stopped by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) when he reached the station on Monday night to meet some labourers, and added that they have not received any complaint so far in this connection. The migrant labourers were supposed to take the Shramik Special train from Bandra Terminus to Uttar Pradesh.

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has ordered a retrial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the killing of a man in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar area, citing a flawed investigation and trial.

Sonu Sood's tips to beat COVID-19

Sonu Sood's tips to beat COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'You have to remain super-charged and never allow yourself to feel low at any point.'

SC asks Mumbai civic bodies to decide Sonu Sood's plea

SC asks Mumbai civic bodies to decide Sonu Sood's plea

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sood, who was in the limelight for helping migrants reach their homes during the lockdown last year, had stated in his plea that his application for conversion has been approved by the Municipal Commissioner subject to Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority permission.

'Shocked And Speechless At Air India Crash'

'Shocked And Speechless At Air India Crash'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol and Riteish Deshmukh expressed shock and offered prayers for the safety and well-being of all those aboard the Air India plane that crashed near a locality close to Ahmedabad airport.

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Miss World 2025 Readies For Its Grand Finale

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter are slated to deliver perform at the grand finale.

Pune Porsche crash: Two cops face axing for negligence in probe

Pune Porsche crash: Two cops face axing for negligence in probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Two Maharashtra Police officers are facing dismissal for alleged negligence in the investigation of a fatal Porsche crash in Pune last year. The officers were suspended for their late reporting of the incident and dereliction of duty, and an internal inquiry revealed lapses in the case registration and blood sample collection. The case involves a drunk minor driver who killed two tech professionals, and there was an attempt to swap blood samples to conceal the driver's intoxication.

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Sonu Sood reacts to tax raids: 'Every rupee waiting to be used'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Dabangg star, who has been providing assistance to those in need amid the ongoing pandemic through his charitable trust, on Monday posted a statement on his social media handles.

Sonu Sood has no licence to run hotel: BMC tells HC

Sonu Sood has no licence to run hotel: BMC tells HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday urged the Bombay high court to dismiss actor Sonu Sood's petition seeking to restrain the civic body from carrying out demolition at his property in Mumbai.

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Fateh Follows Bollywood Action Film Template

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Everything is over the top -- the style, the violence, the action. So nothing else matters, not gravity, bullets, or the presence of stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah, observes Mayur Sanap.

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

The day Sonu Sood can NEVER forget

The day Sonu Sood can NEVER forget

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'I went to Nagpur for my engineering. I used to model there, those amateur fashion shows. Then you know, I thought why not try my luck in films and all?'

UTT Season 6: Dabang Delhi ease past Jaipur Patriots

UTT Season 6: Dabang Delhi ease past Jaipur Patriots

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Internationals Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Diya Chitale fired Dabang Delhi to a commanding 11-4 win over Jaipur Patriots in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 opener in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Rekha Gupta swearing-in: Who are the 6 cabinet ministers?

Rekha Gupta swearing-in: Who are the 6 cabinet ministers?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The new Delhi government has appointed six cabinet ministers, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the recent assembly polls. The ministers, all BJP MLAs, will be administered the oath of office on Thursday afternoon. The new ministers will take oath along with CM-designate Rekha Gupta in a grand ceremony to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries at Ramlila Maidan later in the day.

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Kriti Carries Her Colours!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Kirti explores Rajasthan... Priya picks Kodaikanal... Karan's quick minute in Chandigarh...

Game Changer Enjoys Fair Weekend At Box Office

Game Changer Enjoys Fair Weekend At Box Office

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Ram Charan-Kiara Advani-starrer opened better than expected.

In Transit Review: Compassionate Take

In Transit Review: Compassionate Take

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The documentary series In Transit attempts to correct the misconceptions about transgenders, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Diljit's Chandigarh concert: 'Songs on alcohol' forbidden

Diljit's Chandigarh concert: 'Songs on alcohol' forbidden

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has advised singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, set to perform in Chandigarh on Saturday, to refrain from singing alcohol-themed songs during his live show, citing their adverse impact on children of impressionable age.

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The newly-formed Delhi Cabinet in its first meeting approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the national capital. The cabinet also decided to present 14 pending CAG reports in the first session of the assembly. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the previous AAP government did not allow the health scheme in the city, preventing the people from availing its benefits.

Spotted: Sonu Sood in Virginia

Spotted: Sonu Sood in Virginia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Reader Kamal Deep Singh has sent us a photograph.

'Ma Tujhe Salaam'

'Ma Tujhe Salaam'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Your vibrancy, your grace, your diversity, and the stories embedded in your soil -- forever in love and awe of you, my beautiful India.'

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

Buzz grows over BJP's CM pick in Delhi; Pravesh Verma key contender

Buzz grows over BJP's CM pick in Delhi; Pravesh Verma key contender

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP's victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has sparked speculation over who will lead the next government. Several prominent leaders, including Pravesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Pawan Sharma, Vijender Gupta, and Satish Upadhyay, are in the running for the chief minister's post. The party's national leadership is expected to make the final decision, leaving the contenders in a state of anticipation.

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'If our Budget allows, we may implement both measures -- making income up to Rs 10 lakh tax-free and introducing a 25 per cent slab for income between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.'

Anil Sood finds stress-cancer link

Anil Sood finds stress-cancer link

Rediff.com7 May 2010

When Anil Sood first finished his oral board examinations in oncology, he had four job offers in cushy medical practices where he was offered two to three times what he was making as a researcher. But the scion of a business family went into low-paying research.

5 of 7 Delhi ministers face criminal cases: ADR

5 of 7 Delhi ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Five of the seven newly sworn-in ministers in Delhi, including the chief minister, have declared criminal cases against themselves, while two are billionaires, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The findings are based on self-sworn affidavits submitted by the ministers ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections. The report highlights that five ministers, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, have declared criminal cases against themselves, with one minister, Ashish Sood, facing serious criminal charges. On the financial front, two ministers are billionaires, with Manjinder Singh Sirsa having the highest declared assets worth Rs. 248.85 crores and Kapil Mishra having the lowest at Rs 1.06 crores. The average assets of the seven ministers stand at Rs 56.03 crores. All seven ministers have declared liabilities, with Parvesh Sahib Singh having the highest at Rs 74.36 crores. Six ministers have declared educational qualifications of graduate level or above, while one has completed only the 12th standard. Five ministers are between 41 and 50 years old, while the remaining two are aged between 51 and 60 years. The cabinet includes only one woman minister, the chief minister.

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Sonu Sood plans to do

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Sonu Sood plans to do

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'A lot of people are shying away from taking the vaccination.' 'It's high time we started a trust campaign for the vaccination so that those who are suspicious of the vaccine would realise it is completely safe.'

On Women's' Day, Delhi govt approves Rs 2500 monthly aid

On Women's' Day, Delhi govt approves Rs 2500 monthly aid

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Delhi Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which women in the national capital will receive Rs 2,500 each per month. The scheme was announced by BJP national president J P Nadda on the occasion of International Women's Day and will be launched immediately. The scheme was a key promise made by the BJP during the recent Delhi Assembly elections, where the party secured a sweeping victory. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the initiative while others have raised concerns about its feasibility.

Days after SC verdict TN governor calls meeting of VCs

Days after SC verdict TN governor calls meeting of VCs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Amidst ongoing tensions with the ruling DMK government, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has invited Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to inaugurate a meeting of state university Vice Chancellors in the Nilgiris district, sparking criticism from political parties, particularly the Left, who have urged a boycott. The meeting comes in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Tamil Nadu government regarding the appointment of Vice Chancellors, which has stripped the Governor of his previous authority as Chancellor. The Governor, however, maintains his right to convene the meeting, highlighting the ongoing power struggle between the Governor and the state government. The meeting is scheduled for April 25 and 26.

Spotted: Sonu Sood in Dubai

Spotted: Sonu Sood in Dubai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Reader Rizwan sends us a photograph.