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Guess who this actress is?

Guess who this actress is?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday and Bollywood actors have so many beautiful memories.

Shah seeks Ram Temple at the earliest, asks Cong to make stand clear

Shah seeks Ram Temple at the earliest, asks Cong to make stand clear

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He accused the Congress of putting up obstacles to the temple's construction through 'its lawyers' in the Supreme Court.

Back to the present

Back to the present

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Looking at how the idea of gift giving and taking on Diwali has changed

Assam bandh called over CPI-ML leader's murder

Assam bandh called over CPI-ML leader's murder

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist has called for 12-hour Assam bandh on Friday protesting murder of its leader Gongaram Koul at the Panitola tea estate in Tinsukia district of Assam on Tuesday night by unidentified persons.

Never met a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Digvijaya

Never met a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Digvijaya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday asked the party's youth brigade to launch a strong, fearless and "tit-for-tat" campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on the social media.

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Trump is the first nominee of a major party in over a century to have no experience whatsoever of any political, administrative or military office.

Congress suspends Lalu's brother-in-law for praising Modi

Congress suspends Lalu's brother-in-law for praising Modi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Congress has suspended its leader Sadhu Yadav in Bihar on Monday for meeting and praising Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. After meeting Modi, Yadav also likened Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to Hitler.

Remembering Dev Anand

Remembering Dev Anand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'We had no inkling this would come. Admittedly, we failed to inspire confidence in migrants that no harm would come to them if they stayed back.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Is India ready for NPR?

Is India ready for NPR?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Prodded by Mamata Banerjee, Keya Sarkar updates her voter card only to discover...

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Nepal: Maoist chief Prachanda SLAPPED at public event

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Nepal's most powerful politician and Maoist supremo Prachanda was on Friday left shaken after a young activist, believed to be a supporter of his own party, slapped him in full public view. The incident took place during a tea reception hosted by Prachanda's Unified Communist Party of Nepal - Maoist to mark the festivals of Deepawali, Chhath and Nepalese New Year in Kathmandu.

Obama's words of wisdom for Gandhis, Modi, Advani...

Obama's words of wisdom for Gandhis, Modi, Advani...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Because, well, he can!

HC declines contempt proceedings against Surya for NEET remark

HC declines contempt proceedings against Surya for NEET remark

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Earlier, a row erupted after Surya said the court functioned virtually, but asked students to appear for NEET, prompting a Madras high court judge and an advocates associaton to seek contempt action against him, while six former judges took a stand against it.

Modi does a Netaji: Give me 60 months, I will give you happiness

Modi does a Netaji: Give me 60 months, I will give you happiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at the Congress over the 'chai-wala' barbs directed at him, saying the ruling party was mocking at the poor whom it has used only as a vote-bank, without doing anything for them.

Have nothing to hide over Kashmir: PM Modi

Have nothing to hide over Kashmir: PM Modi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

PM Modi said his government has nothing to hide and would take everybody into confidence while dealing with it.

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

IT and IT-enabled services will be allowed to operate with essential minimum staff only while the rest would work from home.

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Yechury could play the role Harkishan Singh Surjeet had played in 1996 and 2004 to unify the opposition, writes Archis Mohan.

Modi talking only about himself on campaign trail: Rahul

Modi talking only about himself on campaign trail: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Gandhi accused the prime minister of not talking about his future plans for the state and keeping mum on the issue of "corruption."

Mamata faces huge task of keeping flock together

Mamata faces huge task of keeping flock together

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Stunned by the sudden saffron surge, daggers seems to have been drawn in the Trinamool Congress camp with local leaders blaming those holding top party posts for their "lack of foresightedness" and "arrogant approach" as primary reasons behind the poor poll show.

We lied about Jaya's health, alleges TN minister

We lied about Jaya's health, alleges TN minister

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

'No one was allowed to meet Jaya. Whoever came, would be briefed by Sasikala's relatives that she was 'all right',' Dindigul Srinivasan said.

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

NYAY funds will come from pockets of 'chor' businessmen: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Modi had promised to deposit money in the accounts of people, but he has done it only in the case of some rich businessmen like the Ambanis'

As we exit a year of horrors, the one we enter may be worse

As we exit a year of horrors, the one we enter may be worse

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'If tempers all over the country are so fragile that they can be lost because a couple of film stars give their child the same name as a 14th-century warlord, exactly what sort of compromises can be palatable,' asks Mihir S Sharma.

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The BJP targets 160 seats for cyber coverage through social media, via multi-tasking volunteers; claims good response.

'One nation one tax' is finally a reality

'One nation one tax' is finally a reality

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The one national GST unifies the country's $2 trillion economy and 1.3 billion people into a common market, an exercise that took 17 tumultuous years.

Even chaiwallah can be PM; Sushma better than Modi: Digvijaya

Even chaiwallah can be PM; Sushma better than Modi: Digvijaya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

In unexpected comments, Congress leader Digvijay Singh, a known Narendra Modi baiter, on Thursday said the Gujarat chief minister was moving away from his "fanatic" ideology and that "even a chaiwallah (tea vendor) can become the prime minister", which were promptly welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party as praise for its PM candidate.

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

BJP to encash UP victory in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Newly elected mayors will campaign for the party in poll-bound Gujarat.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Modi govt is about event management, creating false impressions: Sinha

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'Modi has given India its 'lost half-decade'. Elect him again and by 2024 it will be a lost decade'

'For 60 yrs you were ruled, give me a chance to serve for 60 months'

'For 60 yrs you were ruled, give me a chance to serve for 60 months'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress, saying it had desisted from projecting Rahul Gandhi as its prime ministerial candidate as Sonia Gandhi did not want to "sacrifice" her son politically in view of the "imminent defeat".

Having a baby? Fashion tips from Amy, Esha, Sameera

Having a baby? Fashion tips from Amy, Esha, Sameera

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Namrata Thakker delves into the fashion pages of star Instagram feeds, and picks the best.

Express yourself like Amitabh Bachchan!

Express yourself like Amitabh Bachchan!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with a special series, looking back at all the things that made him the BIG B.

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

With political discourse often getting reduced to vituperative outburst, senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi targeted Modi and the BJP over it, and sought apology.

Top 10 quotes from Modi's Amethi speech

Top 10 quotes from Modi's Amethi speech

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Narendra Modi stormed Rahul Gandhi bastion Amethi today and launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi parivaar. Here are 10 top quotes from his hour-long speech

NaMo stores may be launched across India

NaMo stores may be launched across India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

So far online merchandise NaMo store mulling whether to go offline, with brick-and-mortar NaMo Stores across states

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the season -- and all that crap,' mutters Kishore Singh as he draws up a will :)).

#FoodPorn with Twinkle Khanna: Why diets don't last

#FoodPorn with Twinkle Khanna: Why diets don't last

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Who can resist good food? Not us for sure! In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

RBI vs govt: What Modi should have done

RBI vs govt: What Modi should have done

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'All that Mr Modi needed to do was to call Urjit Patel over for a cup of tea and ask him nicely, and this fuss would never have happened.'

Reader Review: Taapsee is outstanding in Thappad

Reader Review: Taapsee is outstanding in Thappad

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Thappad aspires to be Arth-worthy. Unfortunately, it doesn't make the cut, feels Rediff reader Sumeet Nadkarni.

Opposition to let House function, hold Centre responsible for disruption

Opposition to let House function, hold Centre responsible for disruption

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

During the meeting, the parties also decided to unitedly move forward in fielding a joint candidate for the post of deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha, which fell vacant after the retirement of P J Kurien on July 1.

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

It seems that to shed her Royal background tag, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is going the 'commoner' way, just like Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports