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Why Tabu Can't Stop Smiling!

Why Tabu Can't Stop Smiling!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Drishyam 2 is one of the biggest hits of the year, and it was reason enough for the makers to throw a party!

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Australia Visa Changes: What Indian Students Must Know

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Australia's new student visa rules focuses on stricter eligibility, higher financial and English language requirements among others.

What's Vivek Agnihotri Up To?

What's Vivek Agnihotri Up To?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files Director Vivek Agnihotri spotted outside a Mumbai salon.

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. The weather had turned uncharacteristically hot in the latter half of last month, but owing to strong winds, the chill has returned in the last few days.

SC fines Centre for appeal against pension to soldier's wife

SC fines Centre for appeal against pension to soldier's wife

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the Centre for filing an appeal against an order of the Armed Forces Tribunal, which granted a liberalised pension to the widow of a soldier who died during a counter-terrorism patrol in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmiri Pandit women marrying non-migrants won't lose status: HC

Kashmiri Pandit women marrying non-migrants won't lose status: HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The two women -- Seema Koul and Vishalni Koul -- had moved the high court in 2018 after their provisional selection to the post of legal assistant in the department of disaster management relief, rehabilitation and re-construction under the PM package for Kashmiri migrants in December 1, 2017 forfeited on the ground that they have lost their migrant status having married non-migrant persons.

Centre tries to curtail powers of new J-K govt, CM, alleges Omar; MHA denies

Centre tries to curtail powers of new J-K govt, CM, alleges Omar; MHA denies

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The strong statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office came after former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah asked bureaucrats in the Union Territory to resist any pressure to "further disempower" the incoming elected government.

J-K polls: BJP releases, withdraws, re-releases candidate list

J-K polls: BJP releases, withdraws, re-releases candidate list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The BJP's Central Election Committee had met on Sunday evening to finalise the party's candidates for the polls.

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

15 Kashmiri Pandits fight elections from Valley

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

So far 14 Kashmiri Pandits have filed nominations to contest from the valley for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, aiming to ensure the return and rehabilitation of their fellow community members, whose number run up to 3 lakh.

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before the court of Special Judge Kiran Gupta in New Delhi on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI. The judge posted the matter for consideration on December 13.

PIL filed against Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comment

PIL filed against Arundhati Roy over Kashmir comment

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

A Public Interest Litigation was filed on Tuesday in the Jammu and Kashmir high court, seeking action against activist and author Arundhati Roy for her reported remarks advocating the right of self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The PIL was filed by Veer Saraf, Ajay Bhat and Vijay Kashkari, all members of the Routes, an organisation of Kashmir Pandits based in Jammu and Delhi. The PIL sought impounding of the passport of Roy.

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars sashayed down the red carpet at the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

While Jamaat cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed on it by the Union home ministry, it had shown interest in participating in the polls during the Lok Sabha elections if the ban were removed.

CEC Rajiv Kumar, a strong critic of exit polls, demits office

CEC Rajiv Kumar, a strong critic of exit polls, demits office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Rajiv Kumar, the 25th chief election commissioner of India, has demitted office after a nearly three-year tenure marked by both electoral successes and allegations of bias from opposition parties. Kumar oversaw the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, among other major elections. During his tenure, he implemented reforms across various aspects of the Election Commission's functioning, including structural, technological, capacity development, communication, international cooperation, and administration. However, he faced criticism from opposition parties and activists on several issues, including the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines, alleged fudging of voter data, and being "lenient" on the ruling BJP. While the Commission responded to the allegations, Kumar often defended himself and the poll authority through poetry. In his farewell address, Kumar expressed concerns about the timing of petitions raising doubts over poll processes and the impact of freebie promises on the fiscal health of the state. He also criticized the practice of showing early trends on counting day by news channels, calling it "nonsense". Kumar's tenure was marked by numerous controversies, with opposition parties and activists alleging bias and irregularities. While the Election Commission defended its actions, the allegations cast a shadow over his time in office.

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

When Sindhu Met Anupam Kher

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'The laughs, the memories and quality conversation. What an honour.'

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

She emphasised security and employment as her primary issues for the upcoming elections.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

The Must Take Bollywood Quiz

The Must Take Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The prime minister also congratulated the film's makers for giving importance to scientists of the country.

'Was taken to US border via Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico after paying Rs 46L'

'Was taken to US border via Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico after paying Rs 46L'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Dozens of Indian immigrants, mostly from Punjab, were deported from the United States after attempting to enter the country illegally. They were returned to India in shackles, having spent lakhs of rupees on the journey. Many of the deportees said they were duped by travel agents who promised them a better life in the US. Their families had sold land, borrowed money, and mortgaged their properties to finance the trip. The deportees are now facing a bleak future, having lost their money and their dreams of a better life in the US.

Omar Abdullah makes stunning return after embarrassing LS rout

Omar Abdullah makes stunning return after embarrassing LS rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Securing an impressive victory in Budgam and leading in Ganderbal -- the two seats that he contested -- the third-generation politician is set to become the next Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and carry on his family's legacy.

Modi slams 'Lutyens Jamaat, Khan Market Gang' over British-era dance ban

Modi slams 'Lutyens Jamaat, Khan Market Gang' over British-era dance ban

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that his "vocal for local" campaign is bearing fruit as Indian products are going global and making their presence felt across the world. He said that India was becoming the land of infinite innovations, finding affordable solutions and offering them to the world. The prime minister also highlighted the country's rising defense products, electronics, automobile sector, and the success of superfoods, Ayush products, and yoga. He said India should be presented to the world as it is, without any bias. Modi said that the country was now emerging as a manufacturing hub and a "factory of the world." He added that India was creating solutions that were affordable, accessible, and adaptable, and offering them to the world without gatekeeping.

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Kashmir unrest: PIL filed against government funding to separatists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Advocate ML Sharma filed the plea and as per the plea, it seeks to stop funding on separatists for foreign travel and the government spends other expenses as more than Rs 100 crore on them.

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Pak conducted artillery tests near LoC: Officials

Pak conducted artillery tests near LoC: Officials

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

This comes as the neighbouring country strengthens defence ties with Gulf and Western European countries, and its long-standing ally Turkiye, the officials said.

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the home ministry data, 2019 saw the highest number of 93 cases registered in the country, followed by 70 in 2018, 51 in 2017, 47 in 2014, 35 in 2016 and 30 in 2015.

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

BJP Is Leaving Nothing To Chance In J&K

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Every trick in the trade is being tried unabashedly.
In simple arithmetical terms every possible 'arrangement' is being made to deny a majority to its rivals. A split verdict would hand a vital advantage to the BJP which is adept at extracting the best out of such a situation, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The film will comfortably enter the 100 Crore Club, and a fourth installment seems assured.

Shun 'duplicity' on terrorism, act against Masood Azhar: India to Pak

Shun 'duplicity' on terrorism, act against Masood Azhar: India to Pak

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

New Delhi said if the reports of Azhar's location are correct, then Pakistan's "duplicity" has been exposed as it has been maintaining that the JeM chief is not in that country.

How many Kashmiri Pandits relocated in 8 years, Kejriwal asks BJP

How many Kashmiri Pandits relocated in 8 years, Kejriwal asks BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The BJP is doing politics over the issue. We demand 'The Kashmir Files' film to be uploaded on YouTube, Kejriwal said.

Delhi to vote on Feb 5, results on Feb 8

Delhi to vote on Feb 5, results on Feb 8

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Election Commission of India has announced that the Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 5, 2023, with the counting of votes scheduled for February 8. The last date to file nominations is January 17, and the scrutiny of nominations will be done by January 18. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until January 20.

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

More than 40 per cent of the 908 candidates contesting the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are Independents, leading to claims that a large number of them have been propped up by the Bharatiya Janata Party to divide votes.

64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Former embassy officials Shubham Shokeen and Aarti Mandal allegedly made Rs 32,00,000, charging Rs 50,000 per visa by clearing files of questionable candidates, they said.

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Anthony Quinn And The Kashmiri Anger

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'We called him Sher-e-Kashmir but we realised he was no lion but a pussycat who surrendered.'

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

'The world has turned a blind eye to...'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'...One of the biggest human tragedies and still not acknowledged the atrocities this community had to go through!'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'All the big production houses are making superhero films, so I thought I should make one too. So I have made a genuine superhero film,' Vivek Agnihotri says about his new film, The Vaccine War.

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a status report on the issue of recovery of arms from 'all sources' in the ethnic violence-hit state.