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Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rahul Gandhi Can No Longer Act Like An Insolent Schoolboy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Anger cannot be an end in itself to Rahul Gandhi's politics -- it must instead catalyse a new political strategy, argues Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM's mediation sought after reported move to induct helmets for Sikh soldiers

PM's mediation sought after reported move to induct helmets for Sikh soldiers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior Congress leader and former Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that Sikhs bravely fought the 1962, 1965, 1971 wars and the Kargil battle, but no helmet issue arose then.

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

In his first public appearance following his release from four-year house arrest on Friday, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated the stand of his separatist amalgam that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir has to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means.

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

All 39 constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and resolved to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly under his leadership.

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Atiq killers shifted from Prayagraj jail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The assailants -- Mohit alias Sunny (23) of Hamirpur, Lavlesh Tiwari (22) of Banda and Arun Maurya (18) of Kasganj -- were arrested soon after the dramatic shootout outside the Prayagraj hospital where policemen were escorting the brothers for a medical check-up Saturday night.

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

The World's Most Expensive Handbag

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Want to buy the Millionaire Speedy? Well, you probably can't, because it's MTO -- meaning 'made-to-order' and is specifically for extraordinarily special VIP LV clients, says Sandeep Goyal.

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Mrs Undercover Review: Sloppy Spy Social

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

An amateurish crime comedy that wants to be taken seriously, Mrs Undercover can never quite find its bearings, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Bulli Bai app accused used Sikh names to create animosity: Police to court

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The city police's cyber cell submitted its affidavit before the metropolitan magistrate in suburban Bandra opposing the bail pleas filed by the three accused in the case -- Vishal Kumar Jha, Shweta Singh and Mayank Rawat.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

1000-yr-old Shiva-Parvati idol, stolen and smuggled to US, to return home

1000-yr-old Shiva-Parvati idol, stolen and smuggled to US, to return home

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A historic Chola-era idol of Shiva and Parvati, stolen from a temple in India and sumggled into the United States by notorious Indian art dealer Subhash Kapoor, has been recovered from a university in Indiana.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

It's true! Your smartphone can help fight cyber crime

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

For people who have had their personal identification stolen, it could also help prevent cyber criminals from using that information to make purchases in their name.

'Politics can't be a part time job'

'Politics can't be a part time job'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'The BJP is doing politics 24x365, but the Congress revs up only during elections.'

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Fascinating

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

This year, India bought 27.7% of the gold exported by Switzerland; in Jan, this was only 15%.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'Instead of developing the capacity, capability and strength to fight our external enemies, we are turning our own people against each other.'

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the country's first to outlaw caste-based bias.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

Why Oppenheimer Liked Hinduism

Why Oppenheimer Liked Hinduism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'Hinduism meshed with his sense that the world was paradoxical and puzzling.'

'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.'

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Why South India Is Unhappy With Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

On one hand, South Indian states have been complaining about denial of a proportionate portion of the sharable funds from the Centre, based on population. On the other hand, they stand to lose Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats that again are based on population, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review: WOW!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse feels like a lovely celebration of Spider-Man as the superhero we all love, raves Mayur Sanap.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Bangladeshi-Canadian named as Dhaka cafe attack mastermind

Bangladeshi-Canadian named as Dhaka cafe attack mastermind

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

A Bangladeshi-Canadian was on Saturday identified as the mastermind of Bangladesh's worst terror attack at a cafe in Dhaka.

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of caste census captures socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, says N Sathiya Moorthy.