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Toolkit row: 2 Cong leaders get Delhi Police notice to join probe

Toolkit row: 2 Cong leaders get Delhi Police notice to join probe

Rediff.com25 May 2021

A preliminary enquiry into the complaint is still being carried out by the Delhi Police's Special Cell team and no FIR has been registered in the matter yet, officials said.

Maja Ma Review: A Damp Squib

Maja Ma Review: A Damp Squib

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Madhuri Dixit's brief seems to have been to look glamorous, which she does, while others struggle to hold the film together, observes Deepa Gahlot, Maja Ma Review.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.

Meet Salman's hottie new heroine!

Meet Salman's hottie new heroine!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Pragya Jaiswal, a popular face down South, will be seen playing Salman Khan's love interest in Mahesh Manjrekar's forthcoming movie Antim: The Final Truth.

The truth behind the assassination of Gandhiji

The truth behind the assassination of Gandhiji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'Godse is no more, but the mindset which gave birth to such distorted philosophy is unfortunately still with us.'

Marketing and the Katrina-Vicky Shaadi

Marketing and the Katrina-Vicky Shaadi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'Don't you know, the best way for a wedding to be splashed across media platforms is to maintain a no-trespassing stance.'

Why Modi's Gujarat model has failed

Why Modi's Gujarat model has failed

Rediff.com9 May 2021

As India suffers and the ruling party is on the defensive, the truth is that the only way that this wave will pass is if exponential growth of the virus stops on its own, asserts Aakar Patel.

Divisive ideologies trying to weaken India's foundation: Sonia Gandhi

Divisive ideologies trying to weaken India's foundation: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said divisive ideologies anchored in hate and prejudice were making every effort to weaken the strong foundation of India.

Woman withdraws rape complaint against Maha Min Munde

Woman withdraws rape complaint against Maha Min Munde

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Sharad Pawar said it seems the party's decision to wait for the truth to come out after rape allegations were levelled against Munde was right.

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.

Worst days of Covid over, but pandemic will be with us for ever: US official

Worst days of Covid over, but pandemic will be with us for ever: US official

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

With variants cropping up at regular intervals, Jha acknowledged that they are a concern as a very rapid evolution of this virus is being seen over the time.

Babar's mother was on ventilator when Pakistan played India

Babar's mother was on ventilator when Pakistan played India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Babar Azam's mother was on a ventilator when the Pakistan skipper went about leading his team to a thumping victory over arch-rivals India in their T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.

The truth behind BJP's 'clean sweep' in UP civic polls

The truth behind BJP's 'clean sweep' in UP civic polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'The BJP has taken too much of credit for sweeping urban local elections.' 'It is true in the mayor segment. But in the smaller cities, semi-urban and rural areas, the BJP has done badly and so have the other parties.' 'Nobody can claim they have swept the elections.' 'What Mayawati failed miserably to do in the assembly election, she has managed to gain that in this election.'

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

OTT THIS WEEK: PUSHPA. DIANA. AYUSHMANN. DENZEL. AFFLECK.

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Catch it all on OTT this week.

Bangle seller who was thrashed by mob in Indore booked for molestation

Bangle seller who was thrashed by mob in Indore booked for molestation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The man was beaten up by a mob for allegedly harassing women on the pretext of selling bangles.

Tiranga And The Battle For Hyper Nationalism

Tiranga And The Battle For Hyper Nationalism

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The War of the Tiranga is a metaphor for a new battle of ideas in national politics, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

Any speech against govt policy can't be seditious: SC judge

Any speech against govt policy can't be seditious: SC judge

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

He also said that 'hate speech' which is mischief committed by a few individuals to promote hatred amongst groups is something which has to be taken note of and there was a proposal for amending the relevant sections in the Indian Penal Code which has not been done till now.

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

UP police books Twitter, scribes over Ghaziabad incident video

UP police books Twitter, scribes over Ghaziabad incident video

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Police in Ghaziabad have booked Twitter, a news portal and six people for circulating a video in which an elderly Muslim man says he was thrashed and asked to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

SC exempts doctors from reporting minors seeking abortion to police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court has extended the benefits of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to minors who engage in consensual sexual activity by exempting doctors from disclosing their identity to the local police.

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

'Do 81 crore Indians deserve highly subsidised food grains?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'The decision to supply free food grains is not an economically sound decision because the government will find it very difficult in future to charge anything for food grains.'

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

India@75: Beacon Of Light In Gloomy World

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

World over, pluralism is in retreat. Luckily for us, Indian pluralism and its consequent tolerance of diversity is rooted in our basic values. As long as we remain faithful to these values and keep our institutions in good health, the Indian miracle of last 75 years is likely to last centuries, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The future challenger to Narendra Modi would be somebody who can bring the Hindus and Muslims together again. The Hindus as Hindus, not broken caste groups, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

BSF personnel 'touch women inappropriately', says TMC MLA; sparks row

BSF personnel 'touch women inappropriately', says TMC MLA; sparks row

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Guha's remark drew a sharp reaction from the BJP, which termed it as an 'insult to the security forces'.

SP Split Wide Open as Azam Khan Aide Blasts Akhilesh

SP Split Wide Open as Azam Khan Aide Blasts Akhilesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's spokesperson accuses Akhilesh Yadav of ignoring Khan and the Muslim community, sparking speculation over another rift in the party.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hindu Rashtra Is Here!

Hindu Rashtra Is Here!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

In a mistaken zeal to bolster the BJP's electoral base, the party - or at least its rabid followers - appear to have convinced themselves that the Hindu rashtra is already here. It's grave mistake, warns Amulya Ganguli.

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the narrative that "nothing was done in the past 75 years" in the country.

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

'The only way I know to bring life into a character is by being me'

'The only way I know to bring life into a character is by being me'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'In my house, we rarely discuss my films.' 'They only found out that this is the film I am doing is when reactions to the posters kept coming in.' 'Then they saw that their daughter hasn't slept for two days because I kept receiving nasty comments (on social media).'

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

Dhamaka review

Dhamaka review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Dhamaka doesn't always hit the right buttons and Kartik Aaryan is a puny choice for a role of enormous calibre and incessant focus, rues Sukanya Verma.

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

There Are No Happy Marriages

There Are No Happy Marriages

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'People who tell you otherwise are either psychopaths or plain delusional.'

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mutts too pay 30% commission, says Lingayat seer, highlights Karnataka corruption

Mutts too pay 30% commission, says Lingayat seer, highlights Karnataka corruption

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Stirring up controversy, a Lingayat seer on Monday alleged that mutts (monasteries) are equally affected due to rampant corruption prevailing in Karnataka as they too pay a commission of 30 per cent to get the sanctioned grants released for them.