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Power Min Bill may give states more onus

Power Min Bill may give states more onus

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Power Ministry said on Wednesday it is working on a legislation to fix more responsibility on the states for the financial health of the electricity boards.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

Sai Baba just a 'Muslim fakir', can't be worshipped: Shankaracharya

Sai Baba just a 'Muslim fakir', can't be worshipped: Shankaracharya

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Refusing to budge from his stand on Shirdi Sai Baba, Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand described him as a Muslim ascetic who could not be worshipped like a Hindu deity and said his campaign to protect the Hindu religion will continue even if he is sent to jail.

Prahlad Patel resigns from BJP

Prahlad Patel resigns from BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Patel was suspended from the party following 'unruly and violent' scenes during the legislature party meeting, which elected Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its leader.

'Mediation is in the best interest of the country'

'Mediation is in the best interest of the country'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Here are some of the reactions to the apex court's decision.

Bandh in Madhya Pradesh peaceful

Bandh in Madhya Pradesh peaceful

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Business establishments and markets remained closed as BJP, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists took to the streets shouting anti-Congress slogans and burning effigies Sonia Gandhi.

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The special court is hearing the 1992 demolition cases, including the one against BJP leaders L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

PIX: Sunny Leone shows off her Pink Lips

PIX: Sunny Leone shows off her Pink Lips

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Sunny Leone will be seen in a raunchy item number in Hate Story 2.

Uproar in Parliament over Bharti, Savarkar issues

Uproar in Parliament over Bharti, Savarkar issues

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The Upper House did not transact any business and was adjourned for the day.

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

From Deadpool to Captain Marvel.... Best of Comic Con

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

San Diego Comic-Con just got over and the cosplay (wearing costumes, for those who don't know) was looking bigger and better than ever. Thousands in attendance went all out to demonstrate their dedication to their various fandoms, with guests cosplaying as their favourite characters from Marvel comics, Game of Thrones, anime and beyond in intricately-designed costumes. Take a look to see the best and most creative costumes at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which ran between July 18 and July 22.

Women's bill: Hindi newspaers gave wide coverage

Women's bill: Hindi newspaers gave wide coverage

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

With the hindi-belt politicians opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, it is mostly the Hindi newspapers that have been covering the issue with some intensity.

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'The present government swears by Hinduism. But we lost three of our sants during earlier BJP regimes.'

Lull before the BJP storm

Lull before the BJP storm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Uma Bharti at the stormy BJP meeting.

'Ranbir was quiet and sat by himself in one corner'

'Ranbir was quiet and sat by himself in one corner'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Choreographers Uma and Gaiti share some interesting behind-the-scenes details of the stars they have interacted with.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

BJP plans nationwide agitation

BJP plans nationwide agitation

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

The party plans to draw attention to the issue of the removal of a plaque involving Savarkar, the case against Uma Bharti and the matter of the tainted ministers\n\n

BJP and the US example

BJP and the US example

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

'It's fortunate that audiences now accept TV actors on big screen'

'It's fortunate that audiences now accept TV actors on big screen'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Television actress Priya Bhatija talks about her Bollywood debut in Chor Chor Super Chor, releasing this Friday.

BJP calls for MP and Karnataka bandh

BJP calls for MP and Karnataka bandh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Uma Bharti was arrested in Hubli early on Wednesday and remanded to 14 days in judicial custody. She is likely to be lodged in a Belgaum jail.\n\n

Kolhapur: Anti-road-toll tax campaigner Pansare, wife shot at

Kolhapur: Anti-road-toll tax campaigner Pansare, wife shot at

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

CPI leader says the attack is a conspiracy by communal forces to hush up those who have shown courage to stand up to them.

Remembering Pather Panchali with Satyajit Ray

Remembering Pather Panchali with Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Satyajit Ray would have been 97 today, May 2. Soumendu Roy, who worked with the legendary director for many years, looks back on the Genius that was Manikda, as the Master was known to family, friends and admirers.

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Guinea to Goa

Readers' Ganpati pics: From Guinea to Goa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Our readers share stunning images of Lord Ganesh with us.

NO question of Advani's resignation: Sushma

NO question of Advani's resignation: Sushma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said the question of L K Advani's resignation does not arise once it has been rejected by the party's highest decision-making body. "The question of resignation does not arise once we have rejected it," Swaraj, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha told reporters.

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Chouhan expands cabinet, rewards 2 Cong rebels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The swearing-in ceremony, attended by Chouhan, was kept low-key in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Social distancing norms were followed at the ceremony.

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Madhya Pradesh Assembly was on Tuesday adjourned sine die three days before schedule following ruckus and uproarious scenes created by the opposition Congress demanding resignation of Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta, on the issue of gang rape of a Swiss woman in Datia district.

The Best Indian Wines

The Best Indian Wines

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Indian wines are getting better all the time, says Alok Chandra.

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Digvijay patronised SIMI in MP says state home minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

War of words continued between Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta and Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh over the role of the previous government in encouraging activities of Students Islamic Movement of India in the state, when he was the chief minister.

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a guilty pleasure for Dhoni fans.

HC bench stays contempt proceedings against UP home secy

HC bench stays contempt proceedings against UP home secy

Rediff.com8 May 2013

In a reprieve from Tuesday's harsh order of arrest for allegedly committing contempt of court, Uttar Pradesh Principal Home Secretary R M Srivastava got a reprieve when a division bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the single-bench.

Not Advani, I incited kar sevaks to raze Babri mosque: Ex-BJP MP

Not Advani, I incited kar sevaks to raze Babri mosque: Ex-BJP MP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Ram Vilas Vedanti said Advani tried to persuade the karsevaks to come down from atop of the structure.

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Aishwarya-Jaya at Shammi Aunty's prayer meeting

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Her many friends remember Shammi Aunty and how she enriched their lives.

BJP's motto for LS polls: Be brazen about Hindutva

BJP's motto for LS polls: Be brazen about Hindutva

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

The appointment of aggressive campaigners like Varun Gandhi, Uma Bharti, Ananth Kumar and Ajit Shah in senior positions within the party is a clear indication of which way the BJP wind is going to blow.

Babri case: Tenure of special judge extended

Babri case: Tenure of special judge extended

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, told the bench that they have complied with the top court's direction and extended the tenure of the special judge till he delivers the judgment in the Ayodhya demolition case.

Sameer Gaikwad given bail in Pansare murder case

Sameer Gaikwad given bail in Pansare murder case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

The court ordered Gaikwad's release on a personal bond of Rs 25,000.

HC reserves order on petition against Vadra-DLF nexus

HC reserves order on petition against Vadra-DLF nexus

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday reserved its order on the maintainability of a writ petition filed by a local activist -- seeking a probe into allegations of irregularities against Robert Vadra relating to his land transactions with real estate major DLF in Haryana.

Satyam founder challenges fraud case verdict

Satyam founder challenges fraud case verdict

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Satyam founder R Raju challenges fraud case verdict

PIL seeks judicial probe into Kumbh stampede

PIL seeks judicial probe into Kumbh stampede

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

A public interest litigation was moved before the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court Tuesday, seeking a high-level judicial probe into Sunday's stampede at the Kumbh Mela that left 36 dead and 39 injured.

CBI arrests top IT officials and builder in UP

CBI arrests top IT officials and builder in UP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested four income tax officials, including the Kanpur-based Director of Investigations, along with a leading builder to whom the tax officials were suspected to be extending undue favours.