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10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Ahead of Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, here's looking at Bollywood's history of mature romances, from classics like Aandhi to modern hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, which showed that love needs no retirement age.

10 Nail-Biting Finishes In IPL history

10 Nail-Biting Finishes In IPL history

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.

Nitish 2.0: 16 ministers from BJP, 14 from JD-U. Here are the names

Nitish 2.0: 16 ministers from BJP, 14 from JD-U. Here are the names

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

NDA partners engage in intense lobbying to finalize cabinet berths ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bihar government led by Nitish Kumar. The new cabinet is expected to include fresh faces from BJP and JD(U), along with representation from smaller alliance partners.

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Intense lobbying on as both JD-U and BJP want speaker's post

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Intense lobbying continues among NDA partners in Bihar to finalize cabinet berths and the Assembly Speaker post ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Consensus is being sought between BJP and JD(U) for the Speaker's position, while new faces are expected in the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for November 20.

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Nitish set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time, Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Janata Dal-United supremo Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn-in as Bihar chief minister for a record 10th time on Thursday, days after the National Democratic Alliance secured a landslide victory in the assembly elections.

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Bihar Police claim to have solved the Gopal Khemka murder case, citing a land deal gone wrong as the motive. Suspects have been arrested and the murder weapon recovered.

Accused in Bihar bizman's murder killed in encounter

Accused in Bihar bizman's murder killed in encounter

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Acting on a tip-off, the team of officers probing the murder case reached Damaria Ghat around 2.25 am in search of Vikas, an official said.

Bihar police arrest shooter, suspected plotter in Khemka murder case

Bihar police arrest shooter, suspected plotter in Khemka murder case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the murder of Patna-based industrialist Gopal Khemka, including the alleged shooter. The arrests were made by a joint team of the Special Task Force and Patna Police.

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series.

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal were among 30 Indian wrestlers selected for the Senior Asian Championships to be held in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday issued notices to actor Kangana Ranaut, the Centre, censor board and others on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the screening of her upcoming Hindi film Emergency on the ground it contains scenes that violate fundamental rights of Sikhs.

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

The Biggest Releases on Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Gandhi Jayanti holiday on October 2 has worked quite well for Bollywood movie releases.

Election Fever Grips India

Election Fever Grips India

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign...

Tejashwi Yadav Hits Double Century On Election Battlefield

Tejashwi Yadav Hits Double Century On Election Battlefield

Rediff.com23 May 2024

It is a double century with a difference for the cricketer turned politician, who is the lead campaigner for the Opposition Mahagathbandhan in the state.

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Doddamani has maintained a low profile; he has always worked actively behind the scenes in managing and strategising for Kharge's successive electoral campaign.

MP: Top cop raided, Rs 25 cr recovered

MP: Top cop raided, Rs 25 cr recovered

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

The Lokayukta police raided the house of Deputy Inspector General, Prisons, Umesh Gandhi in Bhopal on Saturday and claimed to have discovered assets worth crores of rupees, disproportionate to known sources of income.

Unhappy: Ahmed Patel's children as AAP gets Bharuch LS seat

Unhappy: Ahmed Patel's children as AAP gets Bharuch LS seat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Mumtaz Patel said that she will continue to work to make the party stronger along with the party cadre in Bharuch.

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

If elected, he will be the second All India Congress Committee president from Karnataka after S Nijalingappa, and also a Dalit leader to hold the post after Jagjivan Ram.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

BJP leads with 20 Rajya Sabha MPs among 41 elected unopposed

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, BJP chief J P Nadda and new party entrant Ashok Chavan and Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and L Murugan were among the 41 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on Tuesday while Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will witness polling on February 27.

Rajasthan shocker: Man crushed to death by tractor in clash over land

Rajasthan shocker: Man crushed to death by tractor in clash over land

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The long-pending land dispute between Bahadur Gurjar and Atar Singh Gurjar, both residents of Adda village, was being investigated by Sadar police station, Director General of Police Umesh Mishra said.

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Bihar BJP leader quits over Manipur, says 'PM is sleeping'

Bihar BJP leader quits over Manipur, says 'PM is sleeping'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A political activist in Bihar on Thursday put up a poster announcing his resignation from 'all posts in the Bharatiya Janata Party' in protest against the ethnic strife in Manipur.

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Upset about being snubbed by INDIA, Nitish Kumar is weighing his political options. BJP would like him back knowing that it would jolt the Opposition alliance, perhaps irreversibly.

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Chhattisgarh: Cong reposes faith in old timers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Congress has pinned its hopes on many of the old-timers and also given representation to some new faces in its first list of candidates announced for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled next month.

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

1 killed in clash over Sonia Gandhi's objectionable pic

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 33-year-old man was killed and six others injured, five of them seriously in a clash between two camps on Thursday over an objectionable photo of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in a WhatsApp messenger group.

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Saturday and Sunday.

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

SC grants more time to Centre to review sedition law, stay to continue

SC grants more time to Centre to review sedition law, stay to continue

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

An interim order putting on hold the contentious sedition law and the consequential registration of FIRs will continue as the Supreme Court granted additional time to the Centre on Monday to take "appropriate steps" with regard to the reviewing of the colonial-era provision.

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.

Kharge and Tharoor: Firm loyalist vs agent of change

Kharge and Tharoor: Firm loyalist vs agent of change

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, in the race for the post of Congress president, not only possess contrasting demeanour but have had an equally disparate political journey.

Lingayats hold key for 50 seats in Kittur Karnataka region

Lingayats hold key for 50 seats in Kittur Karnataka region

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party had won 30 of the total 50 seats in the region in the 2018 assembly polls, followed by Congress 17, Janata Dal-Secular 2, and others (KPJP-Shankar) 1.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Sober by temperament and nature, Kharge has never landed in any major political trouble or controversy.

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.'

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Ishant suffering from back stiffness, fitness report awaited

Ishant suffering from back stiffness, fitness report awaited

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who could only bowl four overs in the third ODI against Sri Lanka, is suffering from back stiffness, informed his pace colleague Umesh Yadav.