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'Creativity starts with clothes'

'Creativity starts with clothes'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Kannada film industry's leading star Upendra, a man with multi talents having acted, directed and written many movies. He spoke to his fans on rediff chat.

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Asthana was sent on a forced leave after the CBI registered a case of corruption against him. His plea to quash the FIR was rejected by the Delhi high court.

Manjhi's party quits Grand Alliance ahead of Bihar polls

Manjhi's party quits Grand Alliance ahead of Bihar polls

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The party, however, did not announce as whether it would merge with any other party or become part of some other alliance.

Rabri, Tejashwi among RJD leaders booked for lockdown violation

Rabri, Tejashwi among RJD leaders booked for lockdown violation

Rediff.com31 May 2020

They had said they wanted to protest, while maintaining social distancing, against the attack on the family of a party supporter in which case a Janata Dal-United MLA has been named as an accused.

Kushwaha's RLSP receives another setback, key aide quits

Kushwaha's RLSP receives another setback, key aide quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Madhaw Anand, the party's principal national general secretary and chief spokesperson, resigned from the posts as well as the primary membership stating that the party ran the risk of being "finished" on account of the "inconsequential" move.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

As the ruling alliance starts feeling the tremors, discussions on new equations have also started, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

'If BJP wants to commit suicide, who can stop it?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'If Nitish Kumar is given more seats, then no one can stop the NDA from losing, even the BJP will be wiped out.'

What will Chirag Paswan do in Bihar?

What will Chirag Paswan do in Bihar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

If the Chirag Paswan-led LJP posts a good result, the young leader could become a formidable caste challenger in the years to come and a permanent fixture as a BJP ally, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Choked review

Choked review

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Choked almost manages to be a real depiction of life after demonetisation for a lower middle class household but ends up being a puzzle in a puddle, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Who is killing Bihar's businessmen?

Who is killing Bihar's businessmen?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'There is no law and order in Bihar.' 'Criminals do as per their will.'

Paswans meet Shah, Jaitley over seat sharing amid strained ties

Paswans meet Shah, Jaitley over seat sharing amid strained ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

LJP sources said the BJP's defeat in the five state polls have ignited a rethink in the party over its ties with the saffron party.

LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

LJP seeks seat-sharing in Bihar by Dec 31; wants at least 6 LS seats, 1 in RS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Pointing out that the party had contested seven seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the state LJP chief said there was no reason why it would settle for less than that for the 2019 elections, or for six Lok Sabha seats and one in Rajya Sabha.

Santha: Yet another gangster film

Santha: Yet another gangster film

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Santha is yet another run of the mill gangster film with loads of mindless violence. Shivaraj Kumar's performance stands out in a few sequences. Technical elements are good.Shiva Shiva song is hummable.

The Guru of Kannada music

The Guru of Kannada music

Rediff.com12 May 2006

An interview with Guru Kiran, the current music sensation in Kannada cinema.

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'I am in the NDA as of now,' Kushwaha said.

Former Bihar DGP joins JD-U, may contest assembly poll

Former Bihar DGP joins JD-U, may contest assembly poll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Pandey had hit the headlines recently for his vocal condemnation of the non-cooperation meted out to the Bihar police team that had visited Mumbai to probe the death of Patna-born actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

In Bihar's 3rd phase, all eyes on what Owaisi will do

In Bihar's 3rd phase, all eyes on what Owaisi will do

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

However, as the region with the state's highest concentration of Muslims readies for polls on November 7 in the last phase of the elections, it is the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress-Left alliance that draws considerable support from the community amid sporadic voices in Owaisi's support as they weigh their choices.

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Shatrughan Sinha may contest LS poll on Congress ticket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Shatrughan Sinha's name is in the Congress's probable candidates list.'

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

No discontent in NDA, says Nitish; slams 'publicity-seeking' netas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

"You can see all of us working together. There is no discontent. The problem is, today newspapers have more pages than before, news channels run 24X7 and then there is social media where anybody can say anything without worrying about backing a claim with facts," he said.

Indian wins 3rd term to New Jersey State Assembly

Indian wins 3rd term to New Jersey State Assembly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The Indian American Leadership Initiative was formed in 2001 to support the efforts of Indian Americans nationwide who strive for elected office.

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

BJP, JD-U to contest equal number of seats in Bihar LS poll

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Other NDA allies, including the Lok Janshakti Party and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, will get due representation in the seat sharing formula, Shah said.

The sorry plight of Biharis

The sorry plight of Biharis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Left behind after elections will be the Biharis with their stagnant conditions of poor education, poor health infrastructure, poverty, unemployment, division of society and the aftermath of coronavirus. What will remain is the Bihari tenacity, observes Asmita Bihari.

Union minister may leave NDA today

Union minister may leave NDA today

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

RLSP leaders feel insulted after getting no response from the BJP on their demand for a 'respectful seat sharing formula' for the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

'In Bihar, caste is more important than religion'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'In this election, the only thing that is going to matter is which caste aligns with which coalition.'

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Yadav vowed to dislodge the government headed by Nitish Kumar, whom Congress leader Avinash Pandey in his address accused of "apharan" (hijacking) of the mandate in the previous elections.

Recipes: How to enjoy idlis with a twist

Recipes: How to enjoy idlis with a twist

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Give your idlis a healthy twist.

BJP fields actor Ravi Kishan from Gorakhpur, drops MP caught in 'shoe' row

BJP fields actor Ravi Kishan from Gorakhpur, drops MP caught in 'shoe' row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The party also declared sitting MP Praveen Nishad as its candidate from Sant Kabir Nagar

Bihar: JD-U leader K C Tyagi files RS nomination

Bihar: JD-U leader K C Tyagi files RS nomination

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

K C Tyagi, senior Janata Dal-United leader and close confidante of party president Sharad Yadav, on Saturday filed nomination for the lone Rajya Sabha seat vacant from Bihar following resignation of rebel leader Upendra Kushwaha.

Bihar: 8 labourers abducted by Maoists released

Bihar: 8 labourers abducted by Maoists released

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Eight construction labourers abducted by Maoists from Bihar's Jamui district were released on early Wednesday, police said.

'Auto Raja will give me a new image'

'Auto Raja will give me a new image'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Kannada actor Ganesh talks about working in the remake of hit film Auto Raja.

'Nitish Kumar has made JD-U his pocket organisation'

'Nitish Kumar has made JD-U his pocket organisation'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Suspended Janata Dal-United MP Upendra Kushwaha on Friday resigned from the party, slamming Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's alleged "autocratic" functioning in Bihar.

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The series of meetings are being seen as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to reach out to allies who have either been criticising or expressing their dissent with the party and also to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

Bihar cops unable to trace 8 labourers abducted by Maoists

Bihar cops unable to trace 8 labourers abducted by Maoists

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

More than two days after armed Maoists abducted eight labourers in Bihar's Jamui district, the police are still in the dark about their whereabouts and have failed to rescue them.

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Faced with uphill task, Lalu comes out with subdued war cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asking the people of Bihar to bring their own government to power, the post made a veiled reference to the alleged high handedness of bureaucracy under the JD(U)-BJP rule but fell shy of a frontal attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his arch rival, or the near hegemonic saffron party which considers him a bete noire.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Police, however, said a link between the social media post and the assault has not been established yet.

US Congress polls: Bad day for Indian Americans

US Congress polls: Bad day for Indian Americans

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The defeat of Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula from the 7th Congressional District in New Jersey is not entirely unexpected, even though official results may be delayed for days because of Hurricane Sandy.