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Chivukula re-elected to NJ Assembly for sixth time

Chivukula re-elected to NJ Assembly for sixth time

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Indian-origin Assembly Deputy Speaker Upendra J Chivukula has been re-elected as a member of New Jersey general assembly for the sixth consecutive term.

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

These parties also asked the Centre to present a revised comprehensive economic package that will be a 'true stimulus' and sought reversal of all unilateral policy decisions, especially pertaining to labour laws, as they put forth a 11-point demand charter before the government during a virtual meeting, called by the Congress to discuss the situation arising out of the pandemic as well as the lockdown.

Two Kannada films will fight it out this weekend

Two Kannada films will fight it out this weekend

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Shrimati vs Police Story 3 are all set to release this week.

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Else, warns rebel party MLA, the RJD will split.

Manjhi's party may leave NDA to garner Muslim support

Manjhi's party may leave NDA to garner Muslim support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

HAM's Bihar president Brishen Patel told reporters on Wednesday that his party can snap the alliance from the BJP after discussions on this matter.

Celina's skin show ups the ante for Shrimati

Celina's skin show ups the ante for Shrimati

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The Kannada movie drags in the first half but picks up pace after the interval.

Mahagathbandhan is 'majboori', a game of compromises: Gadkari

Mahagathbandhan is 'majboori', a game of compromises: Gadkari

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Union minister asserted that it is the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that has compelled political rivals "those who used to avoid each other to hug each other."

Indrani out of jail for a day to perform father's post-death rituals

Indrani out of jail for a day to perform father's post-death rituals

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The court had rejected Indrani's plea for interim bail to visit her hometown Guwahati.

Prasad Srinivasan elected to Connecticut assembly

Prasad Srinivasan elected to Connecticut assembly

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A graduate of Baroda Medical College, Srinivasan, a Republican, won from the 31st District in Glastonbury trouncing the two-time Democratic incumbent. He campaigned on issues like fiscal responsibility, opportunities for businesses to grow, and better health care.

Sena MPs won't forgo salary, RLSP says unaware of decision

Sena MPs won't forgo salary, RLSP says unaware of decision

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy also said he went to the Rajya Sabha daily and it was not his fault if the the House did not run.

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

RJD releases manifesto; promises quota in judiciary, private sector

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The manifesto also vowed to carry out caste-based census in 2020-21.

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The term of the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly comes to an end on November 29.

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

BJP worker killed in police firing during protest to free 'cow smuggler'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

While the protesters alleged that the worker died in police firing, police have denied the charge.

Paswan retires, but no worries his family is in the fray

Paswan retires, but no worries his family is in the fray

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'The sapling that I planted has turned into a fully grown tree and is now giving flowers and fruits for us.'

Bihar polls: NDA to announce seat sharing by early September

Bihar polls: NDA to announce seat sharing by early September

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

National Democratic Alliance allies on Monday put up a united front amid vocal demands being made by some parties on their share of seats in Bihar polls but the crucial issue of seat-sharing was not discussed at their maiden joint meeting chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: K'taka maul Delhi; Bengal, Vidarbha win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: K'taka maul Delhi; Bengal, Vidarbha win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

A formidable Karnataka continued their winning streak in the Super League stages of the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy after they trounced Delhi by 8 wickets in Group B match, in Indore, on Sunday.

Chandigarh down MP in thriller in National hockey

Chandigarh down MP in thriller in National hockey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Chandigarh overcame hosts Madhya Pradesh State Hockey Academy (MPSHA )7-5 via the tie-breaker to set up a semi-final clash with former champions Mumbai, in the 63rd Rangaswamy Cup Senior National Hockey Championship at the floodlit Aishbagh Astroturf Stadium, Bhopal on Wednesday.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

Top Nepal leaders in India, seek political help

Top Nepal leaders in India, seek political help

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Two senior Nepalese leaders, including the chief of the ruling party, on Tuesday left for India, where they are set to meet the Indian leadership, as the political crisis in Nepal deepened with the Maoists stepping up their protests to destabilise the government.

First Look: Celina's debut in Kannada

First Look: Celina's debut in Kannada

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The actress has a special role in the Shrimathi, the Kannada remake of Aitraaz.

CBI books scribe for giving false info to access 'sensitive' areas

CBI books scribe for giving false info to access 'sensitive' areas

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The agency is carrying out searches at eight locations in Delhi, Noida, Lucknow and Mumbai in this regard.

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Deepika Padukone: 31 years in 31 pictures!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Happy birthday, Deepika!

RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

"We will also approach the Election Commission with the claim that we represent the real RLSP and we enjoy the support of most workers and office-bearers in the party," Shyam said making it clear that the RLSP was heading towards a split.

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Bengali film Antaheen by director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury was chosen as the best film while Tamil filmmaker Bala won the honour of best director for his film Naan Kadavul at the 56th National Film Awards announced in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Facebook lover' kills woman, self after meeting her in Jabalpur

'Facebook lover' kills woman, self after meeting her in Jabalpur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

In a `met-on-Facebook' love story gone horribly wrong, a 22-year-old youth shot dead a woman twice his age and then committed suicide after realising that she had cheated about her looks, age and marital status.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

'SATHI' for South Asians in New Jersey

'SATHI' for South Asians in New Jersey

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

'By developing a culturally-competent approach to health care, SATHI will significantly improve the quality and delivery of health care and health outcomes for New Jerseyans of South Asian descent,' Upendra Chivukula (Democrat, Somerset) and deputy speaker of the NJ Assembly, said.

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Tejashwi hints Kushwaha is welcome to join RJD-led alliance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Kushwaha was absent at a get-together of the NDA in Patna on Thursday night and his party demanded that the next Lok Sabha and assembly polls be fought under his leadership.

Ex-Bihar CM Manjhi to quit NDA, to join grand alliance

Ex-Bihar CM Manjhi to quit NDA, to join grand alliance

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Manjhi had demanded that the NDA field at least one member from his party for the six Rajya Sabha polls in the state scheduled next month

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Why Modi-Shah don't need NDA anymore

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In its sway over national politics now, the Modi-Shah BJP is what the Congress was under Indira Gandhi. Why would they indulge coalition partners, their greed and egos now, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Rajani is a good entertainer

Review: Rajani is a good entertainer

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Upendra's Kannada film directed by Thriller Manju keeps you in splits because of splendid performances by Rangayana Raghu, Sadhu Kokila, Bullet Prakash and Doddanna.

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bihar being in the grip of a Dusshera festival mood, leaders of rival political groups including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack each other.

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A mechanical engineer - Upendra Nath Bramhachari - has applied for the post of head coach of the Indian team with an aim to 'drag an arrogant Virat Kohli on right track'.

Bihar exit-poll: Nitish's 'grand alliance' tipped to win

Bihar exit-poll: Nitish's 'grand alliance' tipped to win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

An electoral survey conducted by CNN IBN/IBN7-Axis in Bihar has given a clear edge to the Rashtriya Janata Dal-Janata Dal-United-led 'Mahagathbandhan', riding home the assembly elections with 137 seats (+/-8 seats) and a 46 per cent vote share.

Ganesh turns singer with Malelalli Jotheyalli

Ganesh turns singer with Malelalli Jotheyalli

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

The Kannada actor is singing for the very first time in the film which also stars Ajana Sukhani and Yuvika Chowdhary.

India will weather economic turbulence: Book

India will weather economic turbulence: Book

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The widely held belief, particularly among constituents of India's 300 million strong middle class that the country was on its way to becoming an economic superpower in the near future, was misplaced as the journey was "fraught with danger", cautions Upendra Kachru, a management expert. His book Extreme Turbulence was launched in the capital recently. Kachru, however, expresses confidence in India's potential as an economic powerhouse.

Bihar polls may be five-phased

Bihar polls may be five-phased

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Bihar assembly elections which are to be announced shortly are expected to be five-phased and around 50,000 paramilitary personnel will be deployed in each phase to ensure peaceful polling.

Raj Babbar may join Congress on Oct 5

Raj Babbar may join Congress on Oct 5

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Bollywood actor and suspended Samajwadi Party MP Raj Babbar would formally join the Congress in New Delhi on October 5. Babbar, who had snapped ties with former Prime Minister V P Singh-led Jan Morcha after the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, has invited Congress General Secretary and in-charge of UP Digvijay Singh and UP Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi for a public rally in Agra on Sunday. The MP's representative Upendra Singh confirmed the rally on October 5.

No need to worry about PM's surgery, say docs

No need to worry about PM's surgery, say docs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Though Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is undergoing a complex by-pass surgery, leading cardiologists on Saturday said it is a 'routine' operation and there is nothing to worry about. "No, I do not think there is any reason to worry. Everything should be all right because this operation is a routine one, which is done at AIIMS since 1975," AIIMS former director Dr P V Venugopal, who carried out the country's first heart transplant, said.

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.