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Chaudhvin Ka Chand: An ode to Waheeda Rehman's beauty

Chaudhvin Ka Chand: An ode to Waheeda Rehman's beauty

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

We look back at Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman's 1960 film Chaudhvin Ka Chand.

'Tardy' pace of clearing files: Ajit Pawar targets Chavan

'Tardy' pace of clearing files: Ajit Pawar targets Chavan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who resigned as Maharashtra deputy chief minister after allegations of irregularities in irrigation projects, today launched a veiled attack on chief minister Prithviraj Chavan over 'tardy pace' of clearing files.

Allegations to divert attention from coal-gate: Ajit

Allegations to divert attention from coal-gate: Ajit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

In a veiled attack on ally Congress in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the allegations of irregularities raised against him were aimed at diverting public attention from the coal-gate scam.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Unlike Modi I don't have one bit of anger in me: Rahul

Unlike Modi I don't have one bit of anger in me: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

In a veiled attack on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, All India Congress Committee General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused him of practising "politics of anger" and said it was time people switch to the power of "love", preached by the Mahatma, to ensure progress of Gujarat.

No one is bigger than state, says Chidambaram

No one is bigger than state, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

In a veiled attack on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said nobody can claim to be equivalent to the state as such an assertion is detrimental to democracy but admitted the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state is progressing at a "satisfactory" rate.

Defeat politicians indulging in divisive politics: PM

Defeat politicians indulging in divisive politics: PM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

In a veiled attack on Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday asked people in Gujarat to defeat politicians indulging in divisive politics.

Won't tolerate anti-people decision, Mulayam warns UPA

Won't tolerate anti-people decision, Mulayam warns UPA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Left leaders Prakash Karat and A B Bardhan on Thursday courted arrest in New Delhi during the nationwide bandh against Foreign Direct Investment in retail and diesel price hike. They were later released.

'Accept me for my talent and not the way I dress'

'Accept me for my talent and not the way I dress'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Sanobar Sultana, a multi-talented, burkha-clad radio jockey, tells Shobha Warrier why she prefers to wear a burkha and why people shouldn't judge her by what she wears.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the mindset of the 'sultanate' of the 'Naamdar' to abuse the deprived and treat them as slaves.

Buddha slams Mamata for 'inviting' Obama to Bengal

Buddha slams Mamata for 'inviting' Obama to Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

In a veiled attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "encouraging imperialism", Communist Party of India-Marxist veteran Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said it was unprecedented that the state government was eager to invite a United States president next year.

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'With the extension issue settled clearly in his favour, Gen Bajwa would be free to fashion a more hardline policy against India. 'We could, therefore, expect a raising of the ante in Kashmir,' says Rana Banerji.

MNS under fire over MLA's pic with Raza Academy official

MNS under fire over MLA's pic with Raza Academy official

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Wednesday launched a veiled attack on the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, led by his estranged nephew Raj Thackeray, following publication of a photo showing an MNS leader with a functionary of Raza Academy.

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

Cong flays BJP for giving clean chit to Gadkari

Cong flays BJP for giving clean chit to Gadkari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Congress on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the process by which the party top brass had given a clean chit to its President Nitin Gadkari was "strange" as the complainant and the judge belonged to the same side.

Betaal review

Betaal review

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Betaal does scare the wits out of you in certain sequences but as a whole, fails to make a mark, sighs Moumita Bhattacharjee.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Manjhi announces return to NDA ahead of Bihar polls

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The National Democratic Alliance in Bihar which so far had BJP, JD-U and the LJP as its constituents will now have another dalit-centric party HAM as a member.

I was ready to make Sonia the PM in 2004: Kalam

I was ready to make Sonia the PM in 2004: Kalam

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

APJ Abdul Kalam was ready to swear in Sonia Gandhi as the prime minister after the 2004 polls when he was the President, despite pressure from various political leaders, before Manmohan Singh was nominated to head the United Progressive Alliance government.

Satyam case: Charge sheets filed against Raju, 212 others

Satyam case: Charge sheets filed against Raju, 212 others

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

ED filed a bulky prosecution investigation report before the XXI Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate cum Special Sessions Judge here today seeking to "prosecute the accused for the offence of money laundering" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

In a series of tweets, Shah also questioned Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi whether they support the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a conglomerate of regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir formed to demand the restoration of the Article 370, scrapped last year.

Melania, Ivanka do what Trump had criticised Michelle for

Melania, Ivanka do what Trump had criticised Michelle for

Rediff.com21 May 2017

United States First Lady Melania Trump decided not to wear a headscarf while accompanying her husband President Donald Trump on his first state visit to Saudi Arabia.

Book extract: HDFC Bank, Warts and All

Book extract: HDFC Bank, Warts and All

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

HDFC Bank was penalised R15 lakh in April 2011 for its role in the so-called derivatives scam. By no means is this big money for the bank but such regulatory actions tarnish the image of a bank. In the financial world, they call it reputation risk. HDFC Bank couldn't escape this despite its hatred for risks. What went wrong? Journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay lifts the veil off the incident, and the bank's response, in this fascinating insight from his forthcoming book

'Auto sector export incentives must continue'

'Auto sector export incentives must continue'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Amid a slowdown in the automotive industry, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India asked the government to continue providing export incentives to domestic manufacturers, while expressing concern over India's growing number of free trade agreements.

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Feud at the top in BJP continues

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Feud at the top in the Bharatiya Janata Party took new dimensions with the party mouthpiece making a veiled attack on leaders including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, asking them to rise above issues of self and self-existence.

Karuna's U-turn: 'Never threatened pullout from UPA'

Karuna's U-turn: 'Never threatened pullout from UPA'

Rediff.com30 May 2012

In an apparent U-turn, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi rejected reports that he has threatened a pullout from the United Progressive Alliance government over the recent petrol price hike.

Sonia's speech on Team Anna triggers Cong-BJP slugfest

Sonia's speech on Team Anna triggers Cong-BJP slugfest

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's speech in Uttarkhand on Wednesday, which made a veiled attack on Team Anna, sparks a political slugfest between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party over the issue of corruption.

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

India reacts cautiously to US-Taliban peace deal

India reacts cautiously to US-Taliban peace deal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India will continue to extend all support to the Afghanistan as a contiguous neighbour, in a clear reference that the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir belongs to India.

Sena chief's dig: 'Nephews get tickled by uncle's success'

Sena chief's dig: 'Nephews get tickled by uncle's success'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Explaining what makes nephews turn against their uncles, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray launched a veiled attack on estranged nephew Raj, saying nephews get 'tickled' when they see their uncles being hailed.

Wow! 10 dreamy gowns that'll make brides blush

Wow! 10 dreamy gowns that'll make brides blush

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

You'd want to gift your bae these fairy tale worthy gowns right away!

India's secularism cannot be 'shaken' by a language: Modi

India's secularism cannot be 'shaken' by a language: Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Against the backdrop of a row over Sanskrit replacing German in government run schools in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India's secularism is not so weak that it will be "shaken" because of a language and there was a need for having "self-confidence".

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.

Today is the actual independence day for India, say Netaji's kin after meeting Modi

Today is the actual independence day for India, say Netaji's kin after meeting Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The family members of Subhas Chandra Bose on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement about declassifying secret files related to Netaji and hoped that the "historic" decision would finally lift the veil over his mysterious disappearance.

Wrapping of Mayawati's statues begins in poll-bound UP

Wrapping of Mayawati's statues begins in poll-bound UP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Dozens of statues of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and numerous that of elephants (which also happens to be ruling Bahujan Samaj Party's election symbol) in and around parks and memorials built by her in Lucknow and Noida were being hurriedly veiled from Monday morning by officials in pursuance of the Election Commission's order.

ENGLISH QUIZ: Pick the right word!

ENGLISH QUIZ: Pick the right word!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Answer these questions and find out just how good you are with homophones!

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Fearless Kangana Ranaut reigns over this Wonderland.

Memo commission report political and one sided: Haqqani

Memo commission report political and one sided: Haqqani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

In a veiled attack on the judiciary and his detractors, Pakistan's former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, on Tuesday dismissed the memo commission's report as 'political and one-sided', hours after the findings were made public.

Bedi fires salvo at Kejriwal, wants Anna to step in

Bedi fires salvo at Kejriwal, wants Anna to step in

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

In a veiled attack on Arvind Kejriwal, activist Kiran Bedi said erstwhile Team Anna has become "suspect" in its programme after a few chose the political route and suggested that Anna Hazare step in to provide direction.

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Everything you need to know about Priyanka's wedding gown

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Nick Jonas too picked a custom Ralph Lauren tuxedo with the words 'My Jaan' embroidered on the lapel.