Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has sought suggestions from political parties to give more teeth to the existing laws on rape. However sources point out that along with enhancing rape laws there is a proposal to better the police reforms. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
Did you expect Kareena Kapoor to die in Udta Punjab?
Sukanya Verma curates an impressive list.
A meeting of former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his supporters is being closely watched by many in the state, says Vicky Nanjappa
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's opposition to the formation of Telangana is no secret. During his deliberations with the Congress high command in New Delhi on Tuesday, he had made it clear that he was not in favor of the formation of Telangana, and he is capable of handling the situation in the wake of pro-Telangana protests. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
While the media has been going into overdrive over red carpet appearances at Cannes, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been quietly building a legacy.
'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'
The arrest of Kafeel Akthar, an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative, by the Karnataka police in Bihar has broken into a full-fledged war between the two states, reports Vicky Nanjappa
The hits and misses of the week.
Enakkul Oruvan is an engaging and admirable effort by debutant director Prasath Ramar, says S Saraswathi.
Jagame Thandhiram is a failure alright, but it is certainly an interesting one, given that both the ideas that it was borne out (twin seeds, if you may) were sure-shot movie ideas on their own, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.
Several senior leaders and dignitaries including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi visited Puttaparthi on Wednesday to pay their last respects to Sathya Sai Baba.
A look at the star guest arrivals.
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.
The BJP seems to be divided on who would be the next chief minister of Karnataka. While the party high command is keen on Ananth Kumar, the Yeddyurappa camp has its own favourites. Vicky Nanjappa reports.
The chief minister has also directed Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta to look into the possible action that could be initiated against one of the film's producers, K V Dhillon, who had reportedly promised in writing, back in 2019, that he would shelve the movie, originally titled 'Sukha Khalwan'.
Vicky Nanjappa reports on the dilemma that the Andhra Pradesh government headed by Kiran Kumar Reddy faces in the wake of Congress legislators from Telangana deciding to quit their seats to press for a separate state.
The move prompted a strong reaction from the Congress, with its state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu equating it with the 1919 Rowlatt Act or Black Act and saying that the party will explore legal options to challenge it.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.
Filmmaker Ronnie Screwvala's daughter Trishya got married to Suhail Chandhok on January 19 at the Taj Mahal Palace in south Mumbai. It was followed by a starry reception at the same venue the next day.
As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!
Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.
As do hunky actors like Shahid Kapoor and Freddy Daruwala.
Bollywood wishes #HappyFather'sDay.
The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Reviewers rated it high, but still, these films unfortunately flopped.
'I felt sick shooting Bala because I think I was under extreme stress. Extreme, extreme stress.'
Time-tested methods have no place in the game of intelligence -- the trick lies in ever inventing something new and something least expected, says Ajit Doval, former Intelligence Bureau Director.
Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday
While most members do not seem to be apologetic about the incident, the Bajrang Dal reacted strongly to the attack. Karnataka Bajrang Dal chief Mahendra Kumar told rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that the protest by the Shri Ram Sena was indecent and added that the outfit does not have the backing of the Sangh Parivar.
Joginder Tuteja looks at just how Taapsee's movies fare at the box office.
Were Kareena and Priyanka catty enough? YOU tell us in this poll!
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The Congress chief met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to chalk out a strategy on the controversial legislation. Vicky Nanjappa reports
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