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Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Returning to JNU campus on his release from jail three weeks after his arrest, Kanhaiya Kumar said they are seeking freedom within the country and not from India.

Azad's claims nothing new, says former DDCA official Chetan Chauhan

Azad's claims nothing new, says former DDCA official Chetan Chauhan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Reacting to Kirti Azad's claim of financial bunglings in the DDCA, its vice-president Chetan Chauhan said that all the material the BJP MP relied upon for his allegations were taken from the earlier findings on the basis of which S P Bansal was removed as president.

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rahul set to become Congress president

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

No one else filed papers till Sunday, according to Mullapally Ramachandran, the chairman of the party's Central Election Authority.

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in a tweet said the rights to peaceful assembly and expression should be protected both offline and online.

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

With the second list, the total number of candidates declared by the Congress went up to 83 out of the total of 90.

'Bursting crackers on one day won't raise pollution to alarming levels'

'Bursting crackers on one day won't raise pollution to alarming levels'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

'Last year, Diwali came in November when winter had set in, when there was high humidity and fog in the air.' 'But this year Diwali has come in October and there is no high humidity in the air.'

SC panel on farm laws to hold first meeting on Jan 19

SC panel on farm laws to hold first meeting on Jan 19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court may take into account the matter of recusal of the member from the panel on Monday when it is scheduled to hear the pleas relating to the controversial farm laws and the farmers protests.

Ready For REVENGE On OTT?

Ready For REVENGE On OTT?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

It's raining brand new seasons and shows on OTT this week.

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Modi releases song highlighting Centre's achievements

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The song -- Mera desh badal raha, aage badh raha hai (My country is changing, moving forward), which is part of the government's plan of a string of events to mark the completion of two years of Modi government on May 26, was released on Twitter.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

Ram Rahim case: CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail to hand down sentence

Ram Rahim case: CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail to hand down sentence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security and safe transport by air of the judicial officer and two staff members.

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Want An OTT Date With Tamannaah?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Scams, stuntswomen, pirates, freelancers, Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Dhaka emerged as the free capital of independent Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after the war between India and Pakistan broke out on December 3 when the Indian troops directly stood beside the Mukti Bahini soldiers.

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

This was Dhoni's 17th List 'A' century, which includes 10 in ODIs, and first in domestic one-dayers since February 2005 when he had scored an unbeaten 102 for India Seniors in the Challengers Trophy against India B.

REWIND: India in the past week

REWIND: India in the past week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past week.

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Khan, a local politician and social worker, has been openly pro-temple during the bitter temple-mosque dispute. But there are other signs that his community wants to move on, beyond the dispute that many Hindus and Muslims feel held Ayodhya back.

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 93,09,787

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 93,09,787

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

There are 4,55,555 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 4.89 per cent of the total caseload.

Parliament session extended till Aug 7

Parliament session extended till Aug 7

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The session, which began on June 17, was scheduled to end on July 26.

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The baarish of new movie announcements continues.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style western and lots, lots more on OTT this week.

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India's military might as the country celebrated its 69th Republic Day on Friday, with the leaders of all the 10 countries of the ASEAN attending the parade. Take a look here.

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

So who do *you* love to google?

Delhi assembly polls may be held on February 13

Delhi assembly polls may be held on February 13

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi's ruling party, is already in election mode.

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Actor who played Hanuman is Cong pick against Shivraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

State Congress president and former chief minister Kamal Nath has been fielded from his home-turf Chhindwara, from where he is currently the legislator.

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The city also recorded a maximum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius, 16 notches below normal and the lowest in the month of May since 1951, the IMD said.

Modi govt has failed to give 'alternative' to agri laws: Farmers

Modi govt has failed to give 'alternative' to agri laws: Farmers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It is "absolutely clear" that the new laws will finish government mandis (wholesale markets) and private mandis where big corporates will sell and buy will have monopoly, he claimed.

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Narinder Batra said that the government is supporting all sports in the country and there is a lot of positivity among players and they want to get back on the track.

CAA: Cong to hold protest; BJP to launch info campaign

CAA: Cong to hold protest; BJP to launch info campaign

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Top leaders of the party including its former president Rahul Gandhi and its General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are likely to participate in the 'satyagrah dharna' till the evening, sources said.

Are you ready for these NEW RELEASES?

Are you ready for these NEW RELEASES?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the films and Web shows coming up.

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

India had lodged a protest, stating that a Bahraini runner had caused obstruction to Hima Das during the relay race in which India finished second.

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He said the country needs to have "zero tolerance" for corruption in the administrative ecosystem and this would work for the idea of a developed India.

Asian Games, Day 10: Unheralded Manjit's unexpected gold steals the show after Sindhu's silver

Asian Games, Day 10: Unheralded Manjit's unexpected gold steals the show after Sindhu's silver

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Manjit Singh came from nowhere to snatch the men's 800m gold for the biggest medal of his life but finals continued to be a riddle for P V Sindhu