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A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

A Daily Puja For Kamala Harris' Victory

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Every day at 11 am, T Rooban performs a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Kamala Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras.

Fadnavis set to be Maharashtra CM; party meet soon: BJP leader

Fadnavis set to be Maharashtra CM; party meet soon: BJP leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held either on December 2 or 3, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said on Sunday night.

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

'Putin Is The Biggest Child Kidnapper'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Parents are forced to provide their children to Russian re-education camps in occupied territories and in different parts of Russia, for example, in Chechnya, where Ukrainian children wearing military uniform are taught to use weapons.'

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A mob led by Kuki-Zo women clashed with security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, triggering fresh tensions in the ethnic strife-hit state.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Uttarkashi bus accident shatters families in 10 MP villages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The family members of 26 people from Madhya Pradesh, who were killed in the Uttarakhand accident, cannot believe that the pilgrimage met with a tragic end.

Hemant Soren: The tumultuous rise of Jharkhand's youngest CM

Hemant Soren: The tumultuous rise of Jharkhand's youngest CM

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has navigated a tumultuous political journey marked by legal battles, party rivalries, and personal setbacks. Despite facing challenges, he has emerged as a powerful advocate for the rights of tribal communities, earning his place as a formidable figure in the state's political landscape. This article explores his rise to power, his leadership style, and the key initiatives he has undertaken for the betterment of Jharkhand.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

'BJP Doesn't Own The Country'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'My mother feels it will be tough and emotional for her to enter an assembly which has essentially been reduced to a municipality now.' 'My opinion is that even if it is a municipality one cannot cede that space to the BJP.'

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

'I Vote According To My Will. I Don't Listen To Anyone'

'I Vote According To My Will. I Don't Listen To Anyone'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

In a poor village of daily wage earners in Siwan, Bihar, people speak about their hard lives and why they vote.

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'I did not charge a rupee for that show, but Rohit (Bal) gifted me the suit I had walked in. 'I still have it as a memento of a man who was an institution and an inspiration.'

'People Will Have More Money In Their Hands'

'People Will Have More Money In Their Hands'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'When people have money in their hands, they make their judgment about whether they want to spend it entirely or spend some out of it.'

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite these challenges, his strong voice for the state's tribal population has been central to his political identity

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The action came after a 'jatha' of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, reached the barricades put up by the Haryana security personnel.

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

"We never thought that such an incident would take place," father of a three-year-old boy, who died in the stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, said on Wednesday.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

Manu, Vinesh, Babita, Bajrang Vote

Manu, Vinesh, Babita, Bajrang Vote

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Sports stars in Haryana stepped out to cast their vote on Saturday.

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Kin of terrorists line up at polling booths in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 May 2024

In a remarkable display of resilience and commitment to democracy, the residents of villages that had long been deprived of polling due to terrorist threats and separatist-sponsored boycott calls turned out in large numbers to cast ballots in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

OBC quota stir begins to haunt Maha govt amid Maratha reservation demand

OBC quota stir begins to haunt Maha govt amid Maratha reservation demand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Activists Laxman Hake and Navnath Waghmare, who have been sitting on a hunger strike at Wadigodri village in Jalna district since June 13, did not allow doctors to check their health or administer intravenous fluids.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'

Woman intruder has done Masters, MEd, MPhil, took part in farmers' protest

Woman intruder has done Masters, MEd, MPhil, took part in farmers' protest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Family members of Neelam, one of the two persons arrested for protesting outside Parliament on Wednesday, said she had earlier participated in several agitations including farmers' movement.

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

What's Next For Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to life.'

For lone voter in Arunachal Pradesh, polling staff to trek 39 km

For lone voter in Arunachal Pradesh, polling staff to trek 39 km

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

"The journey from Hayuliang to Malogam takes a full day on foot," Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu told PTI.

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Sonia did not visit this place once since she won. Who's to say they won't lose this one, too?'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

'Risk Of Such Disasters Has Increased In The Last 10 Years'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Heavy rains are not the primary reason for landslides in Wayanad.' 'There are all sorts of (human) intervention going on in that area.'

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'I had told him that our job is not to make excise policy. Even a small child knows that liquor is bad. I had asked him to stay away from this (excise policy) issue. But he went ahead and made the policy'

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was given a rousing welcome by thousands of people, including United Democratic Front leaders and workers, at Kalpetta in Wayanad on Wednesday as she prepares to make her electoral debut by filing nomination papers for the coming Lok Sabha bypoll.

I wanted to run away: Doctor on Wayanad post-mortems

I wanted to run away: Doctor on Wayanad post-mortems

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The doctor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has years of experience in her field, but the sheer scale of destruction caused by the landslide has left her shaken.

Atmosphere in Tapovan village grim as families lose hope

Atmosphere in Tapovan village grim as families lose hope

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

As bodies are being continually pulled out of the muck-filled power project tunnel in Tapovan, the atmosphere outside is getting grimmer with families of the missing people losing hope of seeing them alive.