News for 'Zaidi'

Is Alia convincing as Gangubai Kathiawadi?

Is Alia convincing as Gangubai Kathiawadi?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali together could be fire and ice in Gangubai Kathiawadi, feels Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Five-phase polls in Bihar from Oct 12; counting on Nov 8

Five-phase polls in Bihar from Oct 12; counting on Nov 8

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Bihar will have five-phase assembly elections between October 12 and November 5 and counting of votes will take place on November 8.

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

Need Constitutional amendment for simultaneous polls: CEC

Need Constitutional amendment for simultaneous polls: CEC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

"The Commission, with certain additional resources, can undertake the exercise of (holding) simultaneous elections in future," he said.

PIX: Jacqueline, Hrithik, Alia party with Saif Ali Khan

PIX: Jacqueline, Hrithik, Alia party with Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A look at the pictures.

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'One of the major challenges to the protection of rule of law and human rights is the inability of the formal justice system to deliver speedy and affordable justice to all'

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The EC again rubbished the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that EVMs could be tampered with

Vice-Presidential poll on August 5, results on the same day

Vice-Presidential poll on August 5, results on the same day

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The Election Commission said July 18 is the last date to file nomination paper.

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The move if implemented, will be a temporary measure to protect both consumers and airlines. A section of airline executives and experts, however, warned that any intervention in pricing would be counterproductive.

Poll dates announced for 5 states, counting on May 19

Poll dates announced for 5 states, counting on May 19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The elections will also see for the first time a symbol, which has been created by the National School of Design, allotted to 'None of the above' that will be placed at the bottom of the list of candidates.

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

In an interview to rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf, journalist-author Hussain Zaidi speaks about his new book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' and the crime scenario in Mumbai city.

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'It will be very tough to create an audience for such films after the lockdown ends.'

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Bihar polls likely in September-October

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Assembly elections in Bihar, where the Bharatiya Janata Party is set for a battle against a united Janata Parivar, are likely to be held sometime in September-October when extensive central forces and a reworked expenditure monitoring system will be deployed to curb money and muscle power.

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

26/11 attack trial: New judge takes over in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A Pakistani court on Saturday summoned four witnesses for cross- examination in the trial of seven Pakistanis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, for July 6.

Release of Iraqi shoe-thrower deferred by a day

Release of Iraqi shoe-thrower deferred by a day

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Iraq has postponed the release of the journalist who threw his shoe at former US president George W Bush in Baghdad last year.

Will Hrithik Roshan succeed as an entrepreneur?

Will Hrithik Roshan succeed as an entrepreneur?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The HRX story will be watched closely by many, for Bollywood stars have rarely made the transition from movies to business.

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Pakistan government is all set to challenge the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, after getting a copy of the court's order, the chief prosecutor in the 26/11 case said on Saturday.

Error-free electoral rolls: EC goes on an overdrive

Error-free electoral rolls: EC goes on an overdrive

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Seeking to check multiple entries in electoral rolls and to make them error-free, the Election Commission has embarked on an ambitious project to link Aadhar numbers with voters' electoral data.

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Will give parties chance to prove EVMs were manipulated: CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2017

He, however, did not give any date for the proposed challenge which he announced in his opening remarks at the meeting.

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The top six fashions trends to watch out this summer!

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.

PHOTOS: This female superhero fights terrorists in Pakistan

PHOTOS: This female superhero fights terrorists in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The character titled Bloody Nasreen is a 27-year-old girl-next-door from Pakistan who dispatches villains with sword and gun while tackling corruption and human trafficking.

Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering

Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The seizure of liquor has been a matter of concern for the EC since it apprehends that the liquor might be used to influence the voters.

ECB delegation to inspect security

ECB delegation to inspect security

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

After Nasim Zaidi retired as Chief Election Commissioner in July, there was a vacancy in the poll panel.

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

The Many Faces of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali Heroine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gentle, fiery, magnanimous or disadvantaged, there are many faces of the Bhansali heroine. Sukanya Verma looks at every single one.

Sri Lanka agree to play Test in Karachi

Sri Lanka agree to play Test in Karachi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Sri Lanka gave their approval after Pakistan assured them of the best security cover for their tour.

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

10 Shows on OTT To Watch

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ready to plan your week's binging schedule on the OTT? Sukanya Verma offers a menu full of curious offerings.

EXCLUSIVE! Six-phase Bihar polls from end October likely

EXCLUSIVE! Six-phase Bihar polls from end October likely

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The full bench of the Election Commission will meet on August 25 in New Delhi after the return of Chief Election Commissioner S Nasim Zaidi to discuss the Bihar assembly polls.

Former MP IAS officer O P Rawat appointed as new Election Commissioner

Former MP IAS officer O P Rawat appointed as new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Om Prakash Rawat, a former Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer who till recently was Secretary at the Centre, was on Thursday appointed as the new Election Commissioner.

LOVE GURU: My husband watches too much porn

LOVE GURU: My husband watches too much porn

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Railways skittled out cheaply

Railways skittled out cheaply

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Skipper Sanjay Bangar hit a brave 51 as the former champions were bowled out for 137 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Centre pleaded in HC that it is waiting for responses from various states over UCC.

OTT Shows To Watch

OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The OTT scene is buzzing with hot new shows for your viewing. Sukanya Verma offers a list of everything you shouldn't miss.

5 states go to polls from Nov 11-Dec 4; Results Dec 8

5 states go to polls from Nov 11-Dec 4; Results Dec 8

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for assembly elections in five states of Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.

LS polls: 10 crore more voters in 2014 than in 2009

LS polls: 10 crore more voters in 2014 than in 2009

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Lok Sabha elections will be held from April 7 to May 12 spread over nine days in the highest number of polling days so far involving an electorate of 81.4 crore, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday.

How well do you know these books? Take this quiz & win prizes!

How well do you know these books? Take this quiz & win prizes!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Stand a chance to win special book sets from Crossword Book Store.

London Confidential review

London Confidential review

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

At 70 minutes long, London Confidential is a crisp watch, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Kejriwal says EC promoting graft by restraining him

Kejriwal says EC promoting graft by restraining him

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

In a letter to Zaidi, Kejriwal had said that his remarks were aimed to containing graft.