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10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

Bigg Boss: 'I get so many calls that I get irritated'

Bigg Boss: 'I get so many calls that I get irritated'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

'Be it politicians, actors or from any other walk of life, I get calls from everyone saying that Bigg Boss is a great platform for their career and they would love to be a part of the show.'

Will Enthiran 2.0 be the most expensive Indian film ever made?

Will Enthiran 2.0 be the most expensive Indian film ever made?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Ace filmmaker Shankar's Enthiran 2.0 has a whopping budget of 350 crore.

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Shatrughan meets Rahul, likely to join Congress on April 6

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Sinha said the announcement would be made on the auspicious occasion of 'Navratra'.

Court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijaykanth

Court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijaykanth

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A court in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam founder and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijaykanth after he failed to appear before it in connection with a defamation case filed by the Jayalalithaa government.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

My party ready to face TN bypolls, says Kamal Haasan

My party ready to face TN bypolls, says Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Bypolls are due in the 20 constituencies, which have fallen vacant following the Madras high court last month upholding the disqualification of the 18 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs who back Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam leader TTV Dhinakaran and in view of demise of two sitting members, including DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

My father should have quit BJP long back: Sonakshi

My father should have quit BJP long back: Sonakshi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Senior leaders and my father not given respect in the BJP.'

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Opposition's southern push to take on BJP in 2024

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

While Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has made his national ambitions amply clear, even rechristening his party to aid the process, his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin insists he is already in the national scene and used his birthday rally on March 1 to not only strongly pitch for the Congress as a force to reckon with in the efforts to dislodge the Narendra Modi-led dispensation at the Centre, but also sought to shoot down the prospects of a Third Front.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

And 2018's Best Bollywood Actors are...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma curates an impressive list.

Around 1,000 DMDK workers desert Vijaykanth, join AIADMK

Around 1,000 DMDK workers desert Vijaykanth, join AIADMK

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A week after a fiery exchange of words between Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Leader of Opposition Vijayakanth in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, around 1,000 Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam functionaries and workers, including the actor-politician's close friend Ibrahim Rowther joined the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Tuesday.

Kangana, Urmila locked in war of words, again

Kangana, Urmila locked in war of words, again

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Actor-politician Urmila Matondkar on Sunday said she has bought a new office with her 'hard-earned money' after Kangana Ranaut took a dig at the purchase, linking it with her joining Shiv Sena.

FIRST LOOK: Nandamuri Balakrishna all set to roar with Lion

FIRST LOOK: Nandamuri Balakrishna all set to roar with Lion

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film looks promising!

BJP without Advani is unthinkable: Shatrughan

BJP without Advani is unthinkable: Shatrughan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

"Over ambition' of some Bharatiya Janata Party leaders has resulted in the resignation of party patriarch L K Advani and it would be difficult for many of them to work with the same ambition without its 'architect', actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Monday said in Patna.

Will Vinod Khanna's charm work in Gurdaspur?

Will Vinod Khanna's charm work in Gurdaspur?

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Bollywood is never far away when the MP hits the campaign trail.

What Mamata can learn from this actor

What Mamata can learn from this actor

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'The power of love is the greatest power in the world.' 'Add a smile and you can conquer the world,' Bengali actor June Maliah, the Trinamool Congress's candidate for the Medinipur constituency, tells Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com.

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rajinikanth, Hillary, Mamata attend Isha Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Why did NaMo skip the celebrations?

DMDK MLA issue: Vijayakant wants to meet Jaya

DMDK MLA issue: Vijayakant wants to meet Jaya

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

In an apparent bid to stem any further erosion in his party against the backdrop of four of his members of Legislative Assembly meeting Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, actor-politician and Opposition Leader Vijayakant on Monday sought a meeting with her to discuss constituency-related issues.

Fukrey 3 Review: Slapstick And Susu

Fukrey 3 Review: Slapstick And Susu

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The mental age of Fukrey 3's humour is the same as the ones who titter at number one-number two jokes. And this one certainly has more loo than laughs on its mind, observes Sukanya Verma.

'It Is Humiliating'

'It Is Humiliating'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'Even if not me, there are other deserving candidates from Maharashtra in the Congress who should have been given the Rajya Sabha ticket.'

Ready to go alone if JDU walks out: BJP

Ready to go alone if JDU walks out: BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Not invited by the Janata Dal United for the Delhi rally in support of special status to Bihar, party's key ally BJP on Sunday said it would have been better had the event been organised under the NDA banner.

Big B land case: Foundation returns plots to actor

Big B land case: Foundation returns plots to actor

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Nishtha Foundation, to which actor Amitabh Bachchan had donated some plots in Barbanki district for the construction of a college named after his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, has returned two of the plots back to the superstar.

DMDK leader Vijaykanth suspended for 10 days

DMDK leader Vijaykanth suspended for 10 days

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

In an unusual action, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly Vijaykanth was on Thursday suspended for 10 days for breach of privilege during a heated exchange with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Heard Of Rohit, Kohli Fan Associations?

Heard Of Rohit, Kohli Fan Associations?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Admirers in southern India have a particular way of showering affection on their heroes, whether they are politicians, cricketers or actors.

Yashwant Sinha to take out yatra against CAA through 6 states

Yashwant Sinha to take out yatra against CAA through 6 states

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha on Saturday announced a nationwide 'yatra' (tour) to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the National Register of Citizens and the National Population Register. The yatra will start at Mumbai's Apollo Bunder on January 9, pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Harayana and Delhi and cover a distance of over 3,000 km, Yashwant Sinha said. It will culminate at the Raj Ghat in Delhi on January 30, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Can KCR Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Experts foresee possible scenarios: A BRS government with less majority, a BRS government with BJP and AIMIM support, or a Congress government.

MP Sumalatha extends 'full support' to Modi govt, silent on joining BJP

MP Sumalatha extends 'full support' to Modi govt, silent on joining BJP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mandya to inaugurate the 10-lane Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway, independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh on Friday extended her complete support to the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre.

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Why Is The Congress Afraid?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why weren't the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra and Telangana -- all of which have borders with Karnataka -- not invited to Saturday's swearing-in ceremony, asks Shyam G Menon.

'I was getting bored, so I flirted...'

'I was getting bored, so I flirted...'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'I haven't pretended to be someone I am not.'

'Would have loved to': Shatru on fighting poll against PM

'Would have loved to': Shatru on fighting poll against PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'There was news in some quarters that Modi himself will enter the fray from Patna Sahib on a second seat in addition to Varansi ... What happened?'

Kamal Haasan visits Madras University, denied entry

Kamal Haasan visits Madras University, denied entry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The MNM chief said he was at the varsity to express solidarity with the students, who are on protest for the third day on Wednesday.

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'General Secretary Xi Jinping has greenlighted a brutal campaign of repression against Chinese Muslims, a human rights violation on a scale we haven't seen since World War II. Now, the PLA has escalated border tensions with India'

Shatrughan Sinha's supporters peeved, BJP MLAs angry over candidates

Shatrughan Sinha's supporters peeved, BJP MLAs angry over candidates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Absence of name of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha as BJP candidate from Patna Saheb seat on Friday caused heartburn among his supporters even as a large number of party legislators are angry over selection of "turncoats".

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

Actor's wife, children sustain injuries in mishap

Actor's wife, children sustain injuries in mishap

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

The wife and children of well known Hindi actor and politician Govinda sustained injuries after the Qualis they were travelling in met with an accident on Monday morning.

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Which actor's films foresaw virus and locust attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Tamil star Suriya's 7aum Arivu was about a virus from China sent to Chennai to wreak havoc while Kaappan was about a locust attack the hero prevents in time -- both films in a sense foresaw what was to come, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Everything I prayed for...'

'Everything I prayed for...'

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti's Mimi Didi, flew in from LA for the engagement ceremony.

Why Raj Babbar's son's wedding got postponed

Why Raj Babbar's son's wedding got postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Raj Babbar lost his father just days before his son Arya's December 9 wedding in Jodhpur.