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Unacceptable: Sushma slams Naresh Agarwal's comments while joining BJP

"Unacceptable": Sushma slams Naresh Agarwal's comments while joining BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

On joining the party, the former SP leader belittled actor-politician Jaya Bachchan as someone "who used to dance in films".

The Gone Game 2 Review

The Gone Game 2 Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The Gone Game Season 2 is a lesson in how not to mess up the memory of a good show with pointless extensions, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Can't ignore anti-CAA resolutions: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

He stressed that there was no need to bring the legislation as it was "anti-democratic" and "divided people on the basis of religion". "There is a constitutional crisis. You cannot ignore state governments. You have to take them into confidence," Sinha said when asked about resolutions passed by states against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

#IStandWithFarmers: Lilly's bold message at Grammys

#IStandWithFarmers: Lilly's bold message at Grammys

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The 32 year old Indo-Canadian YouTube star wore a mask to express her solidarity for the farmers in India.

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

PIX: World Champ Sindhu parties with Big B, Junior Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

India's badminton sensation PV Sindhu was felicitated by the Sahara India Pariwar in Mumbai on Sunday.

'Luck is a privilege too'

'Luck is a privilege too'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'I did not have the privilege of someone holding my hand and guiding me. I had to chart my own journey.'

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The MP said the government should stand by the entertainment industry when some people are trying to tarnish its image.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

5 Under-rated Performances of 2020

5 Under-rated Performances of 2020

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha lists actors whom you may have missed this year.

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Just why is Tandav so OFFENSIVE?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The major fallout is the complete obliteration of religion and politics from Indian cinema, notes Subhash K Jha.

'Today, I look at myself differently'

'Today, I look at myself differently'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I always believed films don't have any language.'

Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra ad after warning

Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra ad after warning

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

This comes hours after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra issued a "24-hour ultimatum" and threatened to send the police after him.

OTT This Week: Killers. JLo. Spooks...

OTT This Week: Killers. JLo. Spooks...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Detectives, superheroes, biopics, documentaries, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Politicians, actors and eminent jurists have written a petition to the President to waive off the 1993 Mumbai blasts convict's execution, saying it 'would degrade us all'.

Bypolls: TMC, Congress, RJD win; BJP draws blank

Bypolls: TMC, Congress, RJD win; BJP draws blank

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

All the winners in the assembly bypolls were from the respective ruling parties.

Shatrughan goes gaga over Nitish

Shatrughan goes gaga over Nitish

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Sinha says he is not in favour of the BJP baying for Kumar's blood and calling the break up with JD-U a betrayal.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda, MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta join BJP

Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda, MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta join BJP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda and Tehatta MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday after being denied nominations for the assembly polls by the Trinamool Congress.

Godse remark: HC refuses to admit PIL against Haasan

Godse remark: HC refuses to admit PIL against Haasan

Rediff.com15 May 2019

"The cause of action has not arisen within the jurisdiction of this court... We find no grounds to entertain the petition," it said.

Bat Power. Girl Power. Cute Puppies.

Bat Power. Girl Power. Cute Puppies.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

What's your pick from OTT this week?

Why isn't Bhushan Kumar making more movies starring his wife?

Why isn't Bhushan Kumar making more movies starring his wife?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'T-Series is doing 40 films and I am doing only one. There lies the answer.'

Big B, Hema to perform at 'Make in India' event in Mumbai

Big B, Hema to perform at 'Make in India' event in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court had last week stayed a Bombay high court order and allowed Maharashtra government to hold the event at the Chowpatty.

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Actress assault: Survivor moves HC alleging plan to derail probe

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The survivor, in her plea, also raised serious allegations against the trial court saying the presiding officer has some "vested interest to save the culprits".

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

'Sorry we didn't make this country safe for you': Outrage over Kathua rape

'Sorry we didn't make this country safe for you': Outrage over Kathua rape

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Prominent names such as Kamal Hassan, Supriya Sule and Omar Abdullah condemned the Kathua rape and asked the PM to speak up.

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

The WhistleBlower Review

The WhistleBlower Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Whistleblower is definitely worth watching, recommends Namrata Thakker.

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The party leadership blamed two of its MLAs, Srinivas Gowda from Kolar and S R Srinivas from Gubbi, for betraying the party.

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Thursday with Rs 450 in pocket

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Thursday with Rs 450 in pocket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be a free man on Thursday when he walks out of the Yerawada Jail in Pune where he served 42 months, as a part of his five-year sentence after being convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case.

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

'If we don't use our name to help now, then when?'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'Now is the time for politicians to stop thinking of their own interests, for companies to stop making money out of vaccines, and become one country fighting the virus.'

'I will not keep quiet'

'I will not keep quiet'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'If the person is silenced, then everyone else is terrorised and won't speak up.' 'See what happened to Kiran Mane, you will face the same fate.' 'They want to send this message to the world through my example.' 'We have to fight this and show that they cannot throttle everyone.'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood.'

Nitish returns Shatrughan's 'PM material' compliment

Nitish returns Shatrughan's 'PM material' compliment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha creating storm through his comments against Narendra Modi and describing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as "PM material", the latter on Monday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party leader for his uninhibited opinion.

'Who up there is writing this script?'

'Who up there is writing this script?'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'How can so many misfortunes fall on one beautiful family?'

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dom's Take: Ranaut vs Raut

Dom's Take: Ranaut vs Raut

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Dominc Xavier wonders when this verbal slugfest will end.