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Parties field Punjabi singers to cash in on their popularity to woo voters

Parties field Punjabi singers to cash in on their popularity to woo voters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Top Punjabi singers have descended into the electoral scene in Punjab, courtesy political parties seeking to cash in on their popularity to woo voters.

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'.

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.

Master review

Master review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

M Preetham, 22, a hard-core Vijay fan, watched Master first-day-first-show, and loved every moment of it.

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's expectation of Twitter complying with the country's rules for social media platforms will not change with its takeover by Elon Musk, according to a senior minister.

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Police complaint filed against Kangana, effigy set on fire

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The firestorm that Kangana Ranaut kicked with her comment that the Independence India won in 1947 was bheek intensified on Friday with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other parties demanding action against the actor even as a complaint was filed against her while some people took to the streets to burn her effigies.

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Kamal Haasan to make electoral debut from Coimbatore South

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan would make his electoral debut, contesting from Coimbatore South constituency in the April 6 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

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.

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Indira asked Rahul to 'take charge' after her death

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indira Gandhi valued Rahul Gandhi's 'grit and determination' and often considered him mature enough to be taken into confidence on subjects she avoided discussing even with his parents when he was barely 14, according to a new book.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

'Modi, Modi' countered with 'Adani, Adani' during Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech on Wednesday was marked by the usual thumping of benches by the ruling alliance members, but the loudest cheer was reserved for her announcement of income tax relief, which was welcomed by 'Modi, Modi' chants in Lok Sabha that also witnessed a few instances of protest by the Opposition.

Four More Shots Please Season 3 Review: Ridiculous!

Four More Shots Please Season 3 Review: Ridiculous!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

When banal problems, drunken rants, liberally sprinkled swear words and WhatApp forwards kind of pretend profound lines run out, there is a lot of action between the sheets, observes Deepa Gahlot. Four More Shots Please Season 3

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.

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Kisses Soundarya, Tina Fumes

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Kisses Soundarya, Tina Fumes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

With each passing day, the equations are changing and the contestants are slowly showing their true personality.

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to investigate how celebrities and politicians procured anti-COVID-19 drugs and injections to help those in need when the same were available only in scarce quantities across the country.

Defamation can't be used as a political weapon: SC

Defamation can't be used as a political weapon: SC

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said defamation cases should not be used as a political counter weapon against critics of governments.

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Espousing an aggressive pro-backward and Dalit stance synchronising with the Maurya controversy, the SP has thrown down the gauntlet with Akhilesh upping the ante on the burning topic, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

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.

The Best Of Pankaj Tripathi

The Best Of Pankaj Tripathi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at his biggest hits, and where you can watch them.

Chennai techie murder: Victim's kin confident that culprit will be arrested soon

Chennai techie murder: Victim's kin confident that culprit will be arrested soon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit staged a protest here demanding justice in the case.

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.

Politicians who suffered from FOOT-IN-MOUTH disease

Politicians who suffered from FOOT-IN-MOUTH disease

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

As the year 2014 draws to an end, we at Rediff.com take to look at some of the ridiculous remarks made by some blundering politicos.

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Elon Musk says Twitter will charge USD 8 a month for 'blue tick'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Musk blasted the "current lords and peasants system for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark", using an expletive.

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

5 Tamil movies that disappointed in 2015!

How Mithun Dazzled The World

How Mithun Dazzled The World

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.'

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The brother of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat has filed a formal complaint with the Goa Police, claiming that she was murdered by two of her associates.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

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#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.

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.

Shah Rukh, Salman at Baba Siddique's Iftar Party

Shah Rukh, Salman at Baba Siddique's Iftar Party

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

It's been two years since Congress politician Baba Siddique and his son Zeeshan Siddique, a Maharashtra MLA, hosted threw their annual, star-studded, Iftar parties. The pandemic had played spoilsport, but no longer it seems for Baba and Son.

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.

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Hindu-Muslim hatred being spread 24x7: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The Congress leader said he has traversed across the country, "but I have not seen violence, hatred anywhere. But I see it on television all the time."

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

'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.'