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The Golden Oldies Quiz

The Golden Oldies Quiz

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Congress compares Amar Singh to item girl

Congress compares Amar Singh to item girl

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Referring to Amar Singh's claim that the Income Tax department was 'harassing' superstar Amitabh Bachchan by issuing him notices, the Congress spokesman said he should stop acting like 'a spokesperson for the actor.'

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh, said on Friday.

Mulayam not to accept Amar Singh's resignation

Mulayam not to accept Amar Singh's resignation

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Notwithstanding calls against any rapprochement with him, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday ruled out accepting the resignation of Amar Singh from key party posts and said differences will be sorted out soon.

Blood samples of Porsche teen's two friends also swapped at hospital

Blood samples of Porsche teen's two friends also swapped at hospital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The sessions court is hearing the bail applications of six accused in the case, namely, the minor's parents Vishal Agarwal and Shivani Agarwal; Sassoon hospital's Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shreehari Halnor, and alleged middlemen Ashpak Makandar and Amar Gaikwad.

UP police drop fraud case against Amar Singh

UP police drop fraud case against Amar Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

In a relief for Amar Singh, the Uttar Pradesh police has submitted a closure report in a district court in Kanpur in the three-year-old fraud and embezzlement case against the Rajya Sabha MP, citing lack of evidence.

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

After Amar, Sanjay Dutt quits SP post

After Amar, Sanjay Dutt quits SP post

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Two days after Amar Singh resigned, actor Sanjay Dutt followed suit, resigning as Samajwadi Party's general secretary late Saturday night.

What's On Vaani's Mind?

What's On Vaani's Mind?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Laxmi enjoys the sunset... Sanjana attends a wedding... Erica's beach time...

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

IBA gender tests on two boxers were illegitimate: IOC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The gender tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) on two female fighters at last year's world championships that led to their disqualification were illegitimate and lacked credibility

For Mulayam, Amar Singh is now 'history'

For Mulayam, Amar Singh is now 'history'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Terming his one-time blue-eyed party general secretary Amar Singh as a part of history, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday made it clear that the disgruntled leader's exit will have no bearing on his party.Reacting to a barrage of queries related to Amar's resignation at a press conference in Lucknow, a visibly relaxed Mulayam said, "Why do you talk about the past; I don't believe in looking back. Think about what is lying ahead and not history."

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.

Amar dubs Mulayam a 'don'

Amar dubs Mulayam a 'don'

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Dubbing Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav a 'don,' expelled party leader Amar Singh on Friday questioned why Jaya Bachchan was renominated for Rajya Sabha elections when he was removed from the party for bringing the Bollywood star in the organisation.

Amar Singh praises Sonia, Mayawati

Amar Singh praises Sonia, Mayawati

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

Trying to warm up to Mayawati, rebel Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said on Saturday that the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo has proved herself against all odds and he can understand her "pain" when she was "humiliated" by Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

In an apparent rebuff to Amar Singh, Congress on Monday dismissed the sulking Samajwadi Party leader's claim suggesting that his 'DNA was Congress.'

Amar Singh invites Jaswant to join SP

Amar Singh invites Jaswant to join SP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has sent feelers to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh to join his party. "I have spoken with him and I have very candidly told him that he is not alone. I am too small a fry to invite him to my party, but it will be my fortune to enable him to do something to be active in politics through the platform of SP," Amar Singh told television channels.

In Tihar, Amar Singh is a troublesome prisoner

In Tihar, Amar Singh is a troublesome prisoner

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Rediff.com's Sahim Salim speaks to Tihar jail authorities who say Amar Singh constantly keeps complaining about his healh problems and acts bossy with prison guards and some inmates.

Bhushan Junior  to file contempt case against Amar

Bhushan Junior to file contempt case against Amar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Friday said he will file a contempt of court case against Amar Singh and police officials in connection with the controversial CD purportedly featuring his father and prominent jurist Shanti Bhushan.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

Did RBI clear Amar Singh's donation: BJP

Did RBI clear Amar Singh's donation: BJP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The BJP said that since the payment made by Amar Singh was in US dollars and was a substantial amount, RBI clearance should have been sought as per the legal guidelines.

Mayawati suspends BSP MP for supporting Amar Singh

Mayawati suspends BSP MP for supporting Amar Singh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Sitting Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Dhananjay Singh was on Wednesday suspended from the party by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for reportedly rendering support and meeting expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh in jail.

Ready For April's OTT Shows?

Ready For April's OTT Shows?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

So far, only one major series and another original film have been announced for release. Rest are all digital releases of films that have already arrived in theatres.

Amar Singh asks SP members to support Mulayam Singh Yadav

Amar Singh asks SP members to support Mulayam Singh Yadav

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

"I appeal to the party members to stand with Netaji Mulayam Singh. Whatever is happening is very unfortunate," he said.

I connected Bhushan with Mulayam on phone: Amar

I connected Bhushan with Mulayam on phone: Amar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh has "admitted" that he facilitated the purported conversation between Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and noted lawyer Shanti Bhushan, which is contained in the controversial CD, the Delhi police has told a court in New Delhi.

CBI questions Amar Singh

CBI questions Amar Singh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

The Samajwadi Party leader was questioned in connection with the alleged bribery scandal involving Flex Industries and a senior excise official.

Cash-for-votes case: Amar Singh's bail extended

Cash-for-votes case: Amar Singh's bail extended

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh's interim bail in the cash-for-vote case was extended by another eight days by a Delhi court before whom his counsel backtracked from his earlier statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party may have been the source of scam money named a Congress member of Parliament.

Raid on Amar Singh's home: Mulayam

Raid on Amar Singh's home: Mulayam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

Some factories in Ghaziabad, from where Amar Singh had resigned six years ago, were also raided, he said.\n\n\n\n

Congress has broken my heart: Amar Singh

Congress has broken my heart: Amar Singh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Terming the defection of four Samajwadi Party Members of Legislative Assembly as 'betrayal' on the part of the Congress, party general secretary Amar Singh has said that the party has broken his heart."Congress party has betrayed us by engineering the defection of four MLAs of our party. They have not only broken my party, but also my heart," Singh said while addressing a tribal convention ahead of assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh.

Amar Singh makes bail plea on health ground

Amar Singh makes bail plea on health ground

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

A Delhi court sought from Tihar jail authorities a report by Friday on Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh's health as his counsel pleaded for interim bail to him on the grounds of his "deteriorating" health saying unless released urgently, he might not be "here for trial".

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Amar Singh meets Hillary Clinton

Amar Singh meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh has expressed confidence that the India-United States civil nuclear agreement will get the crucial nod from American Congress this month, even as he lashed out at political rivals in India for opposing the landmark agreement.Following discussions with Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton in New York, Singh said the former first lady had assured him that Democrats would not hinder the passage of the deal through the US Congress.

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Rampur Jaya Prada on Tuesday met Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan to seek pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt. Dutt, who has already spent 18 months behind bars, was on Thursday sentenced to five years imprisonment in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'It was a very disorganised industry back then and people were very disrespectful towards actors.'

Sp chief, Amar Singh to meet at Saifai festival

Sp chief, Amar Singh to meet at Saifai festival

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

"Amar Singh will be chairing the closing session of the Saifai festival," Mulayam told reporters on Monday, shortly after inaugurating the 14-day cultural event at Saifai in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.

Amar Prem was based on which Bengali film?

Amar Prem was based on which Bengali film?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

In Yadav vs Yadav war, Shivpal defends 'outsider' Amar Singh

In Yadav vs Yadav war, Shivpal defends 'outsider' Amar Singh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Asked about other SP leaders' "unhappiness" with Amar Singh, Shivpal said, "Taking everyone along makes an organisation stronger. There are all kinds of people in a party. One has to apply his mind also."

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Amar Singh attends UPA dinner

Amar Singh attends UPA dinner

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Cosying up to the Congress, the Samajwadi Party on Thursday attended a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to mark the United Progressive Alliance's government's four years in office when a lot of bonhomie was exchanged and calls for a consensus on the nuclear deal were made. However, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and SP general secretary Amar Singh, the cynosure of all eyes who walked into the dinner late, did not exchange any greetings.