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The Lady Who Designed The Billionaire Wedding

The Lady Who Designed The Billionaire Wedding

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

When Chennai-based Wedding Designer Ambika Gupta first received a brief for a destination wedding in Udaipur, she had no idea it would turn into one of the most high-profile celebrations of the season.

Bihar Polls: Phase 2: Touch And Go Seats

Bihar Polls: Phase 2: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The final phase of the two-phase Bihar elections takes place today, November 11.

HC disqualifies Mukul Roy as MLA under anti-defection law

HC disqualifies Mukul Roy as MLA under anti-defection law

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the membership of senior leader Mukul Roy in the West Bengal assembly under the anti-defection law, marking a significant moment in Indian jurisprudence.

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Survivors recount the horrific Telangana bus accident that claimed 19 lives, detailing the scene and the impact on affected families.

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

From the bylanes of Jalandhar to a regular name in the annual 'Sunday Times Rich List', Lord Swraj Paul, who died on Thursday evening in London aged 94, was one of the most well known NRI entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Nishaanchi Review: Wasseypur Lite

Nishaanchi Review: Wasseypur Lite

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

While Nishaanchi is not a homerun for Kashyap, there's enough joy in this audience pleaser, notes Mayur Sanap.

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his family.

Siddique Kappan booked for protest over Kerala scribe's UAPA arrest

Siddique Kappan booked for protest over Kerala scribe's UAPA arrest

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Police have registered a case against journalist Siddique Kappan and 10 others in connection with a solidarity event held in Kochi condemning the arrest of journalist Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek.

Eating Out? Order Smart, Not Strict

Eating Out? Order Smart, Not Strict

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

Alia, Deepika Celebrate With Sabyasachi

Alia, Deepika Celebrate With Sabyasachi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sabyasachi's 25th anniversary was a dazzling celebration of artistry and heritage.

Nine killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

Nine killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

Rediff.com17 May 2025

While three persons died in Koraput district, two each died in Jajpur and Ganjam districts, and one each in Dhenkanal and Gajapati districts, they said.

Bullet train project completes 386 km pier foundation, 272 km viaduct

Bullet train project completes 386 km pier foundation, 272 km viaduct

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The Bullet Train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has achieved significant progress with the completion of 386 km of pier foundation and 272 km of viaduct. Track laying is expected to begin soon as all other infrastructure work is ready.

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the Congress, looks back at the people who breathed life into this address.

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

She said she had told the party leadership last year that it was difficult to travel in the three hill states due to her health.

Ambika Soni declines to head Punjab, says CM should be a Sikh

Ambika Soni declines to head Punjab, says CM should be a Sikh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Speaking to the media persons in Delhi on Sunday, the Rajya Sabha member said: "I have declined the offer to be the next Punjab CM. I believe Punjab CM face should be a Sikh."

Ram affidavit fallout: Ambika Soni in Japan

Ram affidavit fallout: Ambika Soni in Japan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The Union Minister for Culture Ambika Soni, under whose control the Archeological Survey of India falls, was in Japan.

Rain Fury Leave Many Struggling

Rain Fury Leave Many Struggling

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Floods wreak havoc across the nation, leaving countless people stranded and in urgent need of assistance.

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Congress party has categorically ruled out resignation by Minister for Culture and Tourism Ambika Soni over the Ram Sethu issue.

Ram row: Ambika Soni keeps fingers crossed

Ram row: Ambika Soni keeps fingers crossed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

She was visibly upset the manner in which a sinister campaign was launched against her while she was on tour to Japan when three senior leaders of the party felt she should tender her resignation.

Ram Sethu: Ambika Soni offers to resign

Ram Sethu: Ambika Soni offers to resign

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

The minister was earlier scheduled to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but could not do so as the latter underwent a surgery on Saturday morning and had been advised rest.

SRK detention: Ambika Soni suggests tit for tat

SRK detention: Ambika Soni suggests tit for tat

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

The government today reacted sharply to detention of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan at an US airport, saying many such incidents have taken place in that country and suggested a tit for tat.

Congress needs Sonia as president: Ambika Soni

Congress needs Sonia as president: Ambika Soni

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

She also made a strong defence of Rahul Gandhi, who is on sabbatical for more than a month

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Take a look at what the desi celebs wore to the fashion extravaganza.

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

'No One Thought Of The Pride Of Women Then?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'When our daughters, wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vignesh Phogat, were protesting at the Jantar Mantar, the police kicked them with their shoes.'

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Party will decide when the time was right to pass on the baton to Rahul Gandhi, says senior Congress leader Ambika Soni.

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Congress first list has 60% names from SC/ST/minorities, Rahul from Wayanad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Rahul Gandhi may also contest from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Rae Bareli, a seat which was previously held by Sonia Gandhi.

Case booked as Noida boy throws puppy to death

Case booked as Noida boy throws puppy to death

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Acting on a complaint, the Greater Noida police have registered a first information report (FIR) against unknown persons in an incident of a minor boy allegedly throwing a puppy from a high-rise on the road killing the young canine, officials said on Sunday.

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

66 pc of Kharge's CWC are from SCs, STs, OBCs, women, minorities

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The youngest in the CWC is 31-year-old Neeraj Kundan, who is an ex-officio member of the body as the president of the National Students Union of India, the students' wing of the party.

When Rahul Teased His Mum...

When Rahul Teased His Mum...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Sonia Gandhi is the most reserved leader in Indian politics and it was delightful to see Rahul get all affectionate with her, provoking his mother to mildly tick him off.

BJP sees plot within Congress in not challenging lower court verdict on Rahul

BJP sees plot within Congress in not challenging lower court verdict on Rahul

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Both the BJP leaders asserted that Gandhi's disqualification was a natural outcome of the law as the Supreme Court has made it clear that a lawmaker stands disqualified from the time of his conviction.

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the All India Congress Committee president's election.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

Following 'one person, one post' formula, Kharge resigns as RS LoP

Following 'one person, one post' formula, Kharge resigns as RS LoP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Senior leaders P Chidambaram and Digvijaya Singh are learnt to be the front-runners to take on the mantle of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As voting in the Congress presidential polls got underway, outgoing party chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday said she had been waiting for a long time for this day.

No comment, Happy Independence Day: Rahul on Modi's nepotism remark

No comment, Happy Independence Day: Rahul on Modi's nepotism remark

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"75 years ago our country showed the whole world the strength of walking on the path of truth and non-violence. Today, we are remembering the sacrifice of all freedom fighters by taking out an 'Azadi Gaurav March' with our Congress family," he said.

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

As Oppn rallies around Rahul, Congress says time to build opposition unity

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Congress on Friday welcomed the statements of opposition leaders condemning Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha and said it was now time for the party to take on the job of building the opposition unity in a "systematic way".

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Shah Rukh Khan has to like you, and then it is easy to work with him.' 'Aamir knows more than me when it comes to tattoos!'

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Congress panel recommends Jakhar's suspension, Thomas's removal from posts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The committee has given its recommendations to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who will take necessary action, the sources pointed out.