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Puneeth: Anna Bond is not a Bond film

Puneeth: Anna Bond is not a Bond film

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The much awaited film releases tomorrow.

'Team Anna using Hazare for political ambitions'

'Team Anna using Hazare for political ambitions'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

After claiming that Anna Hazare's key aides were 'fascists and undemocratic,' his former blogger Raju Parulekar on Wednesday alleged that Arvind Kejriwal and others were using the activist to further their political ambitions.

Fasting competitions next? Stars ask Anna Hazare

Fasting competitions next? Stars ask Anna Hazare

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Complaint against Bedi false: Team Anna

Complaint against Bedi false: Team Anna

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Coming out in strong support of Kiran Bedi, Team Anna today said a case of misappropriation of funds has been lodged against the activist not for fraud and cheating but for fighting for a strong Lokpal Bill.

Team Anna should stand united: Ramdev

Team Anna should stand united: Ramdev

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

"They should not indulge in levelling charges against each other and they must keep away from any controversial act because the government has one motto -- to defame all those who speak against it," Ramdev said in Ghaziabad.

Anna a permanent source of inspiration: Kumar Vishwas

Anna a permanent source of inspiration: Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Reflecting a thaw in their relations with Anna Hazare, a team of Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday called on the Gandhian whose indefinite fast entered its third day and vowed to continue lending support to his fight for an effective Jan Lokpal.

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

'What does the poor common man do?' asks Brigadier Krishan Mehra (retd). 'He does not have the wherewithal to fight the system. Anna has provided this Aam Aadmi a ray of hope.'

Is Anna Shastri's brother? Ask villagers!

Is Anna Shastri's brother? Ask villagers!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Support for Anna is growing day by day in Kota, Rajasthan with scores of people conducting candlelight marches and organising rallies with some even seeing a reflection of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in his personality.

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Incumbent DMK MP T Sumathy alias Tamizhachi Thangapandian will face-off former Telangana Governor and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, while the the AIADMK has fielded ex-MP Dr J Jayavardhan, who won from here in 2014.

Anna's rubbishes corruption charges, dares govt

Anna's rubbishes corruption charges, dares govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Social Activist Anna Hazare hit back at Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari for making false allegations against him and challenged the government to register a First Information Report against him and investigate the claims made by Tewari at a press conference.

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi's grand wedding celebration.

Electoral bonds: Congress flags mismatch in donor, recipient files

Electoral bonds: Congress flags mismatch in donor, recipient files

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It also asked why the data shared pertained to a period from April 2019 even though the scheme for anonymous political funding was introduced in 2017.

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party also slammed Kejriwal's continuation as the chief minister of Delhi despite being under arrest, saying it is the most unfortunate moment in the country's political journey and the worst kind of politics.

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

Anna episode 'mishandled': UP Congress MP

Anna episode 'mishandled': UP Congress MP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Raising serious objections against the manner in which the entire Anna Hazare episode was handled by the Congress leadership during the absence of its President Sonia Gandhi, a Congress member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh has shot off a letter to party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, urging him to get the whole affair investigated by a panel of seasoned Congressmen.

Anna campaign 'somewhat artificial': Irom Sharmila

Anna campaign 'somewhat artificial': Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast close to 11 years to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act(AFSPA) in Manipur, feels Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption is "somewhat artificial."

PM condemns attack on Team Anna

PM condemns attack on Team Anna

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Condemning the recent assaults on civil society activists and stating that Anna Hazare's movement had served its purpose, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday assured that a bill for a strong Lokpal would soon be cleared.

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Centre has BETRAYED us, says Team Anna

Centre has BETRAYED us, says Team Anna

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Fresh signs of trouble emerged on the Lokpal issue on Saturday with activist Anna Hazare and his aides terming as a "betrayal" the government's refusal to pass a resolution over the issue, response that the Parliament after the debate will not pass the resolution, which is their prime demand.

Team Anna invites Bukhari to Ramlila maidan

Team Anna invites Bukhari to Ramlila maidan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Bukhari had expressed strong resentment and sought to know why Hazare and his campaign managers had not done more to involve Muslims in their anti-graft movement.

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Rajendra Singh and P B Rajagopal, disgruntled members of Team Anna and former aides of activist Anna Hazare, tell Sahim Salim why they have walked out of the core committee

Team Anna turning agitation into a 'joke': Cong

Team Anna turning agitation into a 'joke': Cong

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Congress on Friday hit out at Anna Hazare and his team accusing them of turning dharnas into a 'joke' as their indefinite fast against corruption entered its third day with yoga guru Ramdev today joining them.

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Anna's victory: 11 MANTRAS for entrepreneurs!

Anna's victory: 11 MANTRAS for entrepreneurs!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Anna's movement is likely to be a game-changer and will shift the rules of the game in favour of value-creators.

Team Anna conspired against me: Agnivesh

Team Anna conspired against me: Agnivesh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Activist Swami Agnivesh, a prominent associate of Anna Hazare, today accused certain members of Team Anna of "conspiring" against him and said because of this he decided to go his way.

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar called Hazare's movement a 'bloodless revolution.'

Another late night Govt-Team Anna meeting

Another late night Govt-Team Anna meeting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Government and Team Anna had a late night meeting on the eve of a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Lokpal issue which may lead to Anna Hazare calling off his 11-day hunger strike.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

Cricketers Cheer Badminton Heroes

Cricketers Cheer Badminton Heroes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The Indian badminton team received enthusiastic support from fellow athletes, including cricketers Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore and Tilak Varma.

MUST READ: WHY Team Anna is joining politics

MUST READ: WHY Team Anna is joining politics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Team Anna on Friday ended its nine-day fast and announced its decision to join politics. Arvind Kejriwal, a member of Team Anna's Core Committee, stated that the group wanted to change the system by cleaning it up.

BJP supports Anna-Ramdev movement: Uma

BJP supports Anna-Ramdev movement: Uma

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti on Monday expressed strong support for the movements of Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev and said that prime minister must be brought under the Lokpal Bill.

Anna supporter enters Parliament, shouts slogans

Anna supporter enters Parliament, shouts slogans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Parliament complex on Friday witnessed high drama as a supporter of Anna Hazare shouted slogans in favour of the Gandhian before being taken away by the security personnel.

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The Maharashtra government has further beefed up the 'Z' security cover of social activist Anna Hazare in view of letters threatening him with dire consequences.

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

From steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, and a lesser-known Future Gaming and Hotel Services were among the prominent buyers of the now-scrapped electoral bonds for making political donations.

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the government's 'Anna Bhagya' scheme.

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The Indian fashion industry reacts to the anti corruption movement and tells us why they see Anna Hazare as a new icon

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The government said relief activities have been expedited and that efforts to pump out stagnant water were on in different places in the city.

To mobilise crowd, Modi goes Team Anna way

To mobilise crowd, Modi goes Team Anna way

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to copy anti-corruption crusaders Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal's strategy to mobilise crowd to make his proposed fast for 'sadbhavna' a super success.

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Future Gaming of lottery king Santiago Martin was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 percent went to the DMK.