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Why Shabana Azmi's latest film is a must-watch!

Why Shabana Azmi's latest film is a must-watch!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'It is very important for actors to do films that open up dark spaces in our society,' she says.

India, Brunei ink 3 agreements; endorse code of conduct on SCS

India, Brunei ink 3 agreements; endorse code of conduct on SCS

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

India and Brunei on Tuesday emphasised the need for a peaceful solution to the South China Sea issue through discussions as Vice President Hamid Ansari held wide-ranging talks with the top leadership here, with the two sides signing three agreements including on defence.

Shift Ramgopal to back benches: Mulayam to RS chairman

Shift Ramgopal to back benches: Mulayam to RS chairman

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Mulayam Singh Yadav wrote to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari informing him about the expulsion of Ramgopal Yadav.

India's great leap forward in Peru

India's great leap forward in Peru

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari's visit is billed as a game-changer for India's relationship with mineral-rich Peru, Latin America's fastest growing economy. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Lima.

Fidel 'frail', but still the revolutionary of old

Fidel 'frail', but still the revolutionary of old

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari discovers the iconic Fidel Castro in fine form during a rare 65-minute encounter. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Havana

India's great leap forward in Peru

India's great leap forward in Peru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari's visit is billed as a game-changer for India's relationship with mineral-rich Peru, Latin America's fastest growing economy. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Lima.

BJP MP to foot legal expenses of Jharkhand lynching accused

BJP MP to foot legal expenses of Jharkhand lynching accused

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Dubey alleged that the tribals were arrested in connection with the June 13 incident due to pressure from the Congress and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the case.

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its services in transforming India through the use of space technology.

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Opposition protests NOTA option for Rajya Sabha elections

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Angry members of the Congress and other opposition parties forced adjournments of the proceedings as they questioned the NOTA provision for these elections.

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Thirty-seven years and some three generations later, the darkness of that night when 40 tonnes of lethal methyl isocyanate leaked out of the Union Carbide plant hangs like an impenetrable cloud over the lives of untold thousands, including children as young as three whose parents were exposed to the toxin when they themselves were children.

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Members of Parliament on Sunday bid adieu to outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee.

India struggles to meet milk demand

India struggles to meet milk demand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Per capita availability of milk in India is lower than the world average.

8 killed, 44 injured in suicide attack on church in Pak

8 killed, 44 injured in suicide attack on church in Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The Bethel Memorial Church has been the target of a terrorist attack in the past.

Congress's 'secular' game in Varanasi

Congress's 'secular' game in Varanasi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Was Ajay Rai put up just to hobble Kejriwal in Varanasi?

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Unlike Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu, there is no opportunity for workers to earn a livelihood in Bihar.'

Oldest litigant in Ayodhya dispute gives up hope

Oldest litigant in Ayodhya dispute gives up hope

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Ninety-year-old Ansari, who initiated moves for a final settlement on the vexed issue through negotiations, was compelled to take the decision following much opposition from various interested parties.

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

10 Things Yogi told The Hindu

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'You cannot hide data of deaths'

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

National Investigation Agency filed the charge sheet in a court here in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan.

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rajya Sabha adjourns several times as Cong, BSP protest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Slogan shouting Congress and BJP members on Monday forced four adjournments of Rajya Sabha demanding dismissal of SAD-BJP government in Punjab over alleged atrocities against Dalit youths.

'Where's your turban?'

'Where's your turban?'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Just when everything seemed picture perfect for brown faces on American television, Showtime reverts to form with its new series Billions. Aseem Chhabra points out how popular media still hasn't gained enough distance from accents and towel-turban fixations.

Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini leader booked for derogatory FB post

Yogi's Hindu Yuva Vahini leader booked for derogatory FB post

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The offensive post has been removed from Pandit's Facebook wall.

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

IM's plan A was to plant bombs in Modi's hotel in Patna

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Indian Mujahideen wanted to kill Narendra Modi before he reached the venue of his Patna rally but aborted the plan because of the thick security cover, Vicky Nanjappa reports

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said Madhav has withdrawn his statement and added it may have happened by mistake.

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said that the incident was a mistake and that Ram Madhav had apologised.

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