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Mayawati meets Akhilesh, discuss exit polls projections

Mayawati meets Akhilesh, discuss exit polls projections

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Mayawati appeared to be opting for a wait-and watch-policy till the Lok Sabha election results are announced on May 23.

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

To repeated questions, the SP chief asserted that the Congress was 'very much in the alliance'.

15 Rajesh Khanna songs for the soul

15 Rajesh Khanna songs for the soul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma makes a playlist of 15 profound Rajesh Khanna ditties.

PM added his caste in backward category for poll gains: Mayawati

PM added his caste in backward category for poll gains: Mayawati

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The BSP chief alleged that Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party considered the Dalits as lowly.

Gulberg massacre survivor to contest LS poll against Amit Shah

Gulberg massacre survivor to contest LS poll against Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Since 2002, we have not received any justice and we are still fighting for it.'

BSP, SP to fight bypolls alone; but gathbandhan stays

BSP, SP to fight bypolls alone; but gathbandhan stays

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Mayawati added that the BSP's relationship with the SP is never going to end and she will try to ensure that their relationship stays intact.

'I am far too educated for my own good'

'I am far too educated for my own good'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'As a director, I am happy to take the blame because that's mine but I get blamed for everything.' Anurag Kashyap gets candid.

Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Modi, Shah sit to finalise names of ministers

Rediff.com29 May 2019

There is also a buzz about Shah joining the government. About 60 ministers may take oath.

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs, including his daughter Misa Bharti and Manoj Jha, also staged a protest at Mahatma Gandhi's statue inside the Parliament complex and contended that despite being the chief opposition party in Bihar and the single largest party in the Assembly, it was not invited.

'Don't create confusion': Mayawati, Akhilesh snub Congress over 7-seat offer

'Don't create confusion': Mayawati, Akhilesh snub Congress over 7-seat offer

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Mayawati made it amply clear that her party will not enter into any alliance with the Congress.

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The TDP snapped its ties with the BJP alleging neglect of the southern state and failure of the Centre to grant special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Modi better actor than Amitabh: Priyanka

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"Prime Minister Modi is not a leader, he is an actor. It would have been better if Amitabh Bachchan was made the prime minister," she said at an election meeting at the end of her roadshow in Mirzapur.

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Asom Gana Parishad ends alliance with BJP over citizenship bill row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

The 25 BEST Double Roles in Bollywood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Want to add to Sukanya Verma's list? Hit the message board.

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

'Gujarati cuisine is like manna from heaven'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.

Mayawati says BSP will skip by-elections in UP

Mayawati says BSP will skip by-elections in UP

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The Bahujan Samaj Party will not contest by-elections for 12 seats in Uttar Pradesh, which would fall vacant due to the legislators being elected as members of Parliament, party supremo Mayawati said on Friday.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Reader Salima's tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

Reader Salima's tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Reader Salima salutes Lata Mangeshkar with this video. Check it out.

Bigg Boss 13: Koena takes to the dance floor

Bigg Boss 13: Koena takes to the dance floor

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Week 2 ends with two contestants evicted and 11 still remaining.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Mayawati, Akhilesh finalise seat sharing deal for 2019 poll: Sources

Mayawati, Akhilesh finalise seat sharing deal for 2019 poll: Sources

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Though there was no official word from both the parties, the sources claimed that two Uttar Pradesh-based political outfits will contest 37 Lok Sabha seats each.

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

If there's even the slightest chance of a laugh, its dummy cast ensures the joke doesn't land, feels Sukanya Verma.

'No sex, no horror. Not yet'

'No sex, no horror. Not yet'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'I get scared of horror films. Chak De! India was (first) offered to me but Shah Rukh Khan also needs to get some good films. When has Aamir seen me without clothes?' When Salman Khan was in the mood for fun.

Meet the next king of comedy

Meet the next king of comedy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

With back-to-back comedies like Apna Sapna Money Money, Welcome To Sajjanpur and Golmaal Returns, Shreyas Talpade is steadily becoming the king of comedy.

PM slams Oppn for neglecting people, says now they are shedding crocodile tears

PM slams Oppn for neglecting people, says now they are shedding crocodile tears

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

That day is not very far when farmers will get double their present income, says PM.

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

"I am very happy to hoist the tricolour in the land of Mahatma Gandhi. I was waiting for this moment since the time I was in Pakistan. Every Indian should honour the national flag," she said in sign language.

'We have become bigger than the Congress in UP'

'We have become bigger than the Congress in UP'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'My God, what do I say? It's shocking!' 'They had 27 MLAs in 2012. And now they have just seven.' 'My party (the Apna Dal-S) contested 11 seats and won in nine.'

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Modi to have 'small and compact' Cabinet; meetings on

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Amid hectic discussions on formation of the new government, indications emerged on Saturday that Narendra Modi would have a "small and compact" Cabinet that will take oath along with him on May 26 in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Nanavati panel: Protests over Mehta's induction

Nanavati panel: Protests over Mehta's induction

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The appointment of Justice Akshay Mehta to the Nanavati Commission has sparked off a controversy after the Jan Sangharsh Manch decided not to participate in its proceedings."Allegations were made against Justice Mehta in a sting operation `Kalank' of Tehelka and a TV channel," advocate Mukul Sinha, who represents a section of riot victims, said. He is the same judge whom Babu Bajrangi, the main accused in the Naroda Patia case, referred to as apna admi in the Tehelka tapes.

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

Vote for Salman Khan's BEST Film!

Vote for Salman Khan's BEST Film!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Maine Pyar Kiya, Biwi No 1, Dabangg, Kick... the list is endless!

Just how many times has SRK been named Raj? We'll tell you!

Just how many times has SRK been named Raj? We'll tell you!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A look at Bollywood stars and their popular screen names!

Counting of votes for bypolls on Thursday

Counting of votes for bypolls on Thursday

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Counting of votes will be held on Thursday for 51 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 18 states where by-elections were held two days ago.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Bypolls see fair voter turnout, but not so in Vadodara

Bypolls see fair voter turnout, but not so in Vadodara

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Moderate to high turnout on Saturday marked the bye-elections held in three Lok Sabha and 33 assembly constituencies spread across 10 states in an exercise seen as yet another key test of the Narendra Modi government's popularity since it assumed power in May.

Don't just depend on company mediclaim

Don't just depend on company mediclaim

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The group policy that an employer will have taken will not allow you to carry your claims history if you decide to leave that particular job. That means if you do happen to leave that job (but in the meantime there has been an illness to any of the covered persons) than it will be an pre-existing illness as far as taking a fresh independent polcy is concerned, says insurance expert Harsh Roongta.

'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'If you listen to the title track of Judgementall Hai Kya, you will find some crazy things happening in it -- from crazy laughter to as if someone is inside your mind.'

Winners of our V-Day SMS contest!

Winners of our V-Day SMS contest!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

We received a flood of entries for our Valentine's Day SMS contest recently and after much debating, we managed to narrow it down to the top four original entries -- here they are!

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.