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The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'

WATCH: Bollywood dances at home!

WATCH: Bollywood dances at home!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Film folk have been brushing up on their dancing skills at home, and posting videos to show their progress.

What are John, Akshaye, Richa up to?

What are John, Akshaye, Richa up to?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

Sack Digvijaya or act against PM and Chidambaram: Mulayam

Sack Digvijaya or act against PM and Chidambaram: Mulayam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Accusing the Congress party of doublespeak, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday demanded that the party either sack general secretary Digvijaya Singh or take action against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram on the Batla House encounter case.

Cong ruined UP in over 40 years of its rule: Maya

Cong ruined UP in over 40 years of its rule: Maya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Accusing Congress of ruining Uttar Pradesh in over 40 years of its rule, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday said the party should be ashamed of seeking votes in the name of development in the state.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Delhi witnesses protests on Batla encounter anniversary

Delhi witnesses protests on Batla encounter anniversary

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Several organisations on Monday staged protests in Delhi on the third anniversary of the Batla House encounter, in which three alleged Indian Mujahideen terrorists were killed, to demand a judicial probe into the incident. Security apparatus has been strengthened against the backdrop of a terror attack carried out on the same day last year outside Jama Masjid, in which two Taiwanese nationals were injured, to avenge the 2008 Batla House encounter.

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for pursuing "appeasement and vote bank politics" which were responsible for infiltration.

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

After Rahul snub, Digivijaya says questions were to govt, not Army

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Snubbed by his party leader Rahul Gandhi and panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for questioning surgical strikes, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh swung into damage control mode on Tuesday and said his questions were to the government and not the armed forces.

Voices seeking probe into encounters grow louder

Voices seeking probe into encounters grow louder

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

With the Ishrat Jahan encounter case under fresh scrutiny, an organisation formed to bring out the truth about last year's Batla House encounter in New Delhi has sought to put the spotlight on similar encounters across the country.

'LeT planned to bomb Cong, BJP headquarters'

'LeT planned to bomb Cong, BJP headquarters'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Shahzad alias Pappu, who is being interrogated for his alleged role in the 2008 Delhi blasts and subsequent the Batla house encounter cases, has revealed that the Indian Mujahideen had been given instructions by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba to carry out serial blasts at the offices of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in New Delhi.

Movies To Watch Out For In 2019

Movies To Watch Out For In 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Keep your Fridays free for 2019's film menu!

Following Nithya Menen, John Abraham to work!

Following Nithya Menen, John Abraham to work!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

John Abraham's 10 BIGGEST HITS

John Abraham's 10 BIGGEST HITS

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

While he awaits an exciting 2021 with Mumbai Saga, Satyameva Jayate 2, Attack and Pathan, Joginder Tuteja takes a look at his top 10 hits.

'I was wondering if this was The End'

'I was wondering if this was The End'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'At the end of 2020, I was insecure, going through heartbreak, filled with negativity and self-doubt.' 'I had worked so hard over the past few years and suddenly, my career was stagnant.'

COMING UP: OTT's September releases

COMING UP: OTT's September releases

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

As many as five notable Web series and movies are planned for release in September.

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The students asked how many detention centres will the government build if all Muslims, Christians and other minorities are "outsiders" and "illegal migrants".

Delhi cops file Jamianagar encounter affidavit

Delhi cops file Jamianagar encounter affidavit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The Delhi police while justifying their actions state in a detailed affidavit that their initial plan was to conduct a raid at Batla House, but matters turned ugly when the persons inside the house opened fire on them.

Death sentence for convicts in Jaipur bomb blasts

Death sentence for convicts in Jaipur bomb blasts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

On Wednesday, the court had convicted Mohammad Saif, Mohammad Sarwar Azmi, Mohammad Salman and Saifurrehman. Another accused, Shahbaz Hussain, was acquitted with the court giving him the benefit of the doubt. The serial blasts rocked Jaipur on the evening of May 13, 2008 within a two-kilometre radius in the walled city, popular also with tourists.

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The Delhi police on Friday said it was not shying away from any inquiry into the Batla encounter case as it felt it had acted for the betterment of the country.

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar erupt in joy over Amanatullah's victory

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar erupt in joy over Amanatullah's victory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Okhla candidate Amanatullah Khan trounced his BJP rival Braham Singh by a margin of 71,827 votes. Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar fall under the Okhla constituency.

Infant dies after catching cold at Shaheen Bagh

Infant dies after catching cold at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

His mother is, however, undeterred and determined to participate in the protests, saying it is 'for the future of my children'.

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.'

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

PIX: Hrithik mingles with Nushrat at Umang

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Bollywood's ladies looked STUNNING as they walked down the red carpet at Umang 2020, a Mumbai Police Welfare Fund Initiative, held in Mumbai.

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Watch out for these BRAND NEW JODIS

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists never-seen-before jodis coming up in the movies.

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Guess who's back to work in Bollywood?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.

Batla encounter case raises more questions than it answers

Batla encounter case raises more questions than it answers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police appear to be on a weak footing in the Batla House encounter case. The verdict in the case will be delivered on July 25, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The brutal killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur was a "terrorist incident", he said, alleging that Riyaz Attari, one of the main accused, was a BJP member since 2019.

Exclusive: Will fight against Modi if party asks, says Digvijaya

Exclusive: Will fight against Modi if party asks, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Anita Katyal, Singh speaks about his candidature from Varanasi, the party's prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and how the Congress is likely to fare in Andhra Pradesh.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

How Indian Mujahideen 2.0 became lethal post Batla

How Indian Mujahideen 2.0 became lethal post Batla

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

A dossier on the Indian Mujahideen, which was prepared following its resurrection post the Batla House encounter, had termed the outfit as a "start to finish jihad factory."

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A press conference by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was disrupted on Thursday by a Congress lawmaker demanding appointment of a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2008 Batla House encounter.

The BIGGEST September Releases

The BIGGEST September Releases

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big September hits in the past decade.

Prabhas to make Bollywood debut with Saaho

Prabhas to make Bollywood debut with Saaho

Rediff.com29 May 2019

It's coming this Independence Day!

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

Two Johns will take on Salman this Eid

Two Johns will take on Salman this Eid

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

For reasons that are not known clearly the two actors have shared cold vibes for years, notes Subhash K Jha.

Rushdie brouhaha is another strike against Free Speech

Rushdie brouhaha is another strike against Free Speech

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

When Truth dies along with it dies the 'Fabric of Trust' that holds nations and societies together. From raising dishonest questions over the Batla House encounter to raising false bogeys over the Rushdie visit, the Congress stands guilty of causing irreversible damage to that fabric of trust, says Shashi Shekhar.

Activists of Ulama Council protest outside Rahul's guest house

Activists of Ulama Council protest outside Rahul's guest house

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Activists of Ulama Council on Wednesday staged demonstrations against the Batla shootout case in front of the Sibli College where Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is staying.

Batla a genuine encounter; glad it was proved: Chidambaram

Batla a genuine encounter; glad it was proved: Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who as then Home Minister monitored the probe into the Batla House case, said he felt the gunfight between police and the Indian Mujahideen terrorists was genuine and was satisfied that the prosecution could prove the case in court.