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KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The arguments remained inconclusive and would continue on Friday.

Naga Chaitanya's Autonagar Surya releases today

Naga Chaitanya's Autonagar Surya releases today

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The much-delayed Telugu film Autonagar Surya is finally releasing today, June 27.

Look who's set to join the Delhi election battle

Look who's set to join the Delhi election battle

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam party leader Vijayakanth is mulling fielding candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

Aero India 2019 concludes on a high note

Aero India 2019 concludes on a high note

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Around four lakh people who attended the event were treated to a spectacular flying display of fighter, civilian aircraft and helicopters.

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Vivo NEX: Should you wait for this bezel-less phone?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

As the race for edge-to-edge phone displays continue, Vivo leads the way in its new flagship Vivo NEX series.

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The fiasco over the former Delhi law minister's college degrees has damaged the reputation of the Aam Aadmi Party, says Nupur Sharma.

Rohit Tiwari and the right of a wronged child

Rohit Tiwari and the right of a wronged child

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Rohit Shekhar's successful legal fight established the right of a child -- at any age -- to know his paternity.

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Chiranjeevi turns narrator Rudhramadevi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Telugu film industry.

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Meet a Mumbai couple whose hearts are so big that they emptied out their entire savings to help feed the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Antony does not rule out sabotage in Sindhurakshak explosion

Antony does not rule out sabotage in Sindhurakshak explosion

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The defence minister told the Rajya Sabha that at the moment, "We cannot say conclusively about the exact cause of the incident. Our armed forces work on a war footing on these aspects and they are also anxious over this issue."

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

All you need to know about National Population Register

All you need to know about National Population Register

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is all you need to know about the National Population Register and worries over its links with NRC.

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

'National security is important, but humanity is above all that'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'In our country, files disappear from government offices so easily and you expect a poor man to keep all his papers in orders,' says actor Sushant Singh who was removed as host of the daily crime drama Savdhaan India a day after he was seen in a rally against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.

Yadav dominance in UP police stations to end?

Yadav dominance in UP police stations to end?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Election Commission gets cracking on caste, money and muscle power well ahead of the 2017 Uttar Pradesh elections.

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

BJP Haryana manifesto: Sops for farmers, elderly

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'They can't be tampered with because of the very nature of the machines -- they are standalone, and not networked.' 'Also, they can't be rigged because of the kind of custodial security they are subjected to during the election process.'

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Garm Hawa, a movie classic like none other

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

What you need to know about M S Sathyu's classic Garm Hawa.

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Censor Board chief: The CBFC has no relevance now

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

'Now that the honorable court has given Udta Punjab the go-ahead, other filmmakers can also appeal to the courts.' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to the court verdict on Udta Punjab.

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Konkona launches her first directorial venture

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The counting for all five states will be held on March 11.

Why does Varun need Alia's consent?

Why does Varun need Alia's consent?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Subhash K Jha's Bollywood buzz.

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Director Ezhil attempts to infuse a dose of humour into a tale of enemity.

Fan, Sarbjit: 2016's Top 10 FLOPS, so far

Fan, Sarbjit: 2016's Top 10 FLOPS, so far

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Here's looking at the films that failed at the box office in the first half of 2016.

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Aligarh was not necessarily meant to be a political film

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'I believe politics was imposed on it by the censor board, when it gave the film's trailer an A certificate, hoping to deny children, teenagers the opportunity to watch it during prime time television shows,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Clean energy cess to hike cost for power sector.

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

'When dealing with history laws don't matter, emotions do'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'No country has a richer history than India. We cannot let someone twist our history.'

'So what happens to Bombay Velvet now?'

'So what happens to Bombay Velvet now?'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

After protests, Mumbai film festival drops Pak film

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indo-Pak tensions cast its shadow on the Mumbai International Film Festival with organisers on Monday dropping Pakistani film "Jago Hua Savera" in its retrospective section amid threats of protests at its screening.

Capital Goods: Boost from ultra mega power projects

Capital Goods: Boost from ultra mega power projects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: BHEL, L&T, IRB Infra and Suzlon

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.

I&B Ministry stalls Censor Board's cuss word list

I&B Ministry stalls Censor Board's cuss word list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.