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How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Caught in the middle of a war in a foreign country was hardly something any of us had envisaged.'

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

More than 61% turnout in sixth phase of LS polls, J-K sees 54% polling

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The EC said polling percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest in 40 years.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The assembly also witnessed a brief adjournment after the ruling alliance members pointed to remarks of Jarange and alleged there was a conspiracy to create unrest in the state.

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The commission said polling was held at 15,940 polling stations spread across 44 assembly constituencies in this phase of polls.

'Modi wants to tour everywhere': Oppn criticises 7-phase LS poll

'Modi wants to tour everywhere': Oppn criticises 7-phase LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Kharge said conducting polls in seven phases meant that nearly all the development works will be stopped.

Pawar may appear before Koregaon Bhima probe panel on Feb 23

Pawar may appear before Koregaon Bhima probe panel on Feb 23

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Apart from Sharad Pawar, the commission will also record the evidence of the then superintendent of police (Pune Rural) Suvez Haq, then additional SP, Sandip Pakhale and the then additional commissioner, Pune, Ravindra Sengaonkar, between February 21 and February 25.

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

It's 30 Years of Pulp Fiction!

It's 30 Years of Pulp Fiction!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The cult film celebrated his landmark on April 18 with a special screening in Los Angeles.

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is relying on support from billionaires and big corporations, while hers is a people powered campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday addressing her first election rally, a day after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

Warring Kukis, Meitis agree on one thing: Not right time for polls

Warring Kukis, Meitis agree on one thing: Not right time for polls

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Living separately and refusing to co-exist in future, many members of both Kukis and Meitis communities ask - why elections at this time and what difference will they make?

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Thalaimai Seyalagam Review: Strained Cliffhanger

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If you are looking for an average political thriller with good performances, Thalamai Seyalagam may interest you, suggests Divya Nair.

Does India Like Violent Films?

Does India Like Violent Films?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.

Bengal: Over 80% voter turnout, violence in second phase

Bengal: Over 80% voter turnout, violence in second phase

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

A large voter turnout of more than 80 per cent despite sporadic incidents of violence and allegations of vote fraud on Thursday marked the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls.

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

'Attacking Dalits has become part of Dravidian culture'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Both the DMK and ADMK are equally to blame.' 'When the question is violence against Dalits, they don't take measures to protect Dalits.'

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon.

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Maratha quota: CM calls all-party meet; Uddhav not invited

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

State-run bus services have been completely suspended in five Marathwada districts while curfew and Internet shut-down have been imposed in parts of Beed where the houses of political leaders were targeted by protesters.

Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury

Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness about non-elite real India, urban India and liberal politics, as he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

Kanhaiya On Strong Wicket, But...

Kanhaiya On Strong Wicket, But...

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Manoj Tiwari is the only sitting MP whom the BJP has retained.

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The manhunt for the terrorists responsible for the ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which resulted in the tragic death of five army personnel, has led to the detention of a truck driver and 50 others for questioning, officials said on Wednesday.

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'If there is a push towards a Marxist oriented government it will be dangerous.' 'We have seen this in Nepal and Myanmar and it will be a concern for India if it is surrounded by countries with such political dispensations.'

'Nation forgot us': Manipur women traders mull election boycott

'Nation forgot us': Manipur women traders mull election boycott

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Questioning the relevance of the electoral process amidst the ongoing turmoil, the women traders from various market associations, are contemplating a boycott of the polls with their major grievance being -- 'the nation forgot Manipur'.

Sandeshkhali: NCST team gets 23 complaints of torture, land-grab

Sandeshkhali: NCST team gets 23 complaints of torture, land-grab

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

NCST acting vice-chairperson Ananta Nayak said they have also received complaints against a politician, which they would include in their report to the President, the official added.

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Merry Christmas Trailer Review: Jai Sriram!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Merry Christmas brims with Sriram Raghavan's signature style and ample cheeky look-what-I-did-there moments.

'Fake news is not a disease'

'Fake news is not a disease'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'It is more of a catalyst.' 'People bring in their own demons and they are not created by fake news'

Manipur HC revokes order including Meiteis in ST list

Manipur HC revokes order including Meiteis in ST list

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The contentious paragraph from last year's verdict, instructing the state to expedite consideration of Meitei community inclusion, was deemed for deletion.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Maratha quota: Jarange's ultimatum as CM holds all-party meet

Maratha quota: Jarange's ultimatum as CM holds all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday reiterated that he will stop drinking water from Wednesday evening if his demand for reservation to the Maratha community is not fulfilled by the Maharashtra government.

Where did we lose? NDA was there yesterday, is there today: Modi

Where did we lose? NDA was there yesterday, is there today: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

"If you see in the context of alliances and statistics, then this is the strongest alliance government," Modi said while addressing newly-elected MPs and leaders of the NDA from across the country following his election as leader of the ruling bloc ahead of his government's swearing-in on Sunday.

LS poll: Over 24,000 Manipuris to vote from relief camps

LS poll: Over 24,000 Manipuris to vote from relief camps

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

A majority of over 50,000 internally displaced people are currently staying at relief centres across five valley districts and three hill districts.

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

Red Fort violence accused seen at rally in Bathinda

Red Fort violence accused seen at rally in Bathinda

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

There was speculation whether Sidhana would take part in the public meeting as he is wanted by the Delhi Police for his alleged role in the violence that broke out during a tractor parade called by farmer unions on January 26 demanding the repeal of the agri laws.

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.

7-phase LS polls from April 19-June 1; courting on June 4

7-phase LS polls from April 19-June 1; courting on June 4

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The elections will begin on April 19 followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.