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Review: Chandni Chowk To China

Review: Chandni Chowk To China

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

A film that makes Singh Is Kinng seem like a highly textured work of complex characterisation and nuanced writing, Chandni Chowk To China is a disastrous overbudget mess -- and it may even turn out to be the one film so weak that even current box-office almighty Akshay Kumar can't save it.

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Vote for BJP will send me back to jail, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The chief minister said his "fault" was providing good education to children, building good schools for them, opening Mohalla Clinics and arranging for free medicines for people.

4.5 lakh weddings in 3 weeks set to bring traffic chaos in Delhi

4.5 lakh weddings in 3 weeks set to bring traffic chaos in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The wedding season in Delhi has kicked off, with an estimated 4.5 lakh weddings expected over the next three weeks. Delhi Police are preparing for heavy traffic congestion and have deployed additional personnel to manage the situation. The season is also expected to provide a significant economic boost to the city, with wedding vendors reporting a surge in bookings.

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The broom, the hand or the kite, listen to the mind or the heart, 'tunnel vision voting' to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party or electing the 'right party'. With only two days to go for polling, the choice is anything but clear for Delhi's Muslims, say many voters.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

An audio haven at Chandni Chowk

An audio haven at Chandni Chowk

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Tucked away in the heart of Chandni Chowk in Delhi is Anuj Rajpal's store of rare records. The New Gramophone House that was relocated after partition from Lahore to Delhi, houses over 200,000 records. Ranging from Rs 30 to Rs 10,000, the records on sale are a rare collection of Bollywood and Hindustani classical as well as Bengali, English, Punjabi, Tamil, Telegu and other records. But with the dwindling number of rare records, Rajpal is unsure about the future of his store.

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Chandrika Dixit aka the Vada Pav girl from Delhi is one of the contestants on Bigg Boss OTT 3 and we aren't surprised at all, courtesy how viral she's been on social media.

PIX: Dhoni, Gambhir, Babita cast votes

PIX: Dhoni, Gambhir, Babita cast votes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency. What we can do is more important than what the govt can do.'

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The AAP will field candidates from the South Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and New Delhi seats, while the Congress will contest from the Chandni Chowk, East Delhi and North East Delhi constituencies, the sources in the Aam Aadmi Party said.

Kajol@50: 50 Priceless Expressions!

Kajol@50: 50 Priceless Expressions!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

What better than celebrating the zestful star's 50th birthday with a fun gallery of her 50 distinctly moody, magical and madcap expressions from a career spanning over three decades?

It's official: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP

It's official: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Sunita Kejriwal is slowly emerging out of the shadows to assume a bigger role to give a fillip to the AAP's campaigning which has been affected by the chief minister's arrest in a money laundering case in March.

'My film is not like Chandni Chowk'

'My film is not like Chandni Chowk'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Sabbir Khan son of lyricist Noor Devasi is not new to Bollywood. After Sabbir finished his graduation he assisted Mahesh Bhatt on Ghulam and David Dhawan on Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Now he is all set to make his debut in Bollywood as a director with the film Kambakkht Ishq starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora, Javed Jaffrey, Boman Irani, Kirron Kher. Sabbir about the film and directing Sylvester

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

Rediff.com14 May 2024

To seek approval for about 2,084 political advertisements in the city, the BJP submitted nearly 517 applications to the poll body from March 13 till May 8, data accessed by PTI showed.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Will it be BJP or INDIA? Delhi to vote on Saturday in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

While the Aam Aadmi Party is contesting on four seats, the Congress has fielded candidates for the remaining three seats.

Cong set to make a deal with AAP; Trinamool still adamant

Cong set to make a deal with AAP; Trinamool still adamant

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The Congress is hopeful of soon finalising the Lok Sabha poll seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) allies Aam Aadmi Party and Trinamool Congress, sources said on Friday, days after the principal opposition party arrived at an understanding with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Harsh Vardhan disassociate from Bidhuri's remarks

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Harsh Vardhan disassociate from Bidhuri's remarks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Harsh Vardhan on Friday alleged that some people with vested interest have 'dragged' his name into a row over certain objectionable remarks made by his party colleague Ramesh Bidhuri in the Lok Sabha.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Delhi water crisis BJP-made, says AAP; BJP protests

Delhi water crisis BJP-made, says AAP; BJP protests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Carrying bottles of dirty water, the BJP protesters raised slogans against the AAP government and smashed 'matkas' (earthen pitchers) as a mark of protest over water scarcity in the national capital.

Exit polls: Somnath Bharti to 'shave his head' if...

Exit polls: Somnath Bharti to 'shave his head' if...

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti on Saturday vowed to shave his head if Narendra Modi retained the prime minister's post while his party's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would form a 'strong and stable' government at the Centre.

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday steered clear of the political talk about it having made an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in granting him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls but said 'critical analysis of the judgment is welcome'.

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

G20 leaders to get a taste of Indian street food

G20 leaders to get a taste of Indian street food

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden and other world leaders gathering for the G20 summit in New Delhi will get a taste of lip-smacking Indian street food, including flavourful delicacies from Chandni Chowk, and innovative millet dishes.

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.

Kejriwal's wife figures in voters list of two seats, summoned by court

Kejriwal's wife figures in voters list of two seats, summoned by court

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A Delhi court has summoned Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for allegedly violating the law by getting herself enrolled in the voters list of two assembly constituencies.

7 held for robbing delivery agent at gunpoint inside Delhi tunnel

7 held for robbing delivery agent at gunpoint inside Delhi tunnel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The accused robbed them of about Rs 2 lakh on Saturday when they were on their way in a taxi to Gurugram in Haryana to deliver the money.

'Vocal for Local': China anticipates losing Rs 1 lakh crore in Diwali trade

'Vocal for Local': China anticipates losing Rs 1 lakh crore in Diwali trade

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

As the Diwali festivities kick off, Dhanteras emerges as a pivotal day for traders nationwide, with an estimated trade volume of Rs 50 thousand crore, predicts the national president of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), BC Bhartia, and secretary general Praveen Khandelwal. In his post on X, Praveen Khandelwal called on the people to patronise various women entrepreneurs. "Full support of 9 crore businessmen @CAITIndia of the country in the call of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji this Diwali #VocalForLocal and the appeal #NaariSeKharidaari of Union Minister Smt. @smritiirani ji. We are providing the country's market to all the women entrepreneurs, from small diyas to those running boutiques. You too should shop from women and visit their homes too" Khandelwal said.

Deepika to do her own stunts... AGAIN!

Deepika to do her own stunts... AGAIN!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

She gets another chance in Siddharth Anand's Pathan, where she disposes of all body doubles and plunges into her own stunts.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Delhi poll: Cong's Alka Lamba tries to slap AAP worker

Delhi poll: Cong's Alka Lamba tries to slap AAP worker

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Lamba alleged that the man used "very foul" and objectional language against her.

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Markets across Delhi witnessed a huge rush over the last weekend before Diwali, with the market associations struggling to manage the crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

'Insulted' Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow

Rediff.com2 May 2019

the MLA claimed she was asked to walk behind Kejriwal's car while other MLAs were with him in the car.

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

Congress got more votes than BJP, AAP in Delhi minority pockets

Congress got more votes than BJP, AAP in Delhi minority pockets

Rediff.com24 May 2019

AAP supremo and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had claimed before the results were out that Muslim votes shifted to the Congress at the last moment.

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

LS polls: Cong, AAP conclude initial seat-sharing talks in Delhi, Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The leaders of the two parties discussed the possibilities of seat sharing but did not divulge any details.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said nothing much happened during his meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Pune last week.